JASON PURSELL
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Manager with over 29 years of extensive experience in the construction and manufacturing sectors, specializing in quality assurance and compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively while implementing strategies that enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement. Expertise in welding inspection, project quality assurance, and process optimization ensures high-quality outcomes and adherence to regulatory requirements. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and safety within organizations, contributing to overall project success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QC Manager
Performance Contractors, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
- As the Quality Control (QC) Manager at Venture Global LNG in Cameron, LA, my responsibilities include:
- - Staffing QC Technicians.
- - Purchasing calibrated tools and testing equipment.
- - Maintaining various quality logs, including the Quality Database, Welder Stencil Log, Welder Continuity Log, Calibrated Equipment Log, Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Log, NBIC Alteration and Repair Log, Database for Welder Performance Tracking, and Welder Test Log.
- - Supporting the bidding process, including conducting job walks as necessary.
- - Preparing a Project Quality Assurance Plan tailored to meet contract and client-specific needs.
- - Developing and implementing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Repair and Alteration Plans.
- - Training team members in Excel and Bluebeam software to facilitate an effective and streamlined turnover process for the client.
Construction Manager
CSD Engineers
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Third party construction manager overseeing 12 pumping stations for Energy Transfer. Supervised 15 Welding and Utility Inspectors. Oversaw preconstruction meetings, conference calls, coordinated NDE, Reviewed OQs for contractors and inspectors, and designed DOT Job Books.
Lead QA/QC Inspector
Performance Contractors, Inc.
01.2009 - 02.2014
- Chevron Pascagoula Refinery supervising up to 5 Inspectors. Responsible for all Daily Audits, Quality Meetings, PWHT and identifying and flagging welds for NDE (RT, PAUT, UT, MT, and PT), and 100% VT and mapping all welds. Working to ASME, API, and AWS Codes. Equipment covered: tank, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, drums, columns, and miscellaneous refinery equipment but for maintains and small cap jobs.
QA Specialist/ Expediter
D&C Inspection Services
12.2006 - 01.2009
- Performed shop surveillance and expediting on Tanks and Pressure vessels to ASME, DOT, and API code requirements, Heat exchangers to ASME, TEMA, Piping to ASME, API, ABS and MilStd’s requirements, Marine projects to ABS, MilStd’s, Lloyds, Bureau Veritas Coatings to NACE and SSPC requirements, Structural to AWS. ABS, MilStd’s.
Shop QA/QC Inspector
Superior Boat Works
03.2006 - 12.2006
- Verification of all MTRs to contract and ABS requirements. Inspected all fittings to ensure ABS requirements were met. Visual Inspection of all welding to AWS D1.1 Review of WPS/ PQR and responsible for welder testing, and certification. Set up and maintained the welder continuity log.
Welding Supervisor
Northrop Grumman
01.2005 - 03.2006
- Supervised eight men using both SMAW and FCAW processes, worked on both civilian and military ships. Civilian ships were built to ABS standards. Military ships were built to MIL standard. Responsible for inspection of all welding prior to release to the quality department.
QA/QC, Construction Manager
Southern Yacht Industries
03.2001 - 01.2005
- Supervised crews for repair and/or refurbishing projects. Worked with ABS, Lloyds, Bureau Veritas, and independent surveyors to ensure all jobs were acceptable to class. Construction Manager on small to medium repairs/refurbishing projects to include bids, work requirements, and interaction with owners and captains.
Leadman; Fitter/ Welder
HAM Marine/ Reddy Golmen
01.1999 - 03.2001
- Fitting and welding on off short oil rigs and platforms. Responsible to produce welds with five other men in my crew and for daily/ weekly reports to the foreman. Required to perform all welding inspections prior to release to QC. ABS standards and AWS.
Fitter/ Welder
BE&K Construction Company
12.1998 - 01.1999
- Welder for the boiler division, I welded to ASME and AWS codes on various shutdowns as scheduled.
Fitter/ Welder
Airtek Construction Company
08.1997 - 12.1998
Fitter/ Welder/ Millwright
Brown & Root, Inc.
02.1996 - 08.1997
Education
GED -
George County High School
Lucedale, MSSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams
- Quality management systems
- ISO standards
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Quality control tests
- Employee supervision
- Quality control management
- Quality inspection
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Documentation control
- Professionalism
- Product Inspections
- Inventory control
- Staff supervision
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Quality assurance
- Test result interpretation
- Report writing
- Production planning
- Professional demeanor
- Testing procedures
- Policy reinforcement
- Equipment calibration
- Root-cause analysis
- Technical reporting
- Corrective action planning
- Production support
- Raw material inspection
- Project management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Risk assessment
- Defect identification
- Team building
- Active listening
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management experience
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation review
- Quality assurance expertise
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Performance metrics monitoring
Certification
- American Welding Society AWS-CWI #08080301
- NCCER PMT #11798770
- Radiographic Film Interpretation
- PT Level II, Performance Contractors Inc.
Timeline
QC Manager
Performance Contractors, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Construction Manager
CSD Engineers
02.2014 - 01.2017
Lead QA/QC Inspector
Performance Contractors, Inc.
01.2009 - 02.2014
QA Specialist/ Expediter
D&C Inspection Services
12.2006 - 01.2009
Shop QA/QC Inspector
Superior Boat Works
03.2006 - 12.2006
Welding Supervisor
Northrop Grumman
01.2005 - 03.2006
QA/QC, Construction Manager
Southern Yacht Industries
03.2001 - 01.2005
Leadman; Fitter/ Welder
HAM Marine/ Reddy Golmen
01.1999 - 03.2001
Fitter/ Welder
BE&K Construction Company
12.1998 - 01.1999
Fitter/ Welder
Airtek Construction Company
08.1997 - 12.1998
Fitter/ Welder/ Millwright
Brown & Root, Inc.
02.1996 - 08.1997
GED -
George County High School
CODE PROFICIENCY
ANSI B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, API 1104, ASME SEC.I, SEC. VIII DIV. 1&2, SEC. V, & IX, NBIC AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.5, D 1.6, DOT, ABS, LLOYDS, BUREAU VERITAS, MILSTD’S AS WELL AS MANY ASTM AND ANSI CODES CONCERNING MATERIALS & VALVES.