Donna Melancon
Utility Pipeline Inspector
Liberty,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Pipeline Inspector hands-on experience in pipeline construction and compliance monitoring. Proficient in conducting detailed inspections, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and collaborating effectively with project teams. Dedicated to maintaining high industry standards and improving operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Inspector
Natural Energy Field Services
Charlotte, Tn- PM Greg Ford
08.2025 - Current
- Road approach
- ECD's
- Topsoil, and sub soil separation
- Ditching
- Coating
- Final jeep
- Lower-in
- Padding
- Clean-up, restoration
- HDD
- Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Zinc
- Test Stations
- Backfilling
- Damage Prevention 204
Utility Inspector
Natural Energy Field Services
Ashland City, Greenbrier, Kingston Springs, Tn
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Inspection during all stages of construction.
- Damage Prevention 204
- Road approach
- ECD's
- Clearing
- Expose and Remove existing 30” Pipeline
- Topsoil, and sub soil separation,
- Ditching, padding ditch
- Coating
- Final jeep
- Lower in padding and backfill
- Rough Grade
- Final Grade
- Sand blasting to SP-10
- Clean-up, restoration,
- Drying pipe and Pressure testing
- Line sweeping
- Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Utility Inspector
Natural Energy Field Services
Lebanon, Glasgow, Ky- PM Acacia Davis
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Inspection during all stages of construction
- Road approach
- ECD's
- Clearing
- Expose and Remove existing 30” Pipeline
- Topsoil, and sub soil separation
- Ditching, padding ditch
- Coating
- Final jeep
- Lower in padding and backfill
- Sand blasting to SP-10
- Clean-up, restoration
- Drying pipe and pressure testing
- Rough Grade
- Final Grade
- Damage Prevention 204
Chief/Welding/Utility/Safety Inspector
BOBCAT PIPELINE INSPECTION
Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Kansas, Iowa
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Inspection during all stages of construction.
- Road approach
- ECD's
- Geo Tech
- Clearing
- Rough Grade
- Final Grade
- Expose and Remove existing pipe
- Topsoil, and sub soil separation,
- Damage Prevention 204
- Ditching
- Coating
- Final jeep
- Lower-in - padding and backfill
- Clean-up, restoration
- Drying pipe and Pressure testing
- Line sweeping
- Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Anomaly Digs
- Provide onsite 3rd party damage/safety inspection for excavation activities.
- Observe and report daily progress of contractors to Project Manager regarding all safety aspects of various field remediation projects.
- Responsible for collecting all MTR's, heat numbers, weld maps, and final hydro test for inclusion into project closure package.
- Work directly with crews to ensure all safety protocols are followed effectively each day.
- Ensure client company welding procedures, qualifications, and specifications are followed.
Fire Watch/Welder Helper
Oilfield Welding and Fabrication
06.2012 - 09.2019
- Work directly with supervisor to ensure all JSA's are scheduled and completed daily.
- Facilitate meetings between supervisor and employees to ensure that all projects are on task and following all safety guidelines.
- Complete and sustain preventative maintenance forms to monitor equipment repair and/or replacement needs.
- Ensure materials are ordered appropriately for tasks scheduled and assigned.
- Maintaining operators/laborers/welders are working in a clean and safe environment.
- Providing operators/laborers/welders are properly trained on the safety measures that must be implemented in inclement weather situations.
- Working directly with employees to ensure that all have been trained on proper PPE.
- Safely station work zone areas ensuring that all vehicles are stationed at appropriate distance from job site, all electrical hazards are monitored, all shoring requirements are implemented as needed, and being aware of pinch points.
- Assisting with training new employees of job expectations, procedures, and policies.
Inside Sales/Admin Assistant
Apache Oil
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Assist HR department with new hire process including setting up interviews, new hire paperwork, pre-employment drug screening, and reviewing and editing timesheets.
- Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance when needed.
- Assist in safety orientations and training on JSA's and PPE
- Multi-line switchboard operator
- Daily data entry
- Performed any additional duties as assigned by management.
- Knowledge and abilities to utilize computer software programs including Microsoft Office
Education
High School -
Hull Daisetta High School
01.1999
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San Jacinto North Campus
01.2004
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Reliable
- Communication
Timeline
Utility Inspector
Natural Energy Field Services
08.2025 - Current
Utility Inspector
Natural Energy Field Services
10.2024 - 07.2025
Utility Inspector
Natural Energy Field Services
04.2024 - 09.2024
Chief/Welding/Utility/Safety Inspector
BOBCAT PIPELINE INSPECTION
07.2022 - 01.2024
Fire Watch/Welder Helper
Oilfield Welding and Fabrication
06.2012 - 09.2019
Inside Sales/Admin Assistant
Apache Oil
01.2009 - 06.2011
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San Jacinto North Campus
High School -
Hull Daisetta High School