CWI MT/PT QA/QC
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Added: 1/8/2010
Last Updated: 1/8/2010
Last Updated: 1/8/2010
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State:
KY Kentucky
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
I need a job as soon as possible.
I am willing to work overseas.
I need a job as soon as possible.
I am willing to work overseas.
Certifications
CWI MT/PT Level II
Education
Magnetic Particle Testing/Level II, Quality Systems International, 2002
Liquid Penetrant Testing/Level II, Quality Systems International, 2002
Lean Manufacturing, University of Kentucky, 1997
Commercial Diving program, Young Memorial Technical Institute, 1995
HAZWOPER, Young Memorial Technical Institute, 1995
Production and Quality Control Course, Department of Defense, 1991
Liquid Penetrant Testing/Level II, Quality Systems International, 2002
Lean Manufacturing, University of Kentucky, 1997
Commercial Diving program, Young Memorial Technical Institute, 1995
HAZWOPER, Young Memorial Technical Institute, 1995
Production and Quality Control Course, Department of Defense, 1991
Experience
WORK HISTORY
September 2009 – November 2009 Contract QA Manager Integrity Test Labs.
Performed as owner designated representative for Valero’s Major Capital Projects Group at the Delaware City, Delaware refinery site. Projects worked included LoTox and CO boiler construction and modification along with the Catalyst Cracker turnaround projects. Onsite performed Auditing and oversight of mechanical and civil contractors along with coordination and review of NDT subcontractor scheduling and Documentation. Also performed fabrication shop visits to approve subcontractor QA/QC programs, welding procedures, review NDT programs and procedures compliance to code & QC programs and contract requirements.
July 2009 Contract QC Engineer International Quality Consultants
Performed duties as QC representative for Aker Construction during Common Arc welder certification testing.
March 2009 – May 2009 Sr. Site Inspector Fluor Corporation
Work as a senior site inspector for Fluor Corporation on the Plant Shearer precipitator retrofit/modification project. Performed welder testing, onsite audits and ongoing/final inspections of production operations. Worked on coordination of different welding process for integration into the production schedule. Interfaced with the owner’s onsite Construction Management, Quality Assurance and Site Safety personnel.
May 2008 – February 2009 Contract QA Manager Peninsula Tech. Services
Performed as owner designated representative for Valero’s Major Capital Projects Group at the Delaware City, Delaware refinery site. Projects worked included Crude Unit revamp, Gasification, Clarifier, Coker and Hydrogen Cracker projects. Onsite performed Auditing and oversight of mechanical and civil contractors along with coordination and review of NDT subcontractor scheduling and Documentation. Also performed fabrication shop visits to approve subcontractor QA/QC programs, welding procedures, review NDT programs and procedures compliance to code & QC programs and contract requirements.
September 2004 – May 2008 QC Engineer Cherne Contracting Corp.
Preformed welding inspection and auditing of ongoing heavy construction in the oil refining and power production industries this included maintenance and new construction projects. Provided oversight and supervision of 3rd party inspection and testing contractors including NDT (VT, RT, UT, MT & PT) civil and materials inspection. Performed auditing of subcontractor QC programs to assure compliance to contract and code requirements.
July 2000 – August 2004 Contract QC/QA, Fusion Technologies Inc.
Filled multiple positions on various projects, to include QA/QC, owner surveillance, receiving and shipping inspections, on-site in process and construction inspections, off-site fabrication inspections, pre-contract auditing, in process quality training, process piping cleaning & hydro testing surveillance, pipe coatings spark testing and non-destructive testing (VT, MT & PT) services. Projects included petrol-chemical, power plants (fossil fuel, hydro-electric, and gas turbine) medical-pharmaceutical, and structural applications. This range of projects used various codes, specifications, and standards (ASME, AWS, API, ACI, AISC, SJI and KBC 202).
March 1997 - June 2000 CWI/Welding Trainer, Hoffman Engineering
Responsible for training and certification of personal on safety, welding processes, production management, and quality management programs. Performed internal auditing and inspection services as well as performing product R&D, equipment management, and process/procedure development functions.
May 1995 - March 1997 Diving Supervisor, Specialty Diving Incorporated
Performed supervisory and management functions for a crew of 8 personnel on various projects throughout North America. Projects ranged from inspection, construction, maintenance, welding, surveying, repair, and demolition services in the power, chemical, petroleum, water treatment, and transportation industries.
July 1994 - Jan. 1995 Quality Auditor, American Wire Products
In this position I performed internal auditing and in-process inspections, as well as working with training and prototype development teams.
Oct. 1989 - June 1994 Machine/Weld Supervisor, United States Army
Performed training, production control and quality control functions for an Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Company Machine/Weld shop.
