FERNANDO ALANIS

• Conducted visual and physical inspections of coatings on pipelines to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Evaluated coating thickness using non-destructive testing methods, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Collaborated with project teams to identify and resolve coating-related issues during construction phases.
• Developed inspection reports detailing findings and recommendations for corrective actions on deficiencies.
• Trained junior inspectors in best practices for coating inspection and safety protocols, enhancing team capabilities.
• Led quality assurance initiatives to maintain high standards of coating applications across multiple projects.
• Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
• Ensured compliance with regulations, meticulously reviewing installation procedures and materials used in utilities projects.
• Developed positive working relationships with contractors, facilitating open communication channels for improved project outcomes.
• Exceeded client expectations for finished product quality with precision surface preparation techniques and attention to detail during sandblasting operations.
• Provided assistance in site preparation activities such as grading, trenching, or clearing vegetation when needed.
• Oversaw subcontractor performance during large-scale construction projects, ensuring proper execution of tasks related to land grading, trenching, drilling, blasting.

• Ensured compliance with industry standards by meticulously reviewing project specifications and adhering to guidelines.
• Improved coating quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
• Examined products for imperfections and defects.
• Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
• Updated quality control records and reports.
• Conducted visual and physical inspections of coatings on pipelines to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Evaluated coating thickness using non-destructive testing methods, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Developed inspection reports detailing findings and recommendations for corrective actions on deficiencies.

• Overseeing ambit conditions in shop prior to starting work .
• Ensuring surfaces preparation was incompliance on internal & external risers and spools with specification to the standard sspc sp 5 / nace 1
• Measurement of surface profile of abrasive blast cleaned steel surfaces using a replica tape. NACE SP0287 & that priming will occur with in 8 hours.
• Perform a low - voltage holiday testing wet sponge prior to being released from coaters shop. NACE RPO 188-88
• Preformed visual borescope inspection prior to being released from shop.
• Measurement of DFT's using a non-destructive gauge positech 6000 on a non conductive substrate prior to being released from shop.
• Non - destructive holiday test applied on protective coatings to detect unacceptable discontinuities such as pinholes and voids, ASTM D-4787 & D-5162 AND NACE RPO 188-88
• Ensuring all standards where in compliance and met the clients expectations signing off on all paperwork ( ITP'S )

• Overseeing ambit conditions prior to starting work .
• Ensuring surfaces preparation was incompliance with specification to the standard sspc sp 10 / nace 2
• Field measurement of surface profile of abrasive blast cleaned steel surfaces using a replica tape. NACE SP0287
• Field measurement of DFT's using a non-destructive gauge positech 6000 on a non conductive substrate
• Non - destructive holiday test applied on protective coatings to detect unacceptable discontinuities such as pinholes and voids, ASTM D-4787 & D-5162 AND NACE RPO 188-88

• Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and work standards.
• Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Trained team members on equipment usage and safety procedures to enhance performance.
• Conducted visual inspections and non-destructive testing to ensure weld integrity.
• Reviewed welding procedures and specifications for compliance with industry standards.
• Ensured accuracy of fit-ups for optimal welding results, reducing rework and project delays.
• Performed specialized welding tasks for critical aircraft components, ensuring maximum durability and longevity.

• Coated 3 mainlines using sspc 2888 brushed applied , two 8 inch lines and one 12 inch line, total of mainline was 30 miles.
• Prepared surface preperation using abrassive blasting.
• Managing multiple crews involved in the coating process at one time.
• Taking accurate environmental readings, recording them & making sure all requirements are met according to specifications, in order to begin & continue the coating process.
• Determining that all requirements are met & adhered to, according to the specifications, during all steps of the process of coating. (Environmental readings, Surface preparation & materials/ equipment involved, Coating application, Coating inspection, Coating testing, etc.
• Oversaw daily operations of coating processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

• Coated mainline using denzo 7125 30 miles of 16 inch.
• Prepared surface preperation by abrassive blasting using black beauty .
• Being prepared each day & each project with the materials, tools, & ambition to begin/ mitigate/ complete/ repeat. Maintaining that sense of ambition and professionalism through a project & into another, seamlessly.
• Managing multiple crews involved in the coating process at one time.
• Taking accurate environmental readings, recording them & making sure all requirements are met according to specifications, in order to begin & continue the coating process.
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• Coated mainline using 2888 sspc, brushed applied 50 miles
• Prepared surface preperation using abrasive blasting
• Providing professional representation during Pre Job meetings with Facility Operators & Contractors involving Project details, expectations, variables, specifications, etc.
• Managing multiple crews involved in the coating process at one time.
• Taking accurate environmental readings, recording them & making sure all requirements are met according to specifications, in order to begin & continue the coating process.
• Being prepared each day & each project with the materials, tools, & ambition to begin/ mitigate/ complete/ repeat. Maintaining that sense of ambition and professionalism through a project & into another, seamlessly.

• Brushed applied denzo 7200 on mainline, on 20 inch pipe, 40 miles
• Proper surface preparation. i.e. (Media-blasting & Blast rig hand)
• Constantly changing environment; working with others to efficiently complete tasks in a safe manner.
• Removal & application of multiple coating types. i.e. (Denso, Canusa, SPC)
• Effective utilization of workers skills & capabilities to complete tasks & make decisions as well as working with them to build on those strengths while mitigating weaknesses & negative attitude.
• Installation of Anodes (Beds, Rods, Ribbon, Flex, Deep Well)

• Coated using the flocking machine powder ( ARO ) 40 miles of 20 in.

· Locating, probing, potholing pressurized lines and foreign utilities to provide safe & accurate service.

· Constantly changing environment; working with others to efficiently complete tasks in a safe manner.

· Removal & application of multiple coating types. i.e. (Denso, Canusa, SPC)

· Proper surface preparation. i.e. (Media-blasting & Blast rig hand)

· Multiple open excavation conditions & potential hazards. i.e. (Sloped, benched, trench)

• Effective utilization of workers skills & capabilities to complete tasks & make decisions as well as working with them to build on those strengths while mitigating weaknesses & negative attitude