Michael Hunold

Integrity Inspector, EO Plant

• Responsible for leading group of contractors to complete the following on a daily basis:
• EXTERNALS – BASED ON LOOKAHEAD
• RBI, EXTERNAL, THINNING AND CRACKING INSPECTIONS – BASED ON LOOKAHEAD
• FOR MAINTENACE AND PROJECTS. REVIEW APPROVE/REJECT ITP’S. REVIEW PACKAGES FOR PIPING, EQUIPMENT, PROJECTS (CAPITAL/EXPENCE), ETC. & FOLLOWING WORK TO COMPLETION WHILE WORKING CLOSLY WITH THE AUSTIN QC.
• LEAK CLAMP INSPECTIONS – ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOOKAHEAD
• Creating recommendations / Notifications
• PERFORMING UT’S, PT’S, & PMI. RESPONSIBLE FOR CALL OUT’S WHEN RT’S ARE REQUIRED.
• REVIEW AND APPROVE WELDING PROCEDURES. REVIEW FILM FOR WELD QUALITY / INFORMATION SHOTS. SHALL HAVE THE FINAL CALL BETWEEN THE NDE TECH AND FABRICATION COMPANY.
• CHECK IN RELIEF DEVICES AT WAREHOUSE AND INSPECT. COMPARE THE TEST AND DATA REPORT VS THE DEVICE TO MAKE SURE ALL DATA MATCHES THE RELIEF DEVICE. SEND OUT E-MAIL TO KEY PLAYERS TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THE RELIEF DEVICE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AT THE WAREHOUSE. UPDATE SAP AFTER THE DEVICE IS INSPECTED AT THE WAREHOUSE. UPDATE SAP AFTER THE DEVICE IS INSTALLED IN THE FIELD. REVIEW PACKAGES FOR ALL RELIEF DEVICES (RV, EMH, PVV’S) & FOLLOWING WORK TO COMPLETION WHILE WORKING CLOSLY WITH THE AUSTIN QC.
• Following up with leaks and leak devices
• Performing PMI
• COLLABORATE WITH AUSTIN QC TO GET THE WELD REJECT RATE EVERY MONTH FOR THE KPI. NUMBER OF RT’S VS THE NUMBER OF RT’S REJECTED.
• Following out MOC's to completion.
• Complete O2 Inspections
• PLANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
• BUILD PACKAGES AND GET ESTIMATES FOR THE SPECIFIC CUI, MPP, AND CUF PROGRAM TASK. FILL OUT HAF FORM AND GET APPROPRIATE SIGNATURES. WORK WITH AUSTIN TO PREP EQUIPMENT FOR ANY WORK DEEMED NECESSARY. PERFORM CUI, MPP, AND CUF INSPECTIONS. CREATE INSPECTION REPORT TO RECORD INSPECTION FINDINGS AND WHAT WORK WAS COMPLETED.
• Attend daily morning meetings. ATTEND MORNING MEETING UPDATES FOR RV’S AND THE PMC PRIORITIZATION MEETING TO MAKE SURE INSPECTION NEEDS ARE BEING MET. THE GOAL IS ZERO OVERDUE INSPECTIONS EVERY MONTH.
• Complete 180-Day look-aheads each month for the ops specialist, engineering, and unit manager. Look-aheads include what is due on a monthly basis as far as Recs, internal/external inspections, and PSV’s/rupture disk.
• Run and maintain inspections and repairs each month.
• Create notifications in SAP and / or deferrals each month for upcoming inspections, repairs, or replacements.
• Supply information to the turnaround group for upcoming turnarounds (Planning).
• Manage and lead the 2024 turnaround to complete all inspections, recommendations, attend all meetings, and complete the turnaround with zero incidents. Run multiple NDE and tube testing crews.
• Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
• Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
• Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
• Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
• Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
• Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
• Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
• Reduced the frequency of defects by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
• Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
• Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
• Developed customized inspection checklists tailored to specific job sites, ensuring thorough evaluations.
• Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough inspections of construction sites to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Enhanced team's inspection capabilities by introducing new methodologies and best practices.
• Identified and addressed safety risks during routine inspections, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
• Conducted detailed quality checks for manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Principal / Integrity Inspector, EO Plant

