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Richard Zepeda

Brownsville,TX

Summary

Seeking a position as a QA/QC inspector, I have Over 25 yrs. Experience in the oil and gas Industry, Very confident, innovative, accountable individual. With stamina, initiative and a positive attitude, also I am bilingual with great communication skills. Strong believer of the quote "actions speak louder than words"....

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Manager CWI-1

GISY
12.2023 - Current
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Visual Inspection Of All Welds.
  • Weld Mapping, Weld Tracking.
  • NDE Request and Verification of NDE Reports.
  • Input All Inspection Results and Documents into Chevron Pims Database and GISY Quality Shared File.
  • Manage and Summit work Schedule to Management and Payroll.
  • Witness and document flange management as well as leak Testing activities.
  • Comply And enforce Company HSE Policies and Procedures.

QC Inspector CWI

Spark Rgv Weld Testing Facility
07.2023 - Current
  • Utilized visual inspection techniques as well as performing detailed measurements with hand-held tools and devices
  • Documented findings and generated reports with data and recommendation
  • Verify all WPS and PQR sent by clients testing welders at our facility and verify documents are written correct and meet test requirements
  • Test welders for various clients as per they're WPS and conduct visual inspection on test coupons to make sure they meet code and client recommendations
  • Perform Bend testing on cut strips from test coupons and perform visual inspection on bent strips to apply acceptance criteria per code
  • Generate a WPQR for clients and for shop

General Foreman

Savior Enterprises
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
  • Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
  • Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
  • Verify all welding is per codes and WPS and meets criteria.
  • Create all NDE call outs as required per ISP and other documents for QA to verify and submit
  • Maintain and practice a safe work environment per company requirements.
  • Manage foremans working under my direct orders to verify they are complying with project needs and employee risks and job duties

Quality Control Supervisor

Yates Construction Company
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Manage work schedule
  • Work with other managers to make critical decisions to meet deadlines and contract requirements.
  • Manage all welding consumption/consumables for project cost efficiency
  • Assist in building work packages
  • Test welders per applicable codes and use said codes criteria to evaluate weld to determine welder abilities to perform acceptable sound welds.
  • Prepare WPQR for accepted welders
  • Request NDE for all required welds
  • Review NDE reports for accuracy
  • Assist in coating inspection
  • Witness hydrostatic/pneumatic testing fit acceptance and turn over for restoration of work packages
  • Witness Flange Management.
  • Verification of restoration of work packages for final acceptance with client representative.
  • Assist in preparation of work package turn over
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflow
  • Follow and enforce company safe work policy

Welding Supervisor

Jole Enterprises
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Initiate a safe and productive work plan then communicate it to all team members to acknowledge and carry out.
  • Open work permits for all areas of work reference to work being preformed.
  • Conduct safety meetings with entire crew and mention dangers and implement a safe work plan(JSA)
  • Assign each welder his work duties for shift and occasionally verify production, as well as verify all welders are qualified for their task.
  • Summit NDE request for all necessary welds as per ITP and repair all if any marked indications.
  • Evaluate all welders for company monthly evaluation.
  • Attend daily Quality and Production Meetings with upper management and discuss completion dates and areas of improvement.
  • Complete daily timesheets and production forms.

Lead Pipping QA(CWI)

Space X
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Preform Visual Inspections of all welds.
  • Verify NDT reports for Accuracy.
  • Summit NDE reports required by the ITP
  • Red line Dwg's as per Field
  • Weld mapping, Weld Tracking and welder stencil prep.
  • Welder Qualification in all processes
  • Verify weld profiles by using cam gauge (inspection tools)

QA/QC Inspector (CWI)

Keppel Amfels
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Perform visual Inspections on all welds for acceptable criteria per code,standard and/or document.
  • Qualify welders in FCAW,GTAW,SMAW in all position welding structural and piping.
  • Prepare WPQR in company (QRMS) Quality Record Management System.
  • Submit all NDT on required welds and verify all NDT reports.
  • Conduct random audits on production supervision to verify procedures and codes are being met.
  • Conduct weekly Quality meetings with production for acknowledgement of unacceptable findings and to assist and answer any questions on any confusion or interpretation of codes and standards.
  • Preform walkdown to verify all components to verify it is built per drawings and specifications. And create a punchlist on all components missing or not in conformance with drawings or documents.
  • Issue (NCR) non-conformance report and clearing it after issue has been fixed and is acceptable per code or procedure.
  • Verify all welders are qualified for application to be applied and understand WPS.

