Francisco Serrano
Summary
Expansion of knowledge in Quality Control Inspection and Acquire an API 510 Certification Skilled Quality Control Inspector focused on performing appropriate and useful analysis of products and component materials in order to drive quality improvements in manufacturing environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
R&N Manufacturing Inc.
07.2014 - Current
- Piping, Boiler And Pressure Vessel Inspection
- Asme Sec VIII
- Asme B31.3
- API 1104
- AWS CWI Certification
- WPS, PQR, ITP, ICL, MTL, MTR's & NCR
- Interpretation of blueprints such as isometric drawings and p&id
- Layout Inspection
- Fit-up Inspection
- Welding Inspection SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW
- Internal Inspection
- Final Inspection
- Instrumentation of control valves, level controls level switches, sight glasses, filters, relief valves, tubing, and screw pipe
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Safety
- External
Combination Pipe Welder
Exterran Energy
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Interpreted orthographic and isometric drawings for assembly and fabrication.
- Beveled and cut piping, using saws, threading machines and cutting torches.
- Removed gauges, dents and damaged sections of components and panels, using ding blocks and hammers.
- Utilized levels and lasers to check slopes for conformance to requirements.
- Used hydrochloric acid and various chemical solutions to remove foreign matter such as grease and rust from workpieces.
- Chipped and grinded off excess slag, weld and spatter, using power chippers, portable grinders and hand scrapers.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Pipefitter
Turbine Air Systems
04.2009 - 05.2012
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Calibrated piping systems and components to optimize performance.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
Education
(CWI) -
Real Educational School
01.2023
Pipefitting technologies -
San Jacinto college
01.2008
Skills
- Interpretation of isometric drawings and P&ID's
- Inspection Knowledge
- Field Inspection Knowledge
- Inspection Forms
- Word
- Excel
- Power point
- Outlook
- Inspection Documentation
- Compliance Enforcement
- Non-Conformance Reporting
- Issue Escalation
- Specifications Reading
- OSHA Compliance
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Employee Supervision
- Equipment Calibration
- Materials Testing
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Control Planning
- Quality Control
- Inspection Procedures
- Inspections and Reviews
- Visual Inspections
- Blueprint Reading
- Quality Processes
- Safety Protocols
- Production Experience
Certification
- CWI License - EXP. 11/01/2006
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
R&N Manufacturing Inc.
07.2014 - Current
Combination Pipe Welder
Exterran Energy
05.2012 - 07.2014
Pipefitter
Turbine Air Systems
04.2009 - 05.2012
(CWI) -
Real Educational School
Pipefitting technologies -
San Jacinto college
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