Eubaldo Nieto Jr.
CORPUS CHRISTI,TX
Summary
Results-driven and seasoned inspector with 15 years of experience leading successful projects within the oil and gas industry. Proficient in overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from conception to completion, while ensuring adherence to strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, with a strong focus on optimizing resource allocation and stakeholder collaboration. Possess a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific challenges and adept at implementing innovative solutions to drive operational efficiency and project success. Bilingual: English and Spanish.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager/ 510/570 Inspector
American Piping Inspections
02.2025 - Current
- Project Planning: Developing comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. This involves understanding project requirements, regulatory standards, and client needs.
- Budget and Cost Control: Monitor project finances, track expenses, and ensure projects are completed within budget constraints. This involves analyzing cost variances and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Performed visual inspections of insulated equipment and piping to identify signs of corrosion, such as blistering, discoloration, or insulation flaking.
- Ensure timely inspection and repair occur during CUI, and MI projects.
- Interpret and evaluate inspection and NDE data.
Project Manager
Sigma Oilfield Solutions
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Project Planning: Developing comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. This involves understanding project requirements, regulatory standards, and client needs.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment and adherence to project goals and requirements.
- Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions and ensure safety and compliance with industry regulations.
- Budget and Cost Control: Monitor project finances, track expenses, and ensure projects are completed within budget constraints. This involves analyzing cost variances and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Allocating resources effectively to optimize project performance and ensure timely completion. This includes managing personnel, equipment, and materials efficiently.
- Implementing quality control measures to ensure that project deliverables meet industry standards and client expectations. This involves conducting inspections, audits, and quality assessments throughout the project lifecycle.
- Communication by facilitating clear and effective communication among project team members, stakeholders, and other relevant parties. This includes providing regular updates, resolving conflicts, and addressing concerns to maintain project momentum.
API 510/570 CUI Inspector
Versa Integrity-Point Comfort, TX
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed visual inspections of insulated equipment and piping to identify signs of corrosion, such as blistering, discoloration, or insulation flaking.
- Thickness Measurements: Using non-destructive testing techniques such as ultrasonic testing (UT) or radiographic testing (RT) to measure the thickness of the metal substrate beneath the insulation. This helps assess the extent of corrosion and determine if any remedial action is required.
- Insulation Removal when necessary, removing insulation from areas suspected of corrosion to allow for more thorough inspection and assessment of the underlying equipment or piping.
- Corrosion Rate Monitoring: Implementing corrosion monitoring programs to track the corrosion rate over time and identify any changes or trends that may require corrective action.
- Material Testing performed material testing on insulation and protective coatings to ensure they meet API corrosion resistance and durability standards.
- Documentation and reporting findings, including corrosion rates, thickness measurements, and any recommendations for maintenance or repairs. Reports are then generated to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the equipment's condition and any necessary actions.
- Perform and/or coordinate turnaround inspection activities.
- Manage QA/QC activities for new construction and repair projects for fixed equipment.
- Ensure that timely inspection and repair occur during turnarounds, CUI, and MI projects.
- Interpret and evaluate inspection and NDE data.
API 510/570 Turnaround Inspector
Fixed Equipment Reliability
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed internal and external inspections to determine whether a weldment or equipment meets the approval criteria needed for a specific code, standard, or document.
- Review design, fabrication drawings, sketch piping, and equipment isometrics, and interpret/red lines P&IDs.
- Interpret and evaluate inspection and NDE data.
- Performed general turnaround, shop duties, and safety practices.
- Communicated with supervisors to facilitate the flow of projects.
API 510/570 Turnaround Lead Inspector
Versa Integrity-Point Comfort, TX
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Perform and/or coordinate turnaround inspection activities.
- Manage QA/QC activities for new construction and repair projects for fixed equipment.
- Ensure that timely inspection and repair occur during turnarounds, CUI, and MI projects.
- Interpret and evaluate inspection and NDE data.
- Review design, fabrication drawings, sketch piping, tank, and equipment isometrics, and interpret/redlines P&IDs.
- Inspect and monitor all repair and construction work to ensure code compliance and specifications.
- Reviewed U1s, past inspection reports, recommendations, & repair documentation.
API 510/570 Turnaround Inspector
Sentinel Integrity
Gallup, New Mexico
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed internal and external inspections to conclude if a weldment or equipment meets the approval criteria needed for specific code, standard or document.
- Performed general turnaround, shop duties, and safety practices.
- Communicated with supervisors to facilitate the flow of projects.
API 510/External Inspector
Pro-Surve Technical Services
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided external inspections for upcoming turnarounds for piping and equipment.
- Performed general turnaround, shop duties, and safety practices.
