Ernest George
Brownsville
Summary
Seasoned professional with 35 years in mechanical construction, focusing on protective coatings and corrosion control. Expertise in quality control inspection across oil & gas, petrochemical, and marine sectors. Enhances product quality and minimizes production errors through strategic testing and management. Oversees projects in domestic and international settings, ensuring successful outcomes in manufacturing environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead QA/QC Inspector and Coatings Coordinator
Alberici
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Oversaw quality assurance and quality control of protective coatings, thermal insulation, and fireproofing while applying technical and management skills to support protective coating and corrosion control operations in water treatment facilities.
- Conducted quality control inspections, organized and scheduled coating projects, resolved issues, and supervised corrosion protection operations to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Reviewed quality assurance requirements and conducted onsite inspections to verify compliance with specifications and documentation, enhancing project integrity.
- Facilitated communication between client QA and contractor, ensuring alignment on quality standards and fostering collaboration.
- Prepared written reports, which clearly document inspection findings.
- Developed Job Hazard Analysis to identify potential risks in work environment.
- Recognized and addressed anticipated problems to ensure smooth operations.
- Helped develop and implement written procedures for corrosion activities.
On-Site Client Representative for Sable Offshore Corporation, Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Ynez
West Coast Logistics Group
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Managed on-site operations, quality assurance, and safety for client-specific construction projects while applying technical and management skills to support protective coatings and corrosion control operations.
- Managed special projects such as vessel linings, helideck recoating, and pipe leak repairs.
- Tracked project budgeting to ensure financial accountability and resource allocation.
- Promote & comply with applicable safety instructions and other COMPANY HSE procedures in all activities.
- Carry out work in compliance with COMPANY values and policies, relevant laws and regulations, agreed COMPANY priorities and objectives, COMPANY standards and procedures and good industry practices.
- Conducted quality control and inspection activities for painting, coating, and cathodic protection to uphold project standards.
- Review and approve the material certificates.
- Witness and verify PQT and validation of coating/painting operators.
- Witness inspection activities based on the Quality Control Plan (ITP).
- Ensure that contractor personnel are qualified for the task they’ve been assigned to.
- Contributed to the issuance and resolution of Non-Conformance reports.
- Troubleshot technical issues impacting project quality, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to specifications.
- Identify the critical activities and bottleneck for the progress of the project. Anticipate. propose solutions to improve productivity.
- Implement continual improvement processes, (Reporting, KPI, Lessons Learned, Close Out Report).
- Review and approve inspection records books.
Third Party Coatings Inspector
Pond and Company
03.2021 - 06.2022
- QC inspection of atmospheric marine and concrete coating systems.
- Verified contractor adherence to surface preparation and coatings application specifications, ensuring project quality and client satisfaction.
- Documented daily inspection reports to track compliance and quality standards.
- QC inspection at the Kings Bay Dry Dock Recapitalization Project.
Third Party Coatings Inspector
CCI Inspection Services, Inc.
10.2020 - 02.2021
- QC inspection of atmospheric and immersion marine coating systems.
- Monitored contractor's surface preparation and coatings application to ensure adherence to client specifications.
- Facilitated communication between contractor and client to resolve issues and maintain project alignment.
- Compiled and submitted daily inspection reports to track project compliance and quality.
- QC inspection of the Lake Livingston Dam Repair Project.
Third Party Coatings Inspector
Consulex Corrosion Professionals
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted quality control inspections at power generation facility, ensuring compliance with safety standards to maintain operational integrity.
- Installed three coat system atmospheric coating on piping and structure to enhance durability and protect against environmental factors.
- Inspected coatings for compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Conducted surface preparation assessments prior to application of coatings.
- Evaluated coating applications for adhesion, thickness, and uniformity.
On-Site Client Representative for ExxonMobil, Offshore West Africa, Angola. EEAL BLK 15.
SGS International (UK)
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed on-site operations, quality assurance, and safety for client-specific construction projects, applying technical and management skills to support protective coatings and corrosion control.
- Coordinated special projects, including vessel linings, calm buoy repairs, helideck recoating, pipe leak repairs, and DNV requested repairs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored project budgeting to ensure financial alignment with project goals.
- Ensured adherence to safety instructions and COMPANY HSE procedures during all activities.
- Carry out work in compliance with COMPANY values and policies, relevant laws and regulations, agreed COMPANY priorities and objectives, COMPANY standards and procedures and good industry practices.
- Participated in quality control and inspection activities for painting, coating, and cathodic protection to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Ensured compliance by witnessing PQT and validating the performance of coating and painting operators.
- Review and approve inspection reports submitted by the Contractor.
- Witness inspection activities based on the Quality Control Plan (ITP).
- Verified qualifications of CTR personnel for assigned tasks to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Issued or resolved Non-Conformance reports as part of the quality control process.
- Troubleshoot technical problems that may affect the quality of the project.
- Identify the critical activities and bottleneck for the progress of the project. Anticipate. propose solutions to improve productivity.
