Kody Hook

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Inspections: VT Level 2 Certified, NDT/Destructive Testing, Materials Verification.

• Pipeline Operations: Bending, Ditching, Welding Oversight, Lowering-in, Backfill.

• Technical Compliance: ASME (B31.3, B31.4, B31.8), AWS D1.1, API 1104, OSHA 30.

• Coating & Environment: DFT Measurement, Adhesion Testing (Pull-off/Cross-hatch), Blast Profile.

• QA/QC Documentation: Technical Reporting, Curing Cycle Logs, Warranty Compliance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Capital Inspectors | Pipeline & Infrastructure Inspection Lead | 2018 – Present

Technical Oversight & Welding Inspection

• Perform rigorous VT Level 2 examinations of welds to ensure structural integrity and strict adherence to ASME and AWS codes.

• Oversee full-cycle pipeline construction phases, maintaining a 100% regulatory compliance record across multiple high-stakes projects.

• Manage quality control for diverse infrastructure, ranging from heavy structural steel to complex concrete foundations.

NDT & Environmental Compliance

• Conduct NDT and destructive testing on liquid and non-liquid coatings for steel and concrete surfaces to prevent long-term corrosion.

• Monitor ambient conditions (humidity, dew point) and surface preparation (blast profile) using precision instrumentation to optimize coating performance.

• Validate that all equipment, materials, and construction processes meet rigorous project specifications and safety requirements.

Quality Assurance & Dispute Resolution

• Act as a third-party lead, providing unbiased on-site inspections of piping to mitigate defects before project escalation.

• Maintain meticulous documentation of Dry Film Thickness (DFT) and curing cycles to ensure full manufacturer warranty protection.

• Interpret complex technical specifications to provide expert guidance, efficiently resolving quality disputes between contractors and owners.

TECHNICAL TOOLKIT

• Instrumentation: Hygrometers, Psychrometers, Surface Profile Gauges, DFT Gauges (Elcometer/PosiTector), Holiday Detectors.

• Codes & Standards: ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8, AWS D1.1, API 1104.

• Testing Proficiencies: Visual Weld Inspection, Adhesion Testing, Materials Verification.

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• Certified VT Level 2 Inspector

• NACE CIP Level 1/2

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety