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• Serve as a Welding Inspector for the USGC-2 Project.

• Managed a team of employees and sub-contractors working on pipe, fabrication, and tank farm projects ensuring all policies are followed. Conducted inspections of the performance of welders and sub-contractors, and provide feedback and recommendations to improve job performance to meet codes.• Conducted NDT testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, equipment utilization, specifications, and procedures.• Utilized appropriate methods to perform inspections, including magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing and visual inspections.• Selected, prepared, loaded, calibrated, and operated equipment of products or materials.• Identified defects in materials using appropriate testing techniques. Completed documentation, work orders, and reporting thoroughly following established protocols and meeting required timeframes.Accomplishments: • Increased productivity through effective leadership and inspection strategies.

• J. Rollins – Superintendent, 06/2022-09/2022• Directed a team of employees and sub-contractors in building a natural gas odorization site in Ames, Iowa. • Inspected all areas of work performance, analyzed conditions, and ensured all team members made adjustments based on feedback. Conducted inspection and testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, equipment utilization, specifications, and procedures.• Utilized appropriate methods to perform inspections, including magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing and visual inspections.Accomplishments: • Successfully turned around a failing project with a $50K loss and optimized project returns of $130K within 3 months by implementing strategies in training, inspections, quality control, and cost controls.• Sunland Construction, Inc., Welder - 02/2022-06/2022• Provided technical expertise working on the Line 16 replacement project in Mont Belvieu, TX, involving a take-up and relay of a 30" line meeting all inspection processes following applicable codes.• Hollico, Inc., Superintendent, 06/2021-02/2022• Managed a crew of up to 20 employees for various Air Liquide projects for Grady Miller and completed projects on time, within budget, and with safety measures.• Strike, LLC., Repair Welder, 11/2020-06/2021• Conducted downhill low hydrogen process for 8" and 12" dual lines from Alvin, TX, to Port Lavaca, TX.

• Managed a crew of over 30 employees while performing the flux core welding process using the RMS system. Accomplishments:• Completed projects within budget and on time for the following:o CG2 Phillips o Wink to Webster project for EXXON, including a 36” pipeline.

• Directed numerous projects throughout 10 years of service meeting applicable budget, time constraints, and safety measures. Managed a crew of up to 80 employees while performing multiple jobs involving mechanized and flux core welding processes. Adhered to all quality control and safety guidelines.• Purchased products and welding rods and gained strong knowledge in CRC, RMS, ESAB, and Lincoln Systems. • Inspected and monitored welding processes ensuring they are performed in accordance with qualified procedures. • Verified and documented welder qualifications.• Verified the compliance of base metals with the applicable specifications.• Conducted appraisal of welding joint designs and joint preparations for compliance with drawings.Accomplishments:• Oversaw projects ranging from 4" to 48", including fabrication jobs up to 150,000 weld inches.• Directed 70 staff and sub-contractors on projects, including inspecting all welding.• Projects: o Seaway, Atexo Chevron Multi-line Channel Crossingo LBC 9 Line Bundleo Cheniere Direct Pipe Drillso VCP Valley Crossing – 168 miles of 42” for a fluxcore project. o Experienced working on mechanized and different processes. o Chevron project from Mount Belvieu, TX to LaPorte, TX – served as a Welder.

• Managed a crew of up to 10 employees, including the inspection of welding, safety measures, and codes.Accomplishments:• Projects included:o 108 miles of 42” from Natchitoches to Shreveport LAo 12 miles of 16” Woodville, TXo 20 miles of 24” from Hemphill, TX to San Augustine, TX

• Supervised and monitored a crew of up to 20 employees. • Performed estimation and project management for station work, pipeline, and facilities.Accomplishments:• Played a key role in the development of bids securing projects.