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Joshua Ballou

Corpus Christi

Summary

I’m looking to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have worked in many refineries and on many offshore oil & gas platforms. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Safety is my number one priority in and out of the field, I strongly live by being my brothers keeper.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

PMI
12.2024 - Current
  • Read and comprehend specifications on projects.
  • Read and comprehend PDS/SDS for all coatings used.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspect prepared surface conditions on stainless and carbon steel pieces prior to applying protective coating.
  • Inspect dry film thickness after coating in accordance to specification.
  • Monitor and track ambient conditions during surface prep and application.
  • Pull off adhesion test on each piece received and performed work on.

Industrial Coatings Applicator

Coastal Energy
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Sandblasted and applied protective coatings to off shore oil and gas platforms.
  • Troubleshooting of blasting and painting equipment.
  • Reading and understanding product data sheets of specified coatings.
  • Applied coatings via airless and conventional paint sprayers.
  • Inspect coatings after applied to be sure that they are in conformance with the specifications.

Industrial Coatings Applicator

Brock / Lyondell Basell
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Sandblasted and applied protective coatings to refinery process equipment.
  • Troubleshooting of blasting and painting equipment.
  • Applied coatings via airless conventional roller and brush.
  • Reading and understanding PDS and SDS of coatings.
  • Followed all onsite safety rules and regulations.

Industrial Coatings Tracker / Inspector

Bay Ltd.
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Tracked down punch list items using P&ID’s.
  • Tracked and reported project progress.
  • Visually inspect coatings for holidays, sags, runs, and orange peel.
  • Complete non destructive testing on coatings to see if coatings are in conformance with specifications.
  • Responsible for selling complete piping packages to QA.

Industrial Coatings Applicator

Apache Industrial Services / Exxon Plastics
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Sandblasted and applied protective coatings to refinery process equipment.
  • Responsible for completion of piping packages.
  • Troubleshooting of blasting and painting equipment.
  • Applied coatings via airless conventional brush and roller.
  • Reading and understanding safety data sheets for all coatings used, and adhering to all onsite safety rules and regulations.

Industrial Insulator

Apache Industrial Services / Formosa Plastics
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Remove and apply insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, heat exchangers, tanks, vessels, and reactors.
  • Inspect insulation after installation.
  • Maintain and follow all OSHA requirements and standards.
  • Conduct Job Sits Hazard Analysis before each work shift.

Industrial Equipment Preservationist

Apache Industrial Services
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Preserve offshore equipment.
  • Continuous monitoring of equipment intended for offshore use.
  • Documentation of processes and metrics.
  • Establishment of effective preservation of finished products.

Education

High School -

Flour Bluff High School
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2018

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Heavy Labor
  • Daily Logs
  • Safety Rules
  • Time Management
  • Operational Safety
  • Safety Protocols
  • Job Specifications
  • Coating Application
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • I Am My Brother’s Keeper
  • Safety Oriented
  • Effective Communication
  • Great Work Ethic
  • Team Player

Certification

Association for Materials Protection and Performance - AMPP (NACE) Basic Coatings Inspector CIP Level 1 Certification.

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

PMI
12.2024 - Current

Industrial Coatings Applicator

Coastal Energy
11.2023 - 11.2024

Industrial Coatings Applicator

Brock / Lyondell Basell
01.2022 - 10.2023

Industrial Coatings Tracker / Inspector

Bay Ltd.
04.2021 - 12.2021

Industrial Coatings Applicator

Apache Industrial Services / Exxon Plastics
06.2020 - 04.2021

Industrial Insulator

Apache Industrial Services / Formosa Plastics
08.2019 - 06.2020

Industrial Equipment Preservationist

Apache Industrial Services
01.2019 - 08.2019

High School -

Flour Bluff High School

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