Jason Hunter
Southland Ind.
Oskaloosa,KS
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Certified Welding Inspector with over 21 years in the welding and manufacturing industry. Expertise in high purity processing systems and mechanical supply systems, including the development of QC TOP packages for biopharmaceuticals, paper plants, battery plants, and semiconductor projects. Proficient in P&ID, ISO standards, blueprint reading, material inspection, and piping systems.
Work History
QC/QA Coordinator contracted through Cross Consulting
2 Years 7 Months- Quality control Coordinator/Manager/Inspector for Southland at the Panasonic Battery Plant at Project Kansas–
- Developed and implemented quality assurance inspection protocols and documentation to ensure product completion with industry standards like D1.1, B31.3 and BPE.
- Conducted regular audits of processes and mechanical systems to identify areas that need improvement to comply with site quality standards.
- Enhanced overall efficiency of documentation for the CTO/TOP filing for final hand off to client.
- Drafted reports on quality verification of systems for pressure testing reports, blow-down and particulate reports, torque verification documents and visual examination of ISO drawings for weld inspection.
- Established strong relationships with our trade partners and their quality control personnel on quality-related matters and promoting adherence to specifications.
- Inspected finished process and mechanical systems to verify conformance with client specifications and Industry quality standards.
- Corrected deviation observation in our fabrication systems and ensured that they meet site qualifications and drafted NCR reports for our trade partner deviations.
QC/QA Manager/Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
5 Months- Quality control Manager/Inspector for Southern Industries for the expiration project at Wolfspeed, Inc. –
- This Project was the addition/expansion of the Cooling Systems supplying the sub-fab area of a pre-existing Wolfspeed chip plant.
- Duties consisted of weld Inspection, witnessing pressure testing, document control, and collecting the TOP/CTO documentation for end of project.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance product reliability.
- Conducted regular quality control audits to ensure adherence to industry and site standards within ASME B31.1 and B31.3.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
- Enhanced product quality and reduced defect rates by implementing comprehensive quality control processes.
- Prepared quality control reports detailing the inspections, investigations, and testing.
QC/QA Manager/Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
7 Months- Quality control Manager/Inspector for Southland at the P&G building for the Bear Project –
- This Project was for the construction of a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
- Duties involved weld Inspections, document control, collecting the TPO/CTO documentation, wrote NCR reports, and conducting P&ID walk downs with engineers, owners, and Contractors.
- Witness gel and standard passivization processes with Astropak.
- All BPE weld inspections were 100% OD and 20% ID for process systems. All other weld inspections were under B31.3 for mechanical systems.
- Witnessing of pressure testing and blow-downs of alll systems performed on al process and mechanical systems.
- Material inspection was done on every item delivered to site.
- Assured consistent quality of fabrication by implementing and enforcing industry and site standards.
QC/QA Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
1 Year 6 Months- Quality control Inspector for Southland at the P&G building on the Eligo Project –
- Inspected mechanical and process piping according to industry standards and P&G requirements.
- Verification of weld logs and maps, making sure that they are done correctly and complete. Input all weld logs and maps into BIM360 for the TOP.
- Conducted tests and bend test verification along with creating WPQ documents for new welders for onsite welding purposes according to B31.1 and D1.1 standards.
- Material Inspection for hygienic tubing and fittings consisted of dimensional checks, heat number verification, and material mineral content.
- Complete visual inspection of all mechanical and process systems consisting of 100% visual OD and ID for in-process inspection of mechanical systems and baroscope inspections of process systems.
- Verify Pressure testing of the process and mechanical systems of the plant.
- Walk down Inspection of system to verify placement of system labels and ensuring that all horizontal lines follow correct slope profiles and vertical lines are plumb.
QC/QA Manager contracted through Cross Consulting
11 Months- Quality control Manager for NEHP at the IF building for the Micron Building Project –
- Office Duties consisted of collecting and building the CTO/TOP documentation for handover when project is completed.
- Ensure that all TOP documents are correct within the hard copies and the electronic soft copies. Write NCR reports and make sure they have been closed out accordingly. Correct documentation and drawings that were written incorrectly.
- Participate in the morning planning meetings each day.
- Oversee QC personnel on the fabrication floor on daily inspections of material receiving, fabrication inspection and completion of module section for the sub fabrication.
