Dirk "Dutch" Dykstra
Edgemont,SD
Summary
My last 15+ yr. Have been spent in the industrial construction/inspection space as an SME, coordinator, or mechanical/welding inspector. Prior to this I worked for 15 years as an industrial pipe welder and/or supervisor. I am a lifetime student of servant leadership principles, and my daily goals are to deliver a quality end product, while building the teams knowledge in the process and strengthening their skill sets. I am focused on finding a leadership role that will both utilize my industry knowledge, challenge me, and allow me opportunities to both mentor and develop others in a cross functional environment.
Professional with strong background in inspection coordination, emphasizing accuracy and compliance. Proven track record in managing complex inspection schedules and collaborating with teams to achieve seamless operations. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting evolving project demands.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspection Coordinator Light Oils/Crude Units
Par Pacific (Wyoming Refining Co)
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw budgeting for the department''s resources, ensuring cost-effective allocation of funds while still meeting project needs and deadlines.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new hires to ensure consistent quality of work across all team members.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents during inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections conducted, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Assisted upper management in strategic planning efforts related to the growth and expansion of the Inspection Coordinator role within the organization.
- Improved inspection processes by implementing efficient scheduling and coordination strategies.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining strict deadlines for inspections and reporting.
Mechanical Integrity Consultant
Ronin Inspection
02.2015 - Current
- Independent SME providing mechanical QA oversight and inspection for various oil refining clients on shutdowns and capital projects
- Plan and/or perform API inspections on refinery vessels, towers, and tanks
- Develop inspection strategies and plans for new and existing equipment in refineries, compressor stations, tank batteries, and pipeline terminals
- Monitor various greenfield tank builds from 25k bbl to 60k bbl in size
- Qualify welding procedures, welders and write various documentation regarding welding to include SOP’s, ITP’s, training doc’s, and specifications
- Developed and marketed short seminars to train junior inspectors in various API and CWI skillsets
Inspection Coordinator
Enbridge Inspection Coordinator-Acuren
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversee inspection team for developing mechanical integrity baseline inspection program
- Recommend inspection plans and intervals for piping, equipment and tanks
- Mentor Jr
- Inspectors and technicians
- Daily tracking of work hours and schedule development and tracking
Welding Construction Coordinator
Dominion Energy (BOEM)
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Client quality rep for 500 mm ship build overseeing contractor staff of approx
- 150 welders & 12 QC/NDT inspectors
- Daily progress reporting/coordination of inspection/welding/coating activities
- Recording NCR’s and developing detailed recommendations for Engineering
- Mentoring junior inspectors and engineers
Construction Manager
TAS Technical Consulting
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Client rep over all craft and quality on a fast-track 40 mm terminal expansion at Port of Stockton, CA
- Daily tracking of all craft progress onsite to include mechanical, civil, electrical and fencing contractors
- Monitored and reported daily on quality for all onsite civil work to include oversight of soils testing, concrete testing, rebar inspection, receiving inspections
- Receive and document all construction materials for project
- Monitored preservation of pumps and equipment as needed during project
- Develop job books, turnover packages and act as onsite subject matter expert for mechanical, welding and coating
Sr. Inspection Planner
ExxonMobil
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Planning and oversight of all inspection activities for the tank farms area at the Billings Refining Complex
- Planning and oversight of all craft work related to inspection thru SAP
- Including scaffolding, insulation removal/replacement, welding and coating
- Develop QA/QC manual
- Forecast quarterly inspection budgets
- Develop and mentor small teams of contract inspection people for capital project work
Corporate Quality Manager
Wilbros (now Primoris)
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Regional manager for N
- Plains Division
- Four offices spread across CO, WY and ND
- Manage all inspection staff, budget and scheduling for various pipeline and station projects ranging from 25 mm to 90 mm in scope
- Develop and implement site quality plans, ITP’s and specifications
- Ownership of company welding procedures, welder qualification and all specifications related to mechanical, civil and coating work
- Internal and vendor auditing, development of preferred vendor database
- Consult with Canadian division regularly as the tank subject matter expert for the company
Site Quality Manager
Dyno-Nobel
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Develop and implement QA/QC manual for site covering welding, coating, civil and mechanical disciplines
- Oversee contract inspectors performing welding, civil, mechanical and coating inspections
- Perform receiving inspections, final inspections and routine inspections on all mechanical, welding, civil and coating on capital projects done at site
- Issue daily, weekly, and monthly detailed reports on construction and maintenance project progress from a quality perspective
Mechanical Equipment Inspector
DCP Midstream
01.2008 - 05.2011
- Perform mechanical inspections on various fixed equipment/plant equipment
- Quality oversight on capital projects monitoring concrete pad construction, welding, mechanical and coating operations
- Mentor others and build mechanical inspection team to cover the CO, WY, ND area
Education
Associate of Arts - Welding
Kenai Community College
Kenai, AK05-1989
Skills
- Scheduling inspections
- Quality control management
- Defect identification
- Documentation review
- Maintenance supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
Available Upon Request
Community Service
- Boy Scouts of America
- Bulldog Rescue
- Veteran Vocational Training
Credentialscertifications
- AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), 08/08
- API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector), 10/10
- API 570 (Pressure Piping Inspector), 11/11
- API 653 (Atmospheric Tank Inspector), 11/11
- API 1169 (Pipeline Inspector), 01/18
- NACE CIP II (Coating Inspector), 01/14
- Journeyman Pipe Welder (United Association), 01/92
- Journeyman Steamfitter (United Association), 01/92
- OSHA 30, 01/10
- TWIC, 01/06
Affiliations
- American Petroleum Institute
- American Welding Society
- Association for Materials Protection & Performance
- Inspectioneering
Certification
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
API 570 Pressure Piping Inspector
API 571 Damage Mechanisms (Inspection Specialist)
API 653 Atmospheric Tank Inspector
API 1169 Pipeline Inspector
API 580 Risk Based Inspection (In Process)
AMPP/NACE Level II Coating Inspector
AWS CWI Certified Welding Inspector
OSHA 30 Construction
Timeline
Inspection Coordinator Light Oils/Crude Units
Par Pacific (Wyoming Refining Co)
06.2023 - Current
Inspection Coordinator
Enbridge Inspection Coordinator-Acuren
10.2022 - 05.2023
Welding Construction Coordinator
Dominion Energy (BOEM)
09.2021 - 10.2022
Construction Manager
TAS Technical Consulting
04.2021 - 09.2021
Sr. Inspection Planner
ExxonMobil
09.2018 - 03.2021
Mechanical Integrity Consultant
Ronin Inspection
02.2015 - Current
Corporate Quality Manager
Wilbros (now Primoris)
08.2013 - 02.2015
Site Quality Manager
Dyno-Nobel
06.2011 - 07.2013
Mechanical Equipment Inspector
DCP Midstream
01.2008 - 05.2011
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
API 570 Pressure Piping Inspector
API 571 Damage Mechanisms (Inspection Specialist)
API 653 Atmospheric Tank Inspector
API 1169 Pipeline Inspector
API 580 Risk Based Inspection (In Process)
AMPP/NACE Level II Coating Inspector
AWS CWI Certified Welding Inspector
OSHA 30 Construction
Associate of Arts - Welding
Kenai Community College
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