Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Jaime Flores

Certified Welding Inspector
Eagle Pass,Texas

Summary

Results-driven quality assurance professional with a proven track record in inspection, testing, and process optimization. Recognized for ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing product consistency through effective collaboration and adaptability. Expertise spans quality management, control, assurance, reviews, and operational effectiveness, supporting management at all levels to meet deadlines and achieve organizational goals. Eager to contribute to a forward-thinking company that fosters problem-solving skills and continuous professional development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control and Quality Assurance / Crew Lead

Saulsbury Industries
Odessa, TX
07.2024 - 02.2026
  • Responsible for maintaining all aspects of the site quality management. Supervising all regulatory compliance activities and helping to enforce quality assurance policies and best practice principals covering the safety and inspection.
  • Ensure all work performed complies with project specifications, drawings, standards, and approved procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections to maintain quality standards on projects.
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring timely availability of materials and supplies.
  • Quality document reviews; including WPS / PQR, assessment of quality, and issue reports or recommendations for corrective actions to ensure the safety and structural integrity of welded components.
  • Verify that welders are qualified, and that welding procedures and specifications (WPS) are followed correctly.
  • Ensure all welding activities adhere to relevant industry codes (like ASME, AWS, API) and contractual requirements.
  • Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpret / verify results.
  • Ensure that welds and welding processes comply with codes, standards, specifications, and project requirements by performing visual inspections and also to witness & verify non-destructive tests & their reports.
  • Schedule and coordinates non-destructive examination (X-ray, UT, MT, etc.) with certified inspectors.
  • Track NDE results and ensure compliance with acceptance criteria.
  • Maintain detailed weld maps and reject/repair statistics.
  • Check DFT (dry film thickness) using calibrated gauges.
  • Witness holiday testing and document any needed repairs.
  • Ensure coating is approved prior to lowering-in.
  • Review hydrotest packages, test procedures, and calibration certificates.
  • Monitor test pressures, temperature logs, and hold times.
  • Verify documentation accuracy and tests integrity for turnover packages.
  • Track heat numbers, serial numbers, and mill certifications for:

o Pipe

o Valves

o Fittings

o Flanges

o Coating materials

  • Ensure all materials match project specifications and are stored properly.
  • Maintain detailed QA/QC logs, inspection reports, and daily activity records.
  • Update weld maps, as-built drawings, and test records.
  • Assist with turnover documentation for client acceptance.
  • Ensures all work meets applicable standards, including: o API 1104

o ASME B31.3 / B31.4 / B31.8

o DOT/PHMSA regulations

o NACE coating standards

o Project-specific engineering requirements

Electrician Helper

Crossroad Energy Solutions
Carrizo Springs, TX
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment involved in construction and maintenance projects such as rollers, front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks
  • Performs preventive maintenance inspections, routine service, and minor repairs on equipment
  • Install and repair building electrical systems
  • Arrange wiring, fixtures, and conduct boxes in preparation for installation
  • Assisted electricians in installing and maintaining electrical systems, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Troubleshoot electrical faults and fixture problems
  • Obtain precision measurements such as volt and ohm readings
  • Interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
  • Assist in budgeting new projects

Maintenance Tech

CCI Industrial Services
Port Arthur, TX
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Conduct routine preventive maintenance to ensure the facility smooth operations, plan repair work using blueprints and diagrams, ensured cleanliness and upkeep within Facility
  • Isolate Tanks for confine space entry and clean tanks for inspectors
  • Build Scaffolds necessary to perform inspections and repair work
  • Carry out repair plan provided by inspectors

Quality Control /Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

ROWC Energy Services
Monahans, TX
08.2016 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for maintaining all aspects of the site quality management. Supervising all regulatory compliance activities and helping to enforce quality assurance policies and best practice principals covering the safety and inspection.
  • Ensure all work performed complies with project specifications, drawings, standards, and approved procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections to maintain quality standards on projects.
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring timely availability of materials and supplies.
  • Quality document reviews; including WPS / PQR, assessment of quality, and issue reports or recommendations for corrective actions to ensure the safety and structural integrity of welded components.
  • Verify that welders are qualified, and that welding procedures and specifications (WPS) are followed correctly.
  • Ensure all welding activities adhere to relevant industry codes (like ASME, AWS, API) and contractual requirements.
  • Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpret / verify results.
  • Ensure that welds and welding processes comply with codes, standards, specifications, and project requirements by performing visual inspections and also to witness & verify non-destructive tests & their reports.
  • Schedule and coordinates non-destructive examination (X-ray, UT, MT, etc.) with certified inspectors.
  • Track NDE results and ensure compliance with acceptance criteria.
  • Maintain detailed weld maps and reject/repair statistics.
  • Check DFT (dry film thickness) using calibrated gauges.
  • Witness holiday testing and document any needed repairs.
  • Ensure coating is approved prior to lowering-in.
  • Review hydrotest packages, test procedures, and calibration certificates.
  • Monitor test pressures, temperature logs, and hold times.
  • Verify documentation accuracy and tests integrity for turnover packages.
  • Track heat numbers, serial numbers, and mill certifications for:

