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Joshua W Johnston
17030 Dykes Rd
French Settlement, Louisiana
70733
Phone (225) 698-1769 or cell- (225) 936-6947
E-MAIL jjohnston@eatel.net
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Many diversified years of experience in general welding, high alloy welding, all ASME vessels, quality assurance, quality control, third party inspection, sub sea inspection, offshore pipeline, offshore platforms, oil field related experience and company rep. Proficient in information and procedure management Programs. Familiar with procedure methods of ultrasonic, radiographic and other NDT procedures. Skilled in development of polices and procedures for implementation.
EMPLOYMENT
SITE QA/QC MANAGER YEARS EMPLOYED (PRESENT)
MAINTENANCE ENTERPRISES, INC . CHEYENNE, WYOMING
Responsibilities include; managing QC department during the construction of a new nitric acid plant and a new ammonium nitrate plant. The construction consisted of civil, E&I, structural and piping.
SITE QA/QC MANAGER YEARS EMPLOYED (2006/2007)
MATRIX SERVICES . .YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA
Responsibilities include; managing QC department during the fire rebuild at Giant Refinery.
The rebuild consist of approx. 3500 feet of piping, repair and alteration of ASME code
Vessels, generating R-1 and R-2s, review all documentation and data packages before turnover and coordinate all NDE.
QA REPRESENTITIVE YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
PETROCHEM .. . DOW PLAQUEMINE, LA
Responsibilities include; representing Dow Chemical during LHC #3 outage, monitor multiple contractors QC departments, perform random audits on contractors QC programs, ensure
contractors adhere to all Dow specifications, review all turnover packages before submitting
them to Dow.
QC/QA INSPECTOR YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
STARCON INTERNATIONAL .. SAN NICOLES, ARUBA
Responsibilities include; QC inspector for the DC1AR Coaker unit shutdown. Track all demo piping, inspect all new piping and valves, coordinate all NDE, generate weld map drawings,
Construct all turnover packages.
SITE QA/QC MANAGER YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
FURNACE AND TUBE SERVICES . PRESCOTT, ARKANSAS
Responsibilities include; managing QC department during the outage at Firestone Building Products. The project consisted of repairing and altering four autoclave pressure vessels, generating R-1 and R-2s, building data packages and coordinating with the AI for all hold points.
CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR / COMPANY REP. YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
LOWE OFFSHORE MANAGEMENT . SOUTH, LOUISIANA
Responsibilities include; follow project from bid award meeting to completion. Performing
Inspections during fabrication onshore and offshore to ensure all drawings and specifications are
followed, monitor production, track daily and accumulative job cost and report daily to clients, coordinate transportation for crew change, supplies and material.
Representing third party companies during onshore and offshore projects to ensure all
specifications and guidelines along with companys scope of work is followed.
VENDOR SURVALINCE INSPECTOR YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
VELOSIE AMERICA .. HOUMA, LOUISIANA
Responsibilities include; providing third party inspection for an over seas oil company (Qatar
Gas) for three pedestal mounted revolving cranes by providing reports and pictures of the
fabrication process.
SITE QC MANAGER YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
MAINTENANCE ENTERPRISES, INC ..GRAFTON, VIRGINIA
GASCON REBUILD PROJECT
Responsibilities include; managing QC department during the fire rebuild at Giant Refinery.
The rebuild consist of approx. 2500 feet of piping, repair and alteration of ASME code
Vessels, generating R-1 and R-2s, review all documentation and data packages before turnover.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER YEARS EMPLOYED (2005)
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ...............PLAQUEMINE PARISH, LOUISIANA
Responsibilities include; managing four contractors and eight sub contractors in the installation of
temporary housing for Plaquemines parish. Pulling all permits and ensure all construction
follows parish codes and standards. Generate a five day look ahead for scheduling.
report all progress to FEMA and parish management on a weekly basis.
LEAD QC/QA INSPECTOR YEARS EMPLOYED (2005)
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ...............PLAQUEMINE PARISH, LOUISIANA
Responsibilities include; supervising eight inspectors on various inspection activities,
assign daily tasks and keep daily reports of all activities performed by each inspector,
checking all packages for completion and quality before submitting them to FEMA
personal.
