Jacob Guidry

Lumberton,TX

Summary

Petroleum Inspector, Terminal Operator, and Industrial Boilermaker with experience in crude oil and refined product inspection, tank gauging, cargo verification, and refinery operations. Skilled in API measurement standards, petroleum sampling, pipeline and terminal operations, custody transfer verification, and industrial construction. Proven ability to work safely in refineries, marine terminals, pipelines, and plant environments while maintaining regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and operational efficiency.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Boilermaker / Ironworker

McDermott

Sabine Pass, TX

01.2020 - Current

Fabricate and install structural steel, tanks, boilers, and pressure vessels in refinery and industrial environments.
Read blueprints and structural drawings to ensure accurate fabrication and installation.
Perform welding, fitting, and torch cutting for fabrication and repair tasks.
Assist crane operators with rigging and heavy lifts.
Perform inspections, repairs, and component replacements during plant shutdowns and maintenance events.
Follow OSHA and refinery safety protocols including fall protection and confined space procedures.
Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.

Petroleum Surveyor / Inspector

Bureau Veritas

Beaumont, TX

02.2018 - 12.2020

Performed petroleum inspections for crude oil, refined fuels, and petrochemical products.
Conducted tank gauging, temperature readings, and volume calculations using API standards.
Collected representative samples for laboratory analysis and product quality verification.
Monitored custody transfer operations between tanks, barges, pipelines, and tanker trucks.
Verified cargo quantities and investigated measurement variances.
Prepared detailed field reports and maintained regulatory documentation.
Coordinated with terminal operators, vessel crews, laboratories, and clients.
Maintained compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

Terminal Operator

Transglobal Solutions

Rose City, TX

09.2015 - 02.2018

Gauged storage tanks and monitored petroleum product levels to maintain inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Performed piping, valve, and flange bolt-ups during terminal operations and product transfers.
Conducted floating roof inspections, seal inspections, and tank entry preparation.
Connected and disconnected vessels and barges during marine cargo transfers.
Operated vapor recovery units, pipeline systems, and control center consoles.
Calculated gross and net product movements and verified meter proving results.
Built lineups for vessel, tank, and pipeline transfers.
Operated pumps, valves, and manifolds for safe product movement between assets.
Issued permits for hot work, confined space entry, and high-risk tasks.
Performed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and supported emergency response operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lumberton High School

Lumberton, TX

Skills

Petroleum Inspection
Crude Oil & Refined Product Sampling
Tank Gauging & Volume Measurement
API & ASTM Measurement Standards
Custody Transfer Verification
Safety Compliance (OSHA / HAZWOPER)
Meter Proving & Flow Measurement
Lockout / Tagout (LOTO)
Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation
Boilermaker & Structural Steel Installation

Rigging & Crane Operations
API MPMS Petroleum Measurement Standards
Tank Strapping Tables & Volume Calculations
Custody Transfer Measurement
Petroleum Cargo Inspection
Marine Dock Operations
Product Transfer Monitoring
Terminal Tank Farm Operations
Industrial Rigging Practices
Plant Maintenance Support