JOSHUA C. DUFF
Livingston,United States
Summary
Meticulous Quality Control Inspector effective at monitoring finished products and confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests and returning rejected products for re-work.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Inspector
System One Services
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards from the start of the clearing crews to the final tie-ins.
- Ensured compliance with regulations, meticulously reviewing installation procedures and materials used in utility jobs.
- Collaborated with inspection teams to monitor progress and maintain quality standards throughout projects to prevent delays, unexpected costs, and safety concerns.
- Developed positive working relationships with contractors, facilitating open communication channels for improved project outcomes.
Coating Foreman
ATS Industrial
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Hired and trained staff on client specifications as well as proper application procedures.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Lead Coating Inspector
Gulf Interstate Representing Piedmont Natural Gas
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Attended meetings with management and the contractor to prevent foreseen issues and resolve unexpected issues during construction
- Managed a crew of coating inspectors to ensure the overall quality of the project met the customers standards
- Provided oversight of mainline coating activities
- Attended daily production meetings and complete daily reports of progress made as well as issues encountered
- Provide continuous safety inspections during construction
- Assist other inspectors with issues that they encounter
- Train new inspectors in various roles
- Oversee coating and outer wrap of ARO coated pipe for HDD sections
Coating and Utility Inspector
Gulf Interstate Representing Piedmont Gas
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided oversight of mainline coating activities
- Attended daily production meetings and complete daily reports of progress made as well as issues encountered
- Provide continuous safety inspections during construction
- Assist other inspectors with issues that they encounter
- Train new inspectors in various roles
- Oversee coating and outer wrap of ARO coated pipe for HDD sections
Coating & Utility Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Representing Piedmont Gas
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked as a floating inspector to oversee contractor crews during various utility and coating tasks as needed.
- Perfomed utility and coating inspections with a road bore crew.
- Assist new inspectors and train them as needed in various roles
- Attend daily production meetings and complete daily reports of progress made
- Provide safety inspections continuously throughout the day and report any issues to management
Coating & Utility Inspector
System One Representing TransCanada On MXP
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Follow tree felling crew to ensure compliance with permits and FERC Requirements
- Observe, Inspect and Report product of mainline coating crew ensuring compliance with coating specification and monitoring repair of deficiencies
- Observe, Inspect, and Report coating process of tie-in crew and assisted with utility inspection on crew as needed
- Monitor rough-in cleanup activities and seeding for winterization of project
- Observe ECDs, report deficiencies and witness application or repair to ensure environmental compliance is maintained
- Presented clear and organized data in written daily reports
- Monitored all work activities to ensure safety policies were followed and reported any issues with supervision to maintain a safe work environment
- Assisted other inspectors as part of a team to ensure that all work activities were completed in a safe manner and met the quality standards of the customer
Coating Inspector
System One Represensting TransCanada On LXP
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Inspected coating work meticulously according to customer and manufacturer specifications.
- Presented clear and organized data in written reports.
- Recorded inspection and test data such as coating thickness, ambient conditions, hardness, adhesion, and surface contaminant testing.
- Verified calibration on all testing equipment such as holiday detectors and thickness gauges.
- Monitored activities such as blast quality, mixing, and application techniques.
- Recorded and documented batch numbers by the areas each was used.
- Monitored all work to ensure safety policies were followed and reported any issues with supervision to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted other inspectors as part of a team to ensure that all work activities were completed in a safe manner and met the quality standards of the customer.
- Witnessed the installation of the CP test heads and documented the progress by type and location on daily reports.
Q/A Coating & Utility Inspector
Energy Inspection Services Representing Northern Natural Gas
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Issued permits and verified Contractor JSA's were followed
- Responsible for on-site safety
- Performed Coating Inspections of all exposed piping and provided detailed Inspection Reports with photographs for any non-conformance issues
- Provided oversight of all shop and field applied coatings followed with detailed Daily Activity Reports as well as Coating Reports
- Provided oversight of area fencing, ROW clearing, excavation, and backfill operations
- Worked with a team of Inspectors and provided assistance as needed
- Performed oversight of all asbestos abatement and testing as needed followed by detailed reports of all activities
- Communicated with project management of all issues
QA Inspector
Burrow Global
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
- Reported products, materials and equipment that did not meet specifications.
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Monitored operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
- Maintained a high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
Pipefitter/ Welder's Helper/ Coating Consultant
Willbros Construction
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.
- Cut, ground and fit pipe prior to welding.
- Verified dimensions by field measurements.
- Modified pre-fabricated pieces for installation.
- Assisted the coating team by performing random inspections, troubleshooting problems, and recognizing potential issues.
QC / Inspector
Zachry Industrial
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Work as a team member maintaining a quality training program.
- Designate coating systems based on owners standards to piping and equipment.
- Determine appropriate insulation systems based on owners standards.
- Communicate with production personnel and customer representatives in order to prevent unforeseen problems.
- Perform coating inspections during all stages of the coating process.
- Visit sub-contractor facilities and perform inspections and audits on their operations.
- Perform inspections including high-voltage holiday detection on underground piping.
- Perform inspections on hot and cold service insulation.
- Perform inspections on Civil work including concrete and grout installation.
- Assist welding inspectors in their duties such as documentation and researching acceptance criteria.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Maintained a high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
QC / Inspector
Brock Services
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Maintained a quality training program for multiple crafts.
- Read and understood customers standards and specifications.
- Maintained communication between production personnel and customer representatives.
- Performed coating inspections on piping and equipment for the CUI department.
- Performed inspections including high-voltage holiday detection on tank linings as well as underground piping.
- Performed inspections during hot and cold service insulation installation.
- Performed inspections of dense pour, light-weight cementitous, and intumescent fireproofing.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Maintained a high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
- Presented clear, organized data in graphs, charts, tables and written reports.
Coatings Applicator / Inspector
Ford Contract Service
10.2008 - 10.2013
- Inspecting existing coatings in tanks and vessels with Low Voltage, High Voltage AC and DC Holiday Detectors.
- Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
- Select, verify calibration, and operate equipment used in the testing of products or materials.
- Performing cures for fusion bond coatings and rubber linings in accordance to specifications.
- Performing WFT and DFT checks throughout paint process.
- Verify blast quality and anchor profile meet specification prior to coating.
- Follow coating process from start to finish to ensure all coats are mixed and applied to correct procedures and specified ranges.
- Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, or sandblasters.
- Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.
- Spray prepared surfaces with specified thickness of primers and decorative or finish coatings.
- Select the correct application system for the material being applied.
- Operate lifting and moving devices in order to move equipment or materials so that areas to be painted are accessible.
- Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications; Report any defective areas and ensure all repair areas are repaired per manufacturers repair procedures.
- Sandblasting, Painting and Rubberlining according to job specifications.
- Recording inventory of paint coatings and rubber lining materials.
- Disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment.
- Ensuring a safe work environment through maintenance and housekeeping.
- Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
Vaneer Grader
Georgia Pacific
05.2006 - 06.2008
- Discard or reject vaneer not meeting specifications.
- Mark vaneer with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status.
- Stack and arrange tested vaneer for further processing, shipping, or packaging and transport products to other work stations as necessary.
- Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators during upset conditions to prevent downtime.
- Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify maintenance department of any malfunctions.
- Separate products according to grade, size, and moisture content.
- Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
- Perform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts.
- Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.
- Continuously clean automatic graders during shift to prevent material loss and ensure profits.
- Assist line tenders in removing plug-ups to prevent damage to equipment and unsafe conditions from occurring.
Painter/Sandblaster
M&M Pipeline Maitenance
08.2004 - 09.2005
- Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
- Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements.
- Wash and treat surfaces with solvents, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
- Inspect, lubricate and operate valves.
- Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Apply approved coatings above and below ground to meet owners specifications.
- Clear, mow, and maintain right-of-ways.
- Locate pipe and install temporary markings of buried pipeline.
Education
NACE CIP Level 1, Houston, TX United States CIP Certification # 40918 -
Livingston High School
Livingston, TXAPI 1169 - Certification# 86729
API
2019
Skills
- NACE level 1 CIP (pending renewal)
- API 1169 (pending renewal)
- Methodical and organized
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Detail-oriented
- Microsoft applications skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Basic CP Installation Knowledge
- OSHA 30 Training (pending renewal)
Timeline
Utility Inspector
System One Services
08.2023 - 03.2024
Coating Foreman
ATS Industrial
03.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Coating Inspector
Gulf Interstate Representing Piedmont Natural Gas
08.2020 - 10.2020
Coating and Utility Inspector
Gulf Interstate Representing Piedmont Gas
10.2019 - 01.2020
Coating & Utility Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Representing Piedmont Gas
05.2019 - 08.2019
Coating & Utility Inspector
System One Representing TransCanada On MXP
02.2018 - 03.2019
Coating Inspector
System One Represensting TransCanada On LXP
01.2017 - 01.2017
Q/A Coating & Utility Inspector
Energy Inspection Services Representing Northern Natural Gas
07.2016 - 10.2016
QA Inspector
Burrow Global
01.2016 - 02.2016
Pipefitter/ Welder's Helper/ Coating Consultant
Willbros Construction
09.2015 - 12.2015
QC / Inspector
Zachry Industrial
11.2014 - 06.2015
QC / Inspector
Brock Services
10.2013 - 11.2014
Coatings Applicator / Inspector
Ford Contract Service
10.2008 - 10.2013
Vaneer Grader
Georgia Pacific
05.2006 - 06.2008
Painter/Sandblaster
M&M Pipeline Maitenance
08.2004 - 09.2005
NACE CIP Level 1, Houston, TX United States CIP Certification # 40918 -
Livingston High School
API 1169 - Certification# 86729
API
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