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Darren Burns

Summary

High-performing professional with extensive experience in industry. Skilled in testing, inspecting and preforming work with knowledge of applicable codes and specifications. Reliable and efficient with equipment and software programs. Current Kinder Morgan CBTs and required OQ training.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Inspector

Kinder Morgan
09.2023 - 11.2023

Inspection for the compressor re-wheel project at five of the mid-stations on the Permian Highway Pipeline. We re-wheeled nine solar C-75 and C-45 compressor units, along with routine maintenance and inspections.

Welding Inspector

Kinder Morgan
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Visual inspection of welds
  • Inventoried materials as they arrived to off site fab shop and verified quantities and grade per BOM.
  • Maintained weld/heat maps of piping as it was built.
  • Helped with coating inspection as needed
  • Provided inspection of hydro-test and P&ID walk downs to ensure piping was built correctly.
  • Maintained current knowledge of 1104 & Section 9 codes.


Welder

L.E-Bell Construction
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • In-service welding for Kinder Morgan, Boardwalk and Enbridge companies.
  • Welded sleeves, stopples and joint replacements for emergency dig work.
  • Laid a small pipeline re-route for board walk in Jackson TN.


Welding Inspector

Kinder Morgan
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Tested welders for the job with the applicable codes and required test.
  • Received materials for the project and verified quantities and grade per BOM.
  • Visual Inspection of Welds.
  • Maintained weld/heat mapping and NDE documentation.

Welder

Sunland, WHC, CCI, PECI, Troy And More
03.2013 - 10.2021
  • Welded on countless jobs around the country from south TX to PA.
  • Built numerous compressor stations, meter stations and pipelines.
  • Proficient with SMAW and GTAW processes.
  • Can read and comprehend prints.
  • Proficient with tools required for pipe fabrication and layout.


Education

CWI Certification 21020621, Exp. 02/01/2024 -

AWS

CIP Level 1 Exp 03/07/2026 -

AMPP

API 1169 Exp. 06/30/2024 -

API

204 Damage Prevention Training

High School Diploma -

Perry Central High School
New Augusta, MS

Skills

  • Proficient with Blue Beam and office 360 software
  • Capable of communicating and working with contractors and management
  • Proficient with Trig and basic math Critical thinking skills
  • Time Management and staying focused on task

Professional References

Thomas Miller- KM Construction Manager

281-620-7733

Clint Adams- KM Chief Inspector

903-237-9765

Tylar Walker- Welding Inspector/Welder

601-818-8258

Timeline

Chief Inspector

Kinder Morgan
09.2023 - 11.2023

Welding Inspector

Kinder Morgan
01.2023 - 09.2023

Welder

L.E-Bell Construction
04.2022 - 01.2023

Welding Inspector

Kinder Morgan
11.2021 - 03.2022

Welder

Sunland, WHC, CCI, PECI, Troy And More
03.2013 - 10.2021

CWI Certification 21020621, Exp. 02/01/2024 -

AWS

CIP Level 1 Exp 03/07/2026 -

AMPP

API 1169 Exp. 06/30/2024 -

API

204 Damage Prevention Training

High School Diploma -

Perry Central High School
Darren Burns