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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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