Mike Howle
Centerville,TX
Summary
Experienced Chief Inspector specializing in Pipeline Construction and Rehabilitation, with a strong focus on Construction Management and Regulatory Compliance. Enforces Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations to ensure project compliance and budget efficiency. Cultivates stakeholder relationships to enhance collaboration and trust, while managing resources and solving problems to meet project timelines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead Inspector - Applied Consultants
XTO/Exxon Mobil
Carlsbad/Hobbs, NM
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Lead and coordinate project operations for a team of pipeline inspectors to execute established plans for new construction and integrity work for existing lines.
- Assign tasks to team in accordance to the Construction Contractors Quality Control (QC) Plan and confirm that tasks are fulfilled for multi-line projects with multiple ROW interconnects.
- Oversaw construction contractor crews in executing assignments per contract requirements, ensuring quality through thorough inspections.
- Supervise Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) interpretation presented by Construction Contractor /NDT Sub-Contractor and ensure execution on behalf of company.
- Communicate with cross-functional teams throughout the duration of the construction regarding project quality matters and interfaces.
- Reviewed QC inspection procedures to ensure quality and compliance with contract requirements and regulations.
- Collaborate with Project Engineer, Chief Inspector and Construction Supervisors in all construction inspection activities encompassing welding procedures and welder qualifications, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) testing, coating and painting, independent quality integrity verification and documentation reviews and approval.
- Conduct pre-mobilization inspections for welding and NDE procedure qualifications to ensure development and tests are executed, approved and documented.
- Maintained documentation on inspection issues and managed non-conformance reports until resolution and approval.
- Assist in compiling all detailed information and inspectors' feedback for project closeout report as well as quality investigations and audits.
- Present recommendations on project reports entailing project quality performance, issues and trends.
- Observe and monitor hydrotesting while identifying non-conformance materials' status.
- Support implementation of Flawless Project Delivery (FPD).
- Coordinate all third-party inspection functions.
Senior Welding Inspector - Applied Consultants
Woodway Energy
La Grange, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Overseeing welders while testing on welding procedures and adhering to welding procedures. Verify welder stencils and X-ray Certifications.
- Inspection of tie-in welds in the field, VT welds for X-ray.
- As-Built fabrication and X-ray.
Chief Pipeline Inspector - ICI Inspection
Centurion Pipeline
Midland, TX
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Lead and coordinate project operations for a team of 7 pipeline inspectors to execute established plans for new construction of lines and rehabilitation of existing lines.
- Assign tasks to team in accordance to the Construction Contractors Quality Control (QC) Plan and confirm that tasks are fulfilled appropriately for 5 mile project with multiple ROW interconnects.
- Oversee construction contractor and up to 6 crews to perform all assignments in compliance with contract requirements and perform inspections to ensure quality of work.
- Supervise Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) interpretation presented by Construction Contractor /NDT Sub-Contractor and ensure execution on behalf of company.
- Review QC inspection procedures for projects to confirm quality and alignment with contract requirements and regulations.
- Collaborate with Project Engineer and Construction Supervisors in all construction inspection activities encompassing welding procedures and welder qualifications, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) testing, coating and painting, independent quality integrity verification and documentation reviews and approval.
- Maintain documentation on all inspection issues and administer non-conformance reports until resolved, completed and approved.
- Assist in compiling all detailed information and inspectors' feedback for project closeout report as well as quality investigations and audits.
- Present recommendations on project reports entailing project quality performance, issues and trends.
- Observe and monitor hydrotesting while identifying non-conformance materials' status.
- Support implementation of Flawless Project Delivery (FPD).
Welding / Environmental Inspector - Global Inspection
USD Group/Strike
Port Arthur, TX
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Coordinate environmental restrictions and standards for 5 HDD rigs for 25 Bores on 12 miles of 24'' .500 wall.
- Welding inspector for tie ins of bores.
Project Lead Inspector - Integrity Inspection
XTO/Exxon Mobil
Carlsbad/Hobbs, NM
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Lead and coordinate project operations for a team of 15 pipeline inspectors to execute established plans.
