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Todd Darnell

Azle,TX

Summary

Committed quality assurance professional seeking employment with this company to become a part of your team to be placed in a position that would best help this organization grow towards its future manufacturing goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QC/QA Inspector

Viking Vessel Services
Cisco, TX
07.2022 - Current
  • Performed visual and dimensional inspections of welded assemblies to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Checked for compliance with engineering drawings and applicable codes.
  • Inspected pressure vessels in accordance with ASME Section IX Code requirements.
  • Conducted radiographic testing on welds per ASME Section V Code requirements.
  • Verified that all welding processes are performed in accordance with the approved procedures and specifications.
  • Analyzed test results and prepared detailed reports of findings for review by management team.
  • Investigated non-conformance issues related to welding operations and identified corrective actions as needed.
  • Provided guidance on proper welding techniques to improve overall product quality.
  • Maintained accurate records of inspection results according to company policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in developing welding procedure specifications for new products or components.
  • Documented non-conformances related to materials used in the fabrication process.
  • Participated in regular meetings with other departments such as Engineering, Production, Quality Control., to discuss ongoing projects or issues related to product quality assurance.
  • Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.

Suoerintendant

Hulster construction
Azle, TX
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed and monitored construction schedules to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
  • Reviewed project plans, specifications, and change orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Directed the activities of subcontractors, vendors, and other personnel as required to meet project goals.
  • Inspected job sites daily for conformance with building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
  • Coordinated material deliveries with suppliers to maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials to the job site.
  • Monitored labor productivity levels to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
  • Resolved conflicts between general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, or owners in a timely manner.
  • Prepared progress reports detailing work performed on a weekly basis for review by management staff.
  • Maintained records of all changes made during construction process including cost estimates and labor hours worked.
  • Responded quickly when issues arose on-site by evaluating solutions that would minimize delays or additional expenses.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors ensuring competitive pricing while meeting quality requirements.

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Steel Inspectors Of Texas
White Settlement, TX
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Inspected coatings on pipe and structural steel, verifying compliance with industry standards.
  • Verified coating thickness using ultrasonic gauges and holiday detectors.
  • Monitored surface preparation for proper cleaning prior to applying coatings.
  • Performed visual inspections of coated surfaces for holidays, pinholes and other imperfections.
  • Tested adhesion of coatings by performing pull-off tests according to ASTM D4541 standard.
  • Measured dry film thickness before and after curing of the applied coating materials.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were met when working in hazardous environments.
  • Analyzed substrate conditions to determine appropriate coating systems for application.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing inspection results and recommended corrective action as needed.
  • Provided technical expertise regarding coating installation methods and techniques to contractors or clients.
  • Conducted visual inspections and non-destructive testing of welds to ensure code compliance.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings, and welding procedures to verify conformance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Performed destructive tests on welds as required by industry codes.
  • Verified that all welders have the necessary qualifications prior to production welding.

Construction Super Intendant

Hulster constructiuon
Azle , TX
04.2015 - 05.2018
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.

QA/QC Inspector

TAC Industries Inc.
Saginaw , TX
02.2012 - 04.2015
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Performed visual and dimensional inspections of welded assemblies to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Identified welding defects, including porosity, cracks, incomplete fusion and penetration, undercut, slag inclusion, misalignment and warping.
  • Checked for compliance with engineering drawings and applicable codes.
  • Reviewed welders' qualifications to ensure they meet AWS D1.1 code requirements.
  • Verified that all welding processes are performed in accordance with the approved procedures and specifications.
  • Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
  • Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
  • Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
  • Provided technical support during audits conducted by third party organizations or customers.
  • Participated in regular meetings with other departments such as Engineering, Production, Quality Control., to discuss ongoing projects or issues related to product quality assurance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Azle High School
Azle, TX
01-1992

Skills

  • Quality Management Systems
  • Documentation Review
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Material Selection
  • Corrective Action Implementation
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Team Oversight
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Documentation skills
  • Fabrications experience
  • Welding Techniques
  • Report Writing
  • Welding reviews
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • AWS Certified Welding inspector
  • Defect Identification
  • Specifications Review

Certification

  • AWS CWI #12080041
  • ICC Structural Steel Welding and Bolting Special Inspector #9704186
  • NACE CIP level 2 coating inpector

Timeline

QC/QA Inspector

Viking Vessel Services
07.2022 - Current

Suoerintendant

Hulster construction
07.2021 - 07.2022

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Steel Inspectors Of Texas
01.2018 - 07.2021

Construction Super Intendant

Hulster constructiuon
04.2015 - 05.2018

QA/QC Inspector

TAC Industries Inc.
02.2012 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Azle High School

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