Ethan Bobo
2908 Misty Wind CT. League City,TX
Summary
Well-qualified professional with over 12 years of experience in pipeline and refinery utility construction and inspection. Detail-oriented and thorough with a quality-driven approach and extensive knowledge in coating requirements and standards. Extremely proficient in problem solving, communication, safety, and quality work to ensure the highest level of assurance for each project.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead QC Inspector
JVIC Fabrication
Houston, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained communication and surveillance for JVIC at various industrial coating shops throughout the Houston area for the PLNG project.
- Conducted thorough inspections on all painted piping and fabrication.
- Witnessed measurement activities( profiles, DFTs, etc.) throughout the coating process.
- Final inspection and release of all loads before shipping to site.
- Reviewed documents and reports from coating vendors for accuracy and completeness before sent to client company or JVIC quality department.
Coating/Utility Inspector
Ultra-Con Inc./ Valero
Chalmette, LA Valero Meraux Refinery
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Inspected coating on below and above ground piping, welds, and fabrication.
- Provided detailed reports explaining progress, problems and non-conformance with company guidelines and specifications.
- Witnessed bolt up, lowering in, digging, backfilling, directional drilling, and hydro test processes throughout project to assure company standards were met.
CEO
AB Services And Transport LLC
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Hot shot trucking company
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
Lead Utility and Coating Inspector
JTAM Engineering
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Next Wave Energy Partners Route A/D pipeline installation.
- Inspected surface preparation, below ground epoxy coatings, primers, mid-coats, and top-coats for all piping and welds.
- Generated and submitted detailed reports to client company leadership of daily progress and issues on job site.
- Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of piping and materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help with contractor issues and provide feedback when needed and communicate with client company
- Inspected all ditching, lowering in, directional drills, bores, and holiday detection throughout tenure.
Coating Inspector
Quality Integrated Services (Phillips 66)
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Lead Coating Inspector
- Inspected surface preparation and coating application process using flocking unit and brush applied epoxy for Villa Ridge PH 1(18 mile , 10" pipeline)
- Verified profiles, Dry film thickness, and holiday detection were to company and manufacturing standards and criteria.
- Examined piping and coating for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Also, inspected holiday detection, ditching, backfilling, and ROW work.
Utility/ Coating Inspector
Quality Integrated Services(Enterprise Products)
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Inspected surface preparation, primers, mid-coats, top-coats and below ground coating on piping, welds, pumps, and equipment.
- Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of piping and materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Reviewed relevant blueprints and paperwork.
- Insured compliance with civil and mechanical construction to company specifications.
- Inspected adherence was met for the installation and construction of 4 booster pumps, a 42" manifold pit, and a 42" and 30" manifold to tie into existing piping.
- Inspected and oversaw installation and testing of fire water system for 3 600,000 bbl above ground storage tanks.
Coating Inspector
Ultra Con Incorporated(Valero)
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Inspected surface preparation, primers, mid-coats, top-coats and coatings on below and above ground piping.
Coating/Utility Inspector
Ultra Con Incorporated(Valero)
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Inspected coating, jeeping, digging, lowering in and backfilling utilities for safety and compliance.
- Checked quality of construction and worksite policies.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
Coating/Utility Inspector
Quality Integrated Services(Enterprise Products)
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed inspections of above and below ground coatings varying from piping, valves, equipment, and above ground storage tanks.
- Inspected and checked compliance with company standards and specifications for construction and installation of fire protection system for 2 166' diameter above ground storage tanks.
- Inspected piping and utilities for safety and compliance.
- Inspected and insured compliance of surface preparation and application of coatings for 2 166' above ground storage tanks, a 30" manifold consisting of booster and main line pumps, and 2 30" suctions lines for each tank.
Construction Foreman/ Safety Officer/Quality Control Inspector
Cross Water LLC
06.2012 - 11.2018
- Experienced in leadership rolls as a Supervisor for various task in industry such as: Coating, ditching and backfilling, pipeline anomalies, bolting and torquing, hydrostatic testing, stringing pipe and tie ins.
- Developed work schedules for all team members to maximize productivity for ditching, fabrication, laying line pipe, coating, hydro testing, back filling, and numerous other task needed to complete each project.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates as a QC.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards as a Safety Officer for 1 year.
- Operated heavy equipment such as track hoes, bull dozers, and side booms throughout tenure as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leake Academy
Madden, MS05.2011
Skills
- Supervision and leadership
- Coating Inspection and application
- Pipeline and Refinery Construction
- Effective communication
- Visual inspections
- Problem resolution
- Materials inspection
- Non-Conformance Reporting
- Pipeline Anomalies
- Safety Guidelines
- Understanding of coating industry standards and requirements
- Process improvements
- Hydrostatic Testing
- Pipeline Maintenance
- New Construction and Fabrication
- Project Requirements
Certification
- NACE CIP Level 2: Cert # 76506
- API 1169- Cert # 97102
- OSHA 30
- NCCER Operator Qaulified
- TWIC Card Holder
- HASC Basic Plus
REFERENCES
- Randy Williams - Construction Manager/ Chief Inspector (ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS)- PH. 985-688-9958
- Fletcher Evans- Owner (Cross Water LLC.)- PH. 601-604-7003
- Steven Spradley- Construction Manager - PH. 601-498-2125
- Kenny Rodgers- Chief Inspector- PH. 979-709-4465
Timeline
Lead QC Inspector
JVIC Fabrication
03.2024 - Current
Coating/Utility Inspector
Ultra-Con Inc./ Valero
10.2023 - 02.2024
CEO
AB Services And Transport LLC
06.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Utility and Coating Inspector
JTAM Engineering
10.2021 - 05.2022
Coating Inspector
Quality Integrated Services (Phillips 66)
06.2021 - 10.2021
Utility/ Coating Inspector
Quality Integrated Services(Enterprise Products)
11.2019 - 03.2021
Coating Inspector
Ultra Con Incorporated(Valero)
10.2019 - 11.2019
Coating/Utility Inspector
Ultra Con Incorporated(Valero)
08.2019 - 10.2019
Coating/Utility Inspector
Quality Integrated Services(Enterprise Products)
11.2018 - 07.2019
Construction Foreman/ Safety Officer/Quality Control Inspector
Cross Water LLC
06.2012 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Leake Academy