Richard Richards
Kellyville,OK
Summary
First I would like to state that safety is the number one aspect of pipeline followed by quilaity. I was lead field safety inspector for Maxx North American and wrote work authorization for XTO cowboy plant in New Mexico. The authorizations included line of fire, energy isolation, hot work, confined space, working at heights, lifting and riggings, and excavation and trenching. I would like to state that I am a operations professional with a track record of maintaining high standards and delivering results in production environments. A proven ability to ensure smooth operations and uphold stringent safety protocols. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing demands, with focus on precision and problem-solving.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Inspector and CPWI Inspector
Applied Consultants Inc.
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Over seeing trenching, lowering in of pipe from start to finish.
- Visual inspecting of welding, fab welding, reading blueprints, and included red line drawings.
- Ensured compliance with regulations, meticulously reviewing installation procedures and materials used in utilities projects.
- Collaborated with construction teams to monitor progress and maintain quality standards throughout projects.
Asbestos Lead Handler
Asbestos Handlers
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed removal and placement of hazards material.
- Maintained a clean, organized warehouse space for efficient operations and easy navigation during peak shipping seasons.
- Handled sensitive materials responsibly in compliance with regulatory guidelines and client requirements.
- Interacted with clients to insure that materials were being removed properly.
Head Safety Field Inspector
Maxx All American Pipe Line
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
- Had morning in yard safety meetings and tailgate meetings in the field checking for PPE, and making sure equipment checklist was up to date.
- Making sure all one call are in place and up to date.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
CPWI Weld Inspector
QCS Inspection Services
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Furmanite Inspection Services, Sand Springs
- Dominator CTB1 10.99 Miles of 8" FBE Pipe, 6 main line, block valves installed, fabrication of launcher, receiver and main line block valves
- Vast Loop 10 Miles 12" FBE pipe, 5 main line block valves installed, Fabrication of launcher, receiver, and main pipeline valves
- UNERVERSITY LOOP 5 Miles 0f 8" FBE Pipe connected to 5 miles of 6" FBE Pipe, 4 main line block valves were Installed with enter connecting launcher and receiver construction
- Square Bill Feed 12 Miles of 10" FBE Pipe, 5 main line block valve installed
- Launcher and receiver construction
- OXY HOBBS GATHERING 22 Miles 10" FBE Pipe ,4- 4" laterals, CIB to NIB lateral 1 mile, shu to trunk line 30,052 ft
- WIB 1- mile, NIB Trunk line also 1 - mile
- All points of gathering included construction and Installation of launcher and receiver
- POPUHS 3H 3 Miles of 4" FBE Pipe from launcher to receiver
- TX Assistant Chief Inspector 8 miles of 6" Gathering 9 3-4" Laterals (Approximately 3 miles) Launcher and Receiver Construction
- Plains Pipeline, Midland, TX Assistant Chief Inspector
- James Holton & Kittiabell - Ten miles of 6" pipe, facilities at James Holton, Kittiabell, and Jones Holton
- Job Included: Visual weld inspection, civil inspection, coating inspection, right of way clearing & clean, main line inspection point
- Devon Glass Two - Two miles of 6" pipe, tie ends at metering skid and receivers
- Job Included: Inspecting coating, all civil work, clearing and restoring right of way fencing, visual weld inspection, fab and main line
- Ken Cox Station - Facility work adding metering skid and pump
- Job Included: ½ mile of 4" pipe
- Tie end points were from tank to skid to pump and receiver, all aspects were included
- BoB Company Gathering - Eighteen miles of 10" pipe
- Job Included: Utility inspection, visual weld inspection, over Fab and main line pipe, coatings facility bolt up, installing pumps, sump tanks, main line block valve, launches and receivers, fencing, final clean up, right of way clearing and clean up
- Cheyenne Pipeline - Twenty miles of 8" pipe coatings and welds to central distribution point
- Job Included: Laterals from launchers and receivers consisting of 14 miles of 8" pipe
- Furmanite Inspection Services, Sand Springs
Operator
NBI Services
01.2012
- Operation of 7 oil production wells and 3 water inspection wells
- Job Included: Daily inspection and maintenance record keeping to tanks and injection measurements
Supervisor
Ideal Construction
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Water treatment plant project
- Job Included: Supervision of twelve workers in construction and county inspection of four remote lift stations, two lagoons and one water treatment plant
Owner Operator
01.1996 - 01.2009
- Bidding prospective jobs, figuring and pricing materials, supervising crews and managing daily operations
Fitter and Welder
Cust O Fab Company
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Worked both as a fitter and welder constructing pressure vessels and box headers
- Job Included: Welding experience includes both Heli Arc and stick to code requirements on pressure vessel construction
Fitter Welder
Sef-Co., Inc.
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Constructing volume tanks for municipal water plant
- Also blast cleaned and coated both tank interior and exterior
Education
GED -
Sapulpa High School
Sapulpa, OK05-1976
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Machine operation
- Efficient multitasking
- Valid Driver's license
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Ocean 10 certified
- CPWI is expired but willing to renew
- Visual inspections
- Attention to detail
References
- David Tabrham, Chief Inspector, 909-279-2256
- Jimmy Judkins, Chief Inspector, 713-857-9984, jjimmyjudkins@live.com
- Mike Morales, Lead Weld Inspector, 409-82-5830, mmrodeo@netzero.com
- Tommy Shepard, Project manager at Targa Oil and Gas, 432-631-2132, twsheppard@pa
- Brand Springwater, Construction manager, 479-322-9968
- Roger Green, Chief Inspector at tango Oil and Gas, 918-647-6611
- Don Armstrong, Safety coordinator for Maxx North American, 572-234-0293
- Jeremy Randolph, Project manager, 870-654-3372
- John Malloy, President at Asbestos Handlers Inc, 918-671-3227
Timeline
Utility Inspector and CPWI Inspector
Applied Consultants Inc.
01.2024 - 04.2024
Asbestos Lead Handler
Asbestos Handlers
04.2023 - 01.2024
Head Safety Field Inspector
Maxx All American Pipe Line
07.2021 - 01.2022
CPWI Weld Inspector
QCS Inspection Services
01.2012 - 01.2020
Operator
NBI Services
01.2012
Supervisor
Ideal Construction
01.2009 - 01.2010
Owner Operator
01.1996 - 01.2009
Fitter and Welder
Cust O Fab Company
01.1990 - 01.1995
Fitter Welder
Sef-Co., Inc.
01.1987 - 01.1990
GED -
Sapulpa High School
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