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Overview
Work History
Education
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Kiet Huynh

Houston,TX

Summary

Experienced boilermaker, foreman, welder, blinds coordinator, permit reviewer, and inspector with many years of dedicated service in refinery operations. Proficient in boiler construction, welding techniques, and rigorous inspection protocols. Demonstrated ability to ensure adherence to safety standards, deliver quality workmanship, and uphold project timelines. Adept at interpreting blueprints, executing welding procedures, and conducting thorough inspections to maintain operational integrity. Dedicated team worker with a commitment to excellence in all facets of refinery operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Boilermaker Foreman

Wyatt
08.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed blueprints and technical specifications to ensure accurate execution of project requirements.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by supervising and coordinating the work of boilermaker crews.
  • Developed strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors for successful project collaborations.
  • Optimized safety procedures for the team, making sure the crew understood the hazards and worked safely
  • Inspected completed work to ensure adherence to quality standards before finalizing handover processes with clients or stakeholders.
  • Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
  • Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.

Field Safety Technician

Industrial Thermal Service(ITS)
07.2024 - Current
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify areas for improvement within the organization''s safety procedures.
  • Facilitated open communication between employees and management regarding safety-related issues, promoting a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
  • Recommended cost-effective solutions that improved overall safety while remaining within budget constraints.
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance to employees, fostering a culture of safety awareness and prevention.
  • Review permits, JSA, LOTO, PPE,confined space, cold work, hot work and fresh air work.
  • Continuously monitored work environments for changes in conditions or new risks, making adjustments as necessary to maintain optimal levels of protection for all employees.


  • Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.

Turnaround Blinds Coordinator

Onpoint Industrial Services
06.2024 - Current

Request By Citgo - Onpoint Industrial Services, Corpus

Christi, TX

  • Project 5 years shutdown inspection and repair
  • Planning blind isolation points, LOTO and Clamp-Lock all battery limit, creating a blinds list, organizing storage blinds tags for safety
  • Read P&ID, daily walks down all isolation blind points, battery limits with operations, management, and maintaining operators
  • Meeting and Discussing with operations daily for additional or MOC blinds and isolation procedures for safety protocols
  • Joint Jobs walk with Chemical clean crews, piping crews, and BM crews to verify and confirm every blind will be installed. Inspect and verify after blinds have been installed
  • Meeting with the safety department and operators daily to review permits, mitigate and identify additional hazards

Turnaround Blinds Coordinator

Onpoint Industrial Services
02.2024 - Current
  • Establish strong communication with operations, other coordinators, and learn unit equipment and
    piping.
  • Execute turnaround plans safely with zero incidents, on schedule, and within budgets.
  • Follow safety protocols site management
  • Read P&ID for blinding location, verify, track, and log systematically.
  • Ensure LOTO and other process safety management are in compliance with procedures for installing and removing blinds.
  • Ensure permitting process and authorization signatures are in place for compliance.
  • Actively monitor the blinding process from start to finish, communicate with OPS, and maintain good rapport with facility clients.

Boilermaker / Inspector

Performance Contractors
04.2023 - Current
  • Key responsibilities in inspecting and lubricating valves, flanges, and piping, as well as removing, replacing, or installing components to rectify operational issues.
  • Conducted pre and post inspections of flange surfaces, valves, vessels, main way bolts, and gaskets for installation, replacement, and removal.
  • Proficiently interpreted blueprints and drawings to cut and fit pipes, flanges, and components in accordance with precise specifications.
  • Carried out final inspections on bolt-up processes to ensure correct torque, proper flange surface conditions, and compliance with material package requirements.
  • Identified any potential hazards or areas that needed improvement through visual inspection and testing.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Altairstickland
01.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with engineering teams for the successful resolution of complex quality issues, ensuring product performance met or exceeded customer expectations.
  • Assisted management in developing and maintaining a robust quality management system that consistently met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Streamlined inspection processes, optimizing efficiency and reducing turnaround times for product approval.
  • Inspected materials for accuracy and quality.Bolts, gasket, fitting
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.

Fitter/ Boilermaker/ Inspector

Wyatt Field services
01.2014 - Current
  • Inspected and maintained ISOM Unit, SRU Unit, and Vacuum Distillation Unit within the refinery.
  • Installed, replaced, repaired, adjusted, and inspected flanges, piping systems, centrifugal pumps, exchangers, and deluge fire protection systems.
  • Collaborated closely with welding engineers and quality assurance personnel to ensure adherence to product specifications, procedures, and package requirements.
  • Fabricated, assembled, and installed boilers, tanks, and other pressure vessels in accordance with refinery specifications.
  • Installed, aligned, and secured piping systems, valves, and fittings within refinery facilities.
  • Conducted precision fitting of components to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
  • Performed maintenance and repair tasks on piping systems and equipment to support refinery operations.

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Welder

Altairstrickland LTD
03.2012 - Current
  • Proficiently utilized a variety of welding techniques, including shielded metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.
  • Experienced in welding activities specific to refinery operations, Coker unit, including maintenance and repair of equipment, pipelines, and structural components.
  • Interpreted blueprints, diagrams, and sketches to fabricate complex structures by accurately welding trusses, columns, and rafters.
  • Ensured the quality of welded surfaces and joints through thorough inspections, identifying and addressing any defects.
  • Conducted visual inspections and communicated effectively with UT, PT, MT, and X-ray crews to maintain welding standards and safety protocols.
  • Executes welding tasks based on blueprints and specifications, ensuring precise and accurate fabrication of components.
  • Communicates effectively with supervisors and inspection teams to address welding-related issues and maintain compliance with safety standards in the refinery environment

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Education

High School Diploma -

Aurora Central High School
Aurora, CO
07.1999

Skills

  • Proficient in blueprint interpretation and drawing comprehension
  • Review permits to identify hazards Read P&ID tracking down and verify blinds on piping, vessels, drums, exchangers
  • Skilled in the precise layout, positioning, alignment, and assembly of fabricated parts and structural metals
  • Hands-on expertise in welding various materials including iron, steel, aluminum, and pipes
  • Inspect final bolt up on valves and exchangers
  • Excellent interpersonal abilities, fostering productive collaborations with teams

Timeline

Boilermaker Foreman

Wyatt
08.2024 - Current

Field Safety Technician

Industrial Thermal Service(ITS)
07.2024 - Current

Turnaround Blinds Coordinator

Onpoint Industrial Services
06.2024 - Current

Turnaround Blinds Coordinator

Onpoint Industrial Services
02.2024 - Current

Boilermaker / Inspector

Performance Contractors
04.2023 - Current

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Altairstickland
01.2018 - Current

Fitter/ Boilermaker/ Inspector

Wyatt Field services
01.2014 - Current

Welder

Altairstrickland LTD
03.2012 - Current

High School Diploma -

Aurora Central High School
Kiet Huynh