Valdemar Ozuna
Coatings Inspector
Corpus Christi,Texas
Summary
SkIlled Painter/Inspector with eye for detail and efficient approach. Offering 18 years of experience in painting and repair work. Extensive knowledge in airless pumps, conventional spray pots, mixing and applying 2 and 3 coat systems. Experience working on various pipes and angle iron, non skid floors, and Tank linings. Have recently taken the next step and acquired certifications as a NACE level 1 and level 2 certified inspector. I worked as a preliminary inspector for bay starting in March and now as a certified inspector with the bay QC department. Now that I am a certified inspector I am starting a new journey in my career and building on my past experience as a painter in becoming a hard working skilled inspector. Resourceful professional eager to utilize analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in using testing equipment and software programs with keen eye for precision. Smart and committed to furnishing detailed reports.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Coatings Inspector
Taurus industrial group
Deer Park, Texas
09.2024 - 10.2024
Coatings Inspector
Bay Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Checked mils on pipes and structure
- Coordinated with foreman to insure pipes are ready for final inspection
- Get blast profiles off substrates
- Entering data from reports to clients computer tracker.
- Insuring foreman is performing blotter tests before blasting and painting
- Improved project efficiency by conducting thorough coating inspections and providing timely feedback to team members.
- Enhanced coating application quality by implementing proper surface preparation techniques.
Painter
Kiewitt Offshore Services
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- efficient in using conventional and airless spraypots and pumps
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
Painter Blaster
Hi-tech Industrial Service
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Painter Foreman
Brand Safeway
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Completed final walk thru at job sites to close out projects.
- Used brushes, rollers and spray guns to complete jobs with speed and accuracy.
- Supervised team of 12 professionals completing painting work for industrial customers.
- Filled out qc and paint reports, kept up with progress of job, worked both T&M and hard dollar jobs
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Led crew of 12 painters and provided mentoring to each, offering assistance wherever needed.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Painter/sandblaster
Apache Industrial Services
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Safely operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Worked flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on shifting needs of each project.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
Painter/sandblaster
Bechtel
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Safely operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Committed to providing quality work at competitive prices.
- Worked flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on shifting needs of each project.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Painter/sandblaster
Bay Ltd.
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Safely operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Valued for being extremely detail oriented.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Committed to providing quality work at competitive prices.
- Worked flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on shifting needs of each project.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Painter/sandblaster
Kiewitt Offshore Services
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Safely operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Valued for being extremely detail oriented.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Committed to providing quality work at competitive prices.
- Worked flexible schedule, including some holidays and weekends, depending on shifting needs of each project.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Education
NCCER - Painting - Painting
Contractor Safety Council of The Coastal Bend, Inc
Corpus Christi, TXHigh School Diploma -
Moody High School
Corpus Christi, TXCIP Level 1&2 - Corrosion And Coatings Inspector
NACE International
15835 Park Ten Pl, Houston,TX 7708406.2023
Skills
- Visual Inspection
- Inspection documentation
- Surface Preparation
- Protective coatings
Certification
- CIP Level 1 Training - April 2021
- CIP Level 2 Training - June 2023
- Cert No. N-103120
Timeline
Coatings Inspector
Taurus industrial group
09.2024 - 10.2024
Coatings Inspector
Bay Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
Painter
Kiewitt Offshore Services
09.2022 - 02.2023
Painter Blaster
Hi-tech Industrial Service
04.2022 - 09.2022
Painter Foreman
Brand Safeway
01.2021 - 03.2022
Painter/sandblaster
Apache Industrial Services
05.2020 - 12.2020
Painter/sandblaster
Bechtel
02.2019 - 02.2020
Painter/sandblaster
Bay Ltd.
01.2018 - 02.2019
Painter/sandblaster
Kiewitt Offshore Services
01.2013 - 01.2018
NCCER - Painting - Painting
Contractor Safety Council of The Coastal Bend, Inc
High School Diploma -
Moody High School
CIP Level 1&2 - Corrosion And Coatings Inspector
NACE International
- CIP Level 1 Training - April 2021
- CIP Level 2 Training - June 2023
- Cert No. N-103120
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