- Implement continual improvement processes, (Reporting, KPI, Lessons Learned, Close Out Report).
- Review and approve inspection records books.
Third Party Coatings Inspector
CCI Inspection Services, Inc.
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted QA inspections for new and maintenance protective lining installations, ensuring compliance with corrosion control standards for storage tanks.
- Performed inspections of pipeline coating systems, verifying integrity and adherence to industry specifications.
- Executed three coat system atmospheric coating installations on piping and structures, enhancing durability against environmental factors.
- Installed fiberglass and amine epoxy linings in tanks to prevent corrosion.
- Applied wax tape wrapping on pipe joints to ensure effective sealing.
Third Party Coatings Inspector /Surveyor
Pond and Company
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Conducted in-service surveys of military assets to evaluate protective coatings for effective corrosion control.
- Executed surveys of installed in-service coating systems to inform maintenance scope development and assess system performance.
- Conducted visual inspections of coated surfaces for defects and inconsistencies.
- Monitored application processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Documented inspection results and reported findings to project managers.
Third Party Coatings Inspector
CCI Inspection Services, Inc.
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Executed three-coat atmospheric coating installation on piping and structures, enhancing protection against environmental factors.
- Installed fiberglass and amine epoxy linings in tanks to enhance corrosion resistance.
- Performed wax tape wrapping in varying conditions to secure and protect surfaces from corrosion.
- Managed protective coatings and corrosion projects for clients, ensuring quality assurance and leveraging technical and management expertise.
Lead QA/QC Inspector and Coatings Coordinator
Brock Maintenance Services, Inc
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Executed quality assurance and quality control for protective coatings, thermal insulation, and fireproofing on corrosion projects, leveraging technical and management skills in refinery and plant facilities.
- Conducted quality control inspections, organized and scheduled coating projects, resolved issues, and supervised corrosion protection operations to ensure project compliance and quality standards.
- Evaluated quality assurance requirements and performed onsite inspections to confirm adherence to specifications and documentation.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting inspection findings to facilitate informed decision-making and compliance with specifications.
- Developed a job hazard analysis to enhance safety measures and reduce workplace incidents.
- Proactively identified and resolved issues to maintain project timelines and enhance overall efficiency.
- Acted as the primary liaison to ensure alignment between client QA standards and contractor operations.
- Helped develop and implement written procedures for corrosion activities.
Third Party Coatings Inspector/ Surveyor
PK Technology
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Executed in-service surveys of protective coatings on assets to ensure corrosion control and performed in-process QA/QC inspections of new and maintenance installations to uphold standards for offshore facilities.
- Inspected coating applications for compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Conducted surface preparation evaluations to ensure optimal coating adhesion.
- Monitored environmental conditions during coating processes to maintain quality control.
Third Party Site Construction Projects Manager
NES Global Talent
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed quality assurance and safety for client-specific construction projects, ensuring compliance with protective coatings and corrosion control standards.
- Technical Foreman for Construction (TFC) for ExxonMobil, onshore and offshore in the GOM, SYU, MOB and South TX and Wyoming Region.
- Implemented company work procedures across construction crafts, overseeing budget adherence, safety protocols, and quality assurance measures.
Third Party Site Construction Projects Manager
Link Project Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Served as Technical Foreman for Construction (TFC) for ExxonMobil, overseeing onshore and offshore projects in GOM, SYU, MOB, and South TX and Wyoming Region.
- Oversaw budgets, safety, and quality assurance for construction projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Ensured quality assurance and safety for client-specific construction projects, applying technical and management skills to enhance protective coatings and corrosion control operations.
Third Party Coating Inspection/Construction Projects Manager
Dycorr Integrity Services LLC
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Oversaw quality assurance and project execution for protective coatings and corrosion control projects, leveraging technical and management expertise to meet client specifications.
- Directed on-site project management for diverse projects including onshore, offshore, bridge, and petrochemical for clients such as BP Pipeline, Williams Energy, Enbridge O-Dot, and Tex-Dot.
- Managed project scope, specifications, and work procedures, monitored budgets, enforced safety protocols, and ensured adherence to quality assurance standards.
- Implemented company work procedures across all construction crafts, monitored budgets, oversaw safety, and ensured quality assurance.
- Technical Foreman for Construction (TFC) for ExxonMobil, onshore and offshore in all US Regions.
Coatings Projects Manager/ Senior Inspector
CORROMETRICS SERVICES, INC. (Under Contract)
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed on-site projects for clients, ensuring timely completion and effective coordination among teams.
- Conducted inspections and quality assurance for protective coating projects, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Conducted in-service surveys of assets using protective coatings for corrosion control and performed in-process QA/QC inspections of new and maintenance protective coating installations in the U.S. and internationally.
- Implemented work procedures to assure quality and compliance during projects.
- Surveys of installed in-service coatings systems for maintenance scope development and system performance on offshore platforms in the U.S. and International.
- Inspection of pipeline installation, including shop painting, field joint welding, blasting/painting, locating, excavating and back filling.
