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Work History
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Brenten Soileau

NACE CERTIFIED COATINGS INSPECTOR / 281-743-1311
Houston,TX

Summary

I'm a NACE Inspector and My background Is, I'm responsible for checking the surfaces of assets and the existing coatings and looking for areas that are a problem now ,or may cause one in the Future. I check the substrate before paint is being applied ,during the length of the painting project, and after the completion. I use certain tools like mundane mirrors, digital psychrometer and also a thermometer to measure the surface temperature. Meticulous and systematic QA/QC bringing top-notch skills in inspection, testing and quality assurance. Proven skills in meeting demanding standards as requested for coatings procedures. Skilled at creating detailed reports, maintaining records and working with management to resolve concerns.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

COATING INSPECTOR

BRANDSAFWAY
Seadrift , TX
07.2019 - Current

Observe, Document, Hold Points, Verify of painting conditions. Made sure painters utilize the induction time on the paint and the mix ratio was right ,perform pre blast set up and walk through, final inspection, etc.

  • Measured and improved processes to meet organization goals.
  • Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
  • Examined coatings for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
  • Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all Hold Points and Paint Jobs .
  • Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.
  • Generated and submitted detailed reports to regulatory agencies and company leadership to help drive enhancements.
  • Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of coatings and thinner materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
  • Inspected surface preparation, primers, mid-coats, top-coats and powder coatings on steel structures.
  • Collected environmental readings throughout production processes to monitor relative humidity levels.

Coatings Inspector

A&B Pipliners
Watford City, ND
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Belzona111, DENSO,Powercrete,2888, Zinc, 646,218 urethane
  • Blasting welds, pipes, and valves, on pipeline,bell hole work and etc.
  • Doing above ground coating and underground coating on main line and sub stations.
  • 1-3 coat systems visual inspection.
  • Inspection according to NACE and SSPC Specs
  • Enforced hold points for a 3 coat system and made sure all coatings was applied during the right environmental conditions, took anchor profiles after blasting to make sure profile was in spec also took readings of the mil thickness of each coat of a three coat system along with all paper work.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.

Coatings Inspector

Onyx Enterprises
Bay City, TX
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Worked with A crew of 20 painters and 2 foreman's in Tenaris plant
  • Did Inspections on all Blasted and Painted storage tanks, and bristle blast and painting welds and pipes and bare metal parts .
  • Consistent mills according to NACE Specs and Job Scope ,QC REPORTS,ENVIRONMENTAL, OBSERVE AND REPORT, HOLDPOINTS ,ANCHOR PROFILES.
  • Evaluated coatings and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
  • Examined coatings for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.

Coatings General Foreman

BRACE
Watford City, ND
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Had A crew of 2 foreman’s and painters, also did The inspection work on The job which was Observe and
  • Document, QC Reports, Verification of Condition’s ,Check DFT .
  • Painter and blaster general foreman.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Delivered project updates to Project Manager and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.

Lead Quality Assurance inspector

The Systems Group
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Working with various scopes of work including walkthrough and assessments on pipes, tanks, valves, vessels, pipe racks and structure for The percentage of corrosion and cosmetic damage according to A VIS inspection
  • Obtain, analyze and absorb all project specification before project starts and proceed with pre job walk through with The foreman
  • Go over job scope and proceed with The 3 coat system process
  • Verify paint mixture according to PDS and making sure paint is being applied according to spec for each coat and following hold points, Over The coating crew.
  • Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
  • Studied product blueprints before performing inspections.
  • Used measuring instruments such as, PosiTector, and Sling Psychrometer.
  • Oversaw maintenance, calibration, and control of inspection, measuring, and all test equipment.
  • Tested finish coat for function and accuracy and verified final product configuration met engineering specifications.
  • Maintained calibration records and vendor certifications.
  • Remained up-to-date with new engineering specifications to maintain access to adequate inventory of equipment.
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.

Education

Diploma - Construction Technology

Austin Community College District
2007

Skills

  • Microsoft, Management, Spreadsheets and etc (10 years), Start Up Blast and Paint Jobs, Order
  • Materials, and Etc (10 years), Commercial Construction (10 years), Bridge
  • Quality Inspection
  • Construction Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • QA/QC
  • Quality Control
  • Supervising Experience
  • Certifications and Licenses
  • NCCER Instructor, NCCER, NACE 1 ,OQ INSTRUCTOR, OQ CERTIFIED, DENSO
  • CERTIFIED,2888CERTIFIED,OSHA 10
  • NACE, SSPC,AMPP
  • Inspection and Testing Reports
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Documentation
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere
  • I also have 4 years experience in shipyard work in surface treatment with high capacity and modern equipment. Blasting and Coating hulls,decks,hatchcovers,tanks and cargo tanks,vessels and etc.

Timeline

COATING INSPECTOR

BRANDSAFWAY
07.2019 - Current

Coatings Inspector

A&B Pipliners
09.2017 - 01.2019

Coatings Inspector

Onyx Enterprises
01.2015 - 01.2017

Coatings General Foreman

BRACE
01.2015 - 01.2015

Lead Quality Assurance inspector

The Systems Group
01.2013 - 01.2014

Diploma - Construction Technology

Austin Community College District
Brenten SoileauNACE CERTIFIED COATINGS INSPECTOR / 281-743-1311