DARREL HUGHES
Cochran,GA
Summary
Team-oriented Innovative Professional with strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Continuous Improvement team builder with strong background in training and team development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Welding Inspector
Northern Natural Gas
Omaha, NE
10.2019 - Current
- Duluth Incremental ,Valley TBS, Wakefield TBS, Sioux land Pressure Increase, Moville 1 Reg Outlet
- Ensured that positive work environment with Client and Contractor
- Ensured that Client Standards and Specifications were implemented
- Facilitated Team meetings
- Assigned Welding and NDE Inspectors
- Read and Interpret Drawings
- Ensured team support at all times
- Ensured that proper Turn-Over Package was to Client
- Observed Excavation and Backfill
- Used Blue Beam to track data and write up results.
- Maintained current knowledge of 1104 codes.
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.
- Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions.
- Used Blue Beam to track data and write up results.
- Maintained current knowledge of 1104 codes.
- Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
- Generated and submitted detailed reports to regulatory agencies and company leadership to help drive enhancements.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Managed team of 85 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Welding Inspector
EQT/MVP Project
Ellington, VA
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Observed and documented construction activities
- Ensured that welding construction activities were in compliance
- Performed visual testing of welds
- Performed weld mapping
- Performed Welder Qualifications
- Observed Excavation and Backfill
Chief Welding Inspector
TransCanada, Xpress
Elkins, WV
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Ensured that positive work environment with Client and Contractor
- Ensured that Client Standards and Specifications were implemented
- Facilitated Team meetings
- Assigned Welding and NDE Inspectors
- Read and Interpret Drawings
- Performed Welder Qualifications
- Ensured that proper Turn-Over Package was to Client
- Observed Excavation and Backfill
- Used Microsoft to track data and write up results.
- Maintained current knowledge of 1104 codes.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Managed team of 125 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
Lead Welding Inspector
Kinder Morgan /Orion
Honesdale, PA
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Ensured of a positive work environment with the Client and the Contractor
- Ensured that the Clients Standards and Specifications were implemented
- Facilitated Team meetings
- Read and Interpreted Drawings
- Performed Welder Qualifications
- Assigned the Welding and NDE inspectors
- Performed Welder Qualifications
- Observed Excavation and Backfill
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Examined welds for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.
- Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
- Generated and submitted detailed reports to regulatory agencies and company leadership to help drive enhancements.
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
- Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
QC Supervisor
Snelson Companies INC/ Reunion CS1, Sabal Trail
Orlando, FL
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Issued ISO Drawings to Contractor for construction
- Ensured of positive work environment with Client and Contractor
- Ensured that Weld Logs, Weld Maps, Red-Line Drawings were created and accurate
- Ensured of accurate Turn-Over Package for Client
- Read and Interpreted drawings
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction
- Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance and implement strategies for customer satisfaction improvement
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance
Assistant Chief Welding Inspector
National Grid /North Queens
Queens, NY
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Ensured of a positive work environment with the Client and the Contractor
- Ensured that the Client Standards and Specifications were implemented
- Ensured that Weld -Log, As Builts, Red-Line Drawings were accurate
- Facilitated Team Meetings
- Participated in Audits
- Ensured of an accurate Turn Over Package for the Client
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
- Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Investigated complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Welding Inspector
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Riverdale, GA
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Document and Observe daily construction activities
- Performed Visual Testing OF Welds
- Ensured that the work was in compliance with the Client Standards and Specifications
- Observed Excavation and Backfill
- Maintained current knowledge of 1104 codes.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Examined welds for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
- Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters and power supplies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Middle Georgia Technical College
05.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Middle Georgia College
Cochran,GASkills
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Sound Judgment
- Safety Education
- Project Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Performance Monitoring
- Inspection and Testing Reports
Certification
AWS-CWI #14080851 ,API 1169 - #83750, OSHA 30-#15-602007165
Timeline
Chief Welding Inspector
Northern Natural Gas
10.2019 - Current
Welding Inspector
EQT/MVP Project
10.2018 - 10.2019
Chief Welding Inspector
TransCanada, Xpress
02.2018 - 10.2018
Lead Welding Inspector
Kinder Morgan /Orion
08.2017 - 12.2017
QC Supervisor
Snelson Companies INC/ Reunion CS1, Sabal Trail
08.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Chief Welding Inspector
National Grid /North Queens
08.2014 - 01.2016
Welding Inspector
Atlanta Gas Light Company
04.2013 - 10.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Middle Georgia Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Middle Georgia College