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Senior Level Pipeline Inspection Professional

 

Dynamic, articulate and highly experienced Senior Level Inspection Professional with a proven track record of leading critical compliance, team leadership and reporting requirements for pipeline and terminal projects.  Eager to contribute solid understanding of project management, fabrication, heavy equipment operation and blueprint interpretation talents toward optimizing the objectives of a progressive, global pipeline transportation and energy storage corporation.  Internationally traveled and contributed expertise to pipeline projects in Iraq, Peru, Nigeria, Venezuela, Curacao Islands and Saudi Arabia.

 

Core Competencies

 

   One-Call Requirements

   State and Federal Regulations

   Quality Control/Quality Assurance

   Project Management Leadership

   Reporting Requirements

   Team Development/Mentoring

   Lowering of Pipelines

   New Infrastructure Development

   Set Up Internal Audit Procedures

   Orbital and Hand Fusion Welding

   Excavation Processes/Requirements

   Safety Processes/OSHA Standards

 

 

2010 to Present:  Kinder Morgan - Lead Inspector/Senior Inspector Coordinator

   Maintain complete accountability for leading project management initiatives for all aspects of pipeline and terminal projects.

   Provide key leadership and oversight for a team of 13+ Inspectors tasked with a variety of related projects; ensured timely completion and submission of all required reporting and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.

   Maintain optimized quality controls; oversee a variety of projects including relocations, pig runs, and lowering of pipelines.

   Supervise crews, set up for audits, tiee-ins, leaks, pig runs and all required maintenance; perform line riding, string, setup, coating, bending, pigging of pipe, lowering end, fabrication, valve setting, road bore, tie-in crews.

   Perform all phases of inspecting, pipefitting, rigging, erecting, fabricating, testing and blow down, blue print reading and drawing.

   Contribute extensive experience and qualifications on  carbon steel (heliarc and stick), 5% chrome moly and  308 stainless steel (heliarc and stick) all on unlimited thickness.

   Maintain compliance with One Call Tickets, OSHA Laws, Internal Requirements,  and inspection guidelines.

   Communicate with Inspectors on a daily bases on project development issues; maintain oversight with E-Rail Safety Training & Rail Road Contractors requirements and ensure availability of inspection card.

   Advise manager of Construction for the need of a variance prior to requesting it from the Project Manager, assist Inspectors, develop safety trenching and shoring curriculum and assure soil classifications are documented.

   Assure ingress and egress is in place on trenching, ensure ladders are in place in trench every 25 ft.,  and assure that weight limits over pipelines are calculated.

   Understand bending parameters, hydro-testing  and pipe cleaning procedures.

 

2008 to 2010:  Wellsco Field Services - Lead Inspector

Maintained oversight for 16+ Inspectors; ensured that all were qualified in OC.

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2004 to 2008:  Kinder Morgan/Comforce, LTD - Supervisor

   Provided as needed services for  bores, relocations, anomalies digs, testing of welders, potholing to verify depth and location of pipeline; ensured safety controls and reported progress to engineers and construction management.

 

2003 and 2004:  Midwestern Pipeline, Napa, CA - Spell Off Welder, Double Joint Rack

 

2003:  ARB, Inc. - Welder, 50 Mile Pipeline

 

2003:  Midwestern Pipeline - Spell Off Welder

 

2000 to 2002:  Williams Brothers - Welder

   Performed tie-end welding processes to rebuild a lay barge.

 

1997 to 1999:  Peter Kuwait - Supervisor

   Supervised welders and pipe fitters in the construction of a C0-Generation Plant.

 

1995 to 1997:  Bechtel - Foreman

   Supervised all welding activities for chemical plants and pipe rigging projects throughout California and Texas.

 

1992 to 1995:  US Contractors - Supervisor

   Supervised team in chemical plants performing welding, rigging, fabricating, blueprint reading, layouts, pipe and materials, testing of welders, responsible for all fabrication and location of materials.

 

1991 to 1992:  AL-JOAIB Company Dammam, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia - Supervisor

   Maintained oversight for a team of 138 staff members tasked with the repair and replacement of 40 crude oil pipeline; tested welders and maintained all fabrication and location of materials.

 

1989 to 1991:  Liberty Fabrication and Welding - Construction Supervisor

   Provided leadership for a team of 40 in various chemical plants and building waste removal trucks and tanks.

 

1989:  Reactor Resources Inc., Curacao Islands - Welder

   Performed welding on stainless steel reactor under hazardous conditions.

 

1988 to 1989:  Hatthorn Construction - Supervisor

   Supervised 65+ team in all phases of construction, piping and civil in several chemical plants

 

Education / Training /  Certifications

 

Brazosport College - Welding and Blueprint Reading Certification

80+ Hours - Planning/Supervision of People, Motivation and Material Management Training

 

Pipeline Downhill Certification 1104, B31-1, B31-3 and Four Welding Heads on a Double Joint Rack

Certified, Orbital and Hand Fusion Welding

Operate Heavy Equipment - Rigging of Pipe, Backhoe, Cherry Picker (10-35 Ton), Bulldozers, Side Booms, Forklifts, Tractors and Air Tuggers.

 

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Dear Mr./Ms. ____:

 

During my comprehensive career as a Pipeline Project Management Leader, I have gained considerable experience leading high profile projects on a global scale.  I have a track record of consistently completing major projects on time and under budget.  My reputation as a strong and solid leader is well earned, and I know that my skills and experiences would be a valuable asset to <organization here>.  This along with my expertise in strategic planning, staff development and ability to ensure strict assurance with quality control guidelines makes me an ideal candidate for <position here>. 

 

I have been a major contributor in the completion of high value projects throughout my career and have provided leadership for everything from training and mentoring crews, to working with architects, engineers and management teams to optimize project outcomes. 

 

If you are seeking a true leader, I am your candidate.  With over 20+ years of progressive experience and a true understanding of how to impart leadership and oversight to staff to deliver quality results, time after time.  I am well known for my technical expertise and the ability to provide on-site field supervision, welding services, safety compliance and team leadership. 

 

I can offer you a solid work ethic, the ability to drive cohesion among project teams, and unparalleled experience in working on large pipeline projects. 

 

The accompanying resume can give you an overview of my potential for making a worthwhile contribution to <firm or company name>.  As a proven leader, I believe it would be mutually beneficial for us to meet.  I will call next week to inquire about the possibility of meeting to discuss your organization s goals and how I can help you meet them. 

 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,