Justin Vaughan
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Experienced AWS CWI, NACE CIP Level 1, NACE Cathodic Protection Technician, QC, vessel inspector, and pipeline inspector with extensive knowledge in pipeline construction and maintenance, API 1104, ASME codes / sections, OQ's, coating specifications, documentation, and NDT. Effective at managing a project from start to finish, budgeting, scheduling, and ordering materials. Currently obtaining NACE Corrosion Technologist Certification.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Inspector
Energy Inspection Services
07.2018 - 07.2024
- Oversee all pipeline and facility integrity operations in the field.
- Perform "Competent Person" responsibilities during all excavations.
- Streamlined maintenance processes with a focus on efficiency, reducing overall operating costs.
- Review one calls / line locates.
- Schedule all contractors including NDT and welders.
- Maintain all necessary OQ's.
- Inspect blast profiles with Elcometer.
- Inspect coating thickness with PosiTector.
- Reviewed coating specifications and assured adherence.
- Visually inspect welds.
- Witness holiday testing.
- Used excel to track data and write up results.
- Maintain positive relationships with all contractors.
- Collaborate with engineering to ensure smooth work flow.
- Review NDT results to determine appropriate repair procedure.
- Maintain compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Perform routine pipe to soil readings.
- Use GPS coordinates and Google Earth to cross reference smart pig / ILI data
- Capture field data to update alignment sheets
- Measure anomalies with various inspection tools
- Confirm adequate pipe wall thickness for welding using ultrasonic thickness gauge
- Complete reports with all required data to comply with PHMSA and DOT regulations
- Enhanced pipeline reliability by conducting thorough inspections and recommending necessary repairs.
- Reduced downtime for pipelines through systematic preventive maintenance activities
Welding Inspector
MDLI Inspection Services Inc.
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Maintained current knowledge of API 1104 code.
- Performed welding inspection on 12" and 24" carbon steel pipelines.
- As built pipelines.
- Audited welders to ensure company procedure was followed.
- Reviewed plans from engineers and consulted with contractors to ensure project plans and objectives were met.
- Performed stand-by for client during line crossings.
- Documented daily activities using excel.
- Witnessed holiday testing.
- Checked blast profiles with Testex tape and micrometer.
- Inspected coating thickness with PosiTechtor.
- Reviewed coating specifications and ensured compliance.
- Performed utility inspection on 24" poly pipeline.
- Reviewed bore profiles and documented bores.
- Performed utility inspection on 8" Flexsteel pipeline.
- Examined documents such as permits, applications, and records for each location.
Qc Inspector
Saulsbury Industries
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted hydrostatic water testing.
- Inspect welds on various sizes of pipe.
- Inspect structural welds.
- Coordinate NDT crews.
- Read ISO's and ensured design was fabricated correctly.
- Concrete inspection.
- Perform welder audits.
- Coating inspection.
- Audit x-ray film.
- Documented findings and generated reports with data and recommendations.
- Utilized visual inspection techniques as well as performing detailed measurements with hand-held tools and devices.
Inspector
Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Inspect surface profile and cleaning after blasting on tanks.
- Perform dry film thickness readings after coating cured.
- Witness high voltage holiday testing.
- Inspect welds on tanks.
Pipeline Construction Inspector And Coating Inspector
STS Consulting
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Managed up to five projects installing a gathering system consisting of 4" and 6" Flexsteel, 2" and 4" carbon steel pipe, and 12" poly pipe for Pioneer Natural Resources in the Permian Basin.
- Observed hydrostatic testing.
- Compiled job books.
- Wrote and qualified welding procedures.
- Monitored welding to ensure all parameters of WPS were met.
- Reviewed WPS and welder qualifications.
- Compiled Bills of Materials.
- Ensured projects were done safely and completed by deadline.
- Reviewed MTR's and ensured material met client's specifications.
- Reviewed engineer's drawings and ensured accurate construction.
- Performed inspection on piping at the well head.
- Inspected piping installation in well pads prior to drilling.
- Inspected, blast medium, blast profiles, chloride testing, coating materials, WFT inspection, DFT inspection and holiday tested internal coating on heater treaters in accordance with client and manufacturer's coating specification.
- Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures.
- Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy.
Level II NDT Technician/ AWS CWI
Ace NDT
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Performed nondestructive weld testing using PT, MT, and RT to various applicable codes. Checked remanining wall thickness and laminations using UT.
- Assisted in maintaining industry compliance by adhering to established procedures, codes, and standards during inspections.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
Level II NDT Technician
Diamond G Inspection
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Lead technician managing four crews on 104 miles of pipeline for Kinder Morgan in south Texas (100% audit).
- Lead technician managing five crews on 60 miles of pipeline for Plains Pipeline in Kansas (100% audit).
- Evaluated and reported inner structure and flaws by preparing scaled diagrams pinpointing defects.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
- Boosted team efficiency by training new technicians on proper usage of NDT equipment and techniques.
- Supported project completion timelines with timely execution of scheduled inspections and tests.
- Performed liquid dye penetrant and mag particle tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact
Level II NDT Technician
Marco Inspection Services
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Lead NDT technician managing 5 crews installing natural gas gathering systems in the Haynesville shale.
- Visually and non-destructively inspected vertical, horizontal, and junction welds on storage tanks in accordance to API 650 for Magellan.
- Used MT, PT, and UTT to evaluate welds and remaining wall thickness on pipe.
- Assisted in welder qualification.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Troup High School
Troup, TX1997
Skills
- Weld Inspection
- Coating Inspection
- Corrosion
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Cathodic Protection
- OSHA Regulations
- Scheduling
- Auditing
- Pipeline Integrity
- Welding Procedures
- Welder Qualification
- Non-Destructive Testing
Certification
AWS CWI Certification #14062391
NACE CIP Level 1 Certification #60301
NACE CP 2 Certification #72344
NDT Technical Services, Inc. Industrial Radiographic Film Interpretation Course Certification
Competent Person Certification
Confined Space Certification
OSHA 10 Certification
NACE Corrosion Technologist Certifaication In Progress
References
Sean Russell
PAUT Specialist
Acuren
Mobile: 586-703-0585
Matt Vaughan
NDE Technician Level 2
Blue Origin
Mobile: 325-725-2756
Brode Pickens
NDE Technician Level 2
Blue Origin
Mobile: 325-710-8087
Joe Voycheske
Pipeline Technician
Tallgrass
Mobile: 970-580-1016
Hayes Marshall
Inspector
Energy Transfer
Mobile: 903-701-7343
Andrew Green
State Licensed Radiographer and Certified Safety Officer
Texas Q & A
Mobile: 972-955-9176
Michael Bach
Inspector
QIS
Mobile: 731-733-3398
Timeline
Maintenance Inspector
Energy Inspection Services
07.2018 - 07.2024
Welding Inspector
MDLI Inspection Services Inc.
02.2018 - 07.2018
Qc Inspector
Saulsbury Industries
10.2017 - 01.2018
Inspector
Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
10.2017 - 11.2017
Pipeline Construction Inspector And Coating Inspector
STS Consulting
08.2014 - 09.2017
Level II NDT Technician/ AWS CWI
Ace NDT
03.2014 - 07.2014
Level II NDT Technician
Diamond G Inspection
03.2012 - 03.2014
Level II NDT Technician
Marco Inspection Services
01.2009 - 02.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Troup High School
AWS CWI Certification #14062391
NACE CIP Level 1 Certification #60301
NACE CP 2 Certification #72344
NDT Technical Services, Inc. Industrial Radiographic Film Interpretation Course Certification
Competent Person Certification
Confined Space Certification
OSHA 10 Certification
NACE Corrosion Technologist Certifaication In Progress
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