- Performed Risk-Base internal and external Inspections.
- Houston, TX
API 510/NDE Coordinator
Stronghold Inspection
08.2013 - 06.2019
- Communicated with supervisors to facilitate the flow of projects.
- Provided and managed reports maintained calibrated equipment and interpreted specs, and blueprints.
- Preformed liquid dye penetrant inspections, and magnetic particle inspections.
- Performed ultrasonic thickness testing, positive.
QC Inspector
Turner Industries
02.2013 - 04.2013
- Performed internal and external inspections to determine whether a weldment or equipment meets the approval criteria needed for a specific code, standard, or document.
- Collaborating with fabrication and scheduling to ensure timely deliveries.
- Complied with all company policies and procedures.
QC Inspector
Sonacorps
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Performed and managed inspections and dimensional controls on 'Fast Moving Land Rigs' and box on box hydro rigs.
- Provided written reports of discrepancies found, & Performed VT, PT, MT, and UT-S methods regularly.
Diver/NDE Tech
Orion Marine Construction
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Performed UTT and MT testing on Exxon piers and performed MT, PT, and UTT after fabrications.
- Performed underwater welding and cutting at Lyondell Chemical Plant.
- Replaced and fabricated snorkels for the NRG power plant.
Diver
Seamar Diving and Salvage
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Performed QC, MT, and UT Inspection testing on offshore rigs.
- Supported field operations at marine project locations.
- Communicated and supported Project Superintendent, Barge Foreman, Welders, Boat Captain, Laborers, and other skilled craft persons.
US Navy-USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
06.2000 - 06.2008
- Managed and performed personal development training skills, including weapons, qualifications, physical fitness testing, and preparation.
Education
Training -
Lockhart Training Services, LLC
01.2025
Certification Preparation - API 570 Certification
Mark Smith Training Services
01.2021
Training -
Atlas Training
01.2021
Certification Preparation - API 510 Certification
Mark Smith Training Services
01.2018
Vocational & Technical School - Commercial Diving and Nondestructive Testing
The Ocean Corporation
01.2010
Bachelor's Degree -
Texas A&M Galveston
01.2010
High School -
San Perlita High School
01.1997
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Work ethic
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Self-motivation
- Attention to detail
- Visio proficiency
- Planning expertise
- CPR and first aid certification
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Adobe Pro 9 expertise
- Isometric sketches and P&ID knowledge
- CML locations understanding
- Pipe specifications knowledge
- Bluebeam proficiency
- Navisworks expertise
- AutoCAD proficiency
Certification
- API 510 Certification, 84670
- API 570 Certification, 106345
- Magnetic Particle Testing Level I and Level II
- Liquid Penetrate Testing Level I & Level II
- Ultrasonic Testing Level I and Level II
- VT Level II
- ASME Sec VIII, DIV I, Lockhart TS, LLC
- ASME B31.3, Lockhart TS, LLC
- ASME Sec IX, Lockhart TS, LLC
- Atlas Training API 1104
- TWIC Card, 02/03/27
- Offshore Survival and Safety, Texas A&M Galveston
- Rigging Safety, API RP 2D Rev, 6
- NAUI Master Diver and Rescue Diver Card
- Commercial Diving Card
References
- Phil Flores, 979-353-0553, API 510/570
- Erik Siebert, 337-580-1497, API 510/570/CWI, Erik.Siebert@versaintegrity.com
- George Stokes, 803-572-2393, 510/570/CWI, georgestokesIII@gmail.com
- Mark Langston, 361-537-2821, 510/570, mark.langston@versaintegrity.com
Turnaround Inspection Work Experience
