From: Richard Poutra Nov.

1, 2010
5210 Chatham Hill Lane
Houston, Tx. 77084
832-978-2983
rpoutra@comcast.net
Re: Current or upcoming QA/QC Positions with your organization.
To Whom It May Concern,
This Inspector's AWS-CWI [#91030191] is current through March 2012.
He is qualified and experienced as; QA/Technical Specialist, 3rd
Party Welding/ Mechanical Inspector, Owners Representative,
Documentation Specialist, or in-house QA/QC.
This Inspector is seeking full time, part time or temporary
positions on contract or direct hire basis.
The writer has 20+ years of verifiable 3rd Party QA/QC, Vendor
Surveillance Inspection experience in addition to a strong Journeyman
Code Welding & Fabrication background.
This Inspectors background, training & experience in a wide variety
of Inspector & Chief Inspector positions overseeing & managing
welding, ndt processes and other testing methods may enhance your
organization in the following ways:
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Extensive experience in Subsea equipment including API 6A trees, API
6D-PSL-2 & 3 materials, sub-sea production manifolds, plets, pumps,
API 1104 pipelines / flow-lines, jumpers, SCR's, umbilical equipment,
& other related equipment including top-sides, drilling & down-hole
specialty tools in addition to top-sides. This includes extensive
experience with ASME Sect IX/ANSI B31.3 & Section VIII and other
Codes and owner specifications.
*
Extensive experience dealing with the fabrication, testing &
erection of complex structures including offshore jackets, commercial
& non-commercial building structures and process equipment will add to
& enhance the depth of your organizations quality program and
expertise through attention to detail and depth in documentation &
serialization practices.
*
Extensive background & knowledge in the manufacture, testing and
maintenance of public utilities & co-generation power boiler
retrofits (up to 850 MWatts).
*
Extensive experience in the manufacture, testing and maintenance of
pressure vessels, towers, tanks, heaters and related equipment.
*
Maintenance and control of welding, ndt, MTR reviews, and
serialization documentation for all of the above.
*
The writer is shop floor savvy and has the ability and a proven
track record of standing ground in doing the right thing and has
excellent computer skills.
This Inspector is accustomed to working in extreme environments and
heights (100 + ft.) & isn't afraid hard work or getting dirty.
The writer furnishes his own digital office & field equipment with
full professional reporting capabilities. No job is too large or
small.
Note: If you're not currently seeking personnel with these
qualifications, background & experience, but know of someone who is,
please feel free to forward this information to them. It will be
appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Richard Poutra
Richard Poutra Houston, TX. Cell / Voice Mail 832-978-2983
rpoutra@comcast.net Nov. 1, 2010
AWS-CWI: since 1991 a" Current through March, 2012 (CWI No.
91030191)
Welding, G.M.A.W., A.G.M.A.W., G.T.A.W., A.G.T.A.W., F.C.A.W.,
S.M.A.W., S.A.W. (Using several variations)
CODES USED: ASME Section I, II, V, VIII, IX / ANSI B31.1 & B31.3,
B31.8, etc., AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3 & D1.5, API 1104 & 1104M, 2C, 5L,
6A, 6D, PSL 1, 2 & 3, 650, 653, 570, & 510, AISC, ABS and DOT, and
Client Specifications.
A.S.N.T. TC 1a Level II NDT: (*Expired but re-certifiable) (*** =
ASNT TC-1a + CWI)
MT*, PT*, VT***, UT Thk*, RT Film Interpretation*.
DUTIES:
Auditing
Witnessing
Client relations
Working with metrics
 Report writing & communications.
Coordinate execution of NDT & mapping.
DOT, ISO and other 100% traceability methods.
Procedure qualification testing, witnessing & review.
Review welder's qualifications & conduct qualification test.
Perform inspections of layouts, fit-ups, welding on installations.
Front Line Inspections, Weld mapping, As-built isometric sketching
Material Test Report (MTR) review to code compliance & project
specifications & mapping
Documentation reviews & compliance verification to code, project, &
contract specifications, & maintenance.
Use of standard inspection tools including dial calipers,
micrometers, scales, veneers, depth gauges and others.
Digital development of required documentation and conversion to
digital format for electronic storage and transmittal.
Technical development & implementation of inspection procedures,
writing & execution of wps, pqr, and wqr documentation.
Offshore, Subsea, Pipelines, Pressure Vessel Fabrication, Petrochem,
Structural Fabrication & Other Duties:
FAT
Monitoring AUT
Pipeline Crossings
Public Utility Power Boilers
Underwater Dive Monitoring
Umbilical Related Equipment
Automated welding techniques
Petrol-Chemical Process piping
Hulls and Tension Leg Platforms
Automated inspection techniques
Reinforced Concrete/Fireproofing
Power Boilers & all related piping
Down-hole Specialty Drilling Equipment
J-Lay, S-Lay & Land Spreads (Pipelines) & Equipment
 Bridge Fabrication & Inspection of Fracture Critical Steels
Compressor Modules & Other Skid Mounted Production Equipment
Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Towers & related equipment &
piping
Deep Water Sub-Sea Oil & Gas Production & Pipeline Equipment (to
7000' + depths)
Offshore Jackets, Decks & Production Equipment, including
installation, modification, & maintenance
New Petrol-Chemical refinery Units and T/A Maintenance Construction,
Ferrous & Non-Ferrous materials
Heavy Structural Steel Fabrication of all types, including but not
limited to Bridges, Plant Structures, & Buildings
Dimensional / Mechanical Inspection, completion punch-out on all of
the above using blueprints, isometric & P&ID's
EDUCATION:
Galileo High School, + 2-1/2 years College, Job/Project Specific
Training (Ongoing)
21 yrs. Journeyman Code Welding & Fabrication Experience
AWS Certified Welding Inspector No. 91030191 (20 years,
Certification is current)
NDT - ASNT-TC 1a Level II - V.T., U.T. Thickness, R.T. Film
Interpretation, P.T., and M.T. (Expired / Re-Certifiable)
Offshore Survival, Houston Area Safety Council/Basic Plus, Confined
Space, Fit Test (Expired) & Site Specific
Advanced communication skills, computer literacy, All Major Office
Suites, Photo, OCR, & other Software, (18+ years)
Richard Poutra Houston, TX. Cell / Voice Mail 832-978-2983
rpoutra@comcast.net November 1, 2010
AWS-CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR ASSIGNMENTS: 1991 a" PRESENT (20
years)
2006 - 2010
[Current]_ Sr. Chief Insp._
Bureau Veritas U.S - Petrobras America, Production and Flowline
Jumper Fabrication & Testing (Various Temp. assignments)
Dow Chemical, B.O.P.'s Diverters, Oilfield Service Equipment.
