Stan James Smith JR.
Orange,TX
Summary
Seeking a position as a Chief or a certified pipeline welding inspector in the plant, station, or pipeline and pipeline facilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Inspector
Quality Inspection Services, Inc.
Williams Haynesville
03.2025 - 10.2026
- Led inspection teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Coordinated with clients to address concerns and provide expert guidance on inspections.
- Oversaw scheduling of inspections, optimizing resource allocation for efficiency.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication regarding project status updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted thorough investigations of safety incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed a team of inspectors, providing coaching and mentoring to enhance their technical skills and overall performance.
- Delegated work tasks to employees based on levels of knowledge and experience.
Welding Inspector
Kestrel Field Services
Navasota Tx.
02.2026 - Current
- Kinder Morgan
- Trident Interstate Pipeline Project Spread 1 48” and 42”.
- Overseeing the fabrication and installation of Mainline Values
- Conducted visual inspections to ensure compliance with welding standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with project teams to address welding issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Developed inspection reports detailing findings, facilitating communication with engineering teams for improvements.
- Expedited issue resolution with prompt reporting of non-conforming items to relevant parties for corrective action implementation.
- Used iPad to track data and write up results.
- Collaborated with welders to provide guidance on proper techniques and materials for optimal results.
Chief inspector
Audie Price Inspection, Inc.
Williams Piceance
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Led inspection teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Coordinated with clients to address concerns and provide expert guidance on inspections.
- Oversaw scheduling of inspections, optimizing resource allocation for efficiency.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication regarding project status updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted thorough investigations of safety incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed a team of inspectors, providing coaching and mentoring to enhance their technical skills and overall performance.
- Delegated work tasks to employees based on levels of knowledge and experience.
Sr. Welding Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Services
Williams RMM / OPPL / Piceance
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of welded structures to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Mentored junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices in welding inspection and quality control measures.
- Evaluated welding equipment performance, recommending upgrades to enhance operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address non-conformance issues and develop corrective action plans.
- Reviewed project documentation to verify adherence to client specifications and regulatory guidelines throughout the inspection process.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds using visual and non-destructive testing methods for ensured compliance with industry standards.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to ensure adherence to company policies regarding worker health and well-being measures.
- Provided expert guidance on material selection and proper welding techniques for improved product durability and longevity.
- Identified and resolved potential welding issues, contributing to a reduction in rework costs and project delays.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections, ensuring comprehensive documentation for future reference and audits.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Pipeline Welding Inspector
Inspection and Consulting Serv. Inc.
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of welded structures to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Mentored junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices in welding inspection and quality control measures.
- Evaluated welding equipment performance, recommending upgrades to enhance operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address non-conformance issues and develop corrective action plans.
- Reviewed project documentation to verify adherence to client specifications and regulatory guidelines throughout the inspection process.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds using visual and non-destructive testing methods for ensured compliance with industry standards.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to ensure adherence to company policies regarding worker health and well-being measures.
- Provided expert guidance on material selection and proper welding techniques for improved product durability and longevity.
- Identified and resolved potential welding issues, contributing to a reduction in rework costs and project delays.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections, ensuring comprehensive documentation for future reference and audits.
Sr. Welding Inspector
Top Line Consultants
Karnes Co. TX
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of welded structures to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Mentored junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices in welding inspection and quality control measures.
- Evaluated welding equipment performance, recommending upgrades to enhance operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address non-conformance issues and develop corrective action plans.
- Reviewed project documentation to verify adherence to client specifications and regulatory guidelines throughout the inspection process.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds using visual and non-destructive testing methods for ensured compliance with industry standards.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to ensure adherence to company policies regarding worker health and well-being measures.
- Provided expert guidance on material selection and proper welding techniques for improved product durability and longevity.
- Identified and resolved potential welding issues, contributing to a reduction in rework costs and project delays.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections, ensuring comprehensive documentation for future reference and audits.
Pipeline Welding Inspector
Wilcrest Field Services
Enterprise Orla Pipeline
10.2017 - 12.2017
- 36” Residue pipeline
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in team meetings focused on identifying root causes of recurring issues.
- Enhanced project efficiency by ensuring adherence to welding codes, standards, and project specifications.
- Maintained accurate inspection records for future reference and quality control purposes.
- Improved welding quality by conducting thorough inspections and recommending corrective actions.
- Increased overall productivity by monitoring welding processes, personnel performance, and resource allocation.
- Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Expedited issue resolution with prompt reporting of non-conforming items to relevant parties for corrective action implementation.
- Used [Software] to track data and write up results.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Pipeline welding inspector
Kestrel Field Services
Enterprise – Midland to Sealy
05.2017 - 10.2017
- 36” Residue pipeline
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in team meetings focused on identifying root causes of recurring issues.
- Enhanced project efficiency by ensuring adherence to welding codes, standards, and project specifications.
- Maintained accurate inspection records for future reference and quality control purposes.
- Improved welding quality by conducting thorough inspections and recommending corrective actions.
