MICHAEL SHANNON
Humble,Texas
Summary
Driven, organized, and results-oriented inspection and quality professional with 7+ years of code compliance, fieldwork, problem resolution, and personnel supervision experience. Seeking a challenging career where interpersonal, analysis, and quality assurance skills can be used in concert with safety requirements to maintain a safe, reliable, and hazard-free environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Integrity Specialist
Afton Chemical Corporation
07.2022 - Current
- Perform internal and external API inspections on aboveground storage tanks, process piping, and pressure vessels for code compliance, scheduled maintenance, and unit outages.
- Compile written reports in accordance with ASME and API code requirements with inspection results and recommendations.
- Assign recommendations and work orders to contractors and plant maintenance personnel via SAP and Meridium.
- Improved equipment uptime by implementing proactive maintenance strategies and monitoring key performance indicators.
- Reduced equipment failures for increased reliability through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Enhanced plant safety by conducting regular equipment inspections, hazard assessments, and risk mitigation measures.
- Increased production efficiency by developing and implementing equipment reliability plans utilizing on-stream inspection techniques, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum output while saving over 50% (~$650K) per year on equipment shutdown and cleaning expenditures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving overall plant reliability.
- Evaluated new technologies such as Rope Access and RTR CUI scanning for potential application in existing processes to improve operational reliability and efficiency, saving over 30% (~$250K) per year on soft craft expenditures.
- Coordinated shutdown planning activities to optimize resource utilization during planned outages, reducing downtime duration without compromising work quality or safety standards.
- Participated in incident investigations related to equipment failures providing valuable insights on root causes and recommendations for future prevention strategies.
- Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion using SAP for vendor assignment and purchase requisition.
API Inspector / Compliance UTT Lead
Team Industrial Services, Inc.
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Perform external API inspections on aboveground storage tanks, process piping, pressure vessels, and coolers / exchangers for code compliance, scheduled maintenance, and outages.
- Perform internal API 510 inspections on pressure vessels during maintenance outages.
- Submit comprehensive written reports in accordance with ASME and API code requirements with inspection results and recommendations to client.
- Oversight and quality assurance of repairs and maintenance to client equipment to assure adherence to ASME and API code requirements.
- Quality assurance witnessing of hydrostatic testing, flange make-ups, torque verification, and final package sign-off for equipment process systems.
- Coordinate and supervise crew of (4) NDE technicians.
- Compilation and building of UTT data packages for assignment to UTT technicians and submission to client for review.
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
Team Industrial Services, Inc.
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Perform NDE including Ultrasonic Thickness (UTT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT), and Positive Material Identification (PMI) methods.
- Improved safety standards through meticulous adherence to industry regulations and guidelines during testing procedures.
- Reduced equipment downtime with proactive identification of potential flaws and defects in materials.
- Increased operational efficiency by maintaining all tools, equipment, and software required for non-destructive testing processes.
- Supported project completion by conducting timely tests on various components, ensuring quality control was maintained throughout project lifecycle.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of non-destructive testing within overall project scope.
- Mentored junior technicians in industry best practices for non-destructive testing, increasing their technical knowledge and expertise.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry trends through participation in professional development events and trainings related to non-destructive testing technologies.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results using Microsoft Office and Meridium software.
- Calibrated and maintained over 25 pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Archway Academy
Houston, TX06.2012
Skills
- Proficient and experienced in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Proficient and experienced in Meridium APM (Citrix and GE-based) and SAP data management programs
- Quality Assurance
- Condition Monitoring
- Design Verification
- Documentation And Reporting
- Maintenance Planning
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data Analysis
Certification
- API 510 #101046 (08/2021)
- API 570 #99712 (04/2021)
- API 653 #103698 (01/2022)
- API 580 #103404 (01/2022)
- API 936 #105280 (06/2022)
- API 578 #11186 (02/2023)
- STI / SFPA SP001 #AC44591 (12/2023)
- AMPP BCI #111189 (01/2024)
- ASNT ISQ - UTT #324826 (06/2020)
- PT Level II (07/2018)
- IRATA Level I #196676 (03/2022)
- SPRAT Level I #2200514 (03/2022)
- 24-Hour HAZWOPER (05/2023)
- CPR / First Aid (06/2023)
- TWIC (04/2022)
Projects Completed
- Chevron Phillips Cedar Bayou Plant - EU-1594 OSBL / ISBL CML Baseline Project - Lead NDE Technician (02/2017 - 02/2018)
- Chevron Phillips Cedar Bayou Plant - LDPE-1796 Unit Dual Train Outage - NDE Technician (10/2018 - 11/2018)
- Chevron Phillips Cedar Bayou Plant - Plant-wide Fixed Equipment CML Project - NDE Technician (12/2018 - 12/2019)
- Chevron Phillips Pasadena Plant - PE-7 Turnaround - NDE Technician (10/2019 - 11/2019)
- Chevron Phillips Cedar Bayou Plant - LDPE-1796 Train 1 Outage - Night Shift Lead NDE Technician (03/2020)
- INEOS Chocolate Bayou Plant - OLE-2 Turnaround - NDE Technician (04/2020 - 08/2020)
- Chevron Phillips Cedar Bayou Plant - NAO-1797 Unit Turnaround - Day Shift Lead NDE Technician (09/2020 - 11/2020)
- Chevron Phillips Cedar Bayou Plant - PEU-1792 Unit Turnaround - Night Shift Lead NDE Technician (02/2021 - 04/2021)
- Chevron Phillips Cedar Bayou Plant - HDPE-1799 Unit Turnaround - Night Shift Lead NDE Technician (09/2021 - 10/2021)
- Afton Chemical Pasadena Plant - PSM Phase 1 Piping Project (05/2022 - 10/2022)
- Afton Chemical Pasadena Plant - Mannich Turnaround (10/2022 & 02/2023)
- Afton Chemical Pasadena Plant - PAP / BF3 Turnaround (04/2023 - 05/2023)
- Afton Chemical Pasadena Plant - PIBSA Turnaround (10/2023 - 11/2023)
- Afton Chemical Pasadena Plant - PSM Phase 2 Piping Project (01/2024 - Present)
Timeline
Mechanical Integrity Specialist
Afton Chemical Corporation
07.2022 - Current
API Inspector / Compliance UTT Lead
Team Industrial Services, Inc.
04.2021 - 07.2022
Non-Destructive Testing Technician
Team Industrial Services, Inc.
01.2017 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Archway Academy
- API 510 #101046 (08/2021)
- API 570 #99712 (04/2021)
- API 653 #103698 (01/2022)
- API 580 #103404 (01/2022)
- API 936 #105280 (06/2022)
- API 578 #11186 (02/2023)
- STI / SFPA SP001 #AC44591 (12/2023)
- AMPP BCI #111189 (01/2024)
- ASNT ISQ - UTT #324826 (06/2020)
- PT Level II (07/2018)
- IRATA Level I #196676 (03/2022)
- SPRAT Level I #2200514 (03/2022)
- 24-Hour HAZWOPER (05/2023)
- CPR / First Aid (06/2023)
- TWIC (04/2022)
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