MICHAEL WILSON
Clinton,MS
Summary
Certified welding and coating inspector with over five years of experience in the oil-and-gas industry, upholding stringent standards of quality and safety in inspecting pipelines and overseeing operations. Expertise includes supervising project operations, reviewing quality assurance and quality control data, and ensuring comprehensive documentation for various projects. Additionally, holds a background in software development, having pursued a Web Development Certificate from Louisiana State University. Committed to ensuring the integrity and safety of infrastructure in the oil and gas sector. Seeking a position to apply QA/QC inspection skills, contributing to the success and safety of projects, teams, and the broader organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coating Inspector/ Welding Inspector
Pinon Midstream
08.2023 - Current
- Communicated and escalated with peers and principles
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets
- Monitored product quality at all stages of the production process
- Updated quality control records and reports
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data
- Welding and coating inspector on a 5-mile dual lay 16" pipeline
- Conducted welding inspection and as-built of the interconnect fab piping for Grande station to Kinetik
- Performed all weld mapping and welding inspection for the Dark Horse Treating Facility Restoration Project.
QC MANAGER
Iron Works
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Overseeing performance of coworkers, answering questions and offering guidance when needed, displaying a capacity for attentive listening and leadership
- Oversaw department of 20 by supervising daily operations, providing technical support and coordinating personnel
- Documented inspection results by completing logs
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production
- Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended action plans.
LEAD WELDING INSPECTOR
Plains All American Pipeline
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Served as AWS Certified Welding Inspector on relief line from Hewitt to Watson station
- Reviewed quality assurance and quality control information while inspecting welds, ensuring adherence to established procedures and API Code 1104
- Completed redlines, and weld mapping using Bluebeam
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of procedures and specifications prior to communicating this information to team members and overseeing implementation
- Served as a liaison between contractor and inspection leadership, assisting coworkers with the collection of relevant information.
LEAD WELDING & COATING INSPECTOR
Plains All American Pipeline
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Served as NACE-Certified Coating Inspector and AWS Certified Welding and Utilities Inspector on Phase 1 and 2 of Plains Cactus II project
- Completed documentation on post-weld heat treatment for heavy wall piping
- Inspected Hydrostatic Pressure testing, inspecting and documenting final Bolt-Up
- Supervised operations inside assigned stations, collaborating with and leading station team members, motivating them to perform with safety as a priority.
UTILITY & COATING INSPECTOR
Plains All American Pipeline
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Completed lowering-in, tie-in, and coating inspections for 80-mile stretch of pipeline running from Wink to McCamey.
LEAD COATINGS INSPECTOR
Plains All American Pipeline
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Operated as a NACE-certified coatings inspector, collecting quality assurance and quality control information while inspecting welds at Quito station/Wink Terminal in Wink, TX
- Examined products for imperfections and defects
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets
- Monitored product quality at all stages of the production process.
- Increased client satisfaction levels by delivering detailed reports promptly following each inspection activity.
Welding Fabricator
Mississippi Ironworks
03.2012 - 01.2017
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded parts together per specifications
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices
- Crafted custom iron products including entry doors, windows, and screens.
- Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
Education
Web Development Bootcamp: Web Development -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA07.2023
Welding: Welding Fundamentals -
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05.2012
Skills
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Quality Control Procedures
- Visual Inspection Techniques
Certification
- CWI CERTIFICATION (#18110101), American Welding Society
- FUNDAMENTALS OF WELDING INSPECTION, REALEducation Services
- CIP LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION (#73487), NACE International
- CIP BRIDGE COURSE, NACE International
- CORROSION PREVENTION & CONTROL MANAGEMENT, NACE International
- OSHA10
- Certified Pipeline Coating Inspector, SSPC
Timeline
Coating Inspector/ Welding Inspector
Pinon Midstream
08.2023 - Current
QC MANAGER
Iron Works
07.2020 - 08.2023
LEAD WELDING INSPECTOR
Plains All American Pipeline
01.2019 - 04.2020
LEAD WELDING & COATING INSPECTOR
Plains All American Pipeline
11.2018 - 12.2019
UTILITY & COATING INSPECTOR
Plains All American Pipeline
08.2018 - 11.2018
LEAD COATINGS INSPECTOR
Plains All American Pipeline
01.2018 - 07.2018
Welding Fabricator
Mississippi Ironworks
03.2012 - 01.2017
Web Development Bootcamp: Web Development -
Louisiana State University
Welding: Welding Fundamentals -
Holmes Community College
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