Roberto Arredondo
San Juan,TX
Summary
Well-qualified Quality Control Inspector proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of welding and production operations. Bringing 10+ years of related experience. Build projects from the ground up. From new construction to turnaround’s to midstream to pipeline projects. Very well rounded on several areas.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Welding Inspector
Universal Plant Service
Coffeyville, KS
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Verified accuracy of production processes by measuring dimensions, angles, and other parameters using precision instruments.
- Conducted periodic audits of product quality to identify any potential issues or areas for improvement.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and technical documents related to product design and manufacturing processes prior to inspection activities.
- Trained new inspectors on proper use of equipment, tools, techniques, and inspection methods.
- Performed detailed measurements with handheld devices and performed visual inspections of line.
- Generated reports with documented findings and recommendations.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing on components and assemblies to identify any defects or flaws in the material.
- Documented all test results in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed pneumatic system designs to identify potential problems and recommend solutions.
- Verify all bolt ups to meet standards.
- Verify all torquing to flanges.
- Examining all films that were x-rayed.
- Make iso for projects by using blue beam.
- Make NDE reports for PT.
- Make packages for each project that was performed for the client
QC Inspector
Palacios Marine Industrial
Point Comfort, TX
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Verified accuracy of production processes by measuring dimensions, angles, and other parameters using precision instruments.
- Conducted periodic audits of product quality to identify any potential issues or areas for improvement.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and technical documents related to product design and manufacturing processes prior to inspection activities.
- Trained new inspectors on proper use of equipment, tools, techniques, and inspection methods.
- Performed detailed measurements with handheld devices and performed visual inspections of line.
- Generated reports with documented findings and recommendations.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing on components and assemblies to identify any defects or flaws in the material.
- Documented all test results in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed pneumatic system designs to identify potential problems and recommend solutions.
- Verify all bolt ups to meet standards.
- Verify all torquing to flanges.
- Examining all films that were x-rayed.
- Make iso for projects by using blue beam.
- Make NDE reports for PT.
- Make packages for each project that was performed for the client
QC Inspector
Spartan
Carlsbad, NM
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed detailed measurements with handheld devices and performed visual inspections of line.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control systems to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assessed quality of products and compliance with tolerance standards by inspecting products, components and materials.
- Generated reports with documented findings and recommendations.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Visual inspect all welds made in field.
- Monitor all paint/ RD-6 applied to pipe.
- Torque verify all flanges.
- Verify all underground pipe has been jeeped with holiday detector.
Qc Mechanical
Universal Plant Services
Denver, CO
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Perform pre-installation inspections as required including receipt, pre-installation, installation, and bolting, and alignment inspections.
- Inspect item (s) for adherence to specifications, drawings, codes, and standards.
- Prepare written documentation of findings and issue reports. File report in correct sequence or format.
- Visually inspect material, and equipment for damage and general workmanship.
- Compare part numbers, drawing numbers, specifications, and revision levels on equipment and material being received.
- Inspect raw/loose material, finished parts, and fittings, to purchase order and applicable documentation.
- Verify requirements through review of material certifications per project requirements.
- Identify accepted items to be inventoried.
- Identify nonconforming items and segregate them from accepted items.
- Collects and records results of inspections by part number and enters data on inspection forms, logs or data bases.
- Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.
QC Inspector Mechanical
Universal Plant Services
El Dorado, KS
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Perform pre-installation inspections as required including receipt, pre-installation, installation, and bolting, and alignment inspections.
- Inspect item (s) for adherence to specifications, drawings, codes, and standards.
- Prepare written documentation of findings and issue reports. File report in correct sequence or format.
- Visually inspect material, and equipment for damage and general workmanship.
- Compare part numbers, drawing numbers, specifications, and revision levels on equipment and material being received.
- Inspect raw/loose material, finished parts, and fittings, to purchase order and applicable documentation.
- Verify requirements through review of material certifications per project requirements.
- Identify accepted items to be inventoried.
- Identify nonconforming items and segregate them from accepted items.
- Collects and records results of inspections by part number and enters data on inspection forms, logs or data bases.
- Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems
QC Inspector
Universal Plant Services
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed detailed measurements with handheld devices and performed visual inspections of line.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control systems to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assessed quality of products and compliance with tolerance standards by inspecting products, components and materials.
- Generated reports with documented findings and recommendations.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Visual inspect all welds made in field.
- Torque verify all flanges.
QC Inspector
Wyatt
Orange, TX
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Inspected and assembled tubes, fittings, valves, controls and auxiliary mechanisms to locate defects.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
- Over look when Disassembling and assembling components on exchanger.
- install isolation blinds in sections where spool pieces need to be replaced.
- Check all Fabricated new spools to exact measurement according to blueprints and field measurements.
- Witness gaskets installations.
- Verify all bolts are torque to spec.
- Check all welders on there productions if there any defects in the welds.
QC Inspector
STARCON
Victoria, TX
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Inspected and assembled tubes, fittings, valves, controls and auxiliary mechanisms to locate defects.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
- Over look when Disassembling and assembling components on exchanger.
- install isolation blinds in sections where spool pieces need to be replaced.
- Check all Fabricated new spools to exact measurement according to blueprints and field measurements.
- Witness gaskets installations.
- Verify all bolts are torque to spec.
- Check all welders on there productions if there any defects in the welds.
QC Inspector Mechanical
Mesa Mechanical
Pasadena, TX
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed non-destructive tests and conducted continuous inspections.
- Verified that the gaskets and faces of the flanges were correct and defect-free.
- Verified the Inside of the pipe was clean and free of debris.
- Verified documented the certifications on the manual and hydraulic torque wrenches.
- Witnessed/ verified the gaskets were properly installed,
- Witnessed that the bolts were torqued in the correct sequence and at the correct amount of pressure on each rotation.
- Monitored/ documented all HDPE piping installation,
- Verified pipe shoes and their pads were installed correctly.
QC Inspector
Elite Turnaround Services
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Inspected and assembled tubes, fittings, valves, controls and auxiliary mechanisms to locate defects.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
- Over look when Disassembling and assembling components on exchanger.
- install isolation blinds in sections where spool pieces need to be replaced.
- Check all Fabricated new spools to exact measurement according to blueprints and field measurements.
- Witness gaskets installations.
- Verify all bolts are torque to spec.
- Check all welders on there productions if there any defects in them.
QC Inspector
STARCON
Victoria, TX
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed detailed measurements with handheld devices and performed visual inspections of line.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control systems to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Assessed quality of products and compliance with tolerance standards by inspecting products, components and materials.
- Generated reports with documented findings and recommendations.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Visual inspect all welds made in field.
- Torque verify all flanges.
Pipe Foreman
Universal Plant Service
Decatur, AL
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Identify all tools required for tasks.
- Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
- Make sure all workers are safe and suitable physically and mentally to perform task.
- Prepare all material so workers can have accessible to finish job task.
- Walk down lines to make sure it's 100% complete.
- Complete all punch list items.
- Turn in all packages to commission.
Pipe Forman
Performance Industrial
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 11.2019
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of drainage pipes.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
- Continuously expanded industry knowledge by attending relevant training courses and staying up-to-date on emerging trends, technologies, and techniques in the field of pipe installation and maintenance.
- Led a highly motivated team that consistently met or exceeded performance expectations while maintaining a positive working environment conducive to collaboration and continuous learning.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely completion of work while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Identify all tools required for tasks.
- Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
- Make sure all workers are safe and suitable physically and mentally to perform task.
- Prepare all material so workers can have accessible to finish job task.
- Walk down lines to make sure it's 100% complete.
- Complete all punch list items.
- Turn in all packages to commission.
Pipefitter
Palacios Marine Industrial
Port Lavaca,TX
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
Education
P.S.J.A. Memorial
Alamo, TX05.2011
Skills
- Visual inspection expertise
- Quality control procedures
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Blueprint reading proficiency
- Non-destructive testing
- Welding codes
- Welding procedure development
- Visual inspections
- OSHA 30 certified
- Pipefitter NCCER
Timeline
QC Welding Inspector
Universal Plant Service
09.2024 - 07.2025
QC Inspector
Palacios Marine Industrial
02.2024 - 09.2024
QC Inspector
Spartan
06.2023 - 02.2024
Qc Mechanical
Universal Plant Services
02.2023 - 06.2023
QC Inspector Mechanical
Universal Plant Services
01.2023 - 02.2023
QC Inspector
Universal Plant Services
08.2022 - 12.2022
QC Inspector
Wyatt
06.2022 - 08.2022
QC Inspector
STARCON
01.2022 - 06.2022
QC Inspector Mechanical
Mesa Mechanical
05.2021 - 12.2021
QC Inspector
Elite Turnaround Services
04.2021 - 05.2021
QC Inspector
STARCON
08.2020 - 04.2021
Pipe Foreman
Universal Plant Service
01.2020 - 05.2020
Pipe Forman
Performance Industrial
02.2015 - 11.2019
Pipefitter
Palacios Marine Industrial
05.2012 - 11.2014
P.S.J.A. Memorial