Paul Evey
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Experienced Senior Mechanical Integrity & Quality Assurance Inspector specializing in refining and petrochemical sectors. Led inspection programs that ensured regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Trained inspectors and implemented advanced NDT techniques to enhance safety and reliability. Strong skills in regulatory compliance, safety protocols, and quality assurance foster adherence to industry standards.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Inspector Site Lead
Protect Inspection
Cameron, Louisiana
09.2025 - Current
- Lead API and NDE technicians (Onstream and Turnaround)
- Perform API Mechanical integrity Piping and Equipment Inspections (Onstream and Turnaround)
- Conducted FERC regulatory compliance inspections.
- Performed quality assurance inspections on fixed and rotating equipment to verify compliance and operational integrity.
- Performing QA/QC activities.
- Implemented and oversaw inspection schedules to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks.
- Trained new inspectors on inspection techniques, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance to enhance team capabilities.
- Organized project documentation and deliverables to ensure accuracy and accessibility for stakeholders.
Inspection Coordinator / Turnaround Lead
Recon Engineering
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Coordinated inspection activities for turnarounds, facilitating repair plans, welding procedures, and adherence to code compliance.
- Managed documentation and deliverables to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
- Westlake Chemical South plant
Senior Inspector, RBI & GE APM SME
Sasol North America
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Led development and implementation of RBI program across 20+ units, overseeing 12,000+ assets.
- Identified degradation mechanisms and optimized inspection intervals, leading to reduced downtime.
- Created inspection procedures and job aids, delivering training programs that enhanced site inspector capabilities.
- Supported RBI integration into GE APM and site MI systems, improving data accessibility and decision-making.
QA/QC Leader & Mechanical Integrity Inspector
INVISTA Koch Industries
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Directed QA/QC programs across Gulf Coast and global projects, ensuring consistent code compliance.
- Created inspection test plans and turnover procedures, overseeing site inspectors during outages and construction for compliance.
- Performed vendor audits, welding reviews, and fabrication inspections to confirm adherence to quality standards.
- Executed site mechanical integrity program, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Construction Inspector / Field Engineer
ReCon Engineering / CITGO Petroleum
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Oversaw inspections on multi-million-dollar capital projects (Clean Fuels, Crude Expansion, Flue Gas Scrubber), ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Reviewed and approved welding documents, conducted vendor surveillance, and developed repair plans to address quality and safety issues.
- Inspected construction projects for compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate progress and ensure adherence to project specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers and contractors to resolve construction-related issues promptly.
Plant Inspector
ENGlobal / CDI Engineering
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Performed on-stream, turnaround, and fabrication inspections of piping, vessels, and tanks to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated SAP work orders, repair planning, and contractor NDE activities to streamline inspection processes and enhance project execution.
- Conducted thorough inspections of plant facilities for compliance with safety standards.
- Evaluated equipment and systems to ensure operational efficiency and reliability.
- Documented inspection findings and generated detailed reports for management review.
Senior Inspector
Lyondell & Arco Chemical Company
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Supervised inspection teams across six units, coordinating and scheduling inspections to ensure compliance and safety of piping and fixed equipment.
- Conducted API 510, 570, and 653 inspections while performing PMI and Brinell hardness testing to assess equipment integrity.
- Inspected chemical processes for compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve inspection protocols and procedures.
- Trained junior inspectors on best practices in quality control measures.
NDE Helper / Technician
01.1993 - 01.1995
Stress Relieving Heat Treatment Helper / Technician
01.1990 - 01.1993
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist
Sulphur, LA05-1988
Skills
- Welding Inspection (AWS-CWI)
- Mechanical Integrity (API 510/570/653)
- Risk-Based Inspection (API 580/581)
- NDT: UT, RT, MT, PT
- Technical compliance
- Failure analysis
- Vendor audits
- SAP & Mechanical Integrity Databases
Certification
- API 510
- API 570
- API 653
- API 580
- AWS-CWI
- NACE Corrosion Technician
- API Source Inspector
Timeline
Senior Inspector Site Lead
Protect Inspection
09.2025 - Current
Inspection Coordinator / Turnaround Lead
Recon Engineering
03.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Inspector, RBI & GE APM SME
Sasol North America
01.2017 - 01.2025
QA/QC Leader & Mechanical Integrity Inspector
INVISTA Koch Industries
01.2006 - 01.2017
Construction Inspector / Field Engineer
ReCon Engineering / CITGO Petroleum
01.2003 - 01.2006
Plant Inspector
ENGlobal / CDI Engineering
01.2000 - 01.2003
Senior Inspector
Lyondell & Arco Chemical Company
01.1995 - 01.2000
NDE Helper / Technician
01.1993 - 01.1995
Stress Relieving Heat Treatment Helper / Technician
01.1990 - 01.1993
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist