Michael Kosmas Email & Phone Number

Chief welding and coating inspector for Socal Gas ILl (In Line Inspection), SRC, validations projects.

Conduct comprehensive Visual Inspections (VT) and Liquid Penetrant Inspections (PT) and attend IG and VG inspections; identify deficiencies and develop detailed action plans to expedite resolution. Act as an internal auditor. Implements and strictly enforces policies, procedures, and regulations, including EHS and OSHA laws.• Completed a project in Singapore; manage and supported major domestic and international projects• Create PCPs for submittal to the government, process approved PCPs in-house, review PCPs in-process, write and submit checkpoint callout 26-1 Form, and prepare WPQR, WPS, or welder records• Support project management operations, including requirements gathering, planning, and execution• Conduct welding surveillance using Form QF-8213 and perform workmanship, fit-up, and stand-up training; identify performance deficiencies and design, develop and deliver effective training sessions

San Diego

Wrote, reviewed, oversaw, and submitted Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs); updated and maintained weld records. Implemented and strictly enforced weld procedures and ensured all welder qualifications were up-to-date; served as an expert in regulatory matters.• Conducted pressure vessel inspections on various systems, including boilers, turbines, ventilation, valves, aluminum 5xxx, leak tests, water tests, and air tests and led weld surveillance / internal audits• Serves as the internal representative for annual welding audits conducted by the federal government• Established, strengthened, and maintained positive relationships with engineering, government personnel or subcontractors and facilitate clear communication between internal / external channels• Provided expert-level support to the Quality Assurance department; served as a Quality Assurance Inspector and supported MIC Level I, Calibration Labs, sea trials and all budget meetings as necessary

Greater San Diego Area

Created and presented EPCP trades training programs, procedure manuals, and audit forms. Served as a direct representative of the Safety Implementation Group (SIG) to ensure safe working practices in industrial environments; developed and implemented new safety standards and enforce industry regulations / policies.• Instrumental in the development and implementation of new processes for the Expanded Process Control Procedure (EPCP) program and served as a Lean Six Sigma specialist for the implementation• Conducted comprehensive inspections on various pressure vessel systems, including boilers, valves, turbines, generators, and P1 / P2 piping and served as the Quality Assurance Inspector on DPMA, PMA, CMAV, and sea trials for the LHA / LHD program; performed key audits on various departments

Greater San Diego Area

Performed multiple welding processes, including GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and Air Arc on critical structural seams and inserts on United States Navy Vessels; achieved continual safety and quality assurance.• Graduated early from weld school due to exceptional achievements, resulting in being selected as a trainer assistant for over 100 new hire welders; promoted throughout tenure with General Dynamics