Welding Less than adequate assignments to sustain a living.
PetroSpect Insp. Svr. - BP, Tx City, Tx Refinery (Ultracracker)
Turnaround (10/5/09 - completed 11/1/09)
 DTI Diversitech, PV Inspection, PM Senior Chief Inspector - FMC
Vendor Source Inspection - Sub-Sea Equipment (Manifold Structures,
Piping Pre-fabrication & Integration, Jumper Fabrication, FAT,
Document Review, Maintenance & Final Reviews, Welder Qualifications &
Reviews, MTR Approval Reviews & several other duties as required).
Interface with Vendor, Clients, and End Users during all phases of
manufacturing & testing. (3 month assignment extended to 2 years)
FMC PROJECTS: _SHELL_ Petronius, _MURPHY_ Azurite, _PETROBRAS_
Cascade; Chinook, _ANADARKO_ Jubilee, K2, _BP_ Thunder Horse
PV Inspection, Senior Chief Inspector - Trinidad National Oil Temp
Assignment
QA/QC Night Supervisor, Lyondell a" CVO-S Turn-around construction
a" StarCon, International; Temp Assignment
QC Tower Modification, Repairs Temp Assignment
2000 THRU 2005 (3rd Party Contract Chief Inspector Positions)
Various Independent 3rd Pty Vendor Surveillance / Expediting
Assignments
Qualcon, Bureau Veritas U.S., Stolt Offshore, Inc., Steel Pipe &
Tube, Inc., OIS - Fisher, Inc., Velosi USA, D&C Inspection Services,
Inc., Systems Conformance, Inc., MEI, Trispec Offshore Corp, Durham's
Inspection Services, Inc., Hudson Global Resources
Clients: BP, DUCO, SNC-Lavalin, Mitsui Tubular, Total Fina Elf,
Qatar Petroleum Development, PEMEX, ONGC, Stewart & Stevenson,
ADMA-OPCO / BV Abu Dhabi, Siemens/Westinghouse
***QA/QC Night QC Supervisor, Lyondell a" Rohm & Hass a" Fluor
Daniels, Jacobs
1995 THRU 1/2000 (3rd Party Contract Chief Inspector Positions)
Various Independent 3rd Pty Vendor Surveillance / Expediting
Assignments
CBS Services, Inc., Durham's Inspection Services, Inc., OMC, Inc,
Base Line Data
Clients: Pacific Gas Pipelines, ARCO, Texaco-China, Sun Oil, Shell
Offshore, PEMEX
Field NDT Inspector, MacGregor - Criner, Inc.,
Welding Insp / Delayed Coker Project Unit (New Construction) / S&B
Engineering & Constructors, Inc.
QC Manager / Fabrication and Mfg of piping and compressor equipment
/ Fisher Industries, Inc.
Welding Administrator / Hwy Bridge Const. / Bridge Fab / Trinity Ind
/ Tx, La, and Ok D.O.T. a" Trinity Ind., Inc.
QC Manager Code Fab Welder a" Schedule A, Inc.
 1992-1994 (3rd Party Contract Chief Inspector Positions)
3rd Pty Cont. Chief Insp./Expediter - Power Boiler Retrofit / Str
Steel Fab and equip mfg for Boeing 777 Expansion / Civic Center
Expansion Project a" Professional Service Industries, Inc.
Clients: International Paper, Boeing Aerospace, Orange County, Fl.
1991-1992 (3rd Party Contract Chief Inspector Positions)
Various Independent 3rd Pty Vendor Surveillance / Expediting
Assignments
Assistant Inspections Supervisor, H.O.V.I.C. Piping Safety Audit,
EBASCO Services, Inc.
V.I.E.W., Inc.: Chief Inspector
Clients: Pennzoil - POGO & PLATO Offshore Pipelines, Shell Offshore
- Shell Auger Pressure Vessel Fabrication & Testing
Combination Pipe Welder/Shop Inspector, O.P.I., Inc.
FURTHER BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE & TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS: 1973 a"
1991
Boilermaker/Shipfitter Mechanics Classification (Journeyman) with
Local 583 (1973-1974)
Journeyman Welders Classification with Pipe Fitters Local 195
(1974-1975).
Prior to entering QA/QC the inspector had 19 years of
Code-fabrication and welding experience in both Union & Non-Union /
Shop & Field environments, This includes over 10 years Offshore
Pipeline, Offshore Top Side Skid Fabrication Experience of Production
Equipment, Hookup & Production Field Maintenance as a Journeyman Pipe
Fabricator.