Lucas McMillan
Fulshear,TX
Summary
Experienced, and detail oriented, API inspector with 20+ years' experience in the inspection industry, with a background in non-destructive testing, and rope access inspections.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead API Inspector
Acuren Inspection
03.2020 - Current
- Carry out 3rd party inspections
- Supervise call out API inspectors
- Review call out API reports
- Sole API inspector for sales and marketing
- Create proposals for new projects and new clients
- Site manager over NDE and Inspection at Kaneka North America
- Lead monthly API meetings
- Coordinate call out inspections
- Streamlined inspection processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity.
- Improved inspection efficiency by implementing advanced data analysis tools and techniques.
API Inspector
Tuner Specialty Services
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Zone inspector nested at Olin, Freeport TX.
- Turnaround coordinator for inspection
- Rope access API inspector
- Performed NDE examinations
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
Inspector
Kestrel Engineering
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Utility inspector over trenching crew for Midland to Sealy Enterprise pipeline.
NDE Technician
Acuren Inspection
10.2010 - 01.2015
- NDE supervisor at Lyondell LHR, Houston TX.
- Level III rope access supervisor
- Turnaround coordinator
NDT Technician
Conam Inspection
03.2006 - 04.2010
- Nested at LHR in Pasadena, TX. Performed UT thickness, MT, PT, and RT using rope access
- Level III rope access supervisor
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address issues discovered during NDT assessments, leading to improved product performance.
Level II NDT Technician
Acuren Inspection
07.2005 - 03.2006
- Nested at Hovensa St. Croix performing NDE in support of turnaround projects
- Level III rope access supervisor
NDT Technician, Level III Rope Access Technician, Site Supervisor (ExxonMobil)
CAN-USA
06.2003 - 09.2005
- Level III rope access supervisor
- RT techinician
- Offshore NDE group
Education
Non-Destructive Testing - Non-Destructive Testing
The Ocean Corporation
Houston, TX2003
Skills
- Proficient in PCMS, DMAPS, Meridian, Ultra Pipe IDMS systems
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
- Proficient in P&ID's, Isometric drafting, and equipment drawing
- Excellent report writing skills
- Proficient in Repair plan writing and repair processes
- Vast project management experience
- Vast Mechanical Integrity Program start up experience
- Multiple API and NDE certifications
- Proficient in code navigation and interpretation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self driven and motivated
Achievments
- Created the mechanical inspection program at Samsung Austin Semiconductors.
- Created the mechanical inspection program at Oilfield Services, Midland, TX.
- Created the mechanical inspection program at Coalition, Cleveland, TX.
- Sole drafter for a large chlorine unit at Olin, Freeport, responsible for over 1000 isometrics, P&ID's, and equipment drawings.
- Created a monthly API meeting for Acuren Inspection to go over recent developments, innovations, and any current problems or issues inspectors might be dealing with.
- Sole API inspector for sales and marketing team for Acuren Inspection responsible for walking out new projects, and creating final job proposals.
- Successfully coordinated a large scale turnaround at LyondellBasell after a large fire at the coker unit at the LHR facility.
Timeline
Lead API Inspector
Acuren Inspection
03.2020 - Current
API Inspector
Tuner Specialty Services
01.2015 - 03.2020
Inspector
Kestrel Engineering
09.2014 - 01.2015
NDE Technician
Acuren Inspection
10.2010 - 01.2015
NDT Technician
Conam Inspection
03.2006 - 04.2010
Level II NDT Technician
Acuren Inspection
07.2005 - 03.2006
NDT Technician, Level III Rope Access Technician, Site Supervisor (ExxonMobil)
CAN-USA
06.2003 - 09.2005
Non-Destructive Testing - Non-Destructive Testing
The Ocean Corporation
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