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Randy Gantz

Sapulpa,OK

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Job Search Status

Not actively looking

Desired Job Title

Senior Quality Control Inspector; advanced to Quality ManagerQuality Control Lead Inspector / Manager on SiteQuality Control Inspector / NDE Level II (In-House Training)Quality Control InspectorWelder-Fitter / Welder-Fabricator

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Sapulpa, OK
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$85000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Quality manager and AWS certified welding inspector with over 20 years of expertise in welding fabrication, piping, and pressure-vessel quality assurance. Proficient in shop and field inspections, welder qualification, NDE coordination, hydrostatic testing, and calibration control. Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints and ensure compliance with customer specifications and turnover documentation. Progressed from hands-on welding and fitting roles to leadership positions in inspection and quality management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Quality Control Inspector; advanced to Quality Manager

GasTech Engineering
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
09.2022 - Current
  • Advanced from senior inspection responsibilities into the Quality Manager role supporting shop fabrication, code compliance, inspection planning, and customer requirements.
  • Managed quality packages and turnover records, ensuring documentation aligned with customer and project approval requirements.
  • Oversaw welder continuity records and inspection status, ensuring daily quality controls met production standards and maintained traceability.
  • Coordinated NDE activities including RT, MT, and PT, and reviewed results for code and customer specifications.
  • Tracked calibration status of gauges and QC equipment while overseeing hydrostatic tests and swiftly resolving related issues.

Quality Control Lead Inspector / Manager on Site

Turn 2 Specialty Companies
Skiatook, Oklahoma
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Directed onsite quality control activities for piping and fabrication processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project specifications.
  • Monitored welder continuity, hydrostatic testing, calibration needs, and inspection records to ensure compliance with project requirements and uphold quality assurance standards.
  • Applied RT, PT, MT, and UT requirements to code and customer specifications while interpreting blueprints for accurate execution and inspection.
  • Prepared final documentation packages for customer approval, ensuring quality oversight and alignment of project deliverables with client expectations.

Quality Control Inspector / NDE Level II (In-House Training)

JVIC
Skiatook, Oklahoma
09.2015 - 05.2020
  • Inspected assignments including GRDA / PSO Power House outages and Lyondell Corpus Christi / Houston turnarounds, coordinating tasks in fast-paced environments to meet project timelines.
  • Monitored production of piping spools, tracked NDE requirements, maintained inspection records for turnaround and outage work, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Supported hydro and valve installations, organized and updated welder continuity information to enhance inspection processes.

Quality Control Inspector

Wilbros Downstream
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Developed work packages, monitored piping and valve installations, witnessed hydro testing, tracked welder continuity, ensuring compliance with NDE and customer documentation requirements.
  • Inspected products for defects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
  • Conducted regular tests on materials and components for reliability.
  • Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues promptly.
  • Supported quality control for refinery, turnaround, heater coil, piping, exchanger, tank, and tower work across multiple projects for Wilbros Downstream, Cust-O-Fab Specialty Service, and JV Industrial.

Welder-Fitter / Welder-Fabricator

JV Industrial, TD Williamson, and Hanover Compression Co.
, Oklahoma / Texas
01.1998 - 01.2014
  • Fitted and welded carbon steel, stainless, chrome, and Inconel pipe and fabricated products, ensuring structural integrity in shop and field settings.
  • Executed GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW processes to deliver high-quality welds that meet industry standards.

Education

Achieved AWS CWI - Quality Control CWI

Real Education Services
Ardmore, OK
06-2014

Master Welding Program -

Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, Oklahoma
02-1996

Basic college courses -

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
05-1995

Some College (No Degree) -

Tulsa Junior College
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Skills

  • Welding Inspection
  • Piping and Fabrication QC
  • Welding Quality Assurance
  • NDT coordination
  • Quality Management
  • ASME specifications
  • Hydrostatic Test Oversight
  • Shop and Field Inspection
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Calibration Tracking
  • Data turnover packages
  • Issue Follow-Up and Traceability

Certification

  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), #14080131
  • Current TWIC Card
  • Oklahoma Steam Card Certification, #26451
  • NDE Level II training and documented work hours in RT, MT, PT, and UT.

Timeline

Senior Quality Control Inspector; advanced to Quality Manager

GasTech Engineering
09.2022 - Current

Quality Control Lead Inspector / Manager on Site

Turn 2 Specialty Companies
09.2020 - 07.2022

Quality Control Inspector / NDE Level II (In-House Training)

JVIC
09.2015 - 05.2020

Quality Control Inspector

Wilbros Downstream
01.2014 - 01.2015

Welder-Fitter / Welder-Fabricator

JV Industrial, TD Williamson, and Hanover Compression Co.
01.1998 - 01.2014

Achieved AWS CWI - Quality Control CWI

Real Education Services

Master Welding Program -

Tulsa Welding School

Basic college courses -

Oklahoma State University

Some College (No Degree) -

Tulsa Junior College

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