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Kelton S. PhillipsExperience April,2010/June,2016 Tulsa Inspection Resources Tulsa, Oklahoma

Chief Inspector (Plains All American Pipeline)

Job Assignment required providing Project oversight and inspection of new oil field gathering systems, existing pipeline reroutes, and modifications to existing systems for Plains All American Pipeline in the Midland/Odessa Permian Basin located in Texas. Job duties included but were not limited to the following.

Coordinate and oversee work of field construction contractors and their employee teams assigned to Engineering Project work to maintain schedule.

Coordinate and manage inspection personnel, review and compile inspector daily reports as well as task specific inspection reports for ROW clearing, Ditching, welding, coating, lowering in, bending, backfill and final clean up.

Ensure proper safety and environmental practices are followed on projects. Control and manage change order process on assigned jobs. Foster and maintain productive and effective working relationships with

Engineering, Operations, Contractors and Property Owners. Evaluate alternatives and implement changes to avoid project delays. Provide CWI weld inspection and documentation of such in the form of Visual

inspection reports, As Built sketches Red Lined Drawings and daily reports. Provide receipt inspection and verification of PAALP supplied materials to meet

PO and spec requirements. Provide oversight and documentation of blast cleaning and coating application of

field joints per applicable NACE and manufacturer recommendations Provide oversight and required PAALP / DOT documentation of “Smart tool run”

and Pressure strength testing Produce and compile required job data package in accordance with PAALP /

DOT specifications and requirements. Projects completed for Plains All American Pipeline to date.

13650 Amacker Expansion 15506 Giddings to Upton Expansion 15568 Goldsmith 2.8 Expansion 15892 Sweetiepeck Gathering 16053 Little Spraberry Expansion 16197 Entergen Gathering Expansion 16232 Pioneer Upton Gathering Expansion 17516 Sand Hills to Crane West Mainline 18201 Driver to McCamey 20” Mainline 18202 Coats to Driver 16” Mainline 18210 Summit to Sweetiepeck Gathering 19701 Rocker B Gathering 19803 Pioneer Expansion 20100 Pioneer Expansion 20476 Stateline 20” Mainline

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RT 5 Box 1940Stilwell, Oklahoma 74960Home (918) 575-5862Cell (918) [email protected]

February, 2010/April, 2010 Tulsa Inspection Resources Tulsa, Oklahoma

Chief Inspector (Kinder Morgan)

Job assignment required providing Project oversight and inspection of Kinder Morgan’s plant expansion located at Douglas Wyoming. Job duties included but where not limited to the following.



Engineering, Operations, Contractors and Property Owners. Evaluate alternatives and implement changes to avoid project delays.

Provide CWI weld inspection, and documentation of such in the form of Visual inspection reports, As Built sketches Red Lined Drawings and daily reports.

Provide receipt inspection and verification of Kinder Morgan supplied materials to meet PO and spec requirements.

Provide oversight and documentation of blast cleaning and coating application of field joints per applicable NACE and manufacturer recommendations

Provide oversight and required Kinder Morgan / DOT documentation of Pressure strength testing

Supervise excavation, removal, inspection, and transport of abandoned pipe resulting from reroute.

Produce and compile required job data package in accordance with Kinder Morgan / DOT specifications and requirements.

October, 2009/December, 2009 ENGlobal Inspection. Cleveland, Oklahoma

CWI Welding Inspector (Kern River Gas)

Job assignment required weld inspection for Kern River Gas, associated with the removal of and replacement of 36” O.D. pipe sections to facilitate Hydrostatic testing for DOT special permitting. Inspection activities were carried out at three (3) primary locations along the pipe line between Salt Lake City Utah, and Las Vegas Nevada. Job duties include but not limited to

Verification of excavation site as referenced on project drawings. Witness of visual location of pipe line by Hydro vac. Verification and visual inspection of weld bevel preparation and in-process

welding to include final inspection of finished welds for both testing and production welding in accordance with applicable WPS/API 1104 requirements

Development and testing of welders for in-service welding of split tee stopple fittings in accordance with API 1104 requirements.

Verify and monitor X-Ray contractor daily reports and reader sheets to insure 100% coverage of all welds made daily.

Provide supplemental utility inspection of ROW activities associated with Holiday testing, lowering in, backfilling and pre-test cleaning as needed.

August, 2009 Tulsa Inspection Resources. Tulsa, Oklahoma

CWI Welding Inspector (Enterprise Gas)

Job assignment required weld inspection of tie-in welds associated with the installation of

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approx. 3 miles of 16” pipe for Enterprise Gas Processing LLC located along the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado near the township of Parachute CO. Job duties include but not limited to

Monitoring and verification of essential variables per applicable WPS during welding operations

Final visual inspection of field tie-in welds in accordance with API 1104 requirements prior to X-Ray.

Verify and monitor X-Ray contractor daily reports and reader sheets to insure 100% coverage of all welds made daily.

Provide supplemental utility inspection of ROW activities associated with Holiday testing, lowering in, backfilling and pre-test cleaning as needed.

Provide daily activity/weld count report.

July, 2009 Tulsa Inspection Resources. Tulsa, Oklahoma


Job assignment required providing Project oversight and inspection of the relocation of 1.3 miles of 6” line pipe within the Norfolk Nebraska lateral and located in the township of Norfolk NE belonging to Kinder Morgan Inc. Job duties include but limited to.



Engineering, Operations, Contractors and Property Owners. Evaluate alternatives and implement changes to avoid project delays. Provide CWI weld inspection, and documentation of such in the form of Visual

inspection reports, As Built sketches Red Lined Drawings and daily reports. Provide receipt inspection and verification of Kinder Morgan supplied materials to

meet PO and spec requirements. Provide oversight and documentation of blast cleaning and coating application of

field joints per applicable NACE and manufacturer recommendations Provide oversight and required Kinder Morgan / DOT documentation of Pressure

strength testing Supervise excavation, removal, inspection, and transport of abandoned pipe

resulting from reroute. Produce and compile required job data package in accordance with Kinder

Morgan / DOT specifications and requirements.

April, 2009 Tulsa Inspection Resources. Tulsa, Oklahoma


Job assignment required providing Project oversight and inspection of Modifications made to the 24” Blanco lateral cleaning project belonging to Kinder Morgan Inc. Job duties include but not limited to.

Coordinate and oversee work of field construction contractors and their employee

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teams assigned to Engineering Project work to maintain schedule. Ensure proper safety and environmental practices are followed on projects. Control and manage change order process on assigned jobs. Foster and maintain productive and effective working relationships with

Engineering, Operations, Contractors and Property Owners. Evaluate alternatives and implement changes to avoid project delays. Provide CWI weld inspection, and documentation of such in the form of Visual

inspection reports, As Built sketches Red lined drawings and daily reports

