Rodney Gay
Longview,TX
Summary
Hardworking Quality Control Inspector offering several years of Quality Control, and weld inspection experience. Detail-oriented and systematic professional knowledgeable about compliance standards, I feel integrity is very important. Adheres strictly to documentation guidelines and reporting requirements. I work well with the client to assure a good productive working relationship.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Supervisor
Turner Industries, @ INVISTA
Longview, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Participated in job-site meetings with contractors, owners, architects, engineers, as necessary. Built bid packages for capital projects. Collaborated closely with procurement department to fulfill invoicing requirements for the jobsite.
- Developed necessary work packages for regular maintenance projects.
- Collaborated with QC department to ensure ongoing jobsite compliance with established procedures.
- Ensured that all personnel wore appropriate personal protective equipment while working at construction sites. Managed and executed annual safety training sessions for Turner's safety department.
Level III Inspector
Fluor Maintenance Services
Monticello, TX
02.2014 - 02.2024
- Identified any potential hazards or areas that needed improvement through visual inspection and testing.
- Maintained accurate records of all tests conducted during the inspection process.
- Executed MT testing to evaluate Superheat, Re-heat, and Waterwall main headers.
- Performed PT testing on the header repairs performed.
Leadman
Bold Construction, @ INVISTA
Longview, TX
07.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed a team of 5 workers to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
- Helped the owner implement a Quality Control program.
- Managed job coordination for a variety of project types. Assumed responsibility for measurements and drawings.
- Demonstrated expertise in fabrication of pressure parts and execution of diverse welding processes.
- Collaborated with NDE team to successfully conduct hydro testing and with the painting department to adhere to paint specifications outlined in drawing code.
Pipeline Welding Supervisor
Curtis Callais Welding
Houma, LA
09.2005 - 07.2014
- Supervised team of welding professionals aboard Cal-Dive International's pipeline lay barge 'Midnight Rider'.
- Managed all welding consumables, per Cal-Dive's guidelines.
- Daily weld tracking, repair tracking.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
Inspector Level III
Fluor Maintenance Services
Martin Lake Power Plant, Tatum, TX
02.2014 - 02.2014
- Worked with the NDE group doing UTM testing on fireside waterwall boiler tubes.
- Identified and evaluated crack formations through the implementation of MPT on super critical headers.
- Performed LPT on header repairs as required.
- Compiled reports outlining findings from each inspection performed.
- Documented all inspection results accurately in accordance with established guidelines.
Inspector
Arc Welding Specialists
Price , UT
06.2013 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with the mechanical department to determine optimal cut lines for the Superheat Pendant and facilitate the Reheat panel change out.
- Maintained and managed QC records for demolition and prep work required for reinstallation.
- Established a weld tracker for the project and ensured ongoing code documentation throughout the entire process.
Inspector
PMSI
Huntington, UT
04.2013 - 05.2013
- Worked with the lead QC to help build a QC job scope-man hour packages.
- Built a weld track system for each area of the repair.
- Administered the pre-job WQT for the tube welders.
- Established QC criteria for Reheat header change out in collaboration with the mechanical department.
- Ensured adherence to power plant code requirements by maintaining accurate weld track report and NDE reports.
- Monitored production processes to detect deviations from specifications or standards.
- Worked closely with management teams to help identify process improvements that would improve overall efficiency levels.
Inspection General Foreman
Fluor Maintenance Services
Oak Grove Power Plant, TX
03.2013 - 03.2013
- Supervised three boiler inspection foremen, eighteen boiler inspectors who were performing UTM mapping for the boiler tubes.
- Conducted training sessions for employees on Texas Utilities electronic inspection/weld report system.
- Ensured accuracy and consistency of records for daily operations, timecards, and production data logs.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed and maintained by all personnel on site.
- Reviewed estimates for labor costs, material costs, equipment costs.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and specifications during construction process.
- Prepared reports detailing progress against established benchmarks or milestones.
- Communicated regularly with team members about changes in scope or schedule
Inspector Level I
Fluor Maintenance Services
Martin Lake Power Plant, TX
02.2003 - 04.2003
- Reviewed supplier documentation and ensured it was compliant with relevant regulations.
- Worked with the heavy wall crew doing safety relief valve c/o and replaced.
- Conducted LPT testing on prepared surfaces prior to fit-up
- Documented all inspection results accurately in accordance with established guidelines.
- Performed VT on all the completed welds, kept a weld tracker report.
- Scheduled NDE for completed welds.
Education
VT, LPT, MPT, UTM, And Started PAUT Training
Fluor Services NDE
Dallas, TX02-2013
Completed A 36-hour Course On Welding Inspection
American Welding Society
Beaumont, TX01-2010
Drafting Technology
Longview High School
Longview, TX01-1992
Skills
Clear communication with client
Problem solving/implement solutions
Attention to detail, procedures
Corrective action
Code documentation
Technical skills
Computer
inspection techniques
NDE knowledge
Knowledge of welding processes
Affiliations
I teach a Sunday school class at our church, along with the enjoyment of community volunteering.
Enjoy being family orientated, and love being outdoors.
Timeline
Site Supervisor
Turner Industries, @ INVISTA
01.2021 - Current
Leadman
Bold Construction, @ INVISTA
07.2014 - 01.2021
Level III Inspector
Fluor Maintenance Services
02.2014 - 02.2024
Inspector Level III
Fluor Maintenance Services
02.2014 - 02.2014
Inspector
Arc Welding Specialists
06.2013 - 06.2013
Inspector
PMSI
04.2013 - 05.2013
Inspection General Foreman
Fluor Maintenance Services
03.2013 - 03.2013
Pipeline Welding Supervisor
Curtis Callais Welding
09.2005 - 07.2014
Inspector Level I
Fluor Maintenance Services
02.2003 - 04.2003
VT, LPT, MPT, UTM, And Started PAUT Training
Fluor Services NDE
Completed A 36-hour Course On Welding Inspection
American Welding Society
Drafting Technology
Longview High School
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