Kaneka Bayport, TX, Piping/CUI Inspections, 03/2025 - 05/2025, Formosa Point Comfort, TX, Piping & Mechanical Inspections, 05/2024 - 02/2025, Kuiper Dairy Renewables, Project Manager, 09/2023 - 05/2024, Formosa Point Comfort, TX, CUI Inspection, 04/2023 - 09/2023, Delek Refinery Tyler, TX, Piping & Mechanical Inspections, 01/2023 - 04/2023, Formosa Point Comfort, TX, Piping Externals Lead, 05/2021 - 12/2023, Formosa Point Comfort, TX, OLII Vessels, Heaters, Towers, & Exchangers, 02/2021 - 05/2021, Formosa Point Comfort, TX, Chlor-Alkali Turnaround Lead, 11/2020 - 02/2021, Formosa Point Comfort, TX, PP1 Turnaround Lead, 09/2020 - 11/2020, Formosa Point Comfort, TX, HDPE-1 Turnaround Lead, 05/2020 - 09/2020, Formosa Point Comfort, TX, PP2 Turnaround Lead, 02/2020 - 05/2020, Formosa Point Comfort, TX, OL3 External Inspections, 10/2019 - 02/2020, Marathon, Gallup, NM, Exchangers/Piping, 09/2019 - 10/2019, Enterprise Products Edinburg, TX, External Inspections, 07/2019 - 08/2019, Valero Memphis, TN, ALKY/ FCC (Drums/Towers/Heaters), 04/2019 - 06/2019, PBF Delaware City Refinery, Coker/ Hydrocracker, 02/2019 - 04/2019, America Styrenics (SM1 Unit), Drums/Towers/Heaters, 01/2019 - 02/2019, Valero Bill Greehey, HDS Unit Pre-TA Flange Walkdown, 12/2018 - 01/2019, Valero Texas City, GDU-Tower Rebuild, 11/2018 - 11/2018, Valero Three Rivers TA, Alky (Drums/Towers/Heaters), 10/2018 - 10/2018, Flint Hills West Plant TA, Cumene & LSG, 09/2018 - 10/2018, Koch Nitrogen TA, Enid, OK, 05/2018 - 08/2018, Flint Hills, West Crude TA, 04/2018 - 05/2018, Eastman Chemical, Texas City, TX, 03/2018 - 04/2018, Phillips 66-Belle Chase T/A, Belle Chase, Louisiana, 03/2018 - 03/2018, Styrolution America LLC T/A, Styrene Unit, 02/2018 - 02/2018, DOW Chemical Nederland T/A, Unit DHN_RX Swap, 12/2017 - 01/2018, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions T/A, Unit UAN, 10/2017 - 11/2017, Flint Hills West Plant T/A, Mid-Plant Crude #42, 09/2017 - 10/2017, CP Chemical Co., Sweeny, TX, 03/2017 - 09/2017, Valero Bill Greehey T/A, Unit HDS, 03/2013 - 05/2017, Valero, TX City T/A, Unit GOHT, 01/2016 - 03/2017, Koch Nitrogen Co. T/A, A2 Unit, 08/2016 - 10/2016, Chevron Cedar Bayou T/A, PEU Unit 1792, 07/2016 - 08/2016, Valero Texas City T/A, Coker Drums, 04/2016 - 06/2016, Valero Bill Greehey Refinery T/A, HCU Unit, 04/2016, Invista T/A, THF and PTMEG Unit, 03/2016, Valero Bill Greehey Refinery T/A, Corpus Christi, TX, 01/2016, Valero Texas City Refinery T/A, Multi-Unit, Texas City, TX & Oxy Vinyl’s Chemical Plant T/A; Pasadena, TX, Koch Nitrogen Co. T/A, Enid, OK, Valero Bill Greehey Capital Project, Flint Hills West Plant Refinery T/A, LSG Unit, Corpus Christi, Texas, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. T/A, Baytown, TX, Assisted in API 570 external inspections, Valero Texas City Refinery T/A, Texas City, TX, Valero McKee Refinery T/A, Dumas, Koch Nitrogen Co. T/A, Urea Unit, Enid, OK, 10/2014 - 11/2014, Styrolution Chemical Plant T/A, Styrene Unit, Texas City, TX, 11/2014 - 01/2015
Timeline
Project Manager/ 510/570 Inspector
American Piping Inspections
02.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Sigma Oilfield Solutions
09.2023 - 01.2025
API 510/570 CUI Inspector
Versa Integrity-Point Comfort, TX
04.2023 - 09.2023
API 510/570 Turnaround Inspector
Fixed Equipment Reliability
01.2023 - 04.2023
API 510/570 Turnaround Lead Inspector
Versa Integrity-Point Comfort, TX
10.2019 - 12.2022
API 510/570 Turnaround Inspector
Sentinel Integrity
09.2019 - 10.2019
API 510/External Inspector
Pro-Surve Technical Services
06.2019 - 08.2019
API 510/NDE Coordinator
Stronghold Inspection
08.2013 - 06.2019
QC Inspector
Turner Industries
02.2013 - 04.2013
QC Inspector
Sonacorps
05.2012 - 02.2013
Diver/NDE Tech
Orion Marine Construction
10.2011 - 05.2012
Diver
Seamar Diving and Salvage
01.2011 - 06.2011
US Navy-USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
06.2000 - 06.2008
Training -
Lockhart Training Services, LLC
Certification Preparation - API 570 Certification
Mark Smith Training Services
Training -
Atlas Training
Certification Preparation - API 510 Certification
Mark Smith Training Services
Vocational & Technical School - Commercial Diving and Nondestructive Testing
The Ocean Corporation
Bachelor's Degree -
Texas A&M Galveston
High School -
San Perlita High School