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La Porte, Tx, Us

Port Arthur, Texas, United States

FCCU / GOHT

Port Arthur, Texas, United States

 Quality Assurance Inspector over the New Construction of the Delayed Coker, Sulphur Recovery, & Naphtha Splitter Units at the Valero Port Arthur, TX Refinery for Stronghold Major Projects Group. Perform Daily QA Inspections on Civil, Structural, Piping, & Equipment throughout all stages of construction. Reference, Interpret, & Administer Corporate Specifications & Practices as well as Industry Standards such as the American Concrete Institute (ACI), Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC), Steel Structure Painting Council (SSPC), American Petroleum Institute (API), and others.

Global

 Routinely Performed API Compliant Visual Inspections of Pressure Vessels and Pressure Vessel Components.  Visual Inspections performed included multiple generations, configurations, and types of refining & petrochemical Units & Equipment. Performed all tasks safely, efficiently, and with a sense of urgency.  Turned in detailed Inspection repair recommendations and reports based on Inspection findings with promptness and accuracy.  Always punctual and reliable.  Extensive Domestic & International Travel without incident.

Global

 Routinely overcame language and cultural barriers to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients as well as field contractors.  Experienced with, but not limited to, the In-Shop Fabrication, New Construction, & In-Service Inspection and Repair of multiple generations, configurations, and types of Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (FCCU), Continuous Catalytic Platforming™ Units (CCR), Oleflex™ Units, as well as other UOP Licensed Equipment and Internal Components.  Managed and Prioritized client-related job-specific tasks with mandatory company requirements and duties which often included multiple assignments at a time

America

 MARATHON (Robinson, CA) – Crude/Coker Piping Project: (QA) – Field verified the following items were correct Bill of Materials matched line class and field and shop welds were correct with weld maps & logs. All necessary and required NDE was completed and associated reports were correct and with the piping traveler. All PWHT & Brinell Hardness tests were complete, correct, and with traveler.  All valve trims were correct in the field, all NACE valves were correct in the field, Full-Port valves were correctly installed, correct gasket size and material were used, correct bolts were used, correct pipe material and schedule, and that all final bolted joints were correctly installed with considerations to bolt torque, short bolts, centerline high/low, parallelism, rational-two hole, and gap spacing.  SHELL (Martinez, CA) – GOHT/NHT, Crude/Vacuum: GOHT/NHT Reactors - Oversaw inspections of a complete disassembly and re-install of new retro-fitted internals of both the Gas Oil Hydrotreater Reactor Internals as well as the Naphtha Hydrotreater Reactor Internals.  Vacuum Column - Due to leaking plug welds and bulging found in strip liner, (16) panels were removed and the base metal was 100% weld-overlaid.  Repairs included the restoration of the cladding, previously weld-repaired areas, flush patches, and internal nozzle protrusions.  All column zones and internals were tracked and accounted for - PHILLIPS 66 (Billings, MT) – Vacuum Improvements Project (Current): Quality Assurance on New Construction of Equipment and Piping for the new Vacuum Unit currently under construction. Offsite Vendor Surveillance on new fabrications for the Vacuum Improvement Project, to include coating inspections.  Turnaround Inspection Coordinator for the COKER and HDS areas for upcoming spring 2017 Plant wide shutdown.

 Conducted inspections on equipment at scheduled intervals to maintain the mechanical integrity of the fixed equipment of the facility.  Proper interpreted regulations, codes, and industry standards. Submitted completed inspection reports promptly. Worked knowledge of Inspection Data Management System Ultrapipe, as well as Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, & Word).  Maintained a positive relationship between client, facility, and customer; and promoting a positive attitude towards coworkers.

 Able to build the API RBI database that is used in performing the overall RISK calculations used in the API RBI Methodology.  Knowledge of Refinery Damage Mechanisms and how they are a critical factor in determining the Probability of Failure for a specific vessel, pipeline, or piping circuit.  Used field experience and working knowledge of ASME, API, AWS, and ASNT code(s) and materials to grade the effectiveness of past inspections that are to be entered into the APIRBI database.  Understand how the processes flow through specific units/equipment in a refinery or petrochemical plant; and arranging equipment/piping in the correct “flow order” as the process moves through the

 Assisted with developing, implementing, and maintaining the pressure vessel inspection plan together with OxyVinyls’ Team Leads, NDE Technicians, and Draftsman. Performed inspection tasks and scheduled monitoring programs to assure the mechanical integrity of the equipment, including. Familiarized self with prior history of the vessel, reviewed the vessel’s prior inspection results, prior repairs, and current inspection plan. Determined the types of inspection required, e.g. internal, external, on-stream, etc. Performed internal inspection of vessels in accordance with the inspection plan. Verified that all new materials used during repairs or alterations were consistent with the specifications (PMI). Assured that the minimum preheat and post-weld heat treatments were performed in accordance with the qualified welding procedures. Authorized any repair or alteration work before the work was started, and designated the hold points that are required. Determined the corrosion rates, remaining life, and next inspection date for each pressure vessel. Reviewed and updated the inspection and NDE techniques required for each piece of equipment, including the extent and locations of inspection and NDE. Ensured all NDE results are evaluated and determined to be accepted or rejected, with recommendations to resolve all deficiencies. Specified any special equipment access requirements, including all safety conditions and permissions. Maintained permanent and progressive records of all pressure vessels and pressure-relieving devices, including adding new information pertinent to the operation, inspection, and maintenance history of the equipment.

La Porte, Tx

 Set up and calibrated nondestructive testing equipment. Conducted tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods ofinspection. Established techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strictadherence to safety regulations. Applied testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluatedresults. Interpreted radiographs, cathode ray tube (CRT) or digital readouts, conductivity meters and visual indicators. Performed specialized inspections (Assisted other Technicians in ECT/RFT, AUT, and Phased Array). Instructed and supervise others as Turnaround Lead. Performed other job-related tasks as assigned by management. Interfaced daily with the client about work priorities and progress of projects Actively participated in client programs, planning and strategy sessions Worked closely with the client to identify and remove obstacles Actively participated in client safety initiatives, incident investigations, etc.

Api-U, Risk-Based Inspection & Implementation

Level Ii Academic / Level I Practicle, Non-Destructive Testing And Evaluation