Dakota Riley
Groves,TX
Summary
With nearly 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, my background in welding, inspection, and team leadership has provided me with a strong foundation. Specializing in welding on above-ground storage tanks for 8 years, I consistently deliver high-quality work that meets industry standards. Currently, as an above-ground storage tank inspector and field supervisor at a robotic inspection company, I utilize advanced technology to ensure precise and safe inspections. My skills also include coordinating field operations, managing teams, and maintaining strict safety compliance. I approach every project with a results-driven mindset, technical expertise, and a focus on safety and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
API 653/ Operations Field Supervisor
Square Robot
Houston, TX, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct thorough inspections of ASTs in accordance with API 653 standards, utilizing a range of techniques including visual, and ultrasonic
- Assess tank conditions, identify potential issues such as corrosion or structural damage, and recommend corrective actions
- Lead and coordinate inspection teams to ensure effective and efficient project execution
- Prepare and deliver detailed inspection reports, including findings, recommendations, and proposed repairs
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of inspections, compliance activities, and correspondence with clients and regulatory bodies
- Supervise and mentor inspection staff, providing guidance on technical procedures and industry best practices
- Foster a collaborative and safety-conscious work environment to enhance team performance and compliance with safety regulations
- Serve as one of the primary points of contact for clients, effectively communicating inspection results, addressing concerns, and providing expert advice on tank maintenance and repair strategies
Structural/pipe Welder
HMT Tank Service
05.2016 - 06.2023
- Repaired and modified tank equipment by completing required welds
- Cut and shaped metal structures as per project instructions
- Interpreted blueprints and followed work instructions for each project
- Setup and maintained welding equipment
- Look for and correct welding defects
- Maintained brushes, grinders and other fabrication parts
- Checked completed welds to confirm the quality of finished work
- Assisted with the construction of new tanks and the repair of existing tanks in refineries and tank farms
- Install or repair equipment such as floating roofs, tank bottoms, gauge poles, man ways, shell of tanks, etc
Welder Helper
HMT Tank Services
Houston, TX
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted in laying out, positioning, and securing parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, and tape measure
- Cut workpieces, using powered saws, oxy and acetylene torch, and metabo disks
- Loaded, unloaded, lifted and moved materials for use by craft workers via skid steer, extended-boom forklift, forklift, JLG, scissor lift, and tractor
- Assisted welders and fitters with general housekeeping duties
- Performed grinding when necessary to clean welds and surfaces for welds
Helper/Fabricator
Trinity Industrial Service
Port Arthur
12.2013 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Port Arthur
- Ran a water jet, plasma cutter, drill press, automated band saw, and industrial table saw
- Worked with individual crew members to improve performance
- Fabricated cat walks and different kinds of structures for multiple plants and refineries
- Assisted welders and fitters with grinding, preparing, and cutting metal
- Loaded, unloaded, lifted and moved materials with forklift and overhead crane
- General housekeeping
- Port Arthur
Education
10th Grade -
Port Neches Groves High School
Port Neches, TXHigh School -
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PAApi 653 Inspector -
Atlas Api Training
Houston, TX07.2023
Skills
- Expert Microsoft word
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Equipment Operation
- Visual Evaluations
- Blueprint Understanding
- Reading models
- Drawing interpretation
- Problem evaluation
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Strong work ethic
- Combo Welding
- Heavy equipment operation
Awards
HMT HBR Safety Award - Received by our HMT Crew
Certification
API 653
Limited level II UT
Timeline
API 653/ Operations Field Supervisor
Square Robot
10.2023 - Current
Structural/pipe Welder
HMT Tank Service
05.2016 - 06.2023
Welder Helper
HMT Tank Services
09.2015 - 05.2016
Helper/Fabricator
Trinity Industrial Service
12.2013 - 09.2015
10th Grade -
Port Neches Groves High School
High School -
Penn Foster High School
Api 653 Inspector -
Atlas Api Training