CHAD SYLVERA

100 Rue Acadian slidell, Louisiana 70461 Phone (504) 913-0857 E-mail csylv0101@gmaill.com

CHAD N. SYLVERA
Summary of Qualifications

Employment

Employment

Employment

• Comprehensive knowledge of ASME IX, B31.3, API 510 and API 570
• Highly experienced at QA inspections, document control and system turnover
• Adept at coordinating inspection activities and supervising field inspectors
• Able to interpret construction plans for civil, structural and mechanical designs
• Proficient in Windows, MS Office, network protocols and devices

July 2012 – Present Valero Meraux

Project Inspector QualSpec

• Performed initial internal and external inspections on all newly installed pressure vessels
• Developed Inspection and test plans for both shop and field fabrication on all new construction projects
• Coordinated and performed vender surveillance inspection for shop fabricated piping and equipment
• Ensured that procedures and specifications were followed for all aspects of construction. This included welding inspection, N.D.E supervision, Civil inspection, Structural inspection, and Mechanical inspection.
• Reviewed welding procedures, welder qualifications and maintained records of all ongoing construction projects.

August 2008 – July 2012 Murphy Oil
Project Inspector Engineering and inspection services
• Developed Inspection and test plans for both shop and field fabrication on all new construction projects
• Ensured that procedures and specifications were followed for all aspects of construction. This included welding inspection, N.D.E supervision, Civil inspection, Structural inspection, and Mechanical inspection.
• Reviewed welding procedures, welder qualifications and maintained records of all ongoing construction projects.
• Obtain Baseline UT data on all newly constructed piping and equipment

January 2006 – August 2008 ExxonMobil
Project Inspector Wink Inc.
• Ensured that procedures and specifications were followed on new construction projects at ExxonMobil Refinery in Chalmette, LA. This included welding inspection, N.D.E supervision, Civil inspection, Structural inspection, and Mechanical inspection.
• Reviewed welding procedures, welder qualifications and maintained records of all ongoing construction projects.
• Performed API 510 inspections during the 2006 Crude/Coker and 2008 FCCU/Alky TA.

Employment
October 2005 – November 2005 Dow Chemical

API 510 Inspector Gulf Engineering Co, LLC
• Performed API 510/570 inspections on the hydrocarbon unit turnaround at Dow Chemical Plant in Taft, LA.

Employment
December 2003-August 2005 ExxonMobil

Project Inspector Gulf Engineering Co, LLC
• Ensured that procedures and specifications were followed on new construction projects at ExxonMobil Refinery in Chalmette, LA. This included welding inspection, N.D.E supervision, Civil inspection, Structural inspection, and Mechanical inspection.
• Reviewed welding procedures and welder qualifications.
• Maintained records of all ongoing construction projects which included: N.D.E reports, welder qualifications, construction isometrics, and all other applicable documentation.

Employment
January 2001-November 2003 ExxonMobil

Level II N.D.E Technician Gulf Engineering Co, LLC
• Performed NDE services for the Capital Projects department at the ExxonMobil Chalmette Refinery

Employment
January2000-December 2001 Union Carbide
Level II N.D.E Technician O & K Inspection
• Performed NDE services for the maintenance department and several contractors at the Union Carbide, Taft refinery

Employment
April 1999-December 2000 Aquatica Divers
Commercial Diver
• Performed underwater construction and inspection in the Gulf of Mexico and southern California

Certifications
&
Training

• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Cert# 25510
• API 570 Piping Inspector Cert # 50177
• Certified Welding Inspector Cert# 08070301
• Level II Liquid Penetrant examination – College of Oceaneering
• Level II Magnetic Particle examination – College of Oceaneering
• Level II Ultrasonic examination – College of Oceaneering
• Level II Visual examination – College of Oceaneering
• Level II Radiography – Gulf Engineering
• Niton XRF Spectrum Analyzer training-Gulf Engineering
• Commercial Diver-College of Oceaneering

Education

Military Experience

Associate of Science – Delgado Community College
Associate of General Studies – Delgado Community College

December 1993-December 1997- U.S Navy
October 2003-Present- Louisiana Air National Guard