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Work History
Education
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Certification
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TREVOR FARKAS

SPRINGFIELD,LA

Summary

Experienced Quality Control Manager with extensive knowledge in welding processes of piping, pressure vessels, and boilers with 10+ years experience in the industrial construction field. Proficient in conducting visual inspections, interpreting codes, regulations and procedures. Goal driven and looking to further my career and experience in the quality assurance/ quality control management field.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical Quality Manager

Smith Tanks & Steel, INC
Gonzales, LA
02.2024 - Current
  • Develop and implement quality control systems and procedures, ensuring company compliance with current codes and clients specifications.
  • Provide training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
  • Coordinate NDE efforts between third party companies and supervision to ensure all testing is conducted for projects.
  • Work with Authorized Inspectors in person and through EDT to ensure repairs are being performed to meet ASME aand NBIC specifications.
  • Compile required documents into QC data packages for review/ submittal to clients following completion of projects.

Welding Instructor

Precision Weld Testing And Training
Geismar, LA
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success.
  • Utilized curriculum and experience to maximize efficiency of learning among students.
  • Visually inspected students' welds for deficiencies, and instructed both verbally and hands on in ways to correct deficiencies in welds.

Certified Welding Inspector

Furnace And Tube Services, Inc.
Gonzales, LA
11.2021 - 02.2024

Performed welding inspection on all piping, pressure vessel, and boiler components in fabrication shop and jobsites.

Worked with third party inspectors on projects of varying degree of complexity.

Worked with ASME, AWS, API, ASTM, and NACE codes and procedures to ensure compliance.

Built QC data packages for review and approval by Authorized Inspector.

Ensure welders are in compliance with welding procedures and qualifications.

Inspected refractory during and after installation in pressure vessels and boilers.

Interpreted isometric drawings and P&ID to ensure fabrication standards are being met.


Staff Sergeant

Louisiana Army National Guard
LA
12.2009 - 12.2022

Write and implemented daily work plans and tasks.

Supervise inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

Train and evaluate soldiers in various warrior tasks and battle drills.

Trained as a Suicide Intervention Officer for the Department of the Army.

Trained as a Range Safety Officer and Weapons Instructor

Specialty Welder/ Foreman

Plant-N-Power Boiler Services
Gonzales, LA
05.2018 - 11.2021

Respond to call-outs at a moment's notice and performed welds according to welding procedures as defined by Procedure Qualification Record.

Walk down job packages with crew to ensure understanding of tasks to be performed.

Assisted Quality Control Inspector in performing inspections and testing of welds per ASME and API codes.

Education

12N Supervisor (US ARMY)

Advanced Leadership Course
Ft. Leonardwood, MO
03.2023

Warrior Leadership Course
Ball, LA

Welding/ Pipefitting

ABC Technical
Baton Rouge, LA

High School Diploma -

Springfield High School
Springfield, LA

Skills

  • Document Control
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Product Inspection
  • Documentation Control

Affiliations

American Welding Society (AWS)

Certification

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through American Welding Society (AWS)

References

Ronnie Strother

Authorized Inspector, Bureau Veritas

337.375.1860

Brent Taylor

Quality Manager, Furnace and Tube Services

225.978.3006

btaylor@furnaceandtube.com

Austin Welch

Project Manager (Mechanical Division), Smith Tank and Steel, Inc

225.306.5003

awelch@smith-tank.com

Timeline

Mechanical Quality Manager

Smith Tanks & Steel, INC
02.2024 - Current

Welding Instructor

Precision Weld Testing And Training
10.2023 - 03.2024

Certified Welding Inspector

Furnace And Tube Services, Inc.
11.2021 - 02.2024

Specialty Welder/ Foreman

Plant-N-Power Boiler Services
05.2018 - 11.2021

Staff Sergeant

Louisiana Army National Guard
12.2009 - 12.2022

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through American Welding Society (AWS)

12N Supervisor (US ARMY)

Advanced Leadership Course

Warrior Leadership Course

Welding/ Pipefitting

ABC Technical

High School Diploma -

Springfield High School
TREVOR FARKAS