- Increased overall productivity by monitoring welding processes, personnel performance, and resource allocation.
- Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Expedited issue resolution with prompt reporting of non-conforming items to relevant parties for corrective action implementation.
- Used [Software] to track data and write up results.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Pipeline Welding Inspector
Gulf Interstate Field Services
Spectra Energy
09.2016 - 04.2017
- 36” Residue pipeline
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in team meetings focused on identifying root causes of recurring issues.
- Enhanced project efficiency by ensuring adherence to welding codes, standards, and project specifications.
- Maintained accurate inspection records for future reference and quality control purposes.
- Improved welding quality by conducting thorough inspections and recommending corrective actions.
- Increased overall productivity by monitoring welding processes, personnel performance, and resource allocation.
- Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Expedited issue resolution with prompt reporting of non-conforming items to relevant parties for corrective action implementation.
- Used [Software] to track data and write up results.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Pipeline Welding Inspector
Kestrel Field Services
Sunoco Pipeline L.P.
10.2015 - 04.2016
- 36” Residue pipeline
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in team meetings focused on identifying root causes of recurring issues.
- Enhanced project efficiency by ensuring adherence to welding codes, standards, and project specifications.
- Maintained accurate inspection records for future reference and quality control purposes.
- Improved welding quality by conducting thorough inspections and recommending corrective actions.
- Increased overall productivity by monitoring welding processes, personnel performance, and resource allocation.
- Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Expedited issue resolution with prompt reporting of non-conforming items to relevant parties for corrective action implementation.
- Used [Software] to track data and write up results.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Pipeline welding inspector
Tulsa Inspection Resources
Sunoco Pipeline L.P.
12.2014 - 07.2015
- 36” Residue pipeline
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in team meetings focused on identifying root causes of recurring issues.
- Enhanced project efficiency by ensuring adherence to welding codes, standards, and project specifications.
- Maintained accurate inspection records for future reference and quality control purposes.
- Improved welding quality by conducting thorough inspections and recommending corrective actions.
- Increased overall productivity by monitoring welding processes, personnel performance, and resource allocation.
- Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Expedited issue resolution with prompt reporting of non-conforming items to relevant parties for corrective action implementation.
- Used [Software] to track data and write up results.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Pipeline Welder / Fabricator
Alpha Oil and Gas
Clear brook MN
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Operated welding equipment to construct and repair pipelines according to specifications.
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance, identifying and correcting defects as necessary.
- Increased weld strength and durability by utilizing appropriate filler materials for various pipe materials.
- Built strong working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Performed thorough visual inspections on completed welds to ensure their quality met or exceeded regulatory standards.
- Participated actively in pre-weld preparations including surface cleaning, grinding edges, beveling joints-optimizing conditions for successful welds.
- Demonstrated versatility in pipeline welding techniques, adapting to various joint configurations as required by project specifications.
- Reduced material wastage by accurately measuring, cutting, and fitting pipes before welding.
- Supported the implementation of new welding technologies, staying current with industry advancements and best practices.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in alignment, leveling, and positioning of pipes for optimal weld connections.
- Showcased expertise in multiple welding processes such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW for diverse pipeline applications.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by consistently following established codes, specifications, and procedures during all welding projects.
- Provided valuable input during project meetings resulting in streamlined processes and improved team collaboration.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Pipeline Welder / Fabricator
Streamline Production Services
Kountze TX
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Operated welding equipment to construct and repair pipelines according to specifications.
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance, identifying and correcting defects as necessary.
- Increased weld strength and durability by utilizing appropriate filler materials for various pipe materials.
- Built strong working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Performed thorough visual inspections on completed welds to ensure their quality met or exceeded regulatory standards.
- Participated actively in pre-weld preparations including surface cleaning, grinding edges, beveling joints-optimizing conditions for successful welds.
- Demonstrated versatility in pipeline welding techniques, adapting to various joint configurations as required by project specifications.
- Reduced material wastage by accurately measuring, cutting, and fitting pipes before welding.
- Supported the implementation of new welding technologies, staying current with industry advancements and best practices.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in alignment, leveling, and positioning of pipes for optimal weld connections.
- Showcased expertise in multiple welding processes such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW for diverse pipeline applications.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by consistently following established codes, specifications, and procedures during all welding projects.
- Provided valuable input during project meetings resulting in streamlined processes and improved team collaboration.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Plant Welder / Fabricator / Pipeline Welder
Pilgrim Construction
Laurel MS. and Martinsville MS.
01.2004 - 01.2007
- CO2 Pipeline.
- Operated welding equipment to construct and repair pipelines according to specifications.
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance, identifying and correcting defects as necessary.
- Increased weld strength and durability by utilizing appropriate filler materials for various pipe materials.
- Built strong working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Performed thorough visual inspections on completed welds to ensure their quality met or exceeded regulatory standards.
- Participated actively in pre-weld preparations including surface cleaning, grinding edges, beveling joints-optimizing conditions for successful welds.
- Demonstrated versatility in pipeline welding techniques, adapting to various joint configurations as required by project specifications.