• Responsible for leading a group of contractors to complete the following on a daily basis:
• EXTERNALS – BASED ON LOOKAHEAD
• RBI, EXTERNAL, THINNING AND CRACKING INSPECTIONS – BASED ON LOOKAHEAD
• FOR MAINTENACE AND PROJECTS. REVIEW APPROVE/REJECT ITP’S. REVIEW PACKAGES FOR PIPING, EQUIPMENT, PROJECTS (CAPITAL/EXPENCE), ETC. & FOLLOWING WORK TO COMPLETION WHILE WORKING CLOSLY WITH THE AUSTIN QC.
• LEAK CLAMP INSPECTIONS – ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOOKAHEAD
• Creating recommendations / Notifications
• PERFORMING UT’S, PT’S, & PMI. RESPONSIBLE FOR CALL OUT’S WHEN RT’S ARE REQUIRED.
• REVIEW AND APPROVE WELDING PROCEDURES. REVIEW FILM FOR WELD QUALITY / INFORMATION SHOTS. SHALL HAVE THE FINAL CALL BETWEEN THE NDE TECH AND FABRICATION COMPANY.
• CHECK IN RELIEF DEVICES AT WAREHOUSE AND INSPECT. COMPARE THE TEST AND DATA REPORT VS THE DEVICE TO MAKE SURE ALL DATA MATCHES THE RELIEF DEVICE. SEND OUT E-MAIL TO KEY PLAYERS TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THE RELIEF DEVICE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AT THE WAREHOUSE. UPDATE SAP AFTER THE DEVICE IS INSPECTED AT THE WAREHOUSE. UPDATE SAP AFTER THE DEVICE IS INSTALLED IN THE FIELD. REVIEW PACKAGES FOR ALL RELIEF DEVICES (RV, EMH, PVV’S) & FOLLOWING WORK TO COMPLETION WHILE WORKING CLOSLY WITH THE AUSTIN QC.
• Following up with leaks and leak devices
• Performing PMI
• COLLABORATE WITH AUSTIN QC TO GET THE WELD REJECT RATE EVERY MONTH FOR THE KPI. NUMBER OF RT’S VS THE NUMBER OF RT’S REJECTED.
• Following out MOC's to completion.
• Complete O2 Inspections
• PLANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
• BUILD PACKAGES AND GET ESTIMATES FOR THE SPECIFIC CUI, MPP, AND CUF PROGRAM TASK. FILL OUT HAF FORM AND GET APPROPRIATE SIGNATURES. WORK WITH AUSTIN TO PREP EQUIPMENT FOR ANY WORK DEEMED NECESSARY. PERFORM CUI, MPP, AND CUF INSPECTIONS. CREATE INSPECTION REPORT TO RECORD INSPECTION FINDINGS AND WHAT WORK WAS COMPLETED.
• Attend daily morning meetings. ATTEND MORNING MEETING UPDATES FOR RV’S AND THE PMC PRIORITIZATION MEETING TO MAKE SURE INSPECTION NEEDS ARE BEING MET. THE GOAL IS ZERO OVERDUE INSPECTIONS EVERY MONTH.
• Complete 180-Day look-aheads each month for the ops specialist, engineering, and unit manager. Look-aheads include what is due on a monthly basis as far as Recs, internal/external inspections, and PSV’s/rupture disk.
• Run and maintain inspections and repairs each month.
• Create notifications in SAP and / or deferrals each month for upcoming inspections, repairs, or replacements.
• Supply information to the turnaround group for upcoming turnarounds (Planning).
• Manage and lead the 2024 turnaround to complete all inspections, recommendations, attend all meetings, and complete the turnaround with zero incidents. Run multiple NDE and tube testing crews.
• Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
• Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
• Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
• Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
• Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
• Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
• Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
• Reduced the frequency of defects by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
• Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
• Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
• Developed customized inspection checklists tailored to specific job sites, ensuring thorough evaluations.
• Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough inspections of construction sites to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Enhanced team's inspection capabilities by introducing new methodologies and best practices.
• Identified and addressed safety risks during routine inspections, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
• Conducted detailed quality checks for manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Principal / Integrity Inspector, Plant 2 and Tank Farm

• Attend daily morning meetings.
• Complete 180-Day look-aheads each month for the ops specialist, engineering, and unit manager. Look-aheads include what is due on a monthly basis as far as Recs, internal/external inspections, and PSV’s/rupture disk.
• Run and maintain inspections and repairs each month.
• Create notifications in SAP and / or deferrals each month for upcoming inspections, repairs, or replacements.
• Supply information to the turnaround group for upcoming turnarounds (Planning).
• Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
• Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
• Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
• Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
• Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
• Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
• Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
• Reduced the frequency of defects by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
• Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
• Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
• Developed customized inspection checklists tailored to specific job sites, ensuring thorough evaluations.
• Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough inspections of construction sites to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Enhanced team's inspection capabilities by introducing new methodologies and best practices.
• Identified and addressed safety risks during routine inspections, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
• Conducted detailed quality checks for manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

March 2017 to November 15, 2020

ASP Principal Inspector (Staff Inspector), Turnaround Inspector for major and site turnarounds

