Kennedy Johnson
Jeanerette,LA
Summary
To continue working in the field of coating inspection and management as a coating inspector. I welcome challenging and stimulating work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coating Inspector - QA
Can Usa
09.2022 - Current
- Assure compliance with industry standards by meticulously reviewing project specifications and adhering to guidelines.
- Improved coating quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintained detailed records of inspection results, reporting any issues to relevant stakeholders for prompt resolution.
- Facilitated communication between engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure consistent understanding of project requirements and expectations.
Coatings Inspector
Intertek USA
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Inspected surface preparation, primers, mid-coats, top-coats and powder coatings on offshore structures.
- Examined coating for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Collected ambient readings throughout surface preparation and application of coating processes to assure work being done within guidelines of the company's specification.
Coating Consultant /Quality Assurance Inspector
PK Technology
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Working on (4) Chevron Deep water offshore facilities, perform surveys and create work scopes for paint projects
- Coordinates all site inspection with site subcontractor to ensure all work is correctly prepared prior to any hold point inspection
- Review applicable paint system compatibility
- Inspect wet film thickness and dry film thickness of coating by using relevant inspection tools
- Holiday testing inspection of paint applications
- Monitor air temperature, dew point, and relative humidity
- Prepare inspection reports in company data base daily
Coating Inspector
Power Performance Inc
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Lead inspector on Sea Robin Pipeline at Vermillion Bay-149 platform oversaw all blasting and coating activities
- Lead coating inspector at Station 54 & Station 62 for Williams Pipeline. Oversaw all various types of surface preparation and coating activities on pipelines, header system, and vessels
- Performed daily inspection of surface preparation and observed application of coating being applied onto structure, piping, vessels, and various equipment on several Williams offshore platforms and assured work is being done within Company's specifications
- Worked directly with clients and management to achieve completion of project
- Documented daily work activities and quality control reports
- Recorded all costs related to projects
Coating Inspector
RCI Consultants Inc.
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Conducted inspections on Fusion Bond Epoxy coating being applied at Bayou Pipe
- Oversaw inbound and outbound activities 950 joints of 36" pipes for Whitewater midstream
- Inbound: Visually inspected piping for defects. Oversaw acid wash and rinse, substrate temperature before coated, and application of Fusion Bond Epoxy being coated
- Outbound- Checked dry film thickness, performed holiday testing for all outbound joints of pipes. Marked to identified to contractors where repairs where needed on piping. Assured piping stenciled with pipe identification number and joint number
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery
- Collected readings throughout production processes to monitor levels
Coating Supervisor
Danos Corporate Headquarters
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Supervised paint crew members to assure deadlines and standards of high quality were met
- Manage 4-8 worker on paint projects. Specific projects includes; offshore platforms, pipelines, fabricated production skids, and various other structures and piping in plants
- Maintain painting and sand blasting equipment
- Coordinate work schedule and tasks for crew members duties daily
- Examine and inspect work in progress
- Verify equipment working properly and safe
- Assure that work is performed within specification
- Document paint project daily activities, and QC reports
Lead Coating Inspector
Century Technical Services
12.2011 - 07.2017
- Directed all phases of 10 paint projects, from start to completion
- Implemented comprehensive tracking processes to monitor several paint projects performance
- Monitored time lines and flagged potential issues to be addressed
- Implemented all procedures from company's procedure manuals
- Performed job site observation and safety audits to achieve direction for all personnel safety
- Inspected and assured that surface preparation and coating application is in compliance with specification
- Documented project performance and provided quality assurance reports to clients daily
- Performed surveys on several offshore structures, and establish estimate for funds needed to start and complete paint project
Coating Inspector
Team Management & Consulting
05.2011 - 11.2011
- Supervised and manage (8) man paint crew at BP Terminal in Brooklyn, NY , performed maintenance painting on interior and exterior of bulk tanks
- Performed daily visual inspection on sand blasting and painting equipment being used at facility to ensure their proper use and maintenance
- Routinely inspect surface preparation and application of coating being applied to assure that work was being done in compliance of clients specification
Coating Inspector
Century Technical Services
05.2006 - 03.2011
- Inspected surface preparation and coating application work was in compliance with specification
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for contractor personnel safety
- Documented daily activities, provided quality assurance reports to clients and project managers
- Performed surveys on offshore structures
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations
- Inspect contractor performance and assure work is being performed within specifications
- Project manager over 10 paint crew members
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Sr. High School
Franklin, La.Architectural Drafting Technology
Young Memorial Vocational
Morgan City, LASkills
- Knowledge of technical aspect of paint projects
- Knowledge of procedures and manuals regarding coating of steel structures, vessels, and piping
- Knowledge with corrosion protection quality documents, records, and final dossier
- Good communication skills and interpersonal
- Ability to multi task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Powerpoint
Certification
NACE CIP LEVEL 2 & BRIDGE ENDORSEMENT
Additional Information
- Water Survival w/ Huet Triton
- OPITO Approved THUET Water Survival
- Fall Protection User / Rescue
- Incipient Fire / Hotwork / Firewatch
- General Lifting Appliance Qualified Rigger
- Confined Space - Entrant / Attendant
- First Aid /CPR /AED /BBP
- Swing Rope Certified
- IADC RIGPASS
Timeline
Coating Inspector - QA
Can Usa
09.2022 - Current
Coatings Inspector
Intertek USA
03.2021 - 09.2022
Coating Consultant /Quality Assurance Inspector
PK Technology
10.2019 - 03.2021
Coating Inspector
Power Performance Inc
06.2018 - 09.2019
Coating Inspector
RCI Consultants Inc.
04.2018 - 06.2018
Coating Supervisor
Danos Corporate Headquarters
09.2017 - 04.2018
Lead Coating Inspector
Century Technical Services
12.2011 - 07.2017
Coating Inspector
Team Management & Consulting
05.2011 - 11.2011
Coating Inspector
Century Technical Services
05.2006 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Franklin Sr. High School
Architectural Drafting Technology
Young Memorial Vocational
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