Sarah Renee’ Owens
***** ****** ****; Mabelvale, AR. 72103
Phone: 501-***-**** cell
E-mail: **************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging in Quality Assurance, Coating Inspection, Quality Control and/or Nondestructive Testing where my skills, education, and talents will be utilized and challenged with the opportunity for advancement.
CERTIFICATIONS:
NDT Level II, PT, MT, VT, UTT (longitudinal wave), API-2C, Electronics and Instrumentation (E & I) Inspection CEET (Computer Electronics Engineering Technology) OQ’S: Veri force and Midwestern
EMLOYMENT HISTORY:
Kalyan Inspections, Gujarat, India Coordinator A. Parkh June. 2024 –July-2024
Provided as Quality Assurance third Party E&I Source inspector for Sinopec.
Vendor Surveillance inspector for McDermont Visual inspections on Electrical and instrumentation quality all Electrical installation and during FAT test on fabrication of Altrad Sparrows Carne EC-50 inspector was required to witness FAT at Sparrows. Drawing and Electrical drawings All fabrication, dimension, materials inspections were conducted following guidelines and specifications API-2C of this project took place at Sparrows Facility Prior of shipping to final destination to Uganda, Africa and witness FAT test of electronics and safety lights, alarms at Altrad Sparrows Houston TX.
AVEPAV- Houston TX Supervisor: R. Velasco Dec.2023 to Jan. 2024
QA E& I Inspector – VT Performed as a 3rd party Vendor inspector assurance for Shell Oil co inspection duties performed consisted of dimension verification, and witness hydrostatic testing on a 20’ od x 14”1.25” vessel fiberglass storage tank, document review, witness performance (VT, PT) in accordance withw2300- SMOPME-13-H-02001 guidelines inspection took place at Fiberglass Systems, Luka, MS
ITI International - Houston, TX Coordinator L. De Anda July. 2023 – Sept-2023
QA/QC Lead Supervisor Inspector Overseen all Quality assurance personnel on shift welding coating
ting as well as dimensional and NDE 3rd party inspectors and maintaining direct communication with client as well as vendor Overhill lead supervisor report elaboration on daily basis VT Performed as a 3rd party Vendor Surveillance inspector for Energy Transfer Visual inspections, dimension control, were performed during the fabrication of 8,000 ft of 24” X .535” WT Gr.X70M PSL2 FBE coated pipe. Inspection was performed and overseen on all fabrication process of pipe, starting with rolling welding, expanded & hydro, NDE examinations & final bench, quality & footage production, as well as, quality weld. Report elaboration, documentation and drawing revision were performed. All these inspections were performed under NACE, API-5L 46th edition and AWS guidelines and references. Also, responsible for verifying the accuracy of material specifications being used in production was recorded according to heat/pipe number at each stage of production. All fabrication and inspections of this project took place at the Tenaris Pipe mill facility in Blytheville, AR
ITI International- Houston, TX Cordinator: L De Anda May. 2023 – July-2023
QA/QC Lead Loadout Inspector Monitor and surveillances loading pipe 8,000 ft of 12.50” OD X .375” WT X65M GR. PLS2 Bare HFW pipe All loadout witnessing and inspections of this project took place at the Welspun HFW Pipe facility in Little Rock, AR.
RINA- Calgary Canada Supervisor: M. G. Burkholder Dec. 2022 –April-2023
QA/QC Lead Inspector – VT Performed as a 3rd party Vendor Surveillance inspector/ Observer for Pembina.
