Kenneth Richardson

Welding/Coating/Utility Inspector at Houston Inspection Field Services
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Aubrey, Texas, United States, US

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Teresa M. Sanders

Excellent productions of product and services; highly recommend him for any task.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Welding/Coating/Utility Inspector
      • Aug 2018 - Present

      Acted as third-party Inspector for XCL Midstream, Moundsville, WV; operated in expanded capacity which included all aspects of pipeline operations from pre-job to restoration. Inspected single and multi-laid joints including 24” – 4”, 500w-250w, FBE and ARO, throughout the Appalachian Mountains; involving clearing, grading, blasting, ditching, stringing, bending, welding, lowering-in, backfilling, tie-ins, anomaly digs, AC mitigation, cathodic protection, test stations, valve sets, bolt-ups, creek crossings, HDD’s, conventional bore, hotline crossings, hydrostatic testing. Show less

    • Engineering And Maintenance Manager
      • Nov 2010 - Aug 2018

      Worked as Maintenance Manager in Vertrauen Chemie Solutions, formerly Quadrant Chemical Corp., where I spearhead single and three phase equipment, motor controls, conduit, pulling wire, terminations, troubleshooting, lighting, repairing pumps, fabrication welding and repairs, and forklift operations. It is worth notable that I shifted from manual process to semi-automated programs through designing, installation, and fabrication of new and existing rebuild equipment that resulted in process development, improvement, and integration of improved production methods. I was promoted from Maintenance Tech to Maintenance Manager for dedicated work and continued commitment towards excellence. The following are highlights of the value I brought to Vertrauen Chemie Solutions: ☛ I simplified maintenance management and scheduling of ISO 9001 yearly audits by introducing and designing Computerized Maintenance Management System for PM and plant projects. ☛ I implemented new safety standard and equipment procedures that led to controlled downtime and loss of production and caused decline in incidental potentials by more than 30%. ☛ I designed, developed, and implemented effective process resulted in reduced production time from 10 hours to 4 hours, mitigated production costs, and enhanced product quality and integrity. ☛ I successfully saved thousands of dollars by discouraging outsourcing and enabling the company to engineer and produce in-house through equipment re-engineering to satisfy demand needs. Show less

  • Self-Employed
    • North,TX-Southern,OK
    • Independent Business Owner
      • Aug 1998 - Apr 2010

      I founded a business in 1998 with the aim to facilitate general constructions and renovations related to commercial and residential, including carpentry, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical. I fostered lucrative working relationships with customers and enhanced clientele through timely execution of work without compromising quality, resulted in expansion in business, increased revenues, and achieved goodwill. Additionally, I saved operational costs by recycling and utilizing wastes and salvage supplies resulted in optimized profits by 65% for each client. The following are highlights of the value I brought to my business: ☛ I developed excellent relationship with contractors and suppliers to gain reputation, capture market, form contracts with favorable terms, and negotiate on minimal prices. ☛ I complied with authority having jurisdiction to meet requirements for code by working with city inspectors. ☛ I figured out less developed and financially impaired fields and enabled it profitable by applying diversification. Show less

    • Foreman
      • Apr 1994 - Jul 1998

      Throughout my career as foremen in Tolle Construction, I oversaw residential and commercial construction of home buildings and offices. I ensured completion of construction with the highest level of integrity by staying within budgets and stringent deadlines. I prepared and analyzed reports focused on progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations on assigned projects. The following are highlights of the value I brought to Tolle Construction: ☛ I managed recruiting, trained workers, made schedules, monitored team performance, and initiated disciplinary actions. ☛ I planned, scheduled and assigned work for optimal distribution, consistently achieved deadlines, quality control goals, and productive inter-trade relations. ☛ I coordinated work teams using knowledge of the location and the level of charge, wrote orders, and crosschecked materials requirements. ☛ I held meetings with clients to discuss general contracts, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements. Show less

Education

  • NWIS Training, Inc
    certification, Hydrostatic Testing Training
    2020 - 2020
  • NACE International
    CIP Level 1, Coating Inspector Program
    2020 - 2020
  • NWIS Training Inc.
    Certification, CPWI+V
    2019 - 2019
  • OSHAcademy Safety and Health Training
    OSHA 10 Certification
  • Everest College-Dallas
    certification, Automation,PLC training
    2011 - 2012
  • Lindsey Cooper Refrigeration
    Certificate, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance
    1998 - 1998

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