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Johnny Walea

Pasadena,TX

Summary

Highly experienced Mechanical Integrity and Inspection Professional with 30 years of industry experience and current API 653 & API 510 certifications. Pursuing a challenging position within an organization that will utilize my skills, and provide developmental growth opportunities. Experienced with Quality Assurance/Quality Control in the Oil & Gas Industry, as well as a strong production leader, knowledgeable in Above-Ground Storage Tank practices and regulatory requirements. Directs & motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Very successful at keeping costs low, employee job satisfaction high, all while promoting safety & compliance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Job Scope Development & QC

Advance Tank
Texas City, TX
02.2023 - Current
  • Gather tank/vessel history along with new inspection data to create job scopes to meet code requirements & facility specifications.
  • Created Word documents with detailed scope for new/repair construction, along with their inspection hold points to be followed through their duration
  • Performed external 653 tanks & 510 vessel inspections with detailed findings & reports.
  • Performed physical primary & secondary internal seal inspections on in-service and out-of-service tanks for vapor controls.
  • Performed Benzene vapor controls inspections.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

653 Inspector

Stronghold Inspection
Texas City, TX
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Performed external inspections on 100 atmospheric in service tanks

QA/QC Inspector

Pala Interstate
Beaumont, Tx
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Performed visual & dimensional inspections of fabricated items with machined parts to the tolerance standards
  • Generated inspection reports & maintained project accountability & spreadsheets
  • Conducted 3D laser dimensional inspections to submit to each client
  • Held kick-off meetings with management & reported project progress to client & corporate office
  • Review & interpretation of mechanical blueprints/diagrams including process flow charts
  • Created inspection test plans ( ITP ) for the execution of construction projects with appropriate NDE & hold points
  • Primary/Secondary seal inspections of EFR & IFR Storage Tanks.

Tank Supervisor & QC Inspector

Capital Industrial Contractors
Houston, Tx.
12.2016 - 08.2021
  • Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain project deadlines
  • Monitored performance of employees and provided coaching and constructive guidance
  • Applied appropriate WPS/WPQ/PQR per project & maintained welder continuity
  • Built tanks to the 650/653 standards, including EFR and IFR seals

QC Assistant & Welder

Bechtel
Nederland, Tx.
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • QC Assistant with Level II items & data collection for WPS and WPQ records
  • Automatic welding operator for AGW & Goat
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, & overhead positions with SMAW/FCAW processes

Lead Man & Welder

STS Specialty Tank Services
Nationwide
07.2010 - 12.2015
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Read Drawings/Prints/P&IDs to build tanks
  • Lay-outs, for new tank construction & repair
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, & overhead positions with SMAW/FCAW processes

Tank Foreman

Veolia Environmental Services
Houston, Tx.
07.2009 - 05.2010
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

Welder & Seal Tech

Pala Interstate
12.2003 - 06.2009
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions with SMAW & FCAW
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with arc gouger/grinder to meet specs
  • Installed new primary/secondary seals on floating roofs, & partial repair of existing roofs

Skills

  • QA/QC & Project Management
  • Training, Leadership, & Mentoring
  • Meticulous Report Prep & Review
  • Ambitious & Dedicated to Goals
  • Extensive Welding Knowledge
  • Scope Development for Building & Construction

Certification

API 653.

Timeline

Job Scope Development & QC

Advance Tank
02.2023 - Current

653 Inspector

Stronghold Inspection
01.2023 - 02.2023

QA/QC Inspector

Pala Interstate
08.2021 - 12.2022

Tank Supervisor & QC Inspector

Capital Industrial Contractors
12.2016 - 08.2021

QC Assistant & Welder

Bechtel
01.2016 - 10.2016

Lead Man & Welder

STS Specialty Tank Services
07.2010 - 12.2015

Tank Foreman

Veolia Environmental Services
07.2009 - 05.2010

Welder & Seal Tech

Pala Interstate
12.2003 - 06.2009
Johnny Walea