Visual inspections, dimension control, were performed during the fabrication of 61,879m of 273.1mm” OD X.6.0mm” WT 359 Gr Cat II FBE and 10,530m of .406.4mm” OD X 10.30mm WT 359Gr Cat. II M5C FBE and ARO
Performed as Auditor (coating and Steel mill monitoring Formation, NDE, pressure testing, and final dimensional inspection frequency welded pipe. Inspection was performed and overseen on all fabrication process and references. Also, responsible for verifying the accuracy of material specifications being used in production was recorded according to heat/pipe number at each stage of production. All fabrication and inspections of this project took place at the Wels pun HFW Pipe facility in Little Rock, AR of pipe, starting with rolling welding, expanded & hydro, NDE examinations & final bench, quality & footage production, as well as, quality weld. Report elaboration, documentation and pipe tracking revision was performed. All these inspections were performed under CSA Z245.1-18 and customer specifications Edition and AWS/NACE
WOYTT Industries - Houston, T Supervisor: D. Woytt Mar.2019 – May 2019
QA/QC Lead Inspector – VT Performed as a 3rd party Vendor Surveillance inspector for TransCanada Visual inspections, dimension control, were performed during the fabrication of 133,500 ft of 20” OD X.250” WT Gr.X65M PSL2 FBE and 2,000 ft .20” OD X 375” WT X65M GR. PLS2 ARO Performed as night shift Lead Auditor (coating and Steel mill monitoring Formation, NDE, pressure testing, and final dimensional inspection frequency welded pipe. Inspection was performed and overseen on all fabrication process of pipe, starting with rolling welding, expanded & hydro, NDE examinations & final bench, quality & footage production, as well as, quality weld. Report elaboration, documentation and pipe tracking revision was performed. All these inspections were performed under API-5L 45th Edition and AWS guidelines and references. Also, responsible for verifying the accuracy of material specifications. All inspection was performed during the fabrication at Welspun 1 spiral and Welspun 2 HFW facilities in Little Rock, AR.
DSME / Poowoon Engineering Ltd- S. Korea Supervisor Y. Ryu March 2013 May-.2013
QA E & I Inspector – VT Performed as a third-party vendor Electrical instrumentation, as well as mechanical inspector assurance for Chevron Big Foot ETLP Project on new fabrication of Sub –sea offshore Electrical Panels, structures and components. Performed field inspections, surveillance and audits of field electrical installations, performed incoming inspections of electronic components, cables, enclosures, and assemblies provided by sub-suppliers. Inspection performed consisted of working performance assurance F.A.T. and punch lists, Document review, and witness all testing in accordance with ABS, UL, ASTM, API-LED QI -2 RP. API-2C API-AQ-1as well as ISO guidelines and procedures, several inspection visits took place at Vendor’s facility Armtek, Inc., Located in Columbus, OH.
JRJ Energy- Stanwood, MI. Supervisor: D. Hartman Sept 2013-Dec-2013
Chief Inspector- Provided as a Quality Assurance Coating Inspector for Dominion Gas Compressor stations and
City Gates all around southern Michigan. Monitoring and assuring quality of above ground coating as monitoring accurate inspection on existing FBE coating and good handle of pipe and verification of Quality Control, reporting and results All examinations were performed according to codes and guidelines of Consumers Energy, NACE and D.O.T.
WELLSCO- Houston, TX- Supervisor: J. Louk July 2012 Sept 2012
Q/A Inspector NACE CIP 1 - Provided as a Quality Assurance Coating Inspector for Dominion Gas Transmission During a new 8-mile Construction 12” size pipeline in Weston, WV. Monitoring and assuring quality coating SSPC SP-2888, SSPC SP-10 as well as monitoring accurate holiday inspection on existing FBE coating and good handle of pipe and verification of Quality Control, reporting and results, all examinations were performed according to codes and guidelines of Dominion Procedures API-1104, NACE-SPC D.O.T.
SMARTPIPE - Calgary, Canada Supervisor: M. Hill Jul 2010 - Oct 2011
Level II NDE Technician – Performing Corrosion inspection on pipeline in accordance with NACE guidelines and specifications for Williams Gas transmission
GL GROUP - Houston, TX Supervisor: K. Brodd Nov 2009 - Jul 2010
QA/QC Lead Inspector – VT Performed as a 3rd party Vendor Surveillance inspector for El Paso. Visual inspections, dimension control, were performed during the fabrication of 42” Spiral welded pipe. Inspection was performed and overseen on all fabrication process of pipe, starting with rolling welding, expanded & hydro, NDE examinations & final bench, quality & footage production, as well as, quality weld. Report elaboration, documentation and drawing revision were performed. All these inspections were performed under API-5L and AWS guidelines and references. Also, responsible for verifying the accuracy of material specifications being used in production was recorded according to heat/pipe number at each stage of production. All fabrication and inspections of this project took place at the Welspun Pipe facility in Little Rock, AR.