- Assisted when QC personnel were busy on their daily inspection routines to ensure that all fabrication can stay busy and meet deadlines, which consisted of QC material inspection of incoming spool system of Stainless Steel, Copper, Carbon Steel, PVC, CPVC, PVDF, and Duct Material. Identify Rack Spool per Drawing, Measure Valve locations and Valve orientation, look at the overall condition of the product to see if it meets standards and specifications. Identify which end of lateral spool goes towards front of line during delivery inspection. Verify Spark test of PSP Stainless Steel Ductwork before assembly. Verify Pressure testing of Ductwork after initial installation into Module. Verify that each section has been torqued properly to spec. Check that the seals have been properly installed. Sign sticker for torque verification at each joint. Measure module to the proper specification and verify torque has been met. Check elevation of ductwork supports, and drain supports for proper slope. Sign module inspection report after inspection of modules. Final walk down of completed modules to check that dimensions are correct for each installed lateral service. Make sure that labels have been applied in their proper location and that POC’s have been tagged with the proper location tag per spec.
- Inspected and validated vendor documentation for accuracy and consistency with lateral spool specifications as per P&ID and fabrication drawings. Fill out each inspection report for ductwork and laterals that had been delivered. Make sure that all inspection reports for finished modules are correct prior to the wrapping of the module before being shipped to Micron for installation.
QC/QA Onsite Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
4 Months- Quality control inspector at Novo Nordisk Diabetes API US - Purification project in Clayton, North Carolina.
- Walk down inspections for all applicable systems, which include identifying each component on the ISO, making sure that each item is the correct one and in designated location, slope checking of lines and making sure the right type of hanger is installed.
- Developed strong relationships with 3rd party inspectors, lead superintendents, and orbital welders on site to facilitate collaboration and quality assurance.
- Monitored punch lists and performed daily visual inspections of weld coupons to ensure compliance with quality standards.
QC/QA Onsite Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
5 Months- Quality control inspector for the NOVO Nordisk Diabetes API US - Spine project in Clayton, North Carolina.
- Turn Over Packet preparation for final turnover for end of project.
- Conducted visual inspections of stainless and carbon piping systems for heating, hot water, chilled water, steam condensate, and clean water distribution to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Visual inspection under AWS B31.3. Work included NDE examination of outer welds for stainless and Carbon piping,
- Slope check inspections, hydrostatic testing and document preparation.
- Consistent daily communication on progress, ensuring that daily reports were completed and done correctly, ISO changes and redlines.
- Followed good communication practices with third party inspectors from QAM for all systems that were covered under contract.
QC/QA Onsite Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
2 Months- Quality control inspector for the AWFI system at the Paragon BWI Expansion Project in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Compiled turnover packet materials, built TOP, communicated daily updates, completed daily reports, and coordinated with third-party customers to ensure project completion.
- All Visual examination/inspections were under AWS B31.3 and the BPE standards for all qualifications for NDE examination of High Purity Systems.
- Qualified and inspected brazed copper piping connections to maintain high purity standards.
- Work included material delivery inspections, slope verification, and visual examination.
3rd Party QC/QA Onsite Inspector
3 Months- Oversaw onsite inspections for welding company TFS at Sanofi/Genzyme pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with high purity processing standards.
- Collection of TOP documentation for turnover at the end of project.
- Examinations inspection under BPE standards for High Purity Processing Systems include visual inspection of OD contoures and consistency and the addition of baroscope inspection to record the ID of every weld
- Work included material check-in and inspection, heat number verification, weld inspection, slope checking, witnessing hydrostatic testing, and fixing the documentation filing system that was never done by the previous inspector.
Quality Control Inspector
2 Years- Fabrication shop quality control inspector.
- Visual and dimensional examination of Natural Gas and Petroleum based piping systems according to B31.1, B31.3, and B31.4 standards. Each client had additional qualifications that needed to be met above the ASME codes.
- Project piping systems were built and inspected for the following companies: Dow Chemical, Dow Poly B, Sinclair, IPL High Energy, LNG Liquefaction (Freeport, TX), Fluor Canada, Net Power, Marcus Hook, Shintech and others.
- Extensive inspection was required for the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) project for Liquefaction in Freeport, TX, which included MT and PT examinations and had to be certified to perform these NDE processes.
- Visual and dimensional examinations were conducted under NQA-1 qualifications for Bechtel’s nuclear plant along the Columbia River in Washington. NDT examinations were performed using PT and MT methods.
- Ensured accuracy of all documentation and drawings, maintaining compliance with regulatory and client specifications.
