(80-hour Course) AWS-CWI (API 1104)
Base Line Data
Portland, TX
Mitchell King
Rockport,TX
Summary
Highly Technical Professional AWS-CWI With Extensive Training in Blueprints, Code Specifications, and Safety Compliance. Proven Performance With High Standards of Integrity and Professionalism Honed Through Dedicated and Diverse Experiences.
Education
Commercial Dive Training / Nondestructive Testing
The Ocean Corporation
Houston, TX10.2005
High School Diploma -
B.F. Terry High School
Rosenberg, TX06.1987
Skills
- AWS-CWI (API-1104)
- Certification #18121341
- ASNT VT II
- Welding Inspection
- Visual Inspection
- Welding (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW)
- Oxyacetylene Welding and Burning
- Blueprint, P&ID, AND Schematic Interpretation
- Company Representative
- QA
- Consultant
- General ROW Preparation and Restoration
- Pipeline and Station Construction
Timeline
AWS/CWI WELDING INSPECTOR
Kinder Morgan, Trident Intrastate 48"
03.2026 - Current
QA/QC CWI
PCL for CONOCO PHILLIPS/THE WILLOW PROJECT
07.2025 - 02.2026
Chief Inspector / CWI
Delek US
03.2025 - 06.2025
204 Chief Inspector
Kinder Morgan, TGP 300-1 Canistear, RD Re-coat
12.2024 - 01.2025
204 CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
Kinder Morgan, TGP 300-1
10.2024 - 12.2024
204 CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
Kinder Morgan, TGP 300-1
09.2024 - 10.2024
CHIEF WELDING INSPECTOR
Energy Transfer
07.2023 - 07.2024
CWI / QA
New Fortress Energy LNG FAST Jack-Up Rigs
02.2023 - 07.2023
CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR/CWI
Energy Transfer
12.2018 - 11.2022
QC TECHNICIAN
Benedettini Cabinets
01.2011 - 11.2018
CERTIFIED WELDER
Superior Tank
02.2010 - 01.2011
COMMERCIAL DIVER
Chet Morrison LLC, S&J Diving, Lone Star Diving
11.2005 - 01.2010
OWNER/OPERATOR CERTIFIED WELDER
Weld King Services
01.1989 - Current
(80-hour Course) AWS-CWI (API 1104)
Base Line Data
Commercial Dive Training / Nondestructive Testing
The Ocean Corporation
High School Diploma -
B.F. Terry High School
Work History
AWS/CWI WELDING INSPECTOR
Kinder Morgan, Trident Intrastate 48"
Navasota, TX
03.2026 - Current
- Evaluated and certified tie-in welders through proctored tests, ensuring alignment with Kinder Morgan's established welding procedures.
- Track Newly Completed Welds On The Firing-Line
- Oversee The Front-end Welders for The First Tie-in Crew, And Ensure All Welding Performed Was In Compliance With Kinder Morgans WPS, and SOP's.
- Verify All Cut-outs / Repairs Were Done In Accordance With The Required SOP's.
QA/QC CWI
PCL for CONOCO PHILLIPS/THE WILLOW PROJECT
NORTH SLOPE, ALASKA
07.2025 - 02.2026
- THE WILLOW PROJECT
- Oversee All Field Welding, Both Process Piping and Structural.
- Visually Inspect All Field Welds, and Ensure That All Were In Conformance With Required Conoco Phillips Spec, WPS, and Code.
- Directed hydrotesting operations for newly constructed process piping in accordance with Conoco specifications and relevant codes.
- Oversaw on-site welder qualification testing and certified welders based on job-specific WPS standards.
- Conducted essential inspections in severe sub-zero environments to maintain operational integrity.
- Engaged with ConocoPhillips inspection team to monitor and enhance quality assurance processes in product progression.
- Conducted thorough inspections of structural and process piping construction against blueprints to guarantee adherence to design standards.
- Executed comprehensive completion and verification of all essential project documentation.
Chief Inspector / CWI
Delek US
Hobbs, NM
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Oversee the Installation and Commissioning of of new Natural Gas Compressors at The Delek Outland Compressor Station
- New Lay Construction, 6000' of 6"pipe, The MER Gas Lift Pipeline
- New Lay Construction, 16,000' of 16" pipe, The Residue Gas Loop Pipeline
- Includes, Trenching, Stringing, Welding, NDT, Multiple Bores, Lowering In, All tie-ins, Padding / Backfilling, And Hydrostatic Testing. ROW Restoration
204 Chief Inspector
Kinder Morgan, TGP 300-1 Canistear, RD Re-coat
Highland Lakes, NJ
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Executed damage prevention strategies during pipeline locating and excavation activities.
- Conducted regular assessments of NDE practices to uphold adherence to required codes and standards.
- Communicate With Project Manager / Construction Manager About Required Repair (95' Re-coat)
- Managed sandblasting operations to effectively remove existing coating and prepare pipeline for new application.
- Monitored application of new coatings to guarantee adherence to established codes and standards.
- Implemented damage prevention strategies during backfill and ROW restoration processes.
