Detail-oriented professional with a solid background in project management and inspection. Strong skills in risk assessment and quality assurance, committed to driving efficiency and excellence in project deliverables.
Overview
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Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
APAVE
Houston
05.2023 - Current
Managed CUI RPMI and multiple projects with competing deadlines to ensure timely completion.
Simultaneously oversaw multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines.
Maintained comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets for alignment.
Developed detailed project timelines to track progress and milestones.
Forecasted and monitored project schedules, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
Monitored project progress to deliver quality outcomes on schedule.
Established partnerships with teams, vendors, and contractors to facilitate project collaboration.
Maintained records of all project-related documents, including specifications and invoices.
Site Lead / Asst. Unit Inspector (LYB Channelview)
IRISNDT
Houston
08.2009 - 05.2023
Collaborated daily with process personnel and reliability engineering to maintain uninterrupted production.
Managed inspection activities per API 510, API 653, and API 570 during on-stream and shutdown conditions to ensure compliance and safety.
Conducted inspections and provided guidance on coating and liner applications per NACE and SSPC standards. Developed and implemented specifications for coating and liner application projects.
Employed traditional and advanced inspection methods to ensure unit reliability and minimize downtime.
Led contract MI personnel in overseeing inspection and repair plans across multiple turnaround activities.
Asst. Unit Inspector (LYB Channelview TX)
Acuren Inspection
Houston
10.2002 - 09.2009
Performed inspection activities in the respective units according to API 510, API 653, and API 570 during on-stream and shutdown conditions.
Inspection Zone coordinator for several areas during one of the largest T/A in Lyondell history. Responsible for all inspection activities in these Zones for the duration of the outage.
Inspected and advised on all coating and liner applications in the responsible units per the current NACE and SSPC standards. Developed, created, and implemented the coating and lining specifications for these jobs.
Utilized and expanded on traditional and cutting edge inspection methods to form a proactive approach to Unit reliability.
Member of the RIT (Reliability Inspection Team) which identifies equipment and systems that most impact reliability and profitability for the company and develops and initiates plans to counter those trends.
Utilized and expanded traditional and cutting-edge inspection methods to create a proactive approach to unit reliability.
API Inspector (LYB Channelview TX)
Wynn Corporation
Houston
09.1997 - 10.2002
Performed all inspection activities in the respective units according to API 510, API 653, and API 570 during both on-stream and shutdown conditions.
Inspection Zone coordinator for several areas during one of the largest T/A in Lyondell history. Responsible for all inspection activities in these Zones for the duration of the outage.
Advised on and inspected all coating and liner applications in the respective units following current NACE and SSPC standards. Created and implemented the coating and lining specifications for these jobs.
Member of the RIT (Reliability Inspection Team) which identifies equipment and systems that most impact reliability and profitability for the company and develops and initiates plans to counter those trends.
Instrumental in leading and coordinating multiple crafts on several major Boiler outage projects over a seven year period.
Piping Inspector / Senior Draftsman
SGS
Houston
07.1996 - 06.1998
Conducted on-stream process piping inspections according to API 570, updated P&IDs and PFDs, audited design ISOs, and drafted new piping and equipment.
NDT Technician
MQS
Houston
05.1990 - 09.1992
Responsible for the testing of equipment and piping using a variety of traditional NDT methods while working in multiple different facilities around the Gulf Coast area with activities ranging from routine maintenance to shutdown conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
05-1995
High School Diploma -
Crosby High School
Crosby, TX
05-1989
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
Skills
Project management
Budget management
Risk assessment
Quality assurance
Documentation management
Project estimation and bidding
Communication strategies
Problem resolution
Analytical thinking
Effective communication
Client rapport
Relationship building
Certification
API 510 (30717) (Exp 2028)
API 570 (31487) (exp 2028)
API 653 (32424) (exp 2029)
UTT (Initial cert 1991)
MT (Initial cert 1991)
PT (Initial cert 1991)
API 580 (testing Dec 2)
Timeline
Project Manager
APAVE
05.2023 - Current
Site Lead / Asst. Unit Inspector (LYB Channelview)