Francisco Graham
BAYTOWN,TX
Summary
Dedicated QA/QC with a distinguished understanding of detail-oriented inspections and commitment to high standards. Proficient in related codes, exceptional welding and fabrication troubleshooting. Adept at reviewing welds, flange make-ups, vessels, NDE review, steam tracing, insulation & associated work site inspections for final turnover restoration aligned to precise client specifications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality and Construction Coordinator
PTS Advance
Pasadena, Texas
11.2023 - Current
- Acted as client representative for STEPAN Gemini Project
- Walked down and evaluated contractor pressure tests, torque verification, welds, flange make ups and packages for final job restorations
- Witnessed and approved centrifugal pump setting, level base, pre-alignment, grout, bump & run driver, pipe stress and final alignment
- Inspected coating, glycol tracing and insulation per STEPAN specifications
- Witnessed and approved Civil and Structural work per drawings and site specifications
- Inspected buildings to determine quality of work and need for corrections to meet project standards.
- Consulted with engineering and contractors to resolve quality and efficiency problems
- Reviewed drawings, P&ID's, and specifications to complete quality control assessment of performed work
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution
- Implemented strategies with contractors for quality control efficiency
- Resolved conflicts between general contractors, subcontractors and owners regarding contractual issues or job-site problems.
- Conducted site visits to monitor progress of work performed by contractors.
Quality Support Lead
Equipment Inspection Specialists
BAYTOWN, TX
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Acted as a third party quality representative QS Lead for EXXON BCEP Commissioning Project
- Consulted with EXXON First Line Supervisors and contractors to resolve quality issues
- Walked down and evaluated contractor pressure tests, NDE, torque verification, welds, flange make ups and final job restorations
- Reviewed drawings, P&ID's, and specifications to complete quality control assessment of performed work
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution
- Implemented strategies with contractors for quality control efficiency
- Inspected worksites for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Stronghold LTD Inspections
Texas City, TX
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Acted as a third party quality representative for GBR Marathon STAR Project and T/A
- Consulted with Engineering Department and contractors to resolve quality and efficiency problems
- Reviewed and approved contractor job packages pre and post construction
- Walked down and evaluated contractor pressure tests, NDE, torque verification, welds, flange make ups and vessel internals for final job restorations
- Reviewed drawings, P&ID's, and specifications to complete quality control assessment of performed work
- Inspected paint, steam tracing and insulation per GBR specifications
- Assessed contractor NDE documents according to code and client specifications
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution
- Implemented strategies with contractors for quality control efficiency
Quality Assurance Inspector (Mechanical)
Wood Group
Deer Park, TX
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Acted as third party quality representative for multiple projects simultaneously
- Consulted with Engineering Department and Project Managers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
- Reviewed drawings and blueprints to complete inspection at appropriate levels.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates
- Assessed projects for conformance with quality control requirements and specifications.
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
- Implemented strategies for defect prevention and process efficiency.
- Inspected and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
Pipeline Inspector
Capital Inspectors
Conroe, TX
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Acted as third party quality representative and arranged construction materials, manpower and equipment according to project needs.
- Completed Anomaly pipeline repairs. Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction plans.
- Measured and marked right-of-way for pipeline ditches with tape measures and paint.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Evaluated projects in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
- Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
Quality Control Inspector
JV Industrial Companies
Freeport , TX
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Perform VT weld and flange make-up inspections, Torque verifications (Manual and Hydraulic)
- Walk down Test packages and witness pressure testing (hydrostatic) on piping and equipment.
- Perform random dimension verification to client specs and corresponding construction codes and standards.
- Weld map, Flange Map, Log IFC Drawings and Sell Final Packages to third party and operations
- Perform material verification and tracking on piping and components.
- Perform audits/rod control with welding staff to insure adhere to WPS parameters.
Quality Control Lead
Gallop Tower Services
Bay City, TX
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Perform visual weld inspections, tower internals, and flange make- ups and verify installation
- Walk down Test packages for Tower internals
- Torque verification (Manual and Hydraulic) and Sell Final Packages to third party and operations
- Perform random dimension verification to client specs and corresponding construction codes and standards.
- Create Weld maps and Log IFC Drawings along with Coordinating NDE and Heat Treat field personnel.
- Perform material verification and tracking on piping and equipment
- Perform audits/rod control with welding staff to insure adhere to WPS parameters.
Quality Control Inspector
Wyatt Field Services
Victoria, TX
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Perform visual weld and flange make-up inspections per ISO and verify installation, weld map and Log IFC Drawings.
- Walk down Test packages and witness pressure testing on piping and equipment. Torque verification (Manual and Hydraulic)
- Track NDE and Heat Treat field personnel and Sell Final Packages to third party and operations
- Perform random dimension verification to client specs and corresponding construction codes and standards.
- Perform material verification and tracking on piping and associated components.
- Perform audits/rod control with welding staff to insure adhere to WPS parameters.
Quality Control Inspector
Texas Superior Piping
Baytown, TX
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Perform visual weld, flange make-up inspections per ISO, perform audits/rod control with welding staff to WPS parameters
- Weld map and Log IFC Drawings. Witness pressure testing
- Perform dimension verifications to client specs and corresponding construction codes and standards.
- Perform material verification and tracking on piping and associated components.
Specialty Welder
Universal Plant Svc
Deer Park, TX
10.2014 - 09.2019
- Welded various pipes, tubes, plate of different alloys using multiple welding processes per drawings and welding codes.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
Education
Welding Technology
Lee College
Baytown, TXSkills
- ASME, AWS, API code familiarity
- Refinery Projects & Turnarounds
- Start-Up & Comissioning
- Pipeline Anomaly Digs & Production
- P&ID & ISO Interpretation
- Precise piping and equipment evaluations
- Inspection Documentation & Procedures
- Procore
- Microsoft Office
- Navisworks 3D
Certification
- Certified Welding Inspector Certification# 21010811
- API 1104 Endorsement
- TWIC
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- NCCER OQ Pipeline Training
Timeline
Quality and Construction Coordinator
PTS Advance
11.2023 - Current
Quality Support Lead
Equipment Inspection Specialists
04.2023 - 11.2023
Quality Assurance Inspector
Stronghold LTD Inspections
05.2022 - 05.2023
Quality Assurance Inspector (Mechanical)
Wood Group
02.2022 - 05.2022
Pipeline Inspector
Capital Inspectors
11.2021 - 01.2022
Quality Control Inspector
JV Industrial Companies
09.2021 - 11.2021
Quality Control Lead
Gallop Tower Services
04.2021 - 07.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Wyatt Field Services
02.2021 - 04.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Texas Superior Piping
10.2019 - 08.2020
Specialty Welder
Universal Plant Svc
10.2014 - 09.2019
Welding Technology
Lee College
- Certified Welding Inspector Certification# 21010811
- API 1104 Endorsement
- TWIC
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- NCCER OQ Pipeline Training
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