JT ENTERPRISES - Baytown, TX Supervisor: B. Kaminski Sept 2009 - Sep 2010
QA/QC Lead Inspector VT Performed as a 3rd party Vendor Surveillance inspector for Conoco Phillips visual inspections, dimension control, monitored lab test such as Moisture Permeation, Cathodic Disbondment, Coating Test, Cross Section Porosity, Interface Porosity, Interface contamination, Bend test, revision and calibration monitoring over all equipment such as Acid Wash, Coater, Blaster, etc.10 X .365 and 10” pipe .250” were performed during the FBE coated ”pipe as well as PowerCrete coating All surveillance was performed under API-5L, AWS and NACE, SSPC guidelines and references. All fabrication and inspections of this project took place at Midwest Pipe Coating Inc. Schererville, IN.
SYMPLY PAWS GROOMING -Little Rock, AR Aug 2009 - Sep 2009
Pet Groomer Bather/ Groomer Office Management, Appointment Settings, Sales, and Customer Service
ABINGTON GROUP- Portsmouth, NH. Supervisor: B. Goulet Jun.2008 to Feb.2009
QC Inspector/Purchasing asst. Completed business recaps with direction from the buyer. Completed advertising prep sheets, obtained samples, attended advertising turn-ins and proofing. Ensured timely delivery of materials and equipment vital for startup and communicated issues to construction lead team. Analyzed performance and made recommendations to maximize future performance. Assisted in preparation for pre-market analysis. Identified and shopped competition. Communicated issues to 3rd party vendor’s surveillance using the appropriate communication channels. Interacted effectively with vendors and internal colleagues to achieve project’s materials needs met. Aided all technical departments with all procurement needs, logistics, contractor services etc. QA/QC Inspector – VT Performed as E&I inspector. Visual inspections, Quality control on delivered materials
Such as heat numbers, welding supplies, coating batches, welding was performed during the fabrication of numerous sizes from 2” to 30” Paint coating and Loading as well as sandblast profiles, quality and footage production as well as quality weld, dimension, coating report elaboration (ITS) Inspection test plan packages, NCR reports documentation, tracing materials verification and drawing revision were performed. All this inspection was performed under D.O.T. ASME, AWS D1.1 API-1104, and 610 NACE, SSPC and civil codes Guidelines and references. All fabrication and inspections of this project took place at Fabrication and Paint shops at ABINGTON GROUP Portsmouth NH. And Brookfield, Milford, CT. And Dover NY. On site, 3 compressions natural gas transmission station for Iroquois Gas as client complete the project. All examinations were performed according to API-1104, 610 NACE, SSPC, AWS & D.O.T. Codes and procedures.
ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT- Maumelle AR. Supervisor: Tom Gann Oct-2003-Nov-2004
Billing Clerk/Secretary Receptionist/billing and accounting. Answered phones and filing.
Personnel, DOT, and Drug files
ECA INTERNATIONAL - Madrid, Spain Supervisor: C. Fernández Aug 2003 - Jan 2004
QA/QC Inspector – VT Performed as a third-party inspector. Visual inspections, Finger Board (Monkey board), dimension control, was performed during the fabrication of numerous internal parts of columns such as trays, plates, down comers etc., as well as, cat walk, quality weld, valve calibration on trays, report elaboration, documentation and drawing revision was performed. All this inspection was performed under ASME API, AWS and NACE guidelines and references. All fabrication and inspections of this project took place at Sulzer Chemtech for La Pampilla Refinery, El Callao, Peru.
ENTERGY INC. – Little Rock.AR. Supervisor: Patti Smith Jan 2000 – Aug.2001
Receptionist/billing and accounting for tree-cutting services for the electric utility provider.
JACOBS ENGINEERING PANAM – US Virgin Islands Supervisor: T. Andrewpont Oct 2000 - May 2001
Level II Technician - UTT, PT, MT, VT Maintenance including API-570 inspection performing on stream inspection all over the plant, sketching and reading P&ID’s. Inspections performed on site at Hovensa Oil Refinery, including, turnarounds at the FCC, 5 Crude, 4 Crude and various other units. All inspections were performed under API-570, 653,510 and CWI guidelines.
PEDIATRC GASTOENTEROLOGY ASSOC. – Little Rock, AR. Jan 1999 – Aug.2000
Receptionist Assistant; phone work, filing, appointment setting, and customer service.