- Reduced material wastage by accurately measuring, cutting, and fitting pipes before welding.
- Supported the implementation of new welding technologies, staying current with industry advancements and best practices.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in alignment, leveling, and positioning of pipes for optimal weld connections.
- Showcased expertise in multiple welding processes such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW for diverse pipeline applications.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by consistently following established codes, specifications, and procedures during all welding projects.
- Provided valuable input during project meetings resulting in streamlined processes and improved team collaboration.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Plant Welder/Fabricator
Precision Welding
Summit MS. and Brookhaven MS.
01.2000 - 01.2004
- CO2 Pipeline
- Operated welding equipment to construct and repair pipelines according to specifications.
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance, identifying and correcting defects as necessary.
- Increased weld strength and durability by utilizing appropriate filler materials for various pipe materials.
- Built strong working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Performed thorough visual inspections on completed welds to ensure their quality met or exceeded regulatory standards.
- Participated actively in pre-weld preparations including surface cleaning, grinding edges, beveling joints-optimizing conditions for successful welds.
- Demonstrated versatility in pipeline welding techniques, adapting to various joint configurations as required by project specifications.
- Reduced material wastage by accurately measuring, cutting, and fitting pipes before welding.
- Supported the implementation of new welding technologies, staying current with industry advancements and best practices.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in alignment, leveling, and positioning of pipes for optimal weld connections.
- Showcased expertise in multiple welding processes such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW for diverse pipeline applications.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by consistently following established codes, specifications, and procedures during all welding projects.
- Provided valuable input during project meetings resulting in streamlined processes and improved team collaboration.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Plant welder / fabricator
Turner Industries
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Using various Welding Techniques.
- Operated welding equipment to construct and repair pipelines according to specifications.
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance, identifying and correcting defects as necessary.
- Increased weld strength and durability by utilizing appropriate filler materials for various pipe materials.
- Built strong working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Performed thorough visual inspections on completed welds to ensure their quality met or exceeded regulatory standards.
- Participated actively in pre-weld preparations including surface cleaning, grinding edges, beveling joints-optimizing conditions for successful welds.
- Demonstrated versatility in pipeline welding techniques, adapting to various joint configurations as required by project specifications.
- Reduced material wastage by accurately measuring, cutting, and fitting pipes before welding.
- Supported the implementation of new welding technologies, staying current with industry advancements and best practices.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in alignment, leveling, and positioning of pipes for optimal weld connections.
- Showcased expertise in multiple welding processes such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW for diverse pipeline applications.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by consistently following established codes, specifications, and procedures during all welding projects.
- Provided valuable input during project meetings resulting in streamlined processes and improved team collaboration.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Education
Welding
Southwest Community College Summit MS.
Summit, MS01-1996
High School Diploma -
West Lincoln High
Brookhaven, MS01-1995
Skills
- Ability to cut, fit, weld and inspect all sizes of pipe in pipeline fabrication
- Read drawings for the construction of pipeline fabrication
- Supervise welders and crews in the fabrication job
- Use of welding rig on pipeline and fabrication work
- Responsible for maintaining safety guidelines and standards for Safety rules, regulations, and environmental standards
- Material identification
- Safety awareness
- Quality assurance
Certification
- Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector (CPWI) – Reg # 63766658
- 01/18/2014 - 01/02/2027
- New Pipeline Construction - API 1104
- In Service Welding - API 1107
- Related Specifications Governing the Welding Inspection
- - OSHA 10hr
- - Williams SME Approved Gas Piping / Compressor Stations API-1104
- - API 1169 Certification # 91898
Timeline
Welding Inspector
Kestrel Field Services
02.2026 - Current
Chief Inspector
Quality Inspection Services, Inc.
03.2025 - 10.2026
Chief inspector
Audie Price Inspection, Inc.
04.2024 - 03.2025
Sr. Welding Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Services
03.2019 - 11.2023
Pipeline Welding Inspector
Inspection and Consulting Serv. Inc.
07.2018 - 03.2019
Sr. Welding Inspector
Top Line Consultants
01.2018 - 05.2018
Pipeline Welding Inspector
Wilcrest Field Services
10.2017 - 12.2017
Pipeline welding inspector
Kestrel Field Services
05.2017 - 10.2017
Pipeline Welding Inspector
Gulf Interstate Field Services
09.2016 - 04.2017
Pipeline Welding Inspector
Kestrel Field Services
10.2015 - 04.2016
Pipeline welding inspector
Tulsa Inspection Resources
12.2014 - 07.2015
Pipeline Welder / Fabricator
Alpha Oil and Gas
01.2009 - 01.2010
Pipeline Welder / Fabricator
Streamline Production Services
01.2007 - 01.2008
Plant Welder / Fabricator / Pipeline Welder
Pilgrim Construction
01.2004 - 01.2007
Plant Welder/Fabricator
Precision Welding
01.2000 - 01.2004
Plant welder / fabricator
Turner Industries
01.1997 - 01.2000
Welding
Southwest Community College Summit MS.
High School Diploma -
West Lincoln High