- Assign tasks to team in accordance to the Construction Contractors Quality Control (QC) Plan and confirm that tasks are fulfilled appropriately for 140 miles, multi-line project with multiple ROW interconnects.
- Oversee construction contractor and up to 10 crews to perform all assignments in compliance with contract requirements and perform inspections to ensure quality of work.
- Supervise Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) interpretation presented by Construction Contractor /NDT Sub-Contractor and ensure execution on behalf of company.
- Communicate with cross-functional teams throughout the duration of the construction regarding project quality matters and interfaces.
- Review QC inspection procedures for projects to confirm quality and alignment with contract requirements and regulations.
- Collaborate with Project Engineer, Chief Inspector and Construction Supervisors in all construction inspection activities encompassing welding procedures and welder qualifications, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) testing, coating and painting, independent quality integrity verification and documentation reviews and approval.
- Conduct pre-mobilization inspections for welding and NDE procedure qualifications to ensure development and tests are executed, approved and documented.
- Maintain documentation on all inspection issues and administer non-conformance reports until resolved, completed and approved.
- Assist in compiling all detailed information and inspectors' feedback for project closeout report as well as quality investigations and audits.
- Present recommendations on project reports entailing project quality performance, issues and trends.
- Observe and monitor hydrotesting while identifying non-conformance materials' status.
- Support implementation of Flawless Project Delivery (FPD).
- Coordinate all third-party inspection functions.
Project Manager / Senior Chief Inspector - Tulsa Inspection
Cimarex Midstream Pipeline
West Texas, New Mexico
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Ensuring completion of the project.
- Submitting daily reports.
- Review all Construction documents thoroughly familiar with the project requirements, the construction specifications, and the construction drawings, environmental permit stipulations, landowner restrictions, and the Contractor's safety plan.
- Coordinate the daily activities of each member of the Inspection Team.
- Interview all Inspectors, distribute reference documents and any revisions, and explain expected Inspector conduct and responsibilities, employment policies, and reporting requirements for the project.
- Reviewing the scope of work with the Inspectors and assign each Inspector to oversee activities for which they are best qualified.
- Coordinate daily with the project manager, right-of-way representative, environmental inspectors, site safety inspector, senior welding inspector, and survey supervisor and survey crews to maintain effective, prioritized coverage of construction activities by all disciplines.
- Review daily inspection reports submitted by Inspectors and address any reported problems or nonconformities.
- Track problems and non-conformities throughout the project. Inform Field Engineer/Project Manager to issue NCR's when appropriate.
- Prepare electronic daily construction progress and inspection reports for submission to the Project Manager.
- Spot-check construction activities daily to ensure that each Inspector is providing effective quality control oversight.
- Provide guidance and interpretation of project requirement to inspectors and contractors.
- Remove any unqualified, unsafe, or uncooperative personnel from the job.
- Assist the Contract Administrator and Resident Construction Supervisor in verifying and processing contractor invoices, change orders and construction claims.
- Discuss all proposed design changes and variances with the Project Manager and field engineer and ensure that proper approvals are secured before proceeding with the work.
- Ensure that the Contractor has all necessary Company authorizations prior to proceeding with extra work.
- Monitor extra work activities, verify the hours worked, pay item quantities installed, and the labor and equipment used.
- Responsible for Recording and documenting Contractor progress and work quality situations that would aid in the correction of nonconformances and be useful in the evaluation of the Contractor's claims.
- Ensuring that proper Company authorization is secured before the Contractor performs any work outside the approved right-of-way.
- Verify that all easements and permits have been acquired and note any special requirements.
- Work closely with right-of-way personnel to resolve landowner problems.
- Developing and maintaining a list of project personnel (management, engineering, etc) to assist in complicated or technically challenging situations.
- Verify documentation is being collected (written and electronically), organized and delivered to the Project Manager on construction activities related to the pipeline.
- Responsible for adhering to and enforcing all safety-related standards, rules, and regulations to promote a positive safety-first culture.
- Ensure the Inspection team, and contractor construction crew members are properly operator qualified to perform tasks.
