Kelvin G. Jones
Houston,TX
Summary
To provide a professional level of quality inspection services to clients. Certifications: Radiographic Film Interpretation (RTI), Visual Testing Inspection (VT), (MT) Magnetic Particle Testing (dry/florescent), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT) (visible/florescent), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Dimensional Testing (DT), Leak Testing (LT), Alternating Current Flux Magnetic Testing (ACFM), Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing (MFL), Mass Spec Leak Detection (MSLT), FARO-Arm, Positive Material Identification (PMI) Other Training: Coating/Insulation Inspection, Material Receipt Inspection, Hydrostatic/Pneumatic Pressure Testing, Optical Comparator, TWIC, 40 Hr. Radiation Safety, OSHA 10, Ultra Pipe, Excel, Word. Commercial Driver’s License Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 18 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
NDT Shutdowns
- Contract Level II Technician (VT, PT, MT, UTT) 03/2005 – 03/2007
Performed VT, MT, PT, UT-T nondestructive testing, metal hardness testing on piping, pressure vessel and above ground storage tanks for shutdowns services. Performed hydrostatic testing on piping systems. Isometric drawing verification.
Operations Manager
Buck Wild Logistics, LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for organizing daily trucking operations
- Duties include managing staff that assists with transportation activities such as dispatching, routing, and tracking
- Ensure that staff members comply with safety rules and regulations.
Quality Control Coordinator
Bilfinger
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Reviewed and assisted in the implementation and administration of a Quality Control Plan based on client approved Quality Control Manual; Collaborate and administer scheduling activities to promote continuing attention to the production and installation of equipment in compliance with project requirements; Performed daily inspections to ensure compliance with delivery order requirements; Maintained records of quality control operations, activities, tests, and inspections performed including the work of subcontractors and suppliers; Attended Pre-Construction meetings with subcontractors to promote understanding of Quality Control Plan, applicable specification sections and expected quality level; Maintained as-built drawings and records of materials used; Maintained records of factory tests and manufacturers certifications; Arranged with testing laboratory to perform required civil break tests on all materials proposed for use on project; Assisted in assessment of cost and responsibility for unacceptable material and supplies; Coordinated material submittals and Material Delivery Verification Forms to certify ordered material/equipment is in compliance with drawings and specifications; Coordinated Daily Performance Report that summarizes quality operations.
Operations Manager
Buck Wild Logistics, LLC
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for organizing daily trucking operations
- Duties include managing staff that assists with transportation activities such as dispatching, routing, and tracking
- Ensure that staff members comply with safety rules and regulations.
Magnetic Particle Technician
NCI
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Responsible for performing visual testing and magnetic particle testing on critical welds for nuclear submarines for the US Navy.
ACTT
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for performing visual inspections on pressure vessels and piping, report writing and submittal
- Verification and updating information on P&IDs and isometric drawings.
Quality Control Technician
Pinnacle ART
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for performing visual inspections on pressure vessels and piping, report writing and submittal
- Verification, red lining and updating information on P&IDs and isometric drawings.
Mechanical /Structural Inspector
CB&I/McDermott
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Responsible for verifying and approving incoming materials (Receipt Inspection) by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; visual weld inspection; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
- Responsible for approving in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor
- Responsible for assisting in the process of originating ITPs for upcoming projects
- Responsible for approving finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work
- Responsible for verifying drawings, coordinating the inspection activities for tower hardware installation, fixed equipment, and connecting pipe
- Responsible for developing and maintaining inspection plans
- Responsible for reviewing and approving the final documentation for fixed equipment and process piping
- Responsible for ensuring all inspections are properly documented using both the electronic and hard copy filing
- Utilized computer programs for creating Quality Surveillance Reports (QSRs), spreadsheets, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
- Performed QA/QC oversight, documentation preparation and submittal of inspections on rotating equipment
- Responsible for verifying rotating equipment alignments, plumb-ness, centerlines, levelness, and pre-grout inspections
- Responsible for performing hydrostatic test witnessing, monitoring, verification of gauges and report data logging
- Performed visual inspections on vessel coating and insulation installation process
- Responsible for performing/verifying bend testing on polyethylene pipe fusion welds
- Responsible for performing and verification of bolt tension testing
- Team
Site Supervisor/NDE Coordinator
Yellowjacket Oilfield Services
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Responsible for daily planning and organizing work assignments for inspection staff
- Performed duties as the liaison between the client and construction company in planning meetings for the new construction, commissioning, and startup of the ethylene plant piping, pressure vessel and refractory installation
- Responsible for reporting inspection findings directly to the unit chief inspector
- Responsible for verifying new construction vessel and piping packages for walk downs per client specs
- Responsible for preparing and reviewing weld packages, performing vender surveillance, witnessing/performing hydro and pneumatic testing, VT, UT, MT, PT, toque verification, external/internal vessel inspection, gathering and reviewing inspection final data
- Responsible for knowledge of all API, ASME, ASNT and AWS codes and procedures
- Other duties included initiating and performing plant wide safety audits and recordkeeping.
