Jay Evans

Jay R. Evans

4273 Falcon Hall Way • Rock Hill, SC 29730 • (803) 984-2017 • jevans212@gmail.com
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Jay R. Evans

4273 Falcon Hall Way • Rock Hill, SC 29730 • (803) 984-2017 • jevans212@gmail.com

Welding/Coating/Utility Inspector
Area of Emphasis – Oil & Gas Industry

Welding Inspector with 2+ years of experience, including more than 7 years in the Oil and Gas industry, seeking a new opportunity. Extensive experience performing gathering systems, main line, and tie-in welding, coating, and utility inspections and ensuring adherence to all technical guidelines and safety standards. Well-developed skills managing cross-functional work teams, visually inspecting welds and coating applications, producing as-built drawings for tie-ins, assembling and reporting field data, and maintaining equipment. Dedicated leader with strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills. Proven track record of success controlling project costs on T&M jobs while ensuring safe and timely completion and inspection.

Certifications

ISN (#02713932) | AWS CWI (#15072351) | CPWI+ (#63765667) | NACE CIP LEVEL 2 (#57042) | TWIC Card
OSHA–10 Card (#36-003257435) | OSHA-30 Card (#36-601194891) | PEC Safety Card (#PEC100397422)

Professional Experience

KESTREL ENGINEERING, Houston, TX October 2015 – Present
Welding Inspector
• New line installation, Delaware Basin line. Midland, TX to Jal, NM Welding Inspector for Sunoco Logistics line of 107 miles of 16”.
• Served as a welding Inspector on the mini gang & on tie-ins, responsible for visually inspecting all main line welds according to the welding procedure and speciation for that job.
• Coordinate with X-ray Technicians and Survey to make sure they get all their information. Perform visual weld Inspection of all welds to ensure all welding is done in accordance with procedural guidelines.
• Produce as-built drawings for tie-ins and ensure test leads are properly installed at the right station.

APPLIED CONSULTANTS, Longview, TX July 2015 – September
Welding Inspector
• New line installation, Stonewall line in Buckhannon WV, Welding Inspector for a Momentum Midstream line of 55 miles of 36’’.
• Serve as a Welding Inspector on the firing line, responsible for visually inspecting all main line welds according to the welding procedure and speciation for that job.
• Produce as-built drawings for tie-ins and ensure test leads are properly installed at the right station.
• Coordinate with X-ray Technicians and perform visual weld inspection of all welds to ensure all welding is done in accordance with procedural guidelines.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and standards and ensure no leaks, spills, or releases occur.

TULSA INSPECTION, Tulsa, OK March 2015 – July 2015
Coating Inspector
• New line installation, Permian Express 2 line Stephenville TX, coating, and utility inspector for Sunoco Logistics line of 211 miles of 24”.
• Provide field inspection during coating applications for main line, tie-ins, anomaly digs, various horizontal directional drilling (HDD), above ground risers and civil engineering projects.
• Maintained knowledge of operation of various coating inspection instruments and equipment.
• Performed field-testing of new and old cathodic protection systems and other corrosion control systems.
• Monitored corrosion protection activities for adherence to design specifications.
• Conducted post-installation surveys, completed interference testing, and energized rectifier systems.
• Organized and analyzed gathered data and prepared charts and tables.
• Assembled field data for preparation of final client report, including service recommendations.
• Diagnosed and recommended remedies for system difficulties observed during resurvey operations.
• Produced as-built drawings for tie-ins and ensured test leads were properly installed at the right station.
• Oversaw bore crew footage, foreign line crossing reports, bell hole permits and reports, excavation reports, work permits, holiday detection, mil thickness, anchor points, humidity and dew point checks. and more.

TJ INSPECTION, Edmond, OK June 2014 – March 2015
Welding Inspector
• Atmos Energy’s Line VP 2nd, Grosebeck, TX, line replacement, tie-in welding, and coating inspector on 27 miles of 30” pipeline.
• Atmos Energy’s Line N6-2, Burnet, TX, line replacement, main line welding inspector on 9.2 miles of 6” pipeline.
• Atmos Energy’s Line V36, Collage Station TX, tie-in welding inspector on 15 miles of 8” pipeline.
• Atmos Energy’s Line M18, Mexia, TX, line replacement, main line welding, and coating inspector on 6.3 miles of 6” pipeline.
• Atmos Energy’s Line W, Decatur, TX, line replacement, main line welding, coating, and HDD inspector on 1 mile of 20” pipeline.
• Maintained responsibility for all tie-in reports and drawings, bore crew footage, foreign line crossing reports, bell hole permits and reports, and excavation of existing line reports.
• Coordinated with X-ray Technicians and performed visual weld inspection of split tees, stopples, TORs, main line & tie-ins to ensure all welding was done in accordance with procedural guidelines.

PETROLEUM LAND SERVICES, Shreveport, LA June 2012 – June 2014
Survey, Party Chief
• Performed preliminary surveys and boundary surveys and designed pipeline routes in PA, OH, ND, and TX.
• Led and managed a work crew that produced solid data on a daily basis.
• Oversaw construction, from staking centerline and right of way to doing road profiles and taking detailed notes.
• Located and marked existing gas pipelines, cable lines, water lines, fiber optic lines, and more.

CONDUIT CONSTRUCTORS, Charlotte, NC June 2011 – June 2012
Assistant Foreman/Pipe Fitter
• Maintained all equipment and ensured tools and materials were loaded properly for safe transport to job sites in WV, VA, OH, FL, NC, SC, MS, GA, and TX.
• Installed hangers for pipelines under bridges using Hilti packs, epoxy, and wedge anchors.
• Installed steel natural gas lines, PVC pipe for drainage, ductile iron for water lines, and multi-duct fiberglass lines for wires.

WAYNE ACREE PLS, Monroe, LA January 2009 – May 2011
Rodman
• Laid out new well pad building plans and well drilling locations throughout LA.
• Staked and chopped centerlines, pulled right of way, set control points, manned the rod, wrote laths, identified property corners, and kept all equipment clean and organized in the truck.

AVF CONSTRUCTION, LLC, Charlotte, NC June 2008 – January 2009
Metal Framer
• Performed commercial metal stud framing on firewalls, interior walls, interior finishing, interior floors, and interior ceilings at military bases in New York and South Carolina.

DON SMITH’S WELDING & FABRICATION, Rock Hill, SC April 2006 – June 2008
Welder
• Built and performed welding on tanks, trailers, truck beds, and more.
• Utilized SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes.

Education

High School Diploma, Rock Hill, SC 2006