September 2009 – November 2009 Contract QA Manager Integrity Test Labs.
Performed as owner designated representative for Valero’s Major Capital Projects Group at the Delaware City, Delaware refinery site. Projects worked included LoTox and CO boiler construction and modification along with the Catalyst Cracker turnaround projects. Onsite performed Auditing and oversight of mechanical and civil contractors along with coordination and review of NDT subcontractor scheduling and Documentation. Also performed fabrication shop visits to approve subcontractor QA/QC programs, welding procedures, review NDT programs and procedures compliance to code & QC programs and contract requirements.
July 2009 Contract QC Engineer International Quality Consultants
Performed duties as QC representative for Aker Construction during Common Arc welder certification testing.
March 2009 – May 2009 Sr. Site Inspector Fluor Corporation
Work as a senior site inspector for Fluor Corporation on the Plant Shearer precipitator retrofit/modification project. Performed welder testing, onsite audits and ongoing/final inspections of production operations. Worked on coordination of different welding process for integration into the production schedule. Interfaced with the owner’s onsite Construction Management, Quality Assurance and Site Safety personnel.
May 2008 – February 2009 Contract QA Manager Peninsula Tech. Services
Performed as owner designated representative for Valero’s Major Capital Projects Group at the Delaware City, Delaware refinery site. Projects worked included Crude Unit revamp, Gasification, Clarifier, Coker and Hydrogen Cracker projects. Onsite performed Auditing and oversight of mechanical and civil contractors along with coordination and review of NDT subcontractor scheduling and Documentation. Also performed fabrication shop visits to approve subcontractor QA/QC programs, welding procedures, review NDT programs and procedures compliance to code & QC programs and contract requirements.
September 2004 – May 2008 QC Engineer Cherne Contracting Corp.
Preformed welding inspection and auditing of ongoing heavy construction in the oil refining and power production industries this included maintenance and new construction projects. Provided oversight and supervision of 3rd party inspection and testing contractors including NDT (VT, RT, UT, MT & PT) civil and materials inspection. Performed auditing of subcontractor QC programs to assure compliance to contract and code requirements.
July 2000 – August 2004 Contract QC/QA, Fusion Technologies Inc.
Filled multiple positions on various projects, to include QA/QC, owner surveillance, receiving and shipping inspections, on-site in process and construction inspections, off-site fabrication inspections, pre-contract auditing, in process quality training, process piping cleaning & hydro testing surveillance, pipe coatings spark testing and non-destructive testing (VT, MT & PT) services. Projects included petrol-chemical, power plants (fossil fuel, hydro-electric, and gas turbine) medical-pharmaceutical, and structural applications. This range of projects used various codes, specifications, and standards (ASME, AWS, API, ACI, AISC, SJI and KBC 202).
March 1997 - June 2000 CWI/Welding Trainer, Hoffman Engineering
Responsible for training and certification of personal on safety, welding processes, production management, and quality management programs. Performed internal auditing and inspection services as well as performing product R&D, equipment management, and process/procedure development functions.
May 1995 - March 1997 Diving Supervisor, Specialty Diving Incorporated
Performed supervisory and management functions for a crew of 8 personnel on various projects throughout North America. Projects ranged from inspection, construction, maintenance, welding, surveying, repair, and demolition services in the power, chemical, petroleum, water treatment, and transportation industries.
July 1994 - Jan. 1995 Quality Auditor, American Wire Products
In this position I performed internal auditing and in-process inspections, as well as working with training and prototype development teams.
Oct. 1989 - June 1994 Machine/Weld Supervisor, United States Army
Performed training, production control and quality control functions for an Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Company Machine/Weld shop.
Comments
I would bring to your company a broad range of skills, including:
• Certified Welding Inspector-American Welding Society /9 Year recertification completed October 2009
• Magnetic Particle Testing-American Society for Nondestructive Testing
• Dye Penetrant Testing- American Society for Nondestructive Testing
• Extensive knowledge of ASME and AWS codes and standards
I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss this position with you. If you have questions or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me by phone at (606)-462-0014 or by e-mail at skydive@windstream.net. I have enclosed my resume for your review, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Claude “Wes” Meade
• Certified Welding Inspector-American Welding Society /9 Year recertification completed October 2009
• Magnetic Particle Testing-American Society for Nondestructive Testing
• Dye Penetrant Testing- American Society for Nondestructive Testing
• Extensive knowledge of ASME and AWS codes and standards
I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss this position with you. If you have questions or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me by phone at (606)-462-0014 or by e-mail at skydive@windstream.net. I have enclosed my resume for your review, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Claude “Wes” Meade