QC/QA INSPECTOR YEARS EMPLOYED (2005)
FURNACE AND TUBE SERVICE ..GONZALES, LOUISIANA
Responsibilities include; Ensuring all welders are qualified to active WPSs, assign all welders stencil #s, ensure proper filler metal Is being used, ensure all work is performed within code and customer specifications, weld mapping, coordinate all required N.D.E., generate data package and / or outage completion package
LEAD QC / QA INSPECTOR YEARS EMPLOYED (2005)
BRONCO CONSTRUCTION PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
I am presently responsible for inspection of turnaround projects in the Georgia Gulf Facility. Responsibilities include; preparing turnaround closeout packages, which include weld mapping, NDE reports, welder qualifications, etc.
It is also my responsibility to inspect and monitor all code vessel repairs, rerates, and alterations, and provide data packages to client for each.
Unit Inspector YEARS EMPLOYED (2005-2005)
SHAW CONSTRUCTORS / INEOS (DOW CHEMICAL) PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
Responsible for the inspection of new construction and routine maintenance on all equipment in the Ineos block of Dow Chemical. This block is separated into five units and operates daily with over 1,500 individual pieces of equipment and approximately 50 miles of piping systems.
Job Duties:
Performing external and internal inspections on piping, tanks, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and pressure relieving devices.
Performing corrosion analysis on piping and predicting the remaining life of the piping system based on present corrosion.
Perform visual inspections of welds on newly constructed piping systems, including all branch connections for nozzles, couplings or instrument connections.
Generating typed reports on all inspections performed.
Communicating with site manager for all repairs that need to be made and the criticality of each repair.
LEAD QC/QA Inspector YEARS EMPLOYED (2005)
SHAW SSS FABRICATORS ADDIS, LOUISIANA
I held the responsibility of lead QC/QA inspector of a pressure vessel shop. I am responsible for monitoring all shop employees, checking all fit-ups before welding and final dimensions after welding, visually inspecting welds for any defects, ensuring welders are qualified to the welding procedures and the weld procedures are qualified for the material, ensuring traceability of all material used and checking all material for code and customer specifications. I also map all radiograph shots, schedule contractors to perform radiograph testing and other NDE, review radiograph film, witness all hydrostatic testing, consult with source inspectors and keep them informed of progress on their jobs, inspect all vessels after painting and take mill readings on paint, review P.W.H.T. charts. (Time and Temp), and prepare Data Packages making certain that all customer requested information is included and correct. As a part time duty, I was responsible for inspecting structural steel fabrication.
QC/QA Inspector YEARS EMPLOYED (2001- 2005)
G.E.O Heat Exchangers, LLC St Gabriel, Louisiana
As a QC/QA inspector, I am responsible for ensuring all weldments are free from
any defects and all dimensions are within code. I am responsible for monitoring over 40
employees and ensuring their compliance with all code, customer, and shop regulations. Fabrication and repair of refractory shrouds and installation of refractory.
Fitter YEARS EMPLOYED (2001)
G.E.O. Heat Exchangers, LLC .St. Gabriel, Louisiana
As a fitter, I held the responsibility of ensuring proper fit ups and layouts of nozzles, tube sheets,
supports, flanges and piping for pressure vessels, heat exchangers and tanks.
Welder YEARS EMPLOYED (2000-2001)
G.E.O. Heat Exchangers, LLC .St. Gabriel, Louisiana
As a welder, I held the responsibility of producing sound weldments and excellent workmanship
using GTAW, SMAW, FCAW and SAW processes.
Welder YEARS EMPLOYED (1999-2000)
Ohmstede, LTD .. ..St. Gabriel, Louisiana
As a welder, I held the responsibility of producing sound weldments and excellent workmanship
using GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and SAW processes.
EDUCATION
CWI YEAR ATTENDED (2003)
Real Educational Services, Inc ... Pascagoula, Mississippi
I studied basic fundamentals of welding and metal properties, all NDE and the effects of heat and stress on most metals. I obtained my CWI certification with test scores averaging 90%.
CAWI YEAR ATTENDED (2002)
Gonzales Industrial X- ray .Gonzales, Louisiana
I studied basic fundamentals of welding and metal properties, all NDE and the effects of heat and stress on most metals. I obtained my CWAI certification.
Welder YEARS ATTENDED (1998-1999)
Louisiana Technical College ..Sorrento, Louisiana
I trained in the GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and PAC processes using carbon steel and stainless steel pipe in all positions to the satisfactory of my instructors.
Welder YEARS ATTENDED (1997-1998)
ABC Vocational School ..Baton Rouge, Louisiana
I trained in the GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and PAC processes using carbon steel and stainless steel plate in all positions to the satisfactory of my instructors.
AWS Certification # - 03071221 ***References available upon request.
