Matthew KEITH
EL DORADO SPRINGS,MISSOURI
Summary
Tank inspector with 15+ years experience in tank construction and alterations. Able to effectively communicate with customers and contractors to develop a strong working relationship. Desire to join a goal-oriented team with a strong growth track.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Tank Inspector
Delek Logistics
Various Locations
06.2025 - Current
- Remove and replace tank bottom with new cathodic protection and liner on a 120'x50' tank.
- Install new internal coating on tank bottom.
- Ensure contractors follow all approved procedures.
- Provide inspection oversite and relay information to Construction Manager.
- Oversee the construction and installation of the tank ring wall, tank liner, and cathodic protection.
- Conduct daily inspections during the new tank construction of one 80' x 50' and one 120' x 50', both with AIFR and fixed-structure roofs.
- Provide oversight of tank interior liner installation and external tank coating.
- Ensure crew members are properly trained in their craft while performing tasks.
- Ensure contractors follow all required client and code specifications.
- Hold daily safety meetings with the crew to ensure daily tasks and risks are discussed and identified prior to starting each workday.
- Participate in weekly meetings with client and contractors to ensure transparency of the job schedule and expectations.
- Perform safety audits, issue work permits, and ensure all contractors follow company policies.
Construction Field Representative
P66
Borger, TX
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Provide support for API 653 out-of-service inspections.
- Help manage construction progress to ensure the timelines are met
- Provide solutions for encountered problems that may arise during typical tank inspections.
- Oversight on new construction of one new API 650 tank.
- Perform safety audits, issue work permits, and ensure all contractors follow company policies.
- Review and provide support for job scopes to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Pre-commissioning and commissioning of facilities in conformance with project specifications, in accordance with the job schedule.
- Coordinating, reviewing, and scheduling non-destructive testing to meet contractual and code requirements for tasks performed.
Tank Inspector
Enterprise Products
Moab, UT
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Provide oversight of construction of nine new API tanks and one NFPA/AWWA fire water tank, also all associated piping and piping racks and all tank coating and liners.
- Served as a representative for the client, established good work relationships and built a good rapport with client by conferring with contractors, as well as design professionals, to ensure client satisfaction.
- Implementation of scope of work, involving construction and fabrication.
- Pre commissioning and commissioning of facilities in conformance with project specifications, in accordance with job schedule.
- Monitor employees, jobsite and assess progress, risks, and all other details onsite including attendance ensuring efficiency and maximum productivity. Report to Project Manager and document any changes to specifications, work scope, and drawings.
Assist. Chief Inspector
Buckeye Partners
New Haven, CT
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversight of construction, integrity and repairs of fuel terminals including new tanks, tank repairs, inservice seal repairs, fuel truck racks, marine dock racks, mechanical piping and tank cleaning. Also had oversight of blending projects and upgrades including Pressure Vessels, Spheres and Bullets. Served as a representative for the client, established good work relationships and built a good rapport with client by conferring with contractors, as well as design professionals, to ensure client satisfaction.
- Issued hot work permits, performed safety audits and contractor evaluations for client.
- Plan, develop, and organize all aspects of construction in an effort to formulate and execute safe cost effective plans that are completed within budget and expected timeline. Advise client of any relative information pertaining to cost and schedule impact.
- Implementation of scope of work, involving construction and fabrication.
- Pre commissioning and commissioning of facilities in conformance with project specifications, in accordance with job schedule.
- Monitor employees, jobsite and assess progress, risks, and all other details onsite including attendance ensuring efficiency and maximum productivity. Report to Project Manager and document any changes to specifications, work scope, and drawings.
Mechanical Level 3
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
Patoka, IL
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Over saw erection and inspection of 2 new above ground storage tanks and associated mechanical piping.
- Made sure all client safety procedures were followed.
- Hydro tested tanks.
- Maintained a detailed inspector's daily log book.
- Continuously observed that the welding technique and radiographic procedures were being followed.
- Planned and organized inspection duties.
- Ensured all welders and NDE technicians were properly certified, welders were qualified, quality welds were produced and proper documentation was maintained.
- Verified all materials used in the installation were in compliance with company requirements.
- Assured any design changes or material substitutions were discussed with the client and company approvals were obtained.
- Perform Integrity work on associated piping.
- Hydro excavate piping.
- Installed valves and pumps.
- Pre commissioning and commissioning of facilities in conformance with project specifications, in accordance with job schedule.
Tank Inspector
OXY Chem
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Assist Project Manager with onsite management and quality assurance of new tank construction and associated mechanical piping along with progress on the project.
- Monitor and Audit Weld Procedure Qualifications, Welder Qualifications, and Documentation of welding. Includes in distance of weld maps, heat numbers, weld logs, and MTR’s to meet code and client specs.
- Coordinating, Reviewing and scheduling Non-Destructive Testing to meet contractual and code requirements for tasks performed.
- Communicating with client and contractor with respect to design, welding, and work order requirements, RFI’s and NCR’s.
- Interfacing with the Client representation, pertaining to code work involving ASME Sect. IX, Sect. V, Sect. VIII, B31.4, B31.3, API 1104/API 650/API 653.
- Generating appropriate documentation for the Client, State, and Company records.
- Insuring testing performed meets codes, standards and is completed in accordance with the testing procedure.
- Monitoring and evaluating the work on new above ground storage tanks.
- Monitoring and evaluating the work of pipe fitters and welders involved in the fabrication, layout and installation of mechanical piping.
- Monitor welders in the performance of their work and interfacing with client and contractor for design changes, job scope changes and project progress.
- Read drawings and interpreting all forms of engineering drawings and construction specifications.
- Oversight and monitoring of Pre/Post Weld heat treatment per code and client requirements.
- Reviewing and document work packages for completion and quality.
- Review and document contractors safe work plans ( lift plans, tie-ins, hot taps, Etc.)
- Monitoring and evaluating the application of internal linings and external coatings of above ground storage tanks and coatings of above and below grade piping.
Level 1 Tank Inspector
Epic
Robstown, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Over saw erection and inspection of 14 new above ground storage tanks and associated mechanical piping.
- Witnessed installation of new valves.
- Made sure all client safety procedures were followed.
- Hydro tested all 14 tanks.
- Maintained a detailed inspector's daily log book.
- Continuously observed that the welding technique and radiographic procedures were being followed.
- Planned and organized inspection duties.
- Ensured all welders and NDE technicians were properly certified, welders were qualified, quality welds were produced and proper documentation was maintained.
- Verified all materials used in the installation were in compliance with company requirements.
- Assured any design changes or material substitutions were discussed with the client and company approvals were obtained.
Field Superintendent
Matrix Service Co
Catoosa, OK
10.2008 - 08.2019
- Oversaw multiple API 650 construction projects of above ground storage tanks ranging in size from 80,000 bbl to 450,000 bbl
- Managed all onsite construction activities and supervising field personnel as required to insure adherence to standards, agreed budget, schedule and construction sequence.
- Maintained the highest quality standards while administering good construction safety practices with all on-site activities.
- Promoted job site safety, encouraged safe work practices and rectified job site hazards immediately.
- Regularly conducted HSE meetings, toolbox talks, daily job site walks, time sheets and labor schedule analysis.
- Scheduled and contributed to construction 6-week look-ahead.
- Understood the project plans and specifications, identified and solved problems.
- Ordered material and scheduled inspections as necessary throughout the construction process.
- Maintained a positive working relationship with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
- Understands the systems turnover plan and sequence and ensures that the work is performed accordingly.
- Lead, motivate, communicate and develop staff to ensure that staff is fully motivated to achieve best performance to meet the project and company's needs.
Education
653 Prep Course - 653 Prep Course
Code West
Houston, TX2019
GED -
Missouri Department of Secondary Education
Nevada, MO2006
Skills
- Experience in SMAW, FCAW, SAW
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and diagrams
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Extensive experience in MT, PT, VT, and VB
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in recording essential data
- Fluent in Microsoft Office
Certifications
- TWIC Card- Expiration- 11/12/2029
- OSHA 10 General Safety and Health
- API 653 -Certification #99841
Timeline
Tank Inspector
Delek Logistics
06.2025 - Current
Construction Field Representative
P66
02.2025 - 05.2025
Tank Inspector
Enterprise Products
05.2023 - 11.2024
Assist. Chief Inspector
Buckeye Partners
10.2022 - 05.2023
Mechanical Level 3
Energy Transfer Partners L.P
05.2021 - 05.2022
Tank Inspector
OXY Chem
06.2020 - 03.2021
Level 1 Tank Inspector
Epic
08.2019 - 05.2020
Field Superintendent
Matrix Service Co
10.2008 - 08.2019
GED -
Missouri Department of Secondary Education
653 Prep Course - 653 Prep Course
Code West