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Dustin Mays

Dustin Mays

Willis,TX

Summary

Hardworking Quality Control Inspector proficient in gathering, reviewing and reporting on inspection information. Successful at completing both visual and physical inspections to evaluate compliance. Ready to apply all knowledge and experience on a new long-term position.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Inspector

TIC - The Industrial Company
The Woodlands, TX
06.2019 - Current
  • Inspected fusions on a weekly basis to ensure fusion tests were complete.
  • Reviewed all graphs to ensure fusions stayed within the parameters.
  • Inspecting closure welds and ensuring all NDEs were properly completed, along with minor mechanical inspections, structural welds, and bolt-up inspections.
  • Walked all packages for construction complete, hydro’s, and restores.
  • Identified and resolved quality issues, escalating critical problems to supervisors.
  • Notified supervisors about production problems, and helped identify and correct concerns.
  • Documented, filed, and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
  • Assessed finished items for defects, and ordered reworks to eliminate irregularities.
  • Documented inspection information and compiled data into reports for dissemination to management.
  • Observed employee fieldwork and usage of materials for quality and consistency.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings, and other specifications to fully understand project expectations.
  • Followed industry standards and manufacturer instructions to calibrate measurement tools.
  • Measured product dimensions to assess compliance with specifications.
  • Inspected, tested, and measured materials, products, and installations against specifications.

Quality Inspector

HMT Tank Services
Deer Park, TX
12.2016 - 06.2019
  • Maintenance contract at Shell.
  • Responsibilities consisted of weld inspections, verification of dimensional tolerances, and making sure all NDEs were initiated and completed.
  • Generate work packages and turnover packages.
  • Review specifications to contract requirements.
  • Observed employee fieldwork and usage of materials for quality and consistency.
  • Inspected, tested, and measured materials, products, and installations against specifications.
  • Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings, and other specifications to fully understand project expectations.
  • Documented, filed, and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
  • Notified supervisors about production problems, and helped identify and correct concerns.
  • Maintained a safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
  • Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
  • Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs.
  • Kept detailed progress records to meet strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspections of construction sites.
  • Oversaw the complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls, and efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained strong, client-focused relationships with stakeholders.
  • Created and executed the project plan and schedule, complying with the budget and quality measures.
  • Reported project progress, site problems, and labor status to supervisors.

Superintendent

BMT-Brown Minneapolis Tanks
North Platte, NE
11.2008 - 12.2012
  • Managed the reparation of six tanks, 60x24, 80x30, and absorbers.
  • Built a foundation, laid the bottom, and installed the shell plate.
  • Oversaw employee productivity to enforce the efficient use of materials and equipment.
  • Managed man-hours and budget, assisted in forecasting.
  • Coordinated with paint crews.
  • Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
  • Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
  • Assisted in crane operations from time to time.
  • Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Coordinated installation activities for projects to promote a smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.
  • Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspections of construction sites.
  • Prepared and presented verbal and written reports to provide recommendations to the project team.

Leadman

BMT - Brown Minneapolis Tanks
Plainview, NE
01.2008 - 11.2008
  • The project consisted of six carbon tanks and four stainless tanks.
  • Assisted in operating the 3 o'clock (SAW) welder on the majority of the welds.
  • Logged all inspections before operating the equipment.
  • Performed minimal maintenance when necessary to continue the workflow.
  • Trained five new employees to operate at 3 o'clock.
  • Operated a mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
  • Discussed emerging site problems with management to determine applicable solutions.
  • Planned worker hours depend on set and production times.
  • Trained team members in best practices and company standards.
  • Assisted the foreman and project manager in executing the job layout plan.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations, and productivity.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.
  • Interpreted blueprints and job orders to workers, and assigned duties.
  • Analyzed project strategy alignment against the budget and subcontractor procurement.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.

Crane Operator Leadman

BMT-Brown Minneapolis TankS
Beatrice, NE
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for the primary daily duties of attending meetings, scheduling subcontractors, and supervising crews to ensure the best quality workmanship.
  • Asked to assist another crew in repairing a tank blown in by high winds.
  • Set up machinery, and coordinate with all ground operators using verbal and hand signals when operating.
  • Maintained accurate crane operator logbooks detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used, and daily hours.
  • Directed work crews for the correct placement of blocking and outrigging under cranes.
  • Calculated load weights, and verified lifting capacities to prevent overload.
  • Reviewed daily delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, and special loading instructions.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure the proper placement of materials.

Welder

BMT - Brown Minneapolis Tanks
El Paso, Tx
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • Task on fourteen tanks: air raised, floating roofs to pin the legs from low leg position to high leg position, so that tanks could be inspected and repaired.
  • Monitored all welding processes.
  • Identify defective equipment, and report it to the supervisor.
  • Ensured compliance with all specifications to perform exceptional work.
  • Read blueprints and drawings, and took measurements to plan the layout and procedures.
  • Set up equipment and weld parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping, and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing, or bending to verify a snug fit.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform to specifications.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage, and documented production defects.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods, and flux according to welding chart specifications.

Project Superintendent

Landmark
Milwaukee, WI
01.2013 - 2014
  • Supervised day-to-day operations of construction sites, including scheduling of workers, materials delivery, and equipment usage.
  • Conducted walk-throughs with clients to identify rework needs, and answer client questions.
  • Utilized spreadsheets, calendars, and reports to gauge work productivity and monitor progress.
  • Coordinated delivery schedules with vendors and suppliers to optimize resource allocation.
  • Developed work teams and delegated project tasks according to individual strengths.
  • Estimated project costs and monitored expenditures are to remain within preset budgets.
  • Scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Kept work areas organized and clean according to industry standards.
  • Built an 80x48 tank.

Foreman

Pala Group, Inc
Deer Park, TX
2014 - 2016
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements, and quality demands.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations, and productivity.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Tracked and reported units, and labor hours, prior to the submission of timecards.
  • Communicated with suppliers, and coordinated the delivery of supplies to job sites.
  • Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
  • Implemented budgets to support equipment and workforce requirements, and successfully complete projects.

Education

GED -

Jasper High School
Jasper, TX

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Inspection and Testing Reports
  • Leadership development
  • Strategic planning
  • Construction supervision
  • Blueprint and schematics
  • Mathematical calculation
  • Quality Control
  • Specifications conformance
  • Equipment Function Testing
  • Decision making
  • Critical thinking
  • Time Management
  • Testing Data Documentation

Accomplishments

  • CWI
  • ASNT VT Level II
  • Held welding certifications in (6010 3G, 70/18 2G,3G, and 4G, Flux core 2G,3G, and 4G, and SAW
  • Heavy Machinery Operation - (Forklift, JLG man-lifts, cranes, Bobcats, Backhoes)
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Consistently met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Quality Inspector

TIC - The Industrial Company
06.2019 - Current

Quality Inspector

HMT Tank Services
12.2016 - 06.2019

Project Superintendent

Landmark
01.2013 - 2014

Superintendent

BMT-Brown Minneapolis Tanks
11.2008 - 12.2012

Leadman

BMT - Brown Minneapolis Tanks
01.2008 - 11.2008

Crane Operator Leadman

BMT-Brown Minneapolis TankS
01.2007 - 01.2008

Welder

BMT - Brown Minneapolis Tanks
07.2005 - 12.2006

Foreman

Pala Group, Inc
2014 - 2016

GED -

Jasper High School

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