CONARD LINTON
Columbia,LA
Summary
Chief Pipeline Inspector with a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. Directs field inspection activities, conducts daily safety meetings, and monitors all construction phases to ensure quality standards are met, enhancing contractor coordination and documentation management.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Pipeline Inspector
Triple R Pipeline
Monroe, Louisiana
05.2008 - Current
- Direct field inspection activities on pipeline construction projects while ensuring compliance with company, DOT, and safety regulations.
- Conduct daily safety meetings with contractors to reinforce safety protocols and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while making sound decisions in dynamic field conditions.
- Monitor pipeline construction activities, including welding, coating applications, hydrostatic testing, right-of-way restoration, and final project inspections to uphold quality standards.
- Inspect manual and mechanized welds to verify compliance with approved welding procedures and quality standards.
- Oversee blasting, coating applications, coating thickness testing, and coating integrity inspections.
- Coordinate hydrostatic testing activities and verify testing procedures meet project specifications.
- Prepare daily inspection reports, project documentation, photographs, timesheets, and correspondence using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Attend project planning meetings and coordinate activities between contractors, project managers, and landowners.
- Evaluate contractor qualifications, welding certifications, and documentation to confirm adherence to project specifications and regulations.
- Resolve field issues while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and project efficiency.
- Cleveland Integrity Services
- Kestrel Engineering
- RCI Consultants
- Wilcrest Inspection
- PH8 Inspection
- Tulsa Inspection Resources
- Gulf Interstate Field Services
- Quality Check Inspection Services
- EMS Quality Control
- EnGlobal Inspection Services
Millwright / Maintenance Technician
Graphic Packaging
West Monroe, Louisiana
02.2007 - 04.2008
- Diagnosed equipment failures and restored machinery to safe operating condition, minimizing downtime and ensuring safety compliance.
- Maintained hydraulic valves, pneumatic systems, cylinders, pumps, and automated manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal operational performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery and production equipment.
- Installed safety guarding and mechanical components on automated production lines.
- Assisted with plant shutdowns and equipment start-ups, facilitating smooth transitions and operational readiness.
Maintenance Technician
Guide Corporation
Monroe, Louisiana
03.2000 - 01.2007
- Installed and repaired valves, pumps, cylinders, and production equipment to support continuous production flow.
- Performed preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and extend machinery lifespan.
- Repaired and maintained hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment to ensure reliable manufacturing operations.
- Worked safely around energized and heavy industrial equipment while following company safety procedures.
Pipe Welder / Industrial Construction
Various Industrial Contractors
West Monroe
04.1990 - 02.2000
- Executed pipe welding and fabrication for industrial, power generation, and petroleum construction projects, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Utilized welding equipment and specialized tools to maintain strict quality and safety standards, contributing to project compliance.
- Supported equipment installation, maintenance, shutdowns, and commissioning activities, facilitating operational readiness and efficiency.
- River Bend Nuclear Power Plant
- Arkansas Nuclear One
- Alaska Petroleum Contractors
- Washington Group
- Process Fabricators
Education
High School Diploma -
Caldwell High School
Columbia, LASkills
- Team Leadership
- Independent Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication Skills
- Pipeline inspection
- Field Inspection Operations
- Automated and Manual Welding
- Repair and Maintenance of Valves, Pumps & Piping Systems
- Conducting and Monitoring of Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
- Repair and Maintenance of Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical and Automated Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- DOT Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Documentation review and management
- Contractor Coordination
- Safety leadership
- Industrial Safety
- Operate Joystick Controlled Dirt Compactors
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Industrial Equipment Operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Word & Excel
Certifications And Education
- API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector
- TWIC Credential (Current)
Timeline
Chief Pipeline Inspector
Triple R Pipeline
05.2008 - Current
Millwright / Maintenance Technician
Graphic Packaging
02.2007 - 04.2008
Maintenance Technician
Guide Corporation
03.2000 - 01.2007
Pipe Welder / Industrial Construction
Various Industrial Contractors
04.1990 - 02.2000
High School Diploma -
Caldwell High School