204 CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
Kinder Morgan, TGP 300-1
Mercer, PA
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Pipeline Integrity And Anomaly Mitigation
- Executed damage prevention strategies during pipeline locating and excavation activities.
- Ensured adherence to required codes and standards for NDE operations to maintain quality assurance.
- Communicate With Project Manager / Construction Manager About Required Repair (composite sleeve, B-sleeve, re-coat, etc.)
- Executed damage prevention strategies during cut-out and removal of original carrier pipe for replacement.
- Managed welding processes to guarantee compliance with established WPS standards and maintain quality control.
- Monitored application of new coatings to guarantee adherence to established codes and standards.
- Monitored and assessed backfill operations to ensure effective ROW restoration and prevent damage.
204 CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
Kinder Morgan, TGP 300-1
Highland Lakes, NJ
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Pipeline Integrity And Anomaly Mitigation
- Oversaw damage prevention strategies during pipeline locating and excavation.
- Monitored NDE processes to ensure compliance with all relevant codes and standards.
- Communicate With Project Manager / Construction Manager About Required Repair (composite sleeve, B-sleeve, re-coat, etc.)
- Monitored welding activities, verifying welder alignment with specified WPS requirements for quality assurance.
- Monitored application of new coatings to guarantee adherence to established codes and standards.
- Implemented damage prevention strategies during backfill and ROW restoration processes.
CHIEF WELDING INSPECTOR
Energy Transfer
Texas
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Company Representative
- New Pipeline Construction
- Conducted regular assessments of welding practices to guarantee procedural compliance and operational integrity.
- Conducted comprehensive visual welding inspections to ensure quality standards.
- Directed location identification and excavation operations for existing pipelines.
- Oversaw installation of welded and composite repair sleeves to ensure structural integrity.
- Monitored and enforced third-party NDT compliance to uphold quality assurance.
- Managed the installation of new piping infrastructure on existing pipelines to improve system performance and longevity.
- Verified conformance to SOPs during hydrostatic testing of both new and existing pipeline systems.
- Oversaw job site safety measures and executed proper pipeline and row restoration procedures.
- Hot Taps
- Stopple Installations
- Documentation
CWI / QA
New Fortress Energy LNG FAST Jack-Up Rigs
Ingleside, TX
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Company Representative
- Reviewed and validated piping installation processes, identifying and addressing potential quality issues to maintain operational integrity.
- Conducted thorough inspections and evaluations of structural packages to maintain product integrity and safety.
- Facilitated approval processes for client hydro-test and structural packages to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted detailed evaluations and pre-commissioning procedures to ensure equipment readiness and compliance.
- Blueprint, Schematic, And P&ID Interpretation
- Documentation
CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR/CWI
Energy Transfer
United States
12.2018 - 11.2022
- Company Representative
- Conducted comprehensive anomaly assessments to identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Conducted regular assessments of welding practices to guarantee procedural compliance and operational integrity.
- Perform Visual Welding Inspection
- Directed location identification and excavation operations for existing pipelines.
- Conducted thorough assessments and installations of welded and composite repair sleeves, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Ensured adherence to third-party NDT compliance standards.
- Managed the installation of new piping infrastructure on existing pipelines, improving overall system performance.
- Evaluated and validated adherence to SOPs during hydro-testing processes for both new and existing pipelines.
- Ensure Job Site Safety And Proper Pipeline / ROW Restoration.
- Documentation
- VT, UT, PT, MT
QC TECHNICIAN
Benedettini Cabinets
Rosenberg, Texas
01.2011 - 11.2018
- Quality Control Of New Residential Cabinet Installation
- Color Repair Specialist
- Cabinet Damage Mitigation
- Crown Molding And Trim Installation
- Client / Company Liaison
- Final Punch And Inspection
CERTIFIED WELDER
Superior Tank
Damon, TX
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Custom Fabrication Of Large Capacity Industrial Fuel Tanks
- Custom Fabrication Of Industrial Jobsite Skidded Fuel Catchment Systems
- SMAW
- GMAW
- Oxyacetylene Burning
- General Steel Fabrication
- Blueprint Interpretation
COMMERCIAL DIVER
Chet Morrison LLC, S&J Diving, Lone Star Diving
Gulf Of Mexico, USA
11.2005 - 01.2010
- ADC mixed Gas Diver
- Sub-Sea New Pipeline Construction and Repair
- Sub-Sea Platform Inspection (UT)
- Sub-Sea Hot-Taps and Tie-ins
- Sub-Sea Platform Removal and Demolition
- Underwater Welding and Burning
- SMAW
OWNER/OPERATOR CERTIFIED WELDER
Weld King Services
Rosenberg, TX
01.1989 - Current
- Managed Day-to-Day Business Operations
- General Fabrication And Repair
- Farm And Industrial Fabrication And Repair
- Ornamental Fabrication And Restoration
- Steel Building Erection And Maintenance
- Pipe And Structural Welding
- Oxyacetylene Welding And Burning
- Pipeline Welding And Construction
- SMAW
- GMAW
- GTAW
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work Availability
monday
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