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GABRIEL TAMEZ

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented API Inspector with extensive experience in conducting API 510, 570, and 653 inspections. Demonstrated expertise in training and mentoring junior inspectors, enhancing team performance. Recognized for strong leadership skills, and effective communication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

API Inspector

Pro-Surve Technical Services
Port Lavaca, TX
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted API 510 and API 653 internal and external inspections.
    Performed API 570 external inspections.
    Generated reports and repair recommendations based on inspection findings.
  • Identified any potential hazards or areas that needed improvement through visual inspection and testing.
  • Trained junior inspectors on best practices and safety procedures.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a culture of compliance.

API Inspector

Versa Inspection
Port Lavaca, TX
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conducted API 510 and API 653 inspections.
    Generated detailed reports and repair recommendations based on inspection findings.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a culture of compliance.
  • Assisted in training new inspectors on safety protocols and standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to troubleshoot problems, develop solutions, and implement corrective action plans.

API Inspector

ProSurve Technical Services
Freeport, TX
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Conducted API 510 internal and external inspections on towers, exchangers, and drums.
    Generated inspection reports outlining findings and recommendations at Olin in Freeport, Tx.
  • Trained junior inspectors on best practices and safety procedures.
  • Participated in training to strengthen and develop inspector competencies.

API Inspector

Stronghold Inspection
Texas City, TX
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Conducted API 510 internal inspections on towers and drums in the Residual Hydrotreating Unit at Marathon GBR in Texas City, Tx.
  • Documented inspection findings and generated detailed reports for management.
  • Trained junior inspectors on best practices and safety procedures.
  • Assisted in training new inspectors on safety protocols and standards.

API Inspector

Versa Integrity Group
Point Comfort, TX
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted API 570 external inspections, field drafting, and assigned CML locations.
  • Documented inspection findings and generated detailed reports for management.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a culture of compliance.

API Inspector

Stronghold Inspection
Pasadena, TX
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted API 570 external inspections, field drafting and assigned CML locations at Valero Refinery in Memphis, Tn.
  • Documented inspection findings and generated detailed reports for management.
  • Trained junior inspectors on best practices and safety procedures.

API Inspector

Stronghold Inspection
Pasadena, TX
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performed API 510 internal inspections on towers, drums and exchangers. Performed API 570 external inspections. Video borescope inspections. Witnessed hydrotesting during the Valero T/A in Dumas, Tx.
  • Documented inspection findings and generated detailed reports for management.

API/CWI Inspector

PinnacleART
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Senior API Inspection Lead.
  • Valero Bill Greehey - Perform API 570 external inspections - Corpus Christi, Tx.
  • Valero McKee - Perform API 510/653 external & internal inspections - Dumas, Tx.
  • Trained new and junior inspectors.
  • Engaged with clients to discuss inspection results and recommended improvements.

API Inspector

Stronghold Inspection
Pasadena, TX
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Valero Corpus Christi T/A - Perform API 510 internal & external inspections, witnessed hydro testing - Corpus Christi, Tx.
  • Valero McKee - Perform API 510 external inspections, CUI/CUF inspections, witnessed air and hydro testing, ITP generation - Dumas, Tx.
  • Koch T/A - Perform API 570 external and flange inspections, witnessed hydro testing, package review - Enid, Ok.

API/CWI Inspector

PinnacleART
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2017 - 12.2020
  • Senior API Inspection Lead.
  • Valero Bill Greehey Refinery in Corpus Christi, Tx. - Perform API 510 external/internal inspections, API 570 external inspections.
  • Lyondell Bassell in Pasadena, Tx.- 2018 Coker T/A Performed API 510 external/internal inspections, API 570 external inspections.

API/CWI Inspector

Baseline Data
Portland, TX
10.2014 - 02.2017
  • Perform API 510/570/653 external and internal inspections with the use of nondestructive testing. Field drafting and assigned CML locations.
  • Perform CWI inspections with the use of destructive testing, prepare/ conduct Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records & Welder Performance Qualifications.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

FOY H. MOODY
Corpus Christi, Tx
05.2004

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Client engagement
  • Detail orientation
  • Training development
  • Industry expertise
  • Report writing

Certification

  • API 510, #63988
  • API 570, #59378
  • API 653, #52366
  • CWI, #15030641

References

  • Alvaro Moreno, API 510/570/580/CWI, 361-728-7975
  • Hoa Nguyen, API 510/570, 281-908-9688
  • Roland Rodriguez, API 510/570/CWI, 361-396-3934

Timeline

API Inspector

Pro-Surve Technical Services
05.2023 - Current

API Inspector

Versa Inspection
04.2023 - 05.2023

API Inspector

ProSurve Technical Services
03.2023 - 04.2023

API Inspector

Stronghold Inspection
01.2023 - 02.2023

API Inspector

Versa Integrity Group
09.2022 - 12.2022

API Inspector

Stronghold Inspection
08.2022 - 09.2022

API Inspector

Stronghold Inspection
07.2022 - 08.2022

API/CWI Inspector

PinnacleART
10.2021 - 05.2022

API Inspector

Stronghold Inspection
06.2021 - 10.2021

API/CWI Inspector

PinnacleART
02.2017 - 12.2020

API/CWI Inspector

Baseline Data
10.2014 - 02.2017

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

FOY H. MOODY

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