- Inspection and implementation of pipeline cathodic system, soil testing.
- Onsite management and inspection on bridge projects for DOT in several states, including Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Oklahoma.
- International projects performing coatings surveys and inspection offshore and offshore.
Education
Certified Coatings Inspector - Coatings Inspection / Corrosion Protection
NACE International
Houston08-1996
High School Diploma -
Ivana Eudora Kean High School
St. Thomas U.S.V.I.06-1990
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Quality control
- Inspection techniques
- Coating application
- Corrosion prevention
- Material certification
- Non-destructive testing
- Product inspection
- QC planning
- Quality management
- Quality control methodologies
- Inspection procedures
- Visual inspections
- Defect identification
- Client specifications assessment
- Quality assurance
- Reporting and analysis
- Inspection documentation
- Compliance auditing
- Safety compliance management
- Regulatory compliance auditing
- Hazard analysis
- Risk assessment
- Process validation
- Materials testing
- Material testing
- Surface preparation evaluation
- Process improvement
- Process evaluation
- Inspection protocols
- Inspection equipment calibration
- Visual inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Specifications reading
- Technical troubleshooting
- Error reduction
- Inspection and reviews
- Project management
- Project estimating
- Time management
- Employee supervision
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership development
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Safety protocols
- Workplace safety regulations
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- database management
- Production expertise
- Surface inspection
- Site condition evaluation
- Surface cleaning techniques
- Rigging and containment design
- Coating applicator training
- Measurement techniques
- Non-conformance reporting
- Inspections and reviews
- Surface cleaning techniques
- Workplace safety regulations
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- database management
References
Available upon request.
Certifications Training
- Continuing Education.
- Safe Gulf.
- PEC.
- OSHA 501.
- Helicopter Egress Training.
- Rigging Safety Training.
- Working at Heights Training.
- UHP Blasting Training.
- Swing Rope.
- Marine Debris.
- Marine Transportation.
- 1st Aide /CPR/ADE Certification.
- H2S Training.
- Respiratory Protection Training.
- Fire Fighting Training.
- TWIC.
- NACE.
- NACE CIP Level III Certified Coatings Inspector #12986.
- NACE Coatings OQ.
- NACE Offshore Corrosion Assessment Training (OCAT).
- NACE Certified Bridge Inspector.
- OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Course for Construction.
- NCCER.
- Pipe Liner Training and Assessment Program (PTAP).
- Module ID (61206-02) Performing Coatings Inspection.
- Module ID (71101-14) General Abnormal Operating Conditions.
Technical Management Skills
- Eighteen years of responsible construction project experience from project planning through successful completion utilizing a proactive approach of vision, leadership and communication.
- Working Knowledge and QA/QC Inspection of Protective Coatings, Linings, Fireproofing, Insulation, Refractory.
- Project Management.
- Inspection and Quality Assurance.
- Rigging, Containment, and Dehumidification Design.
- Coating Applicator Training and Evaluation.
- Facility Condition Assessment.
- Project Estimating.
- Assessment/Survey.
- Hydro-Blasting Project Management.
- Knowledge of occupational safety and health principles, practices, and applicable safety statues, regulations and codes.
- Web-Based Recruiting Tools.
- Web-Based HR/PR.
- Microsoft Office.
- Database Management.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
French
Elementary
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Lead QA/QC Inspector and Coatings Coordinator
Alberici
02.2026 - 04.2026
On-Site Client Representative for Sable Offshore Corporation, Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Ynez
West Coast Logistics Group
07.2022 - 11.2025
Third Party Coatings Inspector
Pond and Company
03.2021 - 06.2022
Third Party Coatings Inspector
CCI Inspection Services, Inc.
10.2020 - 02.2021
Third Party Coatings Inspector
Consulex Corrosion Professionals
02.2020 - 08.2020
On-Site Client Representative for ExxonMobil, Offshore West Africa, Angola. EEAL BLK 15.
SGS International (UK)
02.2019 - 01.2020
Third Party Coatings Inspector
CCI Inspection Services, Inc.
03.2017 - 01.2019
Third Party Coatings Inspector /Surveyor
Pond and Company
03.2017 - 04.2017
Third Party Coatings Inspector
CCI Inspection Services, Inc.
01.2017 - 03.2017
Lead QA/QC Inspector and Coatings Coordinator
Brock Maintenance Services, Inc
04.2016 - 12.2016
Third Party Coatings Inspector/ Surveyor
PK Technology
03.2016 - 04.2016
Third Party Site Construction Projects Manager
NES Global Talent
06.2015 - 12.2015
Third Party Site Construction Projects Manager
Link Project Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
Third Party Coating Inspection/Construction Projects Manager
Dycorr Integrity Services LLC
01.2009 - 01.2013
Coatings Projects Manager/ Senior Inspector
CORROMETRICS SERVICES, INC. (Under Contract)
01.2006 - 01.2009
Certified Coatings Inspector - Coatings Inspection / Corrosion Protection
NACE International
High School Diploma -
Ivana Eudora Kean High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences
University of Houston