Maximiliano Zavala
Rosharon
Summary
Dynamic QA/QC professional with extensive experience in LNG and offshore fabrication, notably with BP. Proven expertise in welding inspection and NDE testing, coupled with strong client interface skills. Successfully led multiple projects, ensuring ISO compliance and enhancing quality standards. Committed to delivering excellence in mechanical and structural inspections.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Party Inspector
QA\QC 3rd Party Freelance Inspections
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Mcdermott (Siemens) Analyzer Building ASSY for Fabrication/Welding/Coating. McDermott Australia (INPEX) FAT testing of M5 3" LTPC and M5 3" inboards with M5 start up welding 6G A694 F65 in TIG/FCAW process.
- Substation PCR competes with data book review end 01/21.
- Murphy King's Quay (SS7) Resident Welding and Fabrication Subsea as QA 3rd Party Inspector of PLEMS, PLETS, Mud mats and ILS's Component parts FAT testing activities (01/2021 to 7/2021)
- Anadarko (Jumper Assemblies) fabrication and FAT (01/2021)
- Sakarya Project (S7) UTA’s (Umbilicals Terminations Assemblies) and associated MM's of pressure tubing, structural fabrication, welding, external system 7 coating, system FAT testing surveillance of multiple location with final document review 10/21 to 08/22)
- Technip/FMC HFD Spitzer HEAVY FAB document all various projects pups fabrication, welding, coating and document review and assist in fabrication testing PLETS/Manifolds 8/22 to 5/25.
- VAALCO Offshore/onshore Construction Fabrication.
- FMC Whiptail, provided oversight fabrication, dimensional, NDE aspects, document review of welding repairs of reducing TEE’s for Manifold.
- Heerema Marine Topsides Grillage & Sea fastening Heavy Onboard Fabrication welding, dimensional and NDE Present 2026
Inspector
QA/QC/Various Inspections
01.2019 - 12.2020
- (ExxonMobil/mechanical, rotating, coating, civil, NDE, testing Technip Liza) Surveillance dimensional, coating, load testing of Subsea UTA assembly's
- Saipem Lead QA mechanical/clad overlay/NDE/Welding dimensional aspects of inspections X65/INCO Piping at C&J CL.
- Chevron (Hargrove) Source Inspections on new fabrication of Fuel Gas Coalescer filter, SHELL/FMC (PowNap) WPQ 6"-10"pups, interpret (MUT, UTT, VT, RT, PT) Mechanical, Welding, fabrication, Testing, Coating (Thermal Spray), Assembly SCR to TSJ.
- Saipem Coating mechanical hardness testing 3LPP insulation, PRIMACOR welding/fabrication high pressure Heat Exchanger (Cooler Units), Shell FAT HVP valve Testing.
- KIEWIT (Venture Global Calcasieu Pass, LCC) Hydraulic Pumps performance testing, various aspects of Engineering drawing detail reviews for all principles.
3rd Party Inspector
Mechanical QA 3rd Party Inspector; IHI
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Performing all aspects of Mechanical inspections of fabrication welding pressure piping (package, ISO, integration to equipment parts) integral to Client Quality Procedures, coating topside and underground new fabrication Liquid Nitrogen Gas Plant.
- Overview of all aspects of discipline contractors during surveillance and witness of initial through completion walk down packages ISO piping, underground (PIV, MOM, denso/mastic coating), hydro (VT leak), pneumatic testing (Snoop), insulation (, fireproofing (block outs, Epoxy intumescent firetex, Chartex), coating (SSPC primer, intermediate, liquid repair, galvanized substrates, cryogenic insulation, mineral wool, glass wool, rigid foam, cellular glass and finish), package data book reviews (per table contents, spec.), civil inspections (rebar layout per DWG detail), fixed and rotating equipment (alignment, piping stress, etc. spec requirement).
- Interpret ISO's, P&ID's and civil drawing details, NDE all aspects Film interpretation.
