Jehu Lopez
Summary
Quality-focused professional specializing in inspection and compliance. Expertise in non-destructive examinations and adherence to ASME and API standards, ensuring safety and reliability in fixed equipment. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to enhance project outcomes and generate detailed inspection reports.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspection Technician
INEOS Acetyls
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted NDE, including UT, PT, VT, and PMI, to ensure reliability and integrity of piping, pressure vessels, and tanks.
- Worked closely with in-house personnel and external contractors to monitor QA/QC of the work performed, including welding, mechanical assembly, and hydro cleaning, as well as third-party NDE companies that conducted RT, MFL, ECT, and Cathodic Protection surveys.
- Supported inspection team in assessing fixed equipment according to API standards.
- Collaborated with maintenance technical services group to generate inspection reports, work notifications, and inspection plans utilizing PCMS and SAP.
- Developed inspection drawings specifying CMLs and critical information necessary for fixed equipment assessment.
- Executed a successful TAR resulting in permanent repairs and internal inspections of fixed equipment in the unit.
Quality Control Manager
Zachry Industrial
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed a Quality Team that inspected the work performed by welders, pipefitters, boilermakers, painters, insulators, and I/E personnel.
- Prepared and administered training on Zachry and Ineos quality procedures.
- Collected all data from the work performed and input it into Zachry corporate systems.
- Wrote Quality Notifications and Non-Conformance Reports for any QC deficiencies.
- Verified WPS and WPQs with employees and clients.
- Prepared documentation for any ASME Section I and VIII code work.
- Communicated with the NBIC inspector regarding code work compliance and signatures.
- Assisted with inspections of piping, mechanical, and coating jobs.
- Communicated with client inspection, engineering, and planning departments to ensure compliance with client procedures.
CWI Quality Control Inspector
Zachry Industrial
01.2017 - 03.2023
- Maintained control of material used for installation in both shop and field
- Verified that all work was in compliance with the standard code in the industry
- Verified and documented all material and welding processes used for work
- Documented work performed in boiler and pressure vessels
- Performed PT and VT on welding in shop and in the field
- Performed flange fit up and bolt up inspections
- Provided feedback regarding changes needed to improve production processes and product quality
- Prepared Documentation for code work performed under ASME codebooks
- Performed special inspections on new materials and products to meet brand specifications
Steam Trap Inspector
Zachry Industrial
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Inspected steam traps across plant to ensure proper function and reliability
- Utilized SAP to log notifications and generate work orders for malfunctioning traps
- Followed steam headers on P&IDs to locate steam traps and track them for maintenance
- Coordinated with engineering and pipefitting teams to address and resolve technical issues
Pipefitter
Zachry Industrial
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Fabricated pipe in shop per required drawings and procedures to ensure quality standards
- Installed pipe in field, completing flanged connections and weld fits for system integrity
- Rigged pipe and coordinated crane operator for precise placement, enhancing installation efficiency
- Operated heavy duty forklift for transportation of materials
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Industrial Pipe Design
Alvin Community College
Alvin, Tx12-2017
Skills
- API 510, API 570, API 653
- NDE (VT, PT, UT, PMI and RTFI)
- ASME I, V, VIII and IX
- B313, B311
- Inspection Software
- AutoCAD
- ISO, P&ID Drawings
- SAP, PCMS
- Microsoft operating systems
- Technical Communication
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Ethics and integrity
Certification
- AWS CWI certification, #17013141
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Certification, #107616
- API 570 Piping Inspector Certification, #112427
- Level II VT, PT, MT, UT and RTFI Certification with Zachry
- NCCER Pipefitter Certification, #12847243
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- Project Staffing Facilitator, Local Design and Construction, Houston, TX, 01/24- 03/2025 Contacted and Organized Staffing from a pool of volunteers that had work experience and skills for building maintenance projects.
- A/V Event Overseer 2024, 2025 Coordinated and led a volunteer team to set up and operate audio and video systems for events serving approximately 2,000 attendees.
Timeline
Inspection Technician
INEOS Acetyls
09.2024 - Current
Quality Control Manager
Zachry Industrial
03.2023 - 09.2024
CWI Quality Control Inspector
Zachry Industrial
01.2017 - 03.2023
Steam Trap Inspector
Zachry Industrial
12.2015 - 01.2017
Pipefitter
Zachry Industrial
08.2013 - 12.2015
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Industrial Pipe Design
Alvin Community College