Kolie Howell
Odessa
Summary
Dynamic Inspection Technician with proven expertise at Acuren Inspection, specializing in radiation safety compliance and quality assurance. Adept at risk management and team collaboration, I have successfully trained new employees and maintained rigorous regulatory documentation, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to safety standards across diverse projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspection Technician
Acuren Inspection
Midland
01.2021 - Current
- Served as site radiation safety officer from Nov. 2022 to Jan. 2024.
- Ensured compliance of Acuren - Midland radiation safety program with corporate, federal, and state regulations.
- Maintained comprehensive records in adherence to federal and state laws.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Maintained and calibrated inspection tools to ensure precise measurements and results.
- Conducted thorough inspections of various materials and components for quality assurance.
AWS-CWI Welding Inspector
Energy Transfer
Abilene
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Completed drag sections and selected areas of 88 miles of 24-inch pipe on SP-3 project.
- Ensured that safety guidelines were followed during welding operations.
- Collaborated with tie-in crew to enhance project efficiency.
- Monitored welding processes to ensure compliance with ETC procedures and safety standards.
- Inspected grooves, angles, and gap allowances using micrometers and calipers.
- Oversaw fitting, burning, and welding to prevent material distortion and overheating.
Radiographic Technician
National Inspection Services
Odessa
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of company equipment across multiple facilities, including refineries and compressor stations.
- Utilized Ir-192 sources and spec 150 camera for operational tasks to ensure precision.
- Collaborated with team members and customers to identify and implement practical solutions.
- Engaged with API and ASME codes to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Delivered project requirements through close collaboration with team members on effective solutions.
- Coordinated tasks across fabrication shops and pipelines to sustain workflow continuity.
- Fostered teamwork to meet deadlines and achieve project goals efficiently.
Radiographic Technician
Team Industrial Services
Odessa
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Level II RT - October 2014 through May 2018.
- Duties consisted of refineries, compressor stations, fab shops, and pipelines.
- Sources used were Ir-192 and the delta 880 camera.
- Worked with various codes such as API and ASME.
Safety Technician
DXP
Odessa
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Conducted safety inspections across various plants and field locations, including fire extinguisher assessments.
- Supervised confined space entries to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Troubleshot H2S heads and quad gas monitors to maintain operational efficiency.
- Implemented injury prevention initiatives by raising awareness of unsafe behaviors among facility personnel.
- Managed safety monitoring and risk management strategies across multiple construction and industrial sites.
Radiographic Assistant
Enerflex
Casper
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Established and created exposures of various sizes and thicknesses of pipes and vessels using radiographic source.
- Utilized Delta 880 camera for precise imaging of projects.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill project requirements, devise solutions, and adhere to deadlines.
- Consistently achieved excellent attendance and cultivated a reputation for punctuality and preparedness.
- Enhanced industry knowledge through ongoing education and training while monitoring relevant publications.
Safety Technician
Safety Solutions LLC
Odessa
08.2010 - 10.2011
- Rigged H2S equipment and calibrated sensors on drilling rigs.
- Supervised confined space entries and crews in high H2S environments.
- Provided daily updates to project managers, foremen, and contractors on safety practices.
- Assisted companies in rectifying safety hazards and compliance issues.
- Analyzed jobsites to identify hazards and offered recommendations for improvements.
- Oversaw risk management strategies for construction and industrial job sites.
- Monitored safety protocols to enforce adherence across multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
Odessa, TX01.2007
Skills
- Hazard reporting
- OSHA recordkeeping
- Accident reviewing
- Safety assessment
- Team building
- Risk management
- Radiation safety compliance
- Quality assurance inspection
- Regulatory documentation
- Welding process monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Corrosion monitoring
- Visual inspection
- Detail orientation
- Record keeping
Certification
- AWS-CWI, 19072231, 07/01/28
- CWI Classroom training and certification, 06/01/19
- Conoco Phillips Safety leadership training, 06/01/12
- Rig Pass Safe land, 04/01/15
- H2S Training, 2025
- 40-hour radiation safety, Texas Radiographer State Card #015576, 1T
- Level II in various inspection methods, RT, MT, PT, UTT, CR.
References
References upon request
Timeline
Inspection Technician
Acuren Inspection
01.2021 - Current
AWS-CWI Welding Inspector
Energy Transfer
09.2019 - 07.2020
Radiographic Technician
National Inspection Services
05.2018 - 09.2019
Radiographic Technician
Team Industrial Services
06.2013 - 05.2018
Safety Technician
DXP
05.2012 - 09.2012
Radiographic Assistant
Enerflex
10.2011 - 05.2012
Safety Technician
Safety Solutions LLC
08.2010 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School