• Attend all turnaround associated meetings.
• Pull all scope including, but not limited to relief valves, rupture disk, leak repair devices (LRD’s), recommendations, RBI scope, Internals (non RBI like boilers / Heater internals), Exchanger RAT (Retube Analysis Tool) scope, dedicated hoses, any action items, etc.
• Review scope with the TA group as well as engineering and the asset inspectors.
• Close all base scope items.
• Enter all inspection related items before scope freeze and enter all inspection requirements.
• Create SIP’s (Specific Inspection Plans) for all recommendations and RBI driven scope.
• Enter inspection requirements for all supporting items and notify planning.
• Build org charts for all planned outages. Get estimates for each discipline such as inspectors (on-site / shop), all NDE, NDE coordinator, tube testing, tube replications (FMR’s), and data clerk. Review and acquire approval from inspection supervision and TA manager.
• Turnover to the Asset Inspection to execute.

2014 Thru March 2017

ASP Principal Inspector (Staff Inspector), Blue Asset Team (HVYHDS / Crude)

• Attend daily morning meetings with Red Asset Team.
• Complete 180-Day look-aheads each month for the ops specialist, engineering, and Asset manager. Look-aheads include what is due on a monthly basis as far as Recs, internal/external inspections, and PSV’s/rupture disk.
• Run and maintain inspections and repairs each month.
• Create notifications in SAP and / or deferrals each month for upcoming inspections, repairs, or replacements.
• Supply information to the turnaround group for upcoming turnarounds (Planning).
• TAGD (Technical Assurance Group Development) – Equip HRO technical assurance personnel to function at their highest levels. Created a ASP playbook and job guides for the inspection department to include all positions, roles and responcibilities. Created checklist and on-boarding plans for future employees.
• Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
• Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
• Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
• Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
• Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
• Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
• Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
• Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
• Reduced the frequency of defects by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
• Streamlined inspection processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity.
• Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
• Managed multiple concurrent projects successfully while adhering strictly to deadlines.
• Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
• Developed customized inspection checklists tailored to specific job sites, ensuring thorough evaluations.
• Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough inspections of construction sites to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Enhanced team's inspection capabilities by introducing new methodologies and best practices.
• Led training sessions for junior inspectors to elevate team's overall efficiency and accuracy in conducting inspections.
• Identified and addressed safety risks during routine inspections, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
• Conducted detailed quality checks for manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

2012 Thru 2014

ASP SR. Inspector for Red Asset Team (SRU, Lubes, and Utilities)

• Attend daily morning meetings with Red Asset Team.
• Complete 180-Day look-aheads each month for the ops specialist, engineering, and Asset manager. Look-aheads include what is due on a monthly basis as far as Recs, internal/external inspections, and PSV’s/rupture disk.
• Run and maintain inspections and repairs each month.
• Create notifications in SAP and / or deferrals each month for upcoming inspections, repairs, or replacements.
• Supply information to the turnaround group for upcoming turnarounds (Planning).
• Create PvM’s for equipment inspected on set dates such as PSV’s.

Turnarounds / Outages

• 433/435 SRU T/A 2012 – Co-lead inspector, created all repair plans for inspection JCO’s, and closed out all recommendations dealing with T/A.
• 441 SRU Turnaround 2012 – Lead Inspector for outage.
• 737 Coker Turnaround 2013 – Created all repair plans during outage for inspection JCO’s and closed out all recommendations dealing with T/A.
• 439-440 SRU T/A 2013 – Lead inspector. Turnaround received a Grade “A.”
• 431 SRU T/A 2014 – Lead Inspector
• 441 SRU 2014 – Tower section replacement, Lead Inspector
• 436B / 442 SRU 2014 – Lead Inspector
• 634 HVYHDS 2014 – Lead Inspector
• 633 / 636 HVYHDS 2015 – Worked as an operator (Work Continuation)
• 537 Crude 2016 – Lead Inspector
• 736 Coker Fire Assessment Group 2016 – Planning for inspection as well as execution
• 737 Coker Fire Assessment Group 2016 – Planning for inspection as well as execution
• 732 CAT Turnaround 2017 – Lead Inspector
• 536 Crude 2018 – JOC position, created all repair plans for turnarounds as well as assisted Lead Inspector
• 630-631 2019 Light HDS Turnaround – Lead Inspector

2009-2012

Unit Assigned (Red Asset Team SRU, Lubes, Utilities) at LyondellBasell Houston Refining

• Scope of work is to perform monthly externals, internals, PSV installations, review OSI reading reports (TML’s due monthly).
• Created recommendations filling out inspection/welding requirements for maintenance and turnarounds.
• Keep track of metrics for all monthly inspections for coming due inspections as well as reporting out any overdue inspections.
• Created deferrals for inspections
• Completed inspections on run and maintain for assigned units to assure no overdue inspections.
• Work closely with LyondellBasell inspectors, engineers, and management to assure units are in compliance of all procedures.
• Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.