- Assist Project Manager on productivity items to ensure the project is on target.
Assistant Chief Inspector - Blue Star Consulting
Atlas Pipeline
Tishomingo/Ada, OK
03.2014 - 02.2015
- 60 miles of 24".
- Ensuring that the construction work in the field is performed in accordance with Companies drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Welding Inspector - Cleveland Integrity Services
Centurion Pipeline
Colorado City, TX
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Responsible for inspecting weld quality, workmanship, and conformance to specifications. Since welding is a vital aspect of building construction, vehicle manufacturing, infrastructure, and much more, CWIs help ensures the safety of the general public.
Lead Utility/Senior Welding Inspector - Applied Consultants
Lucid Energy, Halcon, Pioneer Resources and XTO/ExxonMobil
Various Locations, TX
03.2010 - 01.2014
- 24" Gathering System.
- Prepare the appropriate report(s) for the assigned activity and forwards it to the Senior Welding Inspector for review.
- Enforces Client Company welding procedures, qualifications, and specifications.
- Inspect welding technique and equipment.
- Inspect all welds visually.
- Review radiographic film report daily when required.
- Ensures that all rejected welds are repaired and replaced in accordance with the Client's specifications.
Chief Inspector - STS Consulting
Denbury Resources
Delhi, LA
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Oversee the implementation of plans to ensure the health and safety of all employees in the region.
- Perform visual inspections of steel butt welds in accordance with federal, state, and company standards.
Education
American Petroleum Institute API 1169 -
National Welding Inspection School -
National Welding Inspection School
Brenham, TXAmerican General Contractor Association -
American General Contractor Association
Houston, TXTexas State Technical Institute -
Texas State Technical Institute
Waco, TXCenterville High School -
Centerville High School
Centerville, TXSkills
- Coating and hydrotesting
- P&ID and documentation management
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Relationship building and effective communication
- Problem solving and decision making
- Compliance and quality control
- Site management and construction safety
- Pigging operations and non-destructive testing
- Welding inspection and hydrotesting procedures
- Project management and coordination
- Cost control and milestone management
- Team leadership and employee coaching
- Attention to detail and project regulations
- Project scheduling and scope management
Software Competency
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project)
- Quick Books
- ARC Map
- GIS Systems
Professional Development And Certifications
- API 1169, #62835
- CPWI+V, #63726357
- OSHA 30
- OSHA Competent Persons
- Excavation and Trenching Competent Persons
- Confined Space Competent Persons
- Infection Prevention & Control for Coronavirus (COVID19)
- 20+ Years Volunteer Firefighter
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- TEEX Firefighter Training
- MSHA Mine Training
- Class A CDL w/X & P Endorsements (Clean Record)
Timeline
Project Lead Inspector - Applied Consultants
XTO/Exxon Mobil
03.2022 - 12.2025
Senior Welding Inspector - Applied Consultants
Woodway Energy
01.2022 - 03.2022
Chief Pipeline Inspector - ICI Inspection
Centurion Pipeline
07.2021 - 12.2021
Welding / Environmental Inspector - Global Inspection
USD Group/Strike
03.2021 - 07.2021
Project Lead Inspector - Integrity Inspection
XTO/Exxon Mobil
05.2019 - 12.2020
Project Manager / Senior Chief Inspector - Tulsa Inspection
Cimarex Midstream Pipeline
04.2015 - 05.2019
Assistant Chief Inspector - Blue Star Consulting
Atlas Pipeline
03.2014 - 02.2015
Welding Inspector - Cleveland Integrity Services
Centurion Pipeline
01.2014 - 03.2014
Lead Utility/Senior Welding Inspector - Applied Consultants
Lucid Energy, Halcon, Pioneer Resources and XTO/ExxonMobil
03.2010 - 01.2014
Chief Inspector - STS Consulting
Denbury Resources
01.2009 - 03.2010
American Petroleum Institute API 1169 -
National Welding Inspection School -
National Welding Inspection School
American General Contractor Association -
American General Contractor Association
Texas State Technical Institute -
Texas State Technical Institute
Centerville High School -
Centerville High School