Kenny Bodiford
Excel
Summary
I have 19 years of experience working on pipelines. I am self-motivated, possess exceptional leadership and organizational skills, and I am committed to key values of integrity, honesty, teamwork, growth, safety, and continuous improvement. I interact well with individuals from various cultures and all professional levels. I can utilize my skills and knowledge to benefit the company and perform additional duties as assigned.
Experienced with performing detailed inspections to ensure coating integrity and compliance. Utilizes advanced testing techniques to assess and document surface conditions. Track record of maintaining high standards in quality control and team collaboration.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Utility or Coating position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector / HDD-Rd Bores
Energy Transfer (ETC)
Abilene, TX
12.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of coating applications to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Inspect various ongoing activities, task include trenching HDD/Rd Bores, coating repairs on ARO pipe, padding & backfill,line crossings, Tie-ins,
- Evaluated surface preparation and cleanliness to guarantee optimal adhesion for coatings.
- Completed daily reports For Utility & Coating
- Ensure that all safety procedures and regulations are followed, and all required documentation is thorough and completed daily
- Monitored equipment calibration and maintenance schedules to ensure accurate inspection results.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by meticulously reviewing project specifications and adhering to guidelines.
NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector / Tie-Ins, Rd Bores
Prime Energy Services
Colorado City, TX
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted visual inspections of coatings to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Inspected the coating process on Bore pipe welds including visual, abrasive blasting, surface prep & readings, WFT/DFT, batch numbers, repairs, nondestructive testing during all phases of coating process
- Monitored the application of Macropoxy 646, verifying that ambient conditions, surface preparation, induction times, uniform coverage, WFT ranges met manufacturer technical data sheets and project specifications, Performed final DFT
- Verification of all standards and procedures
- Daily coating reports
- Documented processes and procedures, safety, environmental conditions, as well as contractual requirements per scope of work
Operator / Tie-Ins & Rd Bores
Price Gregory Inc.
Anacoco, LA
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to execute daily production tasks efficiently.
- Managed critical lowering-in operations, ensuring 100% coating integrity by monitoring sling placement and trench padding to prevent mechanical damage
- Managed safe excavations and bell holes for critical tie-ins with compliance per OSHA standards, ensuring stable slopes, proper shoring, and dual points of egress
- Implemented safety protocols, leading to improved compliance across operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery, maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Operator Steward
U.S. Pipeline
Clanton, AL
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed workforce staffing and vetting as Union Steward, coordinating with the hall to hire and onboard skilled operators for high-pressure pipeline project.
- Verified technical certifications and field operators met project-specific safety and performance standards
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity on job sites.
Operator / Tie-Ins
Precision
Sutton, WV
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production and quality standards.
- Expertly executed precision excavations around active high-pressure facilities (hotlines), ensuring 100% compliance with one-call and company safety strike-prevention protocols
- Constructed tie-in bell holes, ensuring proper sloping, and egress for employee safety
- Maintained site integrity for crews, ensuring dry, stable, and safe workspace
- Multi-equipment lowering-in operations, maintaining precise control to prevent coating abrasion or structural stress on the pipe string
Tie-Ins
Michels
Florien, LA
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to enhance operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Operated machinery to meet production targets efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow processes.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Forman-Tie-Ins
Troy
Dublin, OH
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily operations to ensure timely project completion and adherence to safety standards.
- Led a 24" steel pipeline tie-in crew, managing all phases of installation, welding, coordination, and final tie-in for high-pressure gas system
- Coordinated workforce assignments, optimizing productivity and resource allocation on-site.
- Monitored project progress, identifying challenges and implementing solutions to maintain schedules.
- Conducted regular inspections of work areas to enforce compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Provided detailed reports on project status, contributing to informed decision-making by upper management.
Utility Inspector/Stringing, Lowering In, Tie-Ins, Testing
Natural Energy Field Services
Montgomery, PA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted thorough inspections of utility infrastructure to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Oversaw pipeline stringing operations, ensuring proper pipe placement and handling to prevent damage to external coating and maintain structural integrity
- Monitored lowering-in activities, verifying correct placement of ditch padding and rock shield to protect the integrity of the pipe's coating during installation, 100% compliance with safety and environmental regulations, ensuring zero incidents during critical heavy-lift phase
- Monitored tie-in excavations for stability and environmental compliance
- Generated comprehensive daily reports to facilitate progress monitoring and decision-making.
- Assisted with maintaining comprehensive inspection logs for final pigging operations, documenting run times, pressures, and debris recovery to validate line cleanliness and integrity
Education
High School Diploma -
Excel High
Excel, ALSkills
- AMPP NACE 1 Certified
- API 1169
- Supervisory Skills
- OSHA Certified
- Mainline Construction
- First Aid/CPR
- Foreman
- Operator
- Coating Inspection
- Utility Inspection
- Line Crossing
- Holiday Detection
- Construction Safety
- Trenching & Excavation Safety
- Running Pigs
Certification
- Certified AMPP Level 1
Timeline
NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector / HDD-Rd Bores
Energy Transfer (ETC)
12.2025 - Current
NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector / Tie-Ins, Rd Bores
Prime Energy Services
03.2025 - 10.2025
Operator / Tie-Ins & Rd Bores
Price Gregory Inc.
11.2024 - 03.2025
Operator Steward
U.S. Pipeline
02.2024 - 10.2024
Operator / Tie-Ins
Precision
07.2023 - 12.2023
Tie-Ins
Michels
12.2022 - 04.2023
Utility Inspector/Stringing, Lowering In, Tie-Ins, Testing
Natural Energy Field Services
08.2022 - 11.2022
Forman-Tie-Ins
Troy
02.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Excel High
Professional Value Offered
- Extensive knowledge in mainline pipelines, with experience in clearing, right-of-way (R.O.W.), ditching, lowering in, HDD/Rd Bores, tie-ins, and cleanup.
- Proficient in anomaly digs, hotlines, dig-ups, line lowering, valves, test stations, test leads, Cathodic Protection, and line reroutes.
Personal Information
Title: PIPELINE COATING / UTILITY INSPECTOR