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Robert Stashak

Mcminnville,TN

Summary

Certifications :API 1169NEI', CWPI +V , 40-Hour Worker Programs- HAZWOPER , [29CFR1910.120]
OSHA 30

I have been a welding Inspector for 10 years and a welder for 30 years.

Experience in testing welders and set up procedures. Have worked with power point and office. Experienced in completing redlines. Worked on tie-ins and lowering-ins. Hydro testing main lines and fabrication.

Hardworking Welding Inspector with 40 years of industry experience. Versed in applicable codes, welding techniques and fabrication requirements. Evaluates welds and related work such as clearing, ditching and backfilling.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Inspector

Williams
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Maintained accurate inspection records for future reference and quality control purposes.
  • Reduced rework costs by identifying defects early in the fabrication process through diligent inspections.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in team meetings focused on identifying root causes of recurring issues.
  • Increased overall productivity by monitoring welding processes, personnel performance, and resource allocation.
  • Tested Welders
  • Enhanced project efficiency by ensuring adherence to welding codes, standards, and project specifications.
  • Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.

Welding Inspector

Williams
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments
  • Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
  • Maintained current knowledge of codes.

Welding Inspector

Eastern Shore Natural Gas
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
  • Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.

Welding Inspector

Williams
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
  • Maintained current knowledge of codes.
  • Used Blue Beam to track data and write up results.
  • Also worked at Appellation fab shop in Williamsport PA to observe and document fabrication for Wind Gap meter station.

Welding Inspector

Workrise
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
  • Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
  • Maintained current knowledge of codes.
  • Used Microsoft to track data and write up results.

Welding Inspector

Enbridge Gas
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
  • Used Microsoft Office to track data and write up results.
  • Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of and materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.

Senior Welding Inspector

Williams
12.2019 - 01.2021

Inspected at station #165 in Chatham VA . Tested welders and supervised welders

Performed asbuilt and red lines.

.Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships. Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of pipe materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.

Senior Welding Inspector

Williams
02.2019 - 12.2019
I was Senior Welding Inspector over fabrication and installation at Patterson NJ and Roseland NJ and Station 303 also located in Roseland NJ.Tested welders, red-line, as-built drawings .

Welding Inspector

williams Company /QIS
11.2018 - 01.2019

Welding inspector,

Welding Inspector

QIS/Willaims
11.2017 - 11.2018

Evaluated work against design specifications.
Administered tests to welders to assess understanding of the work and applicable code requirements.
Tracked information and authored daily reports.
Stayed up to data on current state, federal and codes.
Applied changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors.

Welding Inspector

QIS/ Wiliams Company
09.2017 - 11.2017
Administered tests to welders to assess understanding of the work and applicable code requirements.
Evaluated work against design specifications.Welding inspector in LMC Fab shop

Welding Inspector

QIS/Williams
08.2016 - 08.2017
Evaluated work against design specifications.
Administered tests to welders to assess understanding of the work and applicable code requirements.
Tracked information and authored daily reports.
Stayed up to data on current state, federal and codes.
Applied changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors. 

Welding Inspector

Spectra Energy
03.2016 - 08.2016
Evaluated work against design specifications.
Evaluated work against design specifications.
Stayed up to data on current state, federal and  codes.
Tracked information and authored daily reports using 

Welding Inspector

Williams /QIS
01.2015 - 02.2016

Was responsible for testing of welders and supervising welders on the ROW and in Fabrication.Before welding started I supervised the unloading of 42" pipe and observed the cutting of the tree line on the Franklin loop .Kept weld information for the mainline and made all of the weld maps. Worked on hydro testing and fabrication.

Welding Inspector

Williams/ QIS
06.2014 - 12.2014
Responsible for visual inspection of welds in fabrication and tie-ins, Testing of welders,. Worked on 5 different valve settings at 5 different locations.prepared  redline on all locations.Power point and office.​

Lead Welding inspector

STS
11.2013 - 06.2014

Welding inspector for STS in Odessa Texas. Working on tie-ins and lowering in pipe.Observing contractor jeeping pipe . Working on firing line and front end on main line.

