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Portland, Tx, Us

Citgo Corpus Christi

Conducted thorough inspections of fixed equipment and process piping, ensuring adherence to API/ASME standards and client specifications. Implemented safety and quality protocols across all operations. Reviewed and validated repair specifications, streamlining the submission process. Coordinated skilled manpower to achieve quality results within tight deadlines. Managed turnaround inspectors, ensuring report accuracy and alignment with scope objectives. Addressed urgent inspection needs during outages and other critical situations promptly.● Streamlined inspection documentation process, enhancing efficiency and report accuracy.● Managed unexpected inspection demands during critical outages, maintaining safety and quality standards.● Supervised a team of turnaround inspectors, achieving all scope objectives within the scheduled timelines.

Citgo East Plant - Corpus Christi, Tx

Perform regular comprehensive inspection of fixed equipment and process piping. Implement safety and quality standards in all tasks. Ensure API/ASME standards and clients' orders are followed. Facilitate the full scheme of inspection activities within area of responsibility. Review repair specifications, including the completeness of repair requests and recommendations prior to submission. Coordinate the availability of various manpower skills needed in completing quality output in a timely manner. Accomplish all reports needed, including inspection documentation. Supervise turnaround inspectors, including checking the accuracy of their reports vis-a-vis client's specifications. • Responded to unscheduled inspection tasks during outages, and other situations calling for immediate attention

Lyondell Basell - Corpus Christi, Tx

Inspected fixed equipment and process piping, adhering strictly to API/ASME standards. Oversaw critical inspection of pressure devices, verifying operational condition before steam cleaning and witnessing final calibration. Managed inspection activities within olefins unit, ensuring compliance with client specifications and safety protocols. Coordinated repair work information, including detailed recommendations for management approval. Provided skilled manpower for all repair tasks, guaranteeing quality and efficiency. Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for VMR and USC steam cracking furnaces to minimize downtime during project phases and shutdowns.● Streamlined documentation processes, increasing reporting efficiency.● Enhanced preventive maintenance plans, leading to a reduction in unscheduled equipment downtime.● Managed inspection activities for planned outages and daily maintenance support.

Dupont Ingleside, Texas

Developed comprehensive inspection plans for a range of equipment, specifying damage mechanisms, necessary non-destructive examination (NDE) methods, and scheduling intervals. Conducted thorough visual inspections of pressure and non-pressure vessels, as well as process piping, to ensure mechanical integrity and compliance with industry standards.● Designed and implemented inspection plans for both high- and low-hazard equipment, prioritizing the safety and operational reliability of essential components.● Drafted comprehensive reports on inspection findings, supporting the maintenance of stringent safety protocols and high-quality assurance standards.

Valero Corpus Christi, Tx

Coordinated comprehensive inspection activities for fixed equipment and process piping, ensuring compliance with API/ASME standards. Reviewed and approved repair recommendations and specifications before management submission. Oversaw all inspection-related aspects of turnarounds within the designated area, securing necessary personnel for inspection and repair tasks. Compiled and maintained detailed reports and documentation, contributing to the integrity and efficiency of operations. Executed QA responsibilities during pre-commissioning phases of unit expansion projects, guaranteeing adherence to quality standards.● Directed the Retro PMI Program, documenting and validating the integrity of process equipment and piping.● Managed team of turnaround inspectors, verifying precision of reports and fostering a detail-oriented environment.● Assisted in RBI validation processes for process piping and equipment, improving effectiveness and reliability of asset management programs.

Instrumentation Technology

High School Diploma

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: August 2003 to present – All Tech Inspection, Corpus Christi TX.