Turnarounds / Outages:

Benzene stripper 438 (Neshaps) quarterly outages

436 (SRU) T/A 2009

435 (SRU) T/A 2009

Lubes T/A 2010 (533, 831, and 833)

434 (SRU) outage 2010

737F0001- Inspection of coker heater after fire incident in heater and coker drum replacement of skirt due to it buckling (Coker Emergency Outage 2010)

Fire Assessment for 536 Crude Unit

732 Fluids (Cat. Jan-March 2011)

434 SRU T/A 2011

2008

Unit assigned (Orange Asset Team)

• Performed tank, vessel and cooling tower externals/internals.
• Routine inspections on PSV’s while keeping up with test reports.
• Locating LRD’s (leak repair devices) and devising a plan for repair to close inspection reports.
• Witnessed hydro/air test for piping, equipment, hot taps for pipe and equipment.
• Responsible for checking all hold points on hot taps and reviewing the reports.
• Witnessed Geep test for underground piping when necessary.

2005-2008 (August 16, 2006 Lyondell Chemical purchased CITGO's share to become wholly owned subsidiary of Lyondell)

DMT (Data Management Group) / IUP (Infrastructure upgrade program) department

• Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
• Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
• Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Performed external/internal visual inspections on pipe and equipment while identifying accessibility, CUI, PMI, supports, SBC’s, and unnecessary deadlegs (for removal in up-coming T/A’) during walkdowns.
• Performed RBI assessments on all piping for replacements / repairs to be performed and established a work list for unit T/A’s.
• Reviewed packages for DMT consisting on following repairs (looking at baselines, NDE, Hydro’s, and etc.).
• Redlined existing drawings following repairs or alterations.
• Assigned circuit/line breaks and reviewed TML’s while placing new points.
• Maintained recommendations on all unit routine piping replacements and followed work flow to the completion of work performed.
• Written and reviewed equipment plans, recommendations, and inspection reports.
• Reviewed all reports such as recommendations and drawings for completeness and correctness (QC)
• Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
• Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
• Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.

• Lyondell-Citgo - Performed internal/external visual inspections on piping and equipment to create/write condition reports.
• Generated field sketches for pipe racks, off-sites, and unit piping/equipment.
• Reviewed all reports and drawings for completeness and correctness (QC).
• Assisted in RBI taking temperatures, getting pressures, and identifying insulation on pipe.
• Became a lead in 2003 to oversee small crews. Observed N.D.E. crews for G.U.L., side-scan, Lixi, and E-MAT for above ground piping as well as soil-to-air interfaces.
• Worked with LCR operations generating reports for deadleg removals.
• Produced Cad isometric drawings in versions 2000 and 2002 from field sketches on piping and equipment department and in house transmittal of all completed drawings.
• Assisted in AutoCAD time saving techniques by creating lisp routines.
• Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
• Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.

• Worked for Pro-inspect at Shell Refinery in Pasadena, TX for about 4 months generating field sketches from vendor drawings. Then the isometrics were walked down in the field for accuracy. The piping / vessels were externally inspected at that time.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.

NGO (OxyChem) May 1998- Jan 1999 Baytown, TX

Phillips 66 Jan 1999- April 2000 Pasadena, TX

• Working with Engineering, updating P&ID's and drawings for special projects, plant modifications and verification per an inspection walk down.
• Generated field sketches in the storage facility and performed inspections.
• Performed ultrasonic thickness readings (UT) at all established CML locations.
• Optimized CML location placement and reviewed past / current readings.
• Increased equipment reliability with thorough evaluation of weld quality using visual inspection and other NDT methods.
• Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
• Produced Cad drawings from field sketches provided by Inspectors for piping and equipment.
• Generated and updated Ultra-Pipe reports. Reviewed all reports and drawings for completeness and correctness (QC).
• Produced the final documents for the project files.
• Created “.pgp” files and batch files for AutoCAD 13 to present.
• Created comprehensive as-built drawings using field measurements accurately reflecting site conditions after construction.
• Improved workflow efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving issues related to AutoCAD hardware and software systems.
• Increased efficiency by creating custom AutoCAD templates for frequently used design elements.
• Facilitated smooth handoff between departments by generating clear and concise documentation for each drawing set produced.
• Ensured accuracy in drawings, resulting in fewer revisions and increased client satisfaction.