CHRISTOPHER GASPARD
EUNICE,LA
Summary
Experienced Quality Specialist and Inspector with a strong background in pipeline construction, fabrication, and inspection. Over the years, I have worked with major pipeline companies, overseeing quality control processes for station work, pipeline materials, and welding inspections. Highly skilled at ensuring compliance with API, ASME, AWS, and client-specific quality standards, I specialize in monitoring inspections at fabrication shops, pipe yards, and mechanical testing labs.
My expertise includes coordinating and implementing Quality Control Plans, supervising inspection teams, and conducting field audits to verify compliance with project specifications. I have served as the lead CWI inspector on multiple major pipe spool projects, ensuring that welding procedures, materials, and final installations meet industry and regulatory standards.
I have successfully collaborated with major oil and gas companies, including Exxon, TC Energy, Venture Global, Boardwalk, Sempra, Williams, Kinder Morgan, and P66, ensuring that pipeline projects are completed with the highest level of quality and safety. My ability to interface with contractors, third-party testers, and client representatives allows me to proactively address quality concerns and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Committed to driving continuous improvement, I track and report quality metrics, manage nonconformance processes, and apply Stop Work Authority when required to uphold quality and compliance. My goal is to ensure that all pipeline projects meet or exceed regulatory and client expectations, contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of energy infrastructure.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA/QC Operations Manager
ATS - Associated Technical Support Services, LLC.
Eunice, LA
10.2024 - Current
- Acting as the focal point to ensure that the quality standards and practices of ATS - Associated Technical Support Services, LLC are being complied with in the field.
- Help field employees apply ATS, and client quality policies and procedures.
- From time to time, develop and deliver ad hoc and formal quality training as needed to ensure a high level of quality control.
- Inspect the quality of work on job sites, and coordinate inspection results with appropriate personnel (Foreman, Superintendents, Project Managers, Division Manager, and Quality Manager).
- Inspections will include monitoring of field personnel regarding their adherence to quality procedures and policies, as well as appropriate documentation accuracy and adherence.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
Field Quality Coordinator
Sunland Construction, Inc. & Affiliates
Eunice, LA
07.2019 - 10.2024
- Act as a field focal point to ensure the quality standards and practices of Sunland Construction, Inc. And affiliates are being complied with in the field; this includes physical build quality, as well as the quality of documentation associated with the build.
- Inspect the quality of work on job sites, and coordinate inspection results with appropriate personnel (Foreman, Superintendents, Project Managers, Division Manager, and Quality Manager). Inspections will include monitoring field personnel regarding their adherence to quality procedures and policies, as well as the accuracy of appropriate documentation and adherence.
- Help field employees apply Sunland quality policies and procedures
- From time to time, develop and deliver ad hoc and formal quality training as needed to ensure a high level of quality control.
- Assist the Quality Manager and Project Managers in developing ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans), QMPs (Quality Management Plans), and other quality-specific documents for projects.
- Work closely with field supervision to address specific issues uncovered as work progresses.
- Collect quality-focused client feedback, and create action plans helpful to the field.
- Help define a suggestion system for quality improvement ideas from the field. Personally, suggest ways to improve quality. Coordinate quality improvement ideas to closure, including bulletins/alerts, training programs, 1:1 education in the field, etc.
- Coordinate Operator Qualification (OQ) issues affecting client quality with the EHS OQ Manager.
- Review welding and coating specifications during the bid process in order to help the PM prepare the bid for the project.
- Routinely make site visits to ensure quality standards are upheld on each project.
- Track welds and weld repairs for ongoing projects.
- Review the coating reports for each ongoing project.
- Complete weld, heat maps, and redlines for each fabrication project.
- Ensured all necessary documentation is completed accurately according to company policies and procedures.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Cardno PPI
Lafayette, LA
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Monitor the inspection, assembly, function, and testing of drilling and completion equipment for various oil and gas companies.
- Update problems with inspections and track NCRs.
- Documentation reviews for equipment being used for drilling and completion jobs.
- Inspection of manufactured parts and assemblies per customer requirements.
- Write out detailed inspection reports.
- Documentation Control.
- Witness weld start-ups, and verified documents met specifications.
- Vendor Surveillance.
- Interpreted test results, compared to specifications and control limits and recommended data for release.
- Coordinated activities with other departments related to product release decisions.
- Monitored testing procedures to meet established item specifications, standard test methods or protocols.
Welding Instructor
St. Landry Parish School Board
Eunice, LA
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Received certification in ITCP.
- Received certification in NCCER Core/Workplace Safety.
- Received certification in NCCER Welding I.
- Received certification from Northwestern State University in Certified Technical Educator (CTE).
- Instructed a high school class of 11 students in Welding I, following the NCCER curriculum.
- I instructed a high school class of eight students in Core/Workplace Safety, following the NCCER curriculum.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students while also demonstrating respect for their individual differences.
- Served as an advisor or mentor for those interested in pursuing a career in welding.
- Planned in-class activities, discussions and lectures to increase student comprehension and participation.
- Maintained student records detailing progress, attendance and program requirements.
- Helped students make optimal choices on courses to complete degrees and prepare for careers.
- Documented and reported on student grades in compliance with school policies.
QA/QC Inspector (CWI)
Turner Industries
Lake Charles, LA
03.2018 - 08.2018
- CWI at the Sasol Mega Project.
- Perform visuals on materials received in.
- Inspection of manufactured parts and assemblies per customer requirements
- Documentation Control
- Verify PMI requirements for each alloy received.
- Update problems with inspections, write, and track NCRs.
- Write out detailed inspection reports
- Weld visuals.
- Documented all inspection results accurately in accordance with established guidelines.
- Reported and tracked deviations from quality standards and recommended corrective action to appropriate personnel.
Quality Control Inspector
Custom Process Equipment
Carencro, LA
04.2017 - 03.2018
- QC Review: X-ray film on piping and vessels.
- Perform weld visuals on structure skids, piping, and vessels.
- Read and interpret drawings in order to check layouts on structure skids, piping, and vessels.
- Read and interpret drawings for Flour, CCS, Denbury, WHC (TransCanada), PECI (Kinder Morgan), and Hilcorp to check piping spools, print, and update weld maps.
- Read and interpret drawings for ASME vessels to check layouts and fit-ups per print and customer requirements.
- Verify all components on the vessel match the print for size and rating.
- QC checks on the welders to verify correct procedures and processes.
- Reviewed welding procedures to ensure the welder was welding within the procedure parameters.
- Update problems with inspections, write, and track NCRs.
- Write out detailed inspection reports
- Documentation Control
- Lead QA/QC/CWI on TransCanada and Kinder Morgan piping job.
- Project Surveillance Lead Inspector for WHC (TransCanada), and PECI (Kinder Morgan).
- Coordinate all inspections for the WHC and PECI projects.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment.
- Test welders per specification/procedure.
- Vendor Surveillance
Quality Assurance Specialist
DNV-GL - Oil & Gas
Lafayette, LA
04.2013 - 02.2017
- Monitor the inspection, assembly, function, and testing of drilling and completion equipment for various oil and gas companies.
- Update problems with inspections and track NCRs.
- Documentation reviews for equipment being used for drilling and completion jobs.
- Inspection of manufactured parts and assemblies per customer requirements
- Write out detailed inspection reports
- Documentation Control
- Witness weld start-ups, and verified documents met specifications.
- Vendor Surveillance
- Interpreted test results, compared to specifications and control limits and recommended data for release.
- Monitored production operations for conformance to established quality standards.
- Coordinated activities with other departments related to product release decisions.
Quality Assurance Specialist
DTI Diversitech, Inc.
Cypress, TX
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Third-party monitor for BP inspections, assembly, function, and testing of drilling and completion equipment.
- Document and report inspection results and NCRs.
- Inspection of manufactured parts and assemblies per customer requirements
- Write out detailed inspection reports
- Documentation Control
- Vendor Surveillance
- Interpreted test results, compared to specifications and control limits and recommended data for release.
- Monitored production operations for conformance to established quality standards.
- Investigated or reported questionable test results.
- Coordinated activities with other departments related to product release decisions.
Inspector Level II
Capital Ultrasonics
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Worked as a Level II Technician in PT, MT, and UT thickness.
- Inspected internal vessels and exchangers.
- Worked on the Main Train Turnaround.
- Work as a Safety Mature Site Leader.
- Exxon Mobil Certified Permit Acceptance Card Holder.
- Worked closely with management teams to help identify process improvements that would improve overall efficiency levels.
- Generated detailed reports outlining inspection and testing results.
- Rejected products and materials failing to meet expectations.
Inspector II
Cameron Valves & Measurements
Ville Platte, LA
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Worked as a Level I Trainee Inspector in PT, MT, and UT.
- Cameron, Certified Visual Weld Inspector.
- Cameron, Certified Dimensional Inspector.
- Cameron, Certified Hardness Testing Inspector.
- Write out detailed inspection reports
- Inspection of manufactured parts and assemblies per customer requirements
- Worked with the SAP program.
- Utilized precision tooling for verification of compliance per technical drawings.
- Participated in internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of current quality control measures.
Education
Diploma -
Eunice High School
Eunice, LA05.2007
NDT
TJB Inspection School
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Communication improvements
- Project leadership
- Problem-solving
- Staff management
- Microsoft office suite expert
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Document control
Certification
· API SIFE Cert # 58324
· AWS CWI Cert # 16052401
· NACE Level I Cert # 81518
· API 1169 Cert # 105321
Timeline
QA/QC Operations Manager
ATS - Associated Technical Support Services, LLC.
10.2024 - Current
Field Quality Coordinator
Sunland Construction, Inc. & Affiliates
07.2019 - 10.2024
Quality Assurance Specialist
Cardno PPI
08.2018 - 07.2019
Welding Instructor
St. Landry Parish School Board
08.2018 - 01.2019
QA/QC Inspector (CWI)
Turner Industries
03.2018 - 08.2018
Quality Control Inspector
Custom Process Equipment
04.2017 - 03.2018
Quality Assurance Specialist
DNV-GL - Oil & Gas
04.2013 - 02.2017
Quality Assurance Specialist
DTI Diversitech, Inc.
03.2012 - 06.2012
Inspector Level II
Capital Ultrasonics
08.2011 - 03.2012
Inspector II
Cameron Valves & Measurements
01.2009 - 05.2010
· API SIFE Cert # 58324
· AWS CWI Cert # 16052401
· NACE Level I Cert # 81518
· API 1169 Cert # 105321
Diploma -
Eunice High School
NDT
TJB Inspection School
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