Lead QA/QC Inspector (CWI)

Allison Industrial Services
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Assist in building work packages and field copies with all proper and required documentation
  • Walk down pipping systems within company scope to determine if items under inspection meet the acceptance criteria of a code,standard or document
  • Revise and redline drawings not in conformance with field for proper material inventory. Update BOM
  • Visual inspection of welds for code and standard acceptable criteria
  • Prepare and submit NDE request per approved company ITP
  • Communicate and deal with customer and other parties in person in such manner as to benefit the professional reputation of the company
  • Final walk for completion and review all work packages for final sign off and turnover
  • Compile and submit completed inspection reports in a timely manner
  • Follow and enforce the required safe work practices and procedures at all times

Q/A Inspector

ParFab Field Services
2017 - 2018
  • Walk down pipping packages to determine if items under inspection meet the acceptance criteria of a code,standard or document
  • Ensure that work is being implemented as required in the project specifications
  • Create a punchlist on all items incomplete,missing or not in conformance with codes and procedures
  • Assist with Insulation and coating inspections to verify acceptance criteria of codes and procedures
  • Communicate and deal with customer and other parties in person in such manner as to benefit the professional reputation of the company
  • Review all documentation in work packages and perform final walk through for final sign off and turnover
  • Follow and enforce the company required safe work practices and procedures at all times

Lead Structural Q/A

INCO Services Inc.
2016 - 2017
  • Perform structural inspection on all structural bolt up and all components such as wing plates,clips,columns,beams etc
  • Create a punchlist on all items incomplete,missing or not conforming with codes and procedures
  • Ensure that all work is implemented as required in the project specifications
  • Compile and submit all completed inspection reports In a timely manner
  • Perform final walk through for completion of punch items as well as verify all documentation in work packages for final sign off and turn over
  • Follow and enforce all company safe work practices and procedures at all times

Q/A Inspector

NQS Ltd.
2015 - 2016
  • Perform pipping and mechanical inspections to determine if items under inspection meet the acceptance criteria of a code,standard or document
  • Walk down work packages and create punchlist on items missing or not in conformance with drawings
  • Assist in repair recommendations and follow through approved work detail
  • Compile and submit completed inspection reports in a timely manner
  • Perform final walk through for compliance and review work package for proper and required documentation and final sign off
  • Follow all work safe practices at all time

Welding Superintendent

Bay Ltd.
01.2005 - 12.2010
  • Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
  • Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Administered budget, tracked expenses and documented changes.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Education

GED -

Brownsville Adult Education Center
Brownsville, TX
01.2001

Phase X Welding Certificate

UTB
Brownsville, TX
03.2001

Certified Welding Inspector API(1104)

Baseline Data
Portland, TX
2019

Skills

  • Detail orientated with dedication to quality control and quality assurance process ;ability to understand and interpret complex design and fabrication prints and specifications
  • Sense of urgency, good attention to detail and follow-thru
  • Demonstrate A systematic approach in carrying out assignments Very orderly and excels at cutting though confusion and turning chaos into order
  • Show willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; present options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures Take on additional responsibilities when both big and small tasks need to be executed
  • Posses excellent communication skills to convey information to customers and colleagues effectively; through verbal and written communication
  • Wiling to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary ;promptly share relevant information with others
  • Fluent with Microsoft word, excel, power point as well as some databases such as maxtrax, Aconnex, Bluebeam, Navis and QRMS
  • Offshore experience

Timeline

Quality Manager CWI-1

GISY
12.2023 - Current

General Foreman

Savior Enterprises
08.2023 - 12.2023

QC Inspector CWI

Spark Rgv Weld Testing Facility
07.2023 - Current

Quality Control Supervisor

Yates Construction Company
06.2022 - 06.2023

Welding Supervisor

Jole Enterprises
03.2022 - 05.2022

Lead Pipping QA(CWI)

Space X
01.2021 - 09.2021

QA/QC Inspector (CWI)

Keppel Amfels
05.2019 - 10.2020

Lead QA/QC Inspector (CWI)

Allison Industrial Services
02.2019 - 04.2019

Welding Superintendent

Bay Ltd.
01.2005 - 12.2010

Q/A Inspector

ParFab Field Services
2017 - 2018

Lead Structural Q/A

INCO Services Inc.
2016 - 2017

Q/A Inspector

NQS Ltd.
2015 - 2016

GED -

Brownsville Adult Education Center

Phase X Welding Certificate

UTB

Certified Welding Inspector API(1104)

Baseline Data

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