Robert Gibson
Saint James,LA
Summary
Assisted in industrial coatings corrosion control and pipeline inspection tasks for over 8 years.
Supported quality control inspections, air-to-soil pipeline evaluations, and surface preparation assessments for more than 4 years.
Contributed to QA/QC documentation in refinery, petrochemical, and pipeline settings while adhering to AMPP, SSPC, ASTM, ISO, and client specifications.
Executed comprehensive assessments and documentation of coating processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coating Inspector / Industrial Coating Technician
Cain's Pipeline & Industrial Services
01.2021 - Current
- Perform coating inspections on refinery, petrochemical, and pipeline projects.
- Conduct air-to-soil pipeline inspections.
- Inspect abrasive blast cleaning and surface preparation.
- Measure dry film thickness (DFT) using PosiTector gauges.
- Measure surface profile using replica tape and comparators.
- Perform soluble salt testing using Bresle and CSN Sleeve Test Kits.
- Perform high-voltage holiday testing.
- Monitor environmental conditions before and during coating application.
- Inspect pipeline wrapping and coating repairs.
- Prepare QA/QC reports and inspection documentation.
- Ensure compliance with AMPP, SSPC, ASTM, ISO, project specifications, and client requirements.
- Projects include Dow, Honeywell, Rubicon, and Gulf Coast Pipeline.
Chemical Plant Operator / Material Handling Technician
SGS North America
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Safely loaded and unloaded railcars and tanker trucks containing chemical products.
- Verified product identification, transfer procedures, and shipping documentation.
- Conducted equipment inspections before loading and unloading operations.
- Followed plant operating procedures and strict safety protocols.
- Worked closely with operations personnel to maintain efficient product transfers.
- Performed housekeeping and maintained compliance with refinery and petrochemical safety standards.
Industrial Painter / Abrasive Blaster
Brand Industrial Services
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed abrasive blasting on piping, tanks, vessels, and structural steel.
- Applied industrial protective coating systems using conventional and airless spray equipment.
- Prepared steel surfaces to SSPC and project specifications.
- Assisted coating inspectors during inspection and repair activities.
- Maintained blasting and painting equipment while following refinery safety procedures.
Education
General Studies
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CAGeneral Studies
River Parish Community College
Gonzales, LASkills
- Protective Coating Inspection
- Corrosion Inspection
- Pipeline Integrity Inspection
- Air-to-Soil Pipeline Inspection
- Surface Preparation Inspection
- Abrasive Blasting Inspection
- Industrial Coatings
- Dry Film Thickness (DFT)
- Surface Profile Measurement
- Holiday Testing
- Soluble Salt Testing
- Environmental Monitoring
- QA/QC Documentation
- Pipeline Wrapping Inspection
- Inspection Reporting
- Safety Compliance
Certification
- AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP) Level 1
- NCCER Certified
- TWIC Card
- OSHA Basic Safety
INSPECTION EQUIPMENT
- PosiTector DFT Gauge
- Replica Tape
- Bresle Test Kit
- CSN Sleeve Salt Test Kit
- High Voltage Holiday Detector
- Sling Psychrometer
- Surface Profile Comparator
- Hygrometer
- Wet Film Thickness Gauge
- Surface Temperature Thermometer
- Environmental Monitoring Equipment
Timeline
Coating Inspector / Industrial Coating Technician
Cain's Pipeline & Industrial Services
01.2021 - Current
Chemical Plant Operator / Material Handling Technician
SGS North America
01.2018 - 01.2020
Industrial Painter / Abrasive Blaster
Brand Industrial Services
01.2016 - 01.2018
General Studies
Fullerton College
General Studies
River Parish Community College