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17030 Dykes Rd
French Settlement, Louisiana
70733
Phone (225) 698-1769 or cell- (225) 936-6947
E-MAIL jjohnston@eatel.net
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Many diversified years of experience in general welding, high alloy welding, all ASME vessels, quality assurance, quality control, third party inspection, sub sea inspection, offshore pipeline, offshore platforms, oil field related experience and company rep. Proficient in information and procedure management Programs. Familiar with procedure methods of ultrasonic, radiographic and other NDT procedures. Skilled in development of polices and procedures for implementation.
EMPLOYMENT
SITE QA/QC MANAGER YEARS EMPLOYED (PRESENT)
MAINTENANCE ENTERPRISES, INC . CHEYENNE, WYOMING
Responsibilities include; managing QC department during the construction of a new nitric acid plant and a new ammonium nitrate plant. The construction consisted of civil, E&I, structural and piping.
SITE QA/QC MANAGER YEARS EMPLOYED (2006/2007)
MATRIX SERVICES . .YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA
Responsibilities include; managing QC department during the fire rebuild at Giant Refinery.
The rebuild consist of approx. 3500 feet of piping, repair and alteration of ASME code
Vessels, generating R-1 and R-2s, review all documentation and data packages before turnover and coordinate all NDE.
QA REPRESENTITIVE YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
PETROCHEM .. . DOW PLAQUEMINE, LA
Responsibilities include; representing Dow Chemical during LHC #3 outage, monitor multiple contractors QC departments, perform random audits on contractors QC programs, ensure
contractors adhere to all Dow specifications, review all turnover packages before submitting
them to Dow.
QC/QA INSPECTOR YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
STARCON INTERNATIONAL .. SAN NICOLES, ARUBA
Responsibilities include; QC inspector for the DC1AR Coaker unit shutdown. Track all demo piping, inspect all new piping and valves, coordinate all NDE, generate weld map drawings,
Construct all turnover packages.
SITE QA/QC MANAGER YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
FURNACE AND TUBE SERVICES . PRESCOTT, ARKANSAS
Responsibilities include; managing QC department during the outage at Firestone Building Products. The project consisted of repairing and altering four autoclave pressure vessels, generating R-1 and R-2s, building data packages and coordinating with the AI for all hold points.
CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR / COMPANY REP. YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
LOWE OFFSHORE MANAGEMENT . SOUTH, LOUISIANA
Responsibilities include; follow project from bid award meeting to completion. Performing
Inspections during fabrication onshore and offshore to ensure all drawings and specifications are
followed, monitor production, track daily and accumulative job cost and report daily to clients, coordinate transportation for crew change, supplies and material.
Representing third party companies during onshore and offshore projects to ensure all
specifications and guidelines along with companys scope of work is followed.
VENDOR SURVALINCE INSPECTOR YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
VELOSIE AMERICA .. HOUMA, LOUISIANA
Responsibilities include; providing third party inspection for an over seas oil company (Qatar
Gas) for three pedestal mounted revolving cranes by providing reports and pictures of the
fabrication process.
SITE QC MANAGER YEARS EMPLOYED (2006)
MAINTENANCE ENTERPRISES, INC ..GRAFTON, VIRGINIA
GASCON REBUILD PROJECT
Responsibilities include; managing QC department during the fire rebuild at Giant Refinery.
The rebuild consist of approx. 2500 feet of piping, repair and alteration of ASME code
Vessels, generating R-1 and R-2s, review all documentation and data packages before turnover.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER YEARS EMPLOYED (2005)
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ...............PLAQUEMINE PARISH, LOUISIANA
Responsibilities include; managing four contractors and eight sub contractors in the installation of
temporary housing for Plaquemines parish. Pulling all permits and ensure all construction
follows parish codes and standards. Generate a five day look ahead for scheduling.
report all progress to FEMA and parish management on a weekly basis.
LEAD QC/QA INSPECTOR YEARS EMPLOYED (2005)
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ...............PLAQUEMINE PARISH, LOUISIANA
Responsibilities include; supervising eight inspectors on various inspection activities,
assign daily tasks and keep daily reports of all activities performed by each inspector,
checking all packages for completion and quality before submitting them to FEMA
personal.