Quality Control Welder
9 Months- Visual evaluation of completed welds on every pressure vessel in my area for the purpose of repair work before quality control inspectors did their examination.
- Make decision to repair welds that needed to be addressed and executed those repairs myself.
- Other duties were PT testing, hydrostatic testing and setup, fabrication, and welding.
- I have vast experience using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, GTAW welding processes. Fabricated pressure vessels per ASME section 8 and API 510 for companies including Chevron, Sinclair, and Exxon for power plants and refineries.
GTAW Welder/Fabricator/Pipe Fitter
3 Months- Pipe fitter and welder for hydrocarbon pipe oiling and cooling systems that were attached to each hydro pump skid.
- All welding was performed under ASME B31.1, B31.3, and B31.4 qualification standards.
- Fabricated piping for hydrocarbon pumps using stainless steel, super duplex, duplex, and mild steel. Performed welds per NQA-1 standards for nuclear applications as requested by clients.
Welder/fabricator
1 Month- Fabrication of pressure vessels and cooling towers for Chevron, Sinclair, Exxon and other clients. All welding and fabrication were done under ASME section 8, 9 and API 510 standards.
- Fabricated metal structures using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise measurements.
- Conducted regular inspections of welds to maintain quality standards.
Welder/fabricator/Pipe Fitter
1 Year 6 Months- Fabrication and welding of an R&D project for the Agilyx Corporation in Portland Oregon. The project was for the construction of an alternative fuel refining process. The Agilyx Corporation developed a way to take recycled plastic and turn it into a biofuel.
- We fabricated for development of the process in house and for the installation of completed systems on location.
- All fabrication and welding were under ASME section 8, B31.1, B31.3 and B31.4 standards. Materials that were used were stainless steel, hastelloy (C22), aluminum, and mild steel.
- Structural skid plates were fabricated under D1.1 qualifications and housed cooling towers, pressure vessels, piping systems and water pumps.
Welder/fabricator
1 Year 9 Months- Fabricated and welded heavy equipment for transporting sand in fracking operations.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols during all welding processes.
Welder/fabricator
1 Year 1 Month- Performed fabrication and welding of structural components for buildings that were constructed in the Utah area under ASME D1.1 qualification standards.
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components for various projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds per specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Education
High School Diploma
A.A.S. Degree - Welding
Continued Education
Skills
Welding Standards Compliance
Quality systems
Document control
Non-destructive testing
Document creation
Quality Control Strategies
Material specs
Certification
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) #15092961
- Expiration Date: September 2027
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health #26-007318385
- Issued: December 31, 2020
- Thermo Scientific Niton XRF Analyzer Operator’s training Certificate
- Certificate: #OP00360000027quAh
Timeline
QC/QA Coordinator contracted through Cross Consulting
Southland Ind.
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
QC/QA Manager/Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
Southern Industries
07.2023 - 12.2023Read More
QC/QA Manager/Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
Southland Ind.
11.2022 - 06.2023Read More
QC/QA Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
Southland Ind.
04.2021 - 10.2022Read More
QC/QA Manager contracted through Cross Consulting
NEHP.
09.2019 - 08.2020Read More
QC/QA Onsite Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
Dynamic Systems Inc. (DSI).
04.2019 - 08.2019Read More
QC/QA Onsite Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
Kinetics Systems Inc. (KSI).
11.2018 - 04.2019Read More
QC/QA Onsite Inspector contracted through Cross Consulting
Kinetics Systems Inc. (KSI).
09.2018 - 11.2018Read More
3rd Party QC/QA Onsite Inspector
Quality Assurance Management (QAM).
03.2018 - 06.2018Read More
Quality Control Inspector
Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I).
11.2015 - 11.2017Read More
Quality Control Welder
Mark Steel
02.2015 - 11.2015Read More
GTAW Welder/Fabricator/Pipe Fitter
Sulzer Pumps
02.2014 - 05.2014Read More
Welder/fabricator
Northwest Copper Works Inc.
01.2014 - 02.2014Read More
Welder/fabricator/Pipe Fitter
US Metal Works Inc.
09.2011 - 03.2013Read More
Welder/fabricator
Cambelt International.
12.2009 - 09.2011Read More
Welder/fabricator
Legacy Steel Fabricators.
12.2007 - 01.2009Read More
Clackamas Community College
Continued Education
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Salt Lake Community College
A.A.S. Degree from Welding
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Woods Cross High School
High School Diploma
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