Welding Inspector

QIS/ Kinder Morgan
08.2013 - 11.2013

Welding Inspector working on hydro-test of 180 miles plus valve settings on 26 inch mainline from Carrolton Ohio to Albany Ohio. Working with chief Inspector on red line and also hydro reports.And close out boxes.

Lead Welding Inspector

QIS/ Williams pipeline
03.2013 - 08.2013

worked on a 42 " Palmorton loop job for chief Inspector Ronald Coker where I attended pre-job meetings.

I am the lead inspector and had two inspectors to delegate work to.

Tested 40 welders to API 1104 SMAW code.

Visually inspected welds and monitored preheating before and after welding.

Transferred and recorded pipe specification numbers off of pipe.

Filled out and recorded all welding certificate papers on the job.

Tested welders on the automatic welding procedures FCAW code. Certified welders on multi weld repair certification procedures and split tee procedures.

Worked with fabrication foremen on fabrication prints. Made red line drawings for fabrication and mainline .

Welding inspector

QIS / Williams
02.2013 - 03.2013

Worked for cheif inspector Joe Dynda over spread 16. Assisted Todd Clack on testing welders on API 1104 SMAW code.

visually inspected welds, monitored preheating before and during welding. Transferred and recorded pipe specification number off pipes.

Welder and Fabricator

S-con
02.2012 - 02.2013

Pipe fabrication and welding, stick rod , tig , carbon and stainless.

Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Welded in flat , horizontal , vertical and overhead positions.

removed and repaired unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Worked with gas tungsten arc,gas metal arc,flux-core arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.

Fabricated shop parts directly from blue prints.

Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work pieces.

Pipeline Welder

snelson
03.2011 - 12.2011

welded carbon steel and hydrotested 36 inch pipe on pipeline for PG&E.

Pipeline Welder

Rockford
06.2010 - 09.2011

Welded on the firing line and also did tie-ins and fabrication.

Welder and fabricator

snelson
09.2010 - 03.2011

Welded and fabricated and installed fabrication.

Welder fabricator

SCON
04.2009 - 06.2010

Pipe fabrication and welding stick rod, tig , carbon and stainless.

Education

Welding

San Jac
Laporte
1984

Skills

  • API-1104 CWI Certified with Williams
  • API-1169
  • CBT's
  • Able to lead and delegate work
  • Certified Welder
  • Structural Welder
  • Fabrication of pipe
  • Read and work off blue prints
  • 30 years in welding and Fabrication trade
  • MIG Welding professional
  • Specializes in working with Carbon and all Alloys
  • Available to work in remote locations for long periods of time
  • Expertise in wire feed machines
  • Manual dexterity

Timeline

Welding Inspector

Williams
03.2024 - 10.2024

Welding Inspector

Williams
09.2023 - 01.2024

Welding Inspector

Eastern Shore Natural Gas
04.2023 - 09.2023

Welding Inspector

Williams
08.2022 - 11.2022

Welding Inspector

Workrise
03.2022 - 07.2022

Welding Inspector

Enbridge Gas
01.2021 - 03.2021

Senior Welding Inspector

Williams
12.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Welding Inspector

Williams
02.2019 - 12.2019

Welding Inspector

williams Company /QIS
11.2018 - 01.2019

Welding Inspector

QIS/Willaims
11.2017 - 11.2018

Welding Inspector

QIS/ Wiliams Company
09.2017 - 11.2017

Welding Inspector

QIS/Williams
08.2016 - 08.2017

Welding Inspector

Spectra Energy
03.2016 - 08.2016

Welding Inspector

Williams /QIS
01.2015 - 02.2016

Welding Inspector

Williams/ QIS
06.2014 - 12.2014

Lead Welding inspector

STS
11.2013 - 06.2014

Welding Inspector

QIS/ Kinder Morgan
08.2013 - 11.2013

Lead Welding Inspector

QIS/ Williams pipeline
03.2013 - 08.2013

Welding inspector

QIS / Williams
02.2013 - 03.2013

Welder and Fabricator

S-con
02.2012 - 02.2013

Pipeline Welder

snelson
03.2011 - 12.2011

Welder and fabricator

snelson
09.2010 - 03.2011

Pipeline Welder

Rockford
06.2010 - 09.2011

Welder fabricator

SCON
04.2009 - 06.2010

Welding

San Jac
Robert Stashak