Colby Dunlap
Natural Gas NDE Inspector
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Industrious Quality Control Inspector knowledgeable about Natural Gas Pipeline and Arkansas State Highway rules and regulations. Offering expertise in product construction, properties of materials and safety procedures as well as various methods of non destructive testing including: Magnetic Panicle, Ultrasonic testing and lazer scanning.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
10
10
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Natural Gas NDE Inspector
Mears Group Inc.
Rosebush, MI - Michigan
12.2019 - Current
- Inspected surface preparation, primers, mid-coats, top-coats and powder coatings on pipeline structures.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Examined coatings and pipe body for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters and power supplies.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- 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.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products and completed additional tests.
- Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of cathodic protection and foreign materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
- Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Managed self: retained a company vehicle, credit card, computer and phone.
Highway Inspector
Brown And Gay Engineering
Fayetteville, AR
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams and template specifications.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Collaborated with home owners to identify needed repairs to properties associated with the state right of way.
- Set policies governing all areas of operations, including inspecting, testing, and compliance.
- Reviewed relevant blueprints and transportation paperwork.
- Stamped materials and containers to denote size and grade information.
- Completed documentation and updated tracking spreadsheets each day.
- Measured and tested finished products, assemblies and components for proper functioning and operation.
- Analyzed and interpreted sample data and blueprints to determine and measure specifications and inspection and testing procedures.
- Marked materials and items for acceptance or rejection, recording test results and inspection data.
- Supervised placement of concrete structures and asphalt roadway.
- Calculate and make periodic payments to contractor based on work completed.
- Ensure payment estimates run on time and coincide with agreed schedule.
Car Salesman
Crain Automotive Group
Bentonville, AR
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Maintained compliance with all service, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Located desired vehicles at auctions and other dealerships.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
- Contacted associated dealerships to locate desired vehicles meeting customer specifications.
- Updated own job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, attending seminars and reading professional publications.
Advertising Sales Representative
Store Of The Community
Bentonville, AR
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Traveled around the country promoting sales in a company provided vehicle.
- Set up and installed provided end caps and other promotional displays.
- keep up with an extreme schedule: being in multiple city a day.
- Built strong client relationships and provided high value-adding services, resulting in increased company market share.
- Played key role in achieving and maintaining top client satisfaction and retention by ensuring accuracy of ads and listings.
In House Technician
Cox Communications
Fayetteville, AR
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters and power supplies.
- Collected signal readings throughout production processes to monitor levels.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products and completed additional tests.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and lines.
- Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Troubleshot: attempted to identify and remedy sources of video, telephone, and other services or customer perceived problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pea Ridge High School
Pea Ridge, AR 01.2011 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Pea Ridge Manufacturing & Business Academy
Pea Ridge, AR 01.2011 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Math And Science
North West Arkansas Community Collège
Bentonville, AR 01.2015 - 01.2017
Skills
Computer skills
undefinedCertification
Magnetic Particle - Level two limited
References
Joshua Chaney - WalMart
- 1-479-233-0989
Dallas Lane - QIS Lead Pipeline Inspector
- 1-407-256-1367
Jim Mote - Wealth Path Investment
- 1-479-366-1040
Timeline
Natural Gas NDE Inspector
Mears Group Inc.
12.2019 - Current
Magnetic Particle - Level two limited
12-2019
Ultrasonic Testing - Level Two Limited
12-2019
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System - Certification
12-2018
Basic Aggregates - Certification
12-2018
Highway Inspector
Brown And Gay Engineering
10.2018 - 12.2019
Car Salesman
Crain Automotive Group
10.2015 - 10.2017
Advertising Sales Representative
Store Of The Community
01.2015 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Math And Science
North West Arkansas Community Collège
01.2015 - 01.2017
In House Technician
Cox Communications
01.2014 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Pea Ridge High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Pea Ridge Manufacturing & Business Academy
01.2011 - 01.2015
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