o Pipe

o Valves

o Fittings

o Flanges

o Coating materials

  • Ensure all materials match project specifications and are stored properly.
  • Maintain detailed QA/QC logs, inspection reports, and daily activity records.
  • Update weld maps, as-built drawings, and test records.
  • Assist with turnover documentation for client acceptance.
  • Ensures all work meets applicable standards, including: o API 1104

o ASME B31.3 / B31.4 / B31.8

o DOT/PHMSA regulations

o NACE coating standards

o Project-specific engineering requirements

Quality Control /Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Louisiana Crane LLC
Pleasanton, TX
08.2012 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for maintaining all aspects of the site quality management. Supervising all regulatory compliance activities and helping to enforce quality assurance policies and best practice principals covering the safety and inspection.
  • Ensure all work performed complies with project specifications, drawings, standards, and approved procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections to maintain quality standards on projects.
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring timely availability of materials and supplies.
  • Quality document reviews; including WPS / PQR, assessment of quality, and issue reports or recommendations for corrective actions to ensure the safety and structural integrity of welded components.
  • Verify that welders are qualified, and that welding procedures and specifications (WPS) are followed correctly.
  • Ensure all welding activities adhere to relevant industry codes (like ASME, AWS, API) and contractual requirements.
  • Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) and interpret / verify results.
  • Ensure that welds and welding processes comply with codes, standards, specifications, and project requirements by performing visual inspections and also to witness & verify non-destructive tests & their reports.
  • Schedule and coordinates non-destructive examination (X-ray, UT, MT, etc.) with certified inspectors.
  • Track NDE results and ensure compliance with acceptance criteria.
  • Maintain detailed weld maps and reject/repair statistics.
  • Check DFT (dry film thickness) using calibrated gauges.
  • Witness holiday testing and document any needed repairs.
  • Ensure coating is approved prior to lowering-in.
  • Review hydrotest packages, test procedures, and calibration certificates.
  • Monitor test pressures, temperature logs, and hold times.
  • Verify documentation accuracy and tests integrity for turnover packages.
  • Track heat numbers, serial numbers, and mill certifications for:

o Pipe

o Valves

o Fittings

o Flanges

o Coating materials

  • Ensure all materials match project specifications and are stored properly.
  • Maintain detailed QA/QC logs, inspection reports, and daily activity records.
  • Update weld maps, as-built drawings, and test records.
  • Assist with turnover documentation for client acceptance.
  • Ensures all work meets applicable standards, including: o API 1104

o ASME B31.3 / B31.4 / B31.8

o DOT/PHMSA regulations

o NACE coating standards

o Project-specific engineering requirements

Education

High School Diploma - Emergency Medical Technician Program

Southwest Texas Junior College
01.2016

undefined

Southwest Texas Junior College
01.2004

High School Diploma - undefined

Eagle Pass High School
01.2002

Skills

  • Exceptional in oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
  • Proficient in computers and office equipment
  • Ability to work independently, as part of a team, or as the leader of the team
  • Great attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Efficient in time management and capable of multitasking
  • Able to work in a high degree of detail
  • Dedication and integrity in doing an assigned job
  • Ability to keep proper documentation and records
  • Ability to complete assignments set by management within business unit
  • Track inventory of materials and equipment

Certification

  • Certified Welding Inspector, American Welding Society - February 2026

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Quality Control and Quality Assurance / Crew Lead

Saulsbury Industries
07.2024 - 02.2026

Electrician Helper

Crossroad Energy Solutions
01.2023 - 06.2024

Maintenance Tech

CCI Industrial Services
09.2021 - 12.2022

Quality Control /Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

ROWC Energy Services
08.2016 - 04.2021

Quality Control /Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Louisiana Crane LLC
08.2012 - 01.2015

undefined

Southwest Texas Junior College

High School Diploma - undefined

Eagle Pass High School

High School Diploma - Emergency Medical Technician Program

Southwest Texas Junior College
Jaime FloresCertified Welding Inspector