Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key Projects
Certification
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Leonard Clendenen

Leonard Clendenen

Spring

Summary

Results driven oil and gas Quality Control professional with a proven track record of success and a passion for greatness. Experience with manufacturing, inspection and qualification of Drill string, BHA, fishing and milling equipment, completion tools, OCTG equipment, handling and lifting equipment, client communication, and problem solving. An experienced self-starter capable of working in any environment, whether it be on an individual basis or as an integral part of a team with a background working in both domestic and international regions on multiple projects.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Service Representative

PPI Quality & Engineering
04.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and assembly teams to identify and correct quality issues in equipment fabrication, machining, and assembly processes.
  • Ensured the quality and readiness of drilling and completions tools through rigorous inspection, testing, and validation processes prior to field deployment.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and assembly teams to identify and correct quality issues in equipment fabrication, machining, and assembly processes.
  • Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures or service deviations, working closely with engineering and quality teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Reviewed job packages and maintenance records to confirm proper tool configuration, documentation, and traceability according to customer requirements and API/ISO standards.
  • Acted as a quality liaison between manufacturing, engineering, and field service teams to align expectations and deliver reliable, fit-for-purpose equipment to the customer.
  • Participated in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives within both field operations and manufacturing environments.

Operations Supervisor / Sr. QA/QC Engineer

Fearnley Group
01.2017 - Current
  • Perform QA during disassembly, refurbishment, inspection, assembly with application of multiple specifications during all phases of down-hole equipment and OCTG manufacturing, assembly, inspection and testing including: API:5DP (ISO11961),7-1 (ISO10424-1),7-2 (ISO10424-2), RP7G (ISO10407-1),5B,5CT, ISO13680, SL, RPSA5, RPSC1
  • DS-1 Volume 1, 3 & 4, 4th Edition
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.

Project Manager/QA Lead

HD Supply
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for technical installations of fusible piping products in numerous environments
  • Verified piping/liner installations met Client Quality plan requirements on numerous projects
  • McElroy Certified and ASTM qualified fusion technician as well as McElroy QA/QC certified for fusion quality conformance of contractors
  • Ensured all materials met client QA requirements and were utilized to meet applicable standards

QA/QC Engineer

TH Hill & Associates Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016

Field responsibilities include QA/QC inspection and review of oilfield and down-hole drilling equipment, evaluation of manufacturers and end process of drill pipe tubes, HWDP, drill collar, tool joints and BHA Accessories to include review and inspection including:

  • Mill Surveillance of Drill Pipe Manufacturing and Inspection
  • Mechanical testing, upsetting, heat treat, profiling, tool joint welding, threading, and hard band application
  • QA during inspection, assembly and testing of directional tools and BHA tools
  • Witness Inspection, Assembly, & Function Testing of various Drill Stem test equipment (pressure testing, etc.)
  • Mill Surveillance of OCTG Manufacturing Processes and Post Mill Inspection of OCTG including VTI, FLD, WMPI, EMI and FLUT to Client/API specifications
  • Monitor equipment running and handling practices, on rig locations

Fusion Specialist/Field Supervisor

Gajeske Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for ensuring technicians were working in accordance with supplied drawings and specifications for a variety of clients
  • Performed quality control verifications as well as visited client field sites to ensure jobs were satisfactorily completed
  • Ensured technicians had access to all required reference standards and provided interpretations of the standards when questions arose

Education

ASNT-TC-1A Level II -

The Ocean Corporation
Houston, TX
01.2013

Skills

  • DS-1, API-RP-7G standards for Drill string inspection
  • Directional Tools
  • Conventional Well Head Systems
  • Drill Pipe Manufacturing
  • OCTG manufacturing
  • Fishing Tools

Key Projects

  • Occidental Petroleum Permian Basin – US Domestic
  • BP GOM – US Domestic
  • Apache Permian Basin – US Domestic
  • REPSOL Vendor Surveillance – Algeria, Africa
  • Exxon Mobil – Land Operations - US Domestic
  • Al Hosn Gas (Oxy), Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE
  • Chesapeake Fayetteville Shale, Searcy, AR
  • Various Other Call Out Projects for multiple clients

Certification

  • API Q1 Lead Auditor
  • Visual Inspection (VT), Level 2
  • Magnetic Particle (MT), Level 2
  • Liquid Penetrant (PT), Level 2
  • Electromagnetic Inspection (MFL), Level 2
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Level 2
  • DS-1 Drill Stem Inspection II

Timeline

Quality Service Representative

PPI Quality & Engineering
04.2025 - Current

Operations Supervisor / Sr. QA/QC Engineer

Fearnley Group
01.2017 - Current

Project Manager/QA Lead

HD Supply
01.2016 - 01.2017

QA/QC Engineer

TH Hill & Associates Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016

Fusion Specialist/Field Supervisor

Gajeske Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2012

ASNT-TC-1A Level II -

The Ocean Corporation