QC/QA INSPECTOR YEARS EMPLOYED (2005)
FURNACE AND TUBE SERVICE ..GONZALES, LOUISIANA
Responsibilities include; Ensuring all welders are qualified to active WPSs, assign all welders stencil #s, ensure proper filler metal Is being used, ensure all work is performed within code and customer specifications, weld mapping, coordinate all required N.D.E., generate data package and / or outage completion package
LEAD QC / QA INSPECTOR YEARS EMPLOYED (2005)
BRONCO CONSTRUCTION PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
I am presently responsible for inspection of turnaround projects in the Georgia Gulf Facility. Responsibilities include; preparing turnaround closeout packages, which include weld mapping, NDE reports, welder qualifications, etc.
It is also my responsibility to inspect and monitor all code vessel repairs, rerates, and alterations, and provide data packages to client for each.
Unit Inspector YEARS EMPLOYED (2005-2005)
SHAW CONSTRUCTORS / INEOS (DOW CHEMICAL) PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
Responsible for the inspection of new construction and routine maintenance on all equipment in the Ineos block of Dow Chemical. This block is separated into five units and operates daily with over 1,500 individual pieces of equipment and approximately 50 miles of piping systems.
Job Duties:
Performing external and internal inspections on piping, tanks, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and pressure relieving devices.
Performing corrosion analysis on piping and predicting the remaining life of the piping system based on present corrosion.
Perform visual inspections of welds on newly constructed piping systems, including all branch connections for nozzles, couplings or instrument connections.
Generating typed reports on all inspections performed.
Communicating with site manager for all repairs that need to be made and the criticality of each repair.
LEAD QC/QA Inspector YEARS EMPLOYED (2005)
SHAW SSS FABRICATORS ADDIS, LOUISIANA
I held the responsibility of lead QC/QA inspector of a pressure vessel shop. I am responsible for monitoring all shop employees, checking all fit-ups before welding and final dimensions after welding, visually inspecting welds for any defects, ensuring welders are qualified to the welding procedures and the weld procedures are qualified for the material, ensuring traceability of all material used and checking all material for code and customer specifications. I also map all radiograph shots, schedule contractors to perform radiograph testing and other NDE, review radiograph film, witness all hydrostatic testing, consult with source inspectors and keep them informed of progress on their jobs, inspect all vessels after painting and take mill readings on paint, review P.W.H.T. charts. (Time and Temp), and prepare Data Packages making certain that all customer requested information is included and correct. As a part time duty, I was responsible for inspecting structural steel fabrication.
QC/QA Inspector YEARS EMPLOYED (2001- 2005)
G.E.O Heat Exchangers, LLC St Gabriel, Louisiana
As a QC/QA inspector, I am responsible for ensuring all weldments are free from
any defects and all dimensions are within code. I am responsible for monitoring over 40
employees and ensuring their compliance with all code, customer, and shop regulations. Fabrication and repair of refractory shrouds and installation of refractory.
Fitter YEARS EMPLOYED (2001)
G.E.O. Heat Exchangers, LLC .St. Gabriel, Louisiana
As a fitter, I held the responsibility of ensuring proper fit ups and layouts of nozzles, tube sheets,
supports, flanges and piping for pressure vessels, heat exchangers and tanks.
Welder YEARS EMPLOYED (2000-2001)
G.E.O. Heat Exchangers, LLC .St. Gabriel, Louisiana
As a welder, I held the responsibility of producing sound weldments and excellent workmanship
using GTAW, SMAW, FCAW and SAW processes.
Welder YEARS EMPLOYED (1999-2000)
Ohmstede, LTD .. ..St. Gabriel, Louisiana
As a welder, I held the responsibility of producing sound weldments and excellent workmanship
using GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and SAW processes.
EDUCATION
CWI YEAR ATTENDED (2003)
Real Educational Services, Inc ... Pascagoula, Mississippi
I studied basic fundamentals of welding and metal properties, all NDE and the effects of heat and stress on most metals. I obtained my CWI certification with test scores averaging 90%.
CAWI YEAR ATTENDED (2002)
Gonzales Industrial X- ray .Gonzales, Louisiana
I studied basic fundamentals of welding and metal properties, all NDE and the effects of heat and stress on most metals. I obtained my CWAI certification.
Welder YEARS ATTENDED (1998-1999)
Louisiana Technical College ..Sorrento, Louisiana
I trained in the GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and PAC processes using carbon steel and stainless steel pipe in all positions to the satisfactory of my instructors.
Welder YEARS ATTENDED (1997-1998)
ABC Vocational School ..Baton Rouge, Louisiana
I trained in the GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and PAC processes using carbon steel and stainless steel plate in all positions to the satisfactory of my instructors.
AWS Certification # - 03071221 ***References available upon request.
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