EDUCATION:
January-2023 RINA- GENERAL NDE LII
September-2006 D.O.T. Corrosion Erosion NACE Basic coatings
March-2005 ITT Technical Institute E & Instrumentation Computer Electronics Engineering
I Technology
June-2002 Royal Inspections Ultrasonic Thickness Testing Limited Level II (UTT)
July-2002 Royal Inspections Magnetic Particle Testing Level II (MT)
May-2001 Royal Inspections Liquid Penetrant Testing Level II (PT)
May-2001 Royal Inspections Visual Testing Level lI (VT, IR)
May-2000 Jacobs Pan Am Visual Testing Level II Mechanical and welding Level II (VT)
May-2001 Jacobs Pan-Am Magnetic Particle Testing Level II (MT)
October-2000 Jacobs Pan-Am Liquid Penetrant Testing Level II (PT)September 2000 September-2000 Jacobs Pan-Am Ultrasonic Thickness Testing Level lI (UTT)
March-1999 Jacobs Pana-Am Introduction of Materials, Basic Metallurgy, and NDT (ET, IR
June-1999 Scannex, Inc. Eddy Current & Infrared I (ET, IR)
D. O.T Certified
TRADE SKILLS:
Certified NDT Level II across the board in methods in accordance with SNT-TC-1A, working under codes and guidelines of API-510,570,653,1104,1169, 5L API/ANSI 610 and 5L, NACE AWS, D.11 ANSI, and ASME B31.3, 31.1 Sec VIII, IX, V
Creative problem solver and self-assured worker able to follow directions. Possess a professional attitude with excellence in oral and written technical skills as well as reading and sketching isometric drawings and P&ID’s. Read and write fluently English.
A total of 16 years of experience performing inspection from NDE on hands inspection as well as QA/QC as follows:
Industry: Foundry Petroleum Refinery, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Energy (Cogeneration, Fossil, Windmill) Pulp, Pipeline, (Natural Gas, Petroleum) Transportation, Pump and Compressor Station Aerospace, Commercial (structural and concrete) Auto
Process: Castings, rolling welding, machining new construction, Fabrication, Integrity, On-stream, Outage, vendor surveillance, auditing
Equipment and components and hardware: Pressure Vessels, Pumps, Reactors, Boilers, Commercial Chillers, Heat exchangers, Electrical safety panels high energy and product piping, storage tanks, Turbines and fan blades, Pipeline transportation and distribution Aerospace. Vessel External and internal trays, plates and down commers, Valves (safety and relive etc.) Pumps, Flanges, Bolts nickel alloying tubing, boiler, tubing, Seals and gaskets
Codes specifications:
API-510,570,653,1169 1104 latest edition, addenda’s Standards as well as Recommended practices for all components such as ASME Sec IX, VIII, V, II B31.1, B31.3 API-STD 650, 560,1104, API- RP – 941, API-SPEC 6D, API- RP-2C, Q1, 15HR API-MPMS 11.5 ASNT-TC-1A, NAS-410, ISO 9001,14001
EQUIPMENT:
Able to work with Ultrasonic A and B Scan presentations PANAMETERICS, OLYMPUS: Epoch II, III, Epoch IV, 2200, 2300, MG2-XT, DL, 37, 36 and 26DL plus KRAUTKRAMER: USK-7, USK-7B, USK-6, USN-60,50, 58R, 58L GE: Posit Ector DPM, Positector 6000,Multimeter,etc…..
COMPUTER & SOFTWARE:
Good Typing Skills (WPM: 60).
Sound knowledge of troubleshooting techniques for Microsoft Office Suite, MS Visio, Word, Excel, Blue Beam
High levels of analytical ability mean that problems can be understood and overcome quickly and efficiently.
Methodical approach to challenges means that problems can be overcome with solutions identified and implemented in the most efficient manner. Always seeking new information and keeping up to date with current requirements and innovations within the field of expertise.
Posit Ector 6000 Coating mil gage Posit Ector Weather, Temperature, and Dew point
Macintoch, Linux,MS office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Krautkramer Pipe +, AutoCAD Dmaps, Panametrics 37, 36 DL plus and 26 DL plus interface programs, PCMS program, & FAC (Flow Accelerated Corrosion) Program. Dial and digital Pit Gage
PERSONNAL EQUIPMENT:
Portable computer, digital camera, measurement devices, precision gages, flashlight, coating film thickness gage, dew point & temperature meter, inspection mirrors, Multimeter,Dial and digital Pit Gage etc.