NDT Division Manager
URS/CDI
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Responsible for initiating NDT product line to potential clients, marketing and soliciting customer business and follow ups to services
- Responsible for researching and writing initial NDE procedures for testing purposes
- Responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring 10 NDE staff members
- Monitoring monthly budget and Profit and Loss margins
- Purchasing all NDT equipment
- Setting up and monitoring corrosion analysis program
- Performing NDT services, VT, UT, MT, PT
- Verifying, and monitoring personnel OJT hours for NDT staff.
Quality Control Lead
NQA
04.2009 - 08.2012
- Performed NQA-1 visual weld inspections, water washable and solvent removable penetrant testing, ultrasonic thickness testing, coating and adhesion testing as well as limited MSLT testing on nuclear transportation and storage containers and storage plugs
- Responsible for review of blueprint and isometric drawings accuracy
- Responsible for fit-up verifications, first article, in process, and final inspections per customer specifications
- Responsible for initiating Non-Conformance Reports and participation in Correction Action procedures
- Performed internal and third-party audits
- Performed Receipt inspection on all in-coming prefabrication materials
- Responsible for welding procedure verification and understanding of various codes emphasizing ASME Sect III, ASME Sect VIII, AWS D1.1 and
- D1.6, API 1104, and ASME II, IV, and IX
- Performed procedure qualification and with company level III for customer verification
- Responsible for the training of incoming contract inspectors on SOPs and NCRs
- Performed calibration of NDE instruments using surface plate, cero blocks, outside micrometers
- CMM, optical comparator and metric tape measure
- Performed dimensional inspection on forged castings, piping, plate and various designed pieces for nuclear waste storage using various instruments
- (Faro Arm, Faro, Optical Comparator, micrometers, depth micrometers, pit gages, putty, for various projects such as MOX fuel retrieval glove boxes.
HMT Inspection, NDT Tech, Storage Tank Inspections
11.2007 - 11.2008
- Performed MFL floor scan and UT prove ups
- UT surveys of equipment shells and nozzles
- Performed ACFM weld inspection and vacuum box leak test on shell bottom plates
- Assisted API 653 Inspector with internal/external tank inspections
- Performed settlement and verticality surveying of storage tanks
- Performed automated tank scans and evaluated results.
Field Services Rep
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc
04.2007 - 08.2007
- Performed site based and factory evaluations using PT, MT, VT, UT and various metal hardness test methods
- Performed NFPA certification on Aerial Devices (including aerial component weld inspection), Ground Ladders and Pumpers
- Identified non-conformances, preparation, and submittal of final inspection reports to various fire departments chiefs for review.
Level II Technician
Performed VT
03.2005 - 03.2007
- PT, UT-T nondestructive testing, metal hardness testing on piping, pressure vessel and above ground storage tanks for shutdowns services
- Performed hydrostatic testing on piping systems
- Isometric drawing verification.
Commercial Diver
Torch, Inc
03.2005 - 10.2005
- Performed underwater offshore and inland NDT inspections, pipe search, salvage, underwater welding repair for various projects
- Performed ROV inspections.
Purchasing Manager
The Auto Network
05.1996 - 08.2004
- Created and maintained weekly, monthly, and annual reports of inventory units and sales
- Managed all aspects of customer service, inventory, purchasing/control of the southwest region
- Oversaw profit/loss margins
- Managed regional purchasing team.
Skills
- SAP Expertise
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Contract Development
- Social Media Marketing
Timeline
Operations Manager
Buck Wild Logistics, LLC
03.2023 - Current
Quality Control Coordinator
Bilfinger
10.2022 - 03.2023
Operations Manager
Buck Wild Logistics, LLC
03.2022 - 10.2022
Magnetic Particle Technician
NCI
02.2022 - 03.2022
ACTT
05.2021 - 11.2021
Quality Control Technician
Pinnacle ART
10.2020 - 01.2021
Mechanical /Structural Inspector
CB&I/McDermott
10.2017 - 05.2020
Site Supervisor/NDE Coordinator
Yellowjacket Oilfield Services
10.2014 - 10.2017
NDT Division Manager
URS/CDI
09.2012 - 10.2014
Quality Control Lead
NQA
04.2009 - 08.2012
HMT Inspection, NDT Tech, Storage Tank Inspections
11.2007 - 11.2008
Field Services Rep
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc
04.2007 - 08.2007
Level II Technician
Performed VT
03.2005 - 03.2007
Commercial Diver
Torch, Inc
03.2005 - 10.2005
Purchasing Manager
The Auto Network
05.1996 - 08.2004
NDT Shutdowns
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