- Code applied B31.3petro. Piping, B31.3 pressure piping Petr. piping, API ASTM, ACI Civil, API 650 vessel, 686 rotating eq., ASME NDE and Welding, IHI Specs.
QC Inspector
Mechanical QC Inspector; CB&I
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Provide plant surveillance inspections for various aspects in new construction, fabrication and installation of equipment set up for static (tanks, towers, vessels, exchangers, drums), rotating equipment (pumps, compressors).
- Task performed are verifying pedestal breakage prior to installation of components per ACI requirements, Blueprint reading requirements for proper orientation staging of equipment’s, adequate elevation, shim, bolt, washer placements and centerline of component integration per applied spec, piping flange interface, Pre alignment, final alignment, soft foot checks laser rotor verifications for rotation equipment’s.
- In process surveillance of Installation of trays in towers or vessels.
- Slide plate welding VT inspections as well as RT film review for both pressure piping and tanks full pen welding.
- Code applied ASME, API, ACI, CBI Specs.
Lead QA Inspector
Bureau Veritas
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Perform surveillance inspections for BP as lead inspector on Subsea components for Manifolds, Flow Line Jumpers, WI Well Jumpers, goosenecks, Sleds, Plets etc. for NDE, coating, welding, SIT, FAT, fabrication, weld auditing and testing Valve Assembly Hydro static testing Well Bore.
- BP Thunder Horse, Atlantis, (Subsea), Freeport McMoRan (Subsea).
QA/QC Lead Inspector
EDIF NDE Global
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Lead Inspector Perform surveillance mechanical inspections for BP lead inspector on Subsea components for Manifolds, Flow Line Jumpers, WI Well Jumpers, goosenecks, Sleds, Plets etc. for NDE, coating, welding, SIT, FAT, fabrication, weld auditing and testing fatigue non fatigue pipe welding.
- Burns & McDonald Source Lead Inspector on Vessels, providing resident inspection of gasoline caustic coalesce, wash water blow down, deisobutanizer reflux, towers, minalk drain pot, amine recovery tanks, etc.
- Other duties are oversight lead support inspection at other location for inspectors.
- Mechanical inspections (Clyde Union Pump 8-Stage Centrifugal Pump Through Bolt Design) for Solar Electric Generating Facilities.
QA/QC Supervisor
TECHNIP USA
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Supervise technical criteria and approval (drawings, specifications and procedures) related to the Purchase Order requirements.
- Provide comments on vendor submitted documentation: ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), Quality Plans, Coating Procedures & Reports, Proof Test Reports, MTRs, NDE Reports, and Calibration Certificates and data books.
- Inspection coverage per PIM, of in process and final inspections including data book reviews and reporting issuance.
- T-Rex Engineering, and Construction of primary subsea and vessel components.
- Petrobras: Cascade Chinook Remediation, Tether Tensioning System, SKU Installation Tooling; Chinook Diesel Pipeline Plet Fabrication.
- Marine Weld Containment Component/MWCC: Ballast Frames and Clump Weights.
- PDVSA Mariscal/Sucre Project, Dragon Patao Field Development: Production of ILS Mudmats and Piping Supports, Pigging In-line Sled.
- SSIV Vector: Mudmat and Piping Supports.
- Multi-MWCS supports (clump wt., suction pile, Tie End weld, etc.).
- Supervise onshore/offshore S-lay Installation on Jubilee phase 1 (Plets, pressure piping, manifold, suction pile, A&R) installation onboard G1200 vessel.
Various Aspects of Surveillance Inspection
NDE QUALITY SYSTEMS, INC.
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Inspection coverage as per ITP this includes pre-fabrication meeting, interim inspection mechanical, welding, pressure testing, subsea, vessels, structural, etc.
- Daily communication maintained between inspector and client regarding the progress of activities and schedules.
- Solution-focused resolution of any non-conformity.
- Ensure the customer’s requirements are met utilizing appropriate documentation to conduct first article inspection, supplier audits, and surveys.
QC Welding Inspector
DRIL QUIP
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Performance of various sub sea inspections in fabrication fit up and welding (welding auditing) in compliance with procedures for various Subsea piping (all sizes) connectors per verification of NDT process such as UT, MT, RT, 100% visual, hydro test in organization in routing packets systems.
- Verify material chemistry per component parts during welding process and in consumable compliance in accordance to (WPS, PQR, WQR).
CWI/QC
Brazos Pipe & Steel
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Structure fabrication in 100% visual and dimensional verification of large construction projects in industry construction per ISO, P&IDS, Engineering drwgs.
- Equipment type including radiant coil, convection coil and crossover, boiler tube panels, furnace convection modules, exchanger, furnace steel, reactor ducts, radiant convection, platforms, handrails, Coker units, etc.
- Testing: welding Quals., bend, positive material identification, X-ray, PT, penetrant, mill, hammer and visual and dimensional testing.
1st class Fitter/Welder
POWELL INDUSTRIES
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Structural fit up and fabrication for various offshore petro-housing, skids (concrete cure), heavy steel, I-beams, angle irons, tubing’s’, piping, etc.
- Various applied skills in cutting methods, including torch, fabrication lay out, blue print reading and plasma.
Mechanical Craftsman/Welder
RPM SERVICES INC.
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Concrete anchor bolting lay out in plant manufactories for installation and inspection of rotating equipment and structural erection.
- Provide surface welding on various components pertaining to the mechanical industry spec.
- Fabricate and welding of structural equipment for industrial rotating equipment.
- Technical Lead Maintenance Specialist on refinery Coker Units.
- Mid-level maintenance and overhaul of rotating equipment reciprocal pumps, Coker facility, centrifugal compressors, rotor alignment setting, fin fans, rotary compressors, gear boxes, filters, oil change outs, rotor shafts, Level skids set and grout carpentry.
Education
CWI Certification -
American Welding Society (AWS)
Houston, TX06.2026
Civil Concrete finisher -
US NAVY
01.2003
AAS Technical Welding Degree -
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, Hawaii01.2001
Metallurgical Methods -
San Jacinto College
Houston, TXPressure Vessel Inspector preparation -
San Jacinto College
Houston, TXHVAC/Technical -
HCC College
Houston, TXSkills
- LNG and offshore fabrication
- Subsea and pipe fabrication
- Welding and inspection
- Mechanical and structural inspection
- NDE and testing
- Client interface and project coordination
- QA/QC and vendor surveillance
- New construction auditing
- Coating and repair testing
- Data book review and package processing
- Commissioning packages and P&ID
- ISO compliance and code application
- Power generation inspection
Websites
Timeline
3rd Party Inspector
QA\QC 3rd Party Freelance Inspections
01.2021 - 01.2025
Inspector
QA/QC/Various Inspections
01.2019 - 12.2020
3rd Party Inspector
Mechanical QA 3rd Party Inspector; IHI
01.2018 - 12.2018
QC Inspector
Mechanical QC Inspector; CB&I
07.2017 - 01.2018
Lead QA Inspector
Bureau Veritas
03.2016 - 10.2016
QA/QC Lead Inspector
EDIF NDE Global
03.2013 - 03.2016
QA/QC Supervisor
TECHNIP USA
03.2011 - 03.2013
Various Aspects of Surveillance Inspection
NDE QUALITY SYSTEMS, INC.
01.2009 - 01.2011
QC Welding Inspector
DRIL QUIP
01.2008 - 01.2009
CWI/QC
Brazos Pipe & Steel
01.2007 - 01.2008
1st class Fitter/Welder
POWELL INDUSTRIES
01.2006 - 01.2007
Mechanical Craftsman/Welder
RPM SERVICES INC.
01.2003 - 01.2006
CWI Certification -
American Welding Society (AWS)
Civil Concrete finisher -
US NAVY
AAS Technical Welding Degree -
Honolulu Community College
Metallurgical Methods -
San Jacinto College
Pressure Vessel Inspector preparation -
San Jacinto College
HVAC/Technical -
HCC College