Christopher R Luera
405 Jacksonhill Rd, Middlefield,CT
Summary
Accomplished inspector with extensive experience in quality assurance and control at Labella Associates. Expertise in welding and coating inspection, emphasizing safety compliance. Proven track record in enhancing processes and achieving high customer satisfaction through effective communication and client relationship management. Successfully trained teams, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector
Labella Associates
Orange, Connecticut
10.2024 - Current
- Inspected products for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Documented inspection results and communicated findings to management.
- Utilized inspection tools to evaluate product specifications and performance criteria.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections and compliance reports for audits.
- Analyzed inspection data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Recommended process improvements to enhance quality control measures.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving issues with knowledgeable service.
- Identified customer needs promptly and provided effective solutions.
QC/Quality Control Inspector
SoCalGas
Pico Rivera, California
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted detailed inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Documented inspection results and reported discrepancies to production teams for immediate action.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to accurately assess product specifications and conformance.
- Collaborated with production staff to promptly identify and resolve quality issues.
- Developed inspection checklists to enhance efficiency in quality control processes.
- Monitored production processes for adherence to safety and quality regulations.
- Participated in audits to evaluate and improve quality control procedures continuously.
- Trained new employees on effective use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
Welding Inspector
Capital Inspectors
Los Angeles, California
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Inspected welds to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Reviewed welding procedures and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted non-destructive testing to assess weld integrity and quality.
- Collaborated with engineers to resolve welding-related issues during inspections.
- Maintained detailed records of inspection findings and reports for audits.
- Monitored welding operations to ensure adherence to safety regulations and practices.
- Ensured that safety guidelines were followed during welding operations.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Quality Assurance, Engineering, Production Control.
Welding Inspector/ Asst. Chief Inspector
Integrity Inspection Services
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Inspected all aspects of welding and pipeline construction.
- Inspected fabrication work for compressor stations, valve sections and other facility related work.
- Completed as builds, Weld maps, weld tracking, Hydro testing, Material Tracking, Quality Control, Overseeing Hot Taps (Double Stopple fittings), HDPE Gas line Installation crimping and/or fusion, Distribution gate stations, close out packages and complete job books.
Welding Inspector/ Area Chief Inspector
Enlink Midstream
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Overseeing Hydro testing, Welding Inspection of pipe from 2"- 20" pipe, as builds, Weld mapping, Surveying with Trimble unit, Line crossing reports, Jeeping/Coil and Checking coating for failures, checking any Safety issues that may arise.
Welding Inspector
CPI / California Pipeline Inspection
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Overseeing excavation over live lines, Instillation of HDPE pipe, Welding on large pipe, checking Anomaly dig/ Abandonment, Installation of Anodes/ Anode Bed, reburying exposed pipe and fittings, inspected pre-fabrication in shop/ lay down yards.
Welding Inspector
E2 Consulting Engineers
Los Angeles, USA
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: Los Angeles, CA
- PSEP 43-121 UCLA Project 24" Pipeline safety enhancement Program
- Hydrostatic Pressure Testing, Pipeline Replacement, Valve Upgrade and Replacement, Redoing and Checking the Welds and the original Pipe and valves replacing them as needed.
- Los Angeles, CA
Operator
Ancon Transportation
Fontana, USA
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Company Overview: Fontana, CA
- PSEP Foreman, QAQC inspector
- Issued loads to correct destination Tagged inventory/ Staging inventory
- Oversaw prompt shipping times.
- Unloaded trucks and boxcars, matched correct paperwork to each load, maintained general yard care, Over saw a crew of up to 20 people.
- Fontana, CA
Education
High School Diploma -
Canyon Springs Hihgh School
Moreno Valley, CASkills
- Project and construction management
- OSHA 30 certification
- Welding and coating inspection
- Heavy equipment operation
- CPR and first aid certified
- Nitrogen / H20 testing
- Electronics and computer skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Material documentation
- Quality assurance and control
- General warehouse operations
- Effective communication
- Client relationship management
- Non-destructive testing
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Ethics and integrity
- Visual inspections
- Welding procedures review
- Welding maps preparation
- Pipeline inspections
- Documentation skills
- Fabrications experience
- Welding codes
- Welding techniques
Energy Companies And Roles
- Sempra/SoCal Gas, Welding inspector and QA/QC
- SDGE, Welding Inspector
- Enlink, Welding Inspection
- Ancon, Operator
- YESCO, Welder
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inspector
Labella Associates
10.2024 - Current
QC/Quality Control Inspector
SoCalGas
10.2024 - 10.2025
Welding Inspector
Capital Inspectors
01.2023 - 10.2024
Welding Inspector/ Asst. Chief Inspector
Integrity Inspection Services
10.2019 - 12.2022
Welding Inspector/ Area Chief Inspector
Enlink Midstream
08.2018 - 08.2019
Welding Inspector
CPI / California Pipeline Inspection
10.2016 - 08.2018
Welding Inspector
E2 Consulting Engineers
07.2015 - 10.2016
Operator
Ancon Transportation
05.2014 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Canyon Springs Hihgh School
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