Dustin Sanders
Rayville,La
Summary
Utilizes expertise in welding inspection to uphold safety and quality standards across projects
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSM
D&H Consulting LLC
08.2021 - 11.2025
- Executed drilling operations under balanced wells utilizing managed pressure drilling in Turner, Niobrara, Sussex, and Mowry formations.
- Directed all drilling activities on operator location to ensure compliance with operational goals.
- Supervised horizontal drilling projects in Powder River Basin, achieving significant efficiency improvements.
- Successfully drilled 2-3 mile lateral one runs using Orbit rotary steerable system tool.
- Collaborated with team to consistently remain under budget and achieve AFE targets.
- Oversaw directional drilling and all related aspects to maintain project integrity and performance.
Welding Inspector
Kinder Morgan
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated safety meetings to ensure compliance on rights-of-way projects.
- Reviewed operator qualifications to uphold regulatory standards.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance, certifying welders based on performance.
- Oversaw contractor activities during 204 excavations and field sand blasting operations.
Welding Inspector
Kinder Morgan
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Executed inspections of welds, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Eliminated inferior products and subpar welds from production.
- Analyzed engineering documents to guide project implementation.
- Partnered with management team to drive productivity improvements.
- Evaluated approved WPS and PQR for quality assurance.
- Checked joint fit-up and pre-heating conditions before welding operations.
- Monitored field sandblasting and coating activities for regulatory compliance.
DSM
D&H Consulting LLC.
, South Texas
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed employee performance, fostering motivation through positive and constructive feedback.
- Developed comprehensive work plans for drilling contractors and executed self-performed tasks efficiently.
- Supervised daily operations by delegating tasks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Oversaw entire drilling process from spud-in to well release for frac, ensuring seamless execution.
- Cultivated strong working relationships to enhance collaboration within teams.
- Identified and implemented innovative technologies for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Monitored contract performance improvements to maintain operational excellence.
Chief Inspector
Kinder Morgan
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Lead all Safety Meeting for work being done at ROW
- Review all OQ required for Contractor to perform work.
- Coordinate with Survey to Arrive for cover over pipeline and for as-built.
- Overseen Contractor performing 204 excavations.
- Inspect welds for quality standards.
- Reject inferior products and inferior welds.
- Read and interpreted engineering documents.
- Worked as a part of management team to achieve increased productivity.
- Tested welders to Kinder Morgan specifications.
- Review the approved WPS and PQR.
- Inspect joint fit-up and pre-heating requirements.
- Witness field sand blasting and field coating as per requirements.
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake – South Texas
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Conducted and lead Well Site Meetings to ensure that all personnel were aware of safety policies.
- Interacted with Supervision on matters related to wellbore.
- Minimized cost of wells and utilized resources as needed.
- Provided inspection services on all aspects of welding on rig equipment and high pressure lines.
Welding Inspector
Kinder Morgan
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Inspect welds for quality standards.
- Reject inferior products and inferior welds.
- Read and interpreted engineering documents.
- Worked as a part of management team to achieve increased productivity.
- Tested welders to Kinder Morgan specifications.
- Review the approved WPS and PQR.
- Inspect joint fit-up and pre-heating requirements.
- Witness field sand blasting and field coating as per requirements.
Welding Inspector
Kinder Morgan
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Inspect welds for quality standards.
- Reject inferior products and inferior welds.
- Read and interpreted engineering documents.
- Worked as a part of management team to achieve increased productivity.
- Inspect pitting in pipe where saddles and cradle on
- Witness field sand blasting and field coating as per requirements
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake – South Texas
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted and lead Well Site Meetings to ensure that all personnel were aware of safety policies.
- Interacted with Supervision on matters related to wellbore.
- Minimized cost of wells and utilized resources as needed.
- Provided inspection services on all aspects of welding on rig equipment and high pressure lines.
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake – South Texas
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Conducted and lead Well Site Meetings to ensure that all personnel were aware of safety policies.
- Interacted with Supervision on matters related to wellbore.
- Minimized cost of wells and utilized resources as needed.
- Provided inspection services on all aspects of welding on rig equipment and high pressure lines.
Rig Welder
Wheelis Welding
, South Texas
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Operated SMAW and GTAW welding Equipment.
- Clamped and aligned metal components before welding.
- Performed work piece measurement to adhere to specifications.
- Welded metal parts in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Education
Welding Certificate - Welding
Louisiana Technical College
Winnsboro, LA01-2001
Skills
- Communication skills
- Welding inspection
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Performance optimization
- Resource utilization
- Engineering interpretation
- Leadership development
- Cost minimization
- PPE usage
- Horizontal drilling
- Basic computer skills
Certification
- Certifications:
- AWS CWI # 15101111
- H2S, Fall Arrest, Stop/ Near Miss Program, Confined Space, Safeland USA
- TWIC Card
- Safety Council Basic Safety Course
- Completed Training Courses:
- 24/7 Safety
- 24/7 Perfect Job
- 24/7 Lock in the Culture and Leadership Training
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Excellent skills in inspecting welds and construction materials
- Ability to communicate the welding flaws or imperfections to the supervisors or other welding professionals in a concise manner
- Ability to calculate and measure welds
- Ability to distribute task appropriately as per the competencies and skills of the welders
- Proficient in performing basic math in the inspection process
Timeline
DSM
D&H Consulting LLC
08.2021 - 11.2025
Welding Inspector
Kinder Morgan
08.2019 - 03.2020
Welding Inspector
Kinder Morgan
08.2019 - 10.2019
DSM
D&H Consulting LLC.
01.2018 - 08.2019
Chief Inspector
Kinder Morgan
09.2017 - 01.2018
Welding Inspector
Kinder Morgan
11.2016 - 02.2017
Welding Inspector
Kinder Morgan
08.2016 - 11.2016
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake – South Texas
04.2016 - 08.2016
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake – South Texas
02.2016 - 09.2017
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake – South Texas
02.2014 - 04.2015
Rig Welder
Wheelis Welding
08.2010 - 12.2012
Welding Certificate - Welding
Louisiana Technical College