Striving to acquire a coating inspector position in the inspection / oil & gas industry. My versatile background in coating & utility makes me a strong observant inspector, and a very valuable asset for any client. I am confident, competent and can complete any task given.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Coating Inspector
Gulf Interstate Field Services
Buras, LA
06.2022 - 09.2023
Gator Express Pipeline.
Consisted of 42' Dual lay 11.7 miles & 14.7 miles
Worked on platforms in the Barateria Bay
Overseen coating activities that took place on the aerial bride. Using Carboline products
Verified coating activities that took place inside the VG facility.
Overseen coating activities for the HDD that was pushed off the lay barge.
Inspected coatings on pipe and structural steel, verifying compliance with industry standards.
Ensured that all safety regulations were met when working in hazardous environments.
Performed visual inspections of coated surfaces for holidays, pinholes and other imperfections.
Prepared detailed reports summarizing inspection results and recommended corrective action as needed.
Monitored surface preparation for proper cleaning prior to applying coatings.
Utilized a variety of specialized tools such as wet and dry film thickness gauges, dewpoint meters, Elcometers during inspections.
COATING INSPECTOR
Meridian Consulting Construction
Myrtle Beach, SC
10.2021 - 02.2022
Dominion Energy Project
Consisted of 5 miles 8"
Ensured surface profile and cleanliness for surface preparation before coating
Insured dry film thickness and hardness by using relevant inspection tools
Witness final jeep prior to lower in
Overseen all coating activities on every HDD (8) & Bore (2) and monitored jeeping for pull back
Observed digging, lowing in, and backfill for main tie in crew
Collected all coating data for a T&M tie in project.
COATING /HDD INSPECTOR
Gulf Interstate Field Service
Orange, TX
03.2020 - 10.2020
Southern Star Pipeline for Jefferson Energy
Job consisted of 13.86 miles of 24” & 5.78 miles of 10”along the Neches
Overseen all activities for the concrete coating of 10” & 24” pipe for HDD's in wetlands
Overseen stringing and stock piling of all pipe for job 60% pushes & HDD
Monitoring every HDD pull back ensuring coating was good when crews performed final jeep
Overseen all pipe bending
Inspected coating during tie-ins and HDD Daily reports on all welds coated. Monitor Environmental conditions (air, temperatures, dew point, relative humidity, etc)
Insured dry flim thickness and hardness by using relevant inspection tools
Observed jeeping activities on sections before they were lowered into the ground
Documented all repairs made.
COATING INSPECTOR
System One Services
Huntington, WV
03.2018 - 03.2019
36” mainline on the MXP project in WV
Observed coating activity's on tie in crew
Ensured all procedures were followed
Monitor Enviormental conditions ( air,temperatures, dew point, relative humidity,etc)
Inspected surface preparation before coating was applied, after sand blasting was finished
Inspected mills, hardness, and over all appearance
Documented daily reports on all Welds Coated
Observed jeeping activities on sections before they were lowered into the ground
Documented all repairs made
LEAD COATING INSPECTOR
Superior Land Designs
Alpharetta, GA.
04.2016 - 03.2018
40” Gasoline line 1 36” Diesel line 2
Colonial Pipeline maintenance project for pig digs and re coats
Observed Environmental conditions, surface preparation (preheating, cleanliness, and profiles)
Observed contractor use a two-part system called (SPC 2888) with a spray rig and, brush applied hand kits
Monitored all jeeping to ensure satisfactory coating
Spring (3000V) ACC was used
Inspected all coating on 3 recoat projects
Ensured all specifications were followed and reported back to Colonial Rep daily
Responsible for keeping track of all inventory on rock shield, wax, coating kits, and hand kits
Collected monthly ASH coating samples, excavations and backfill inspector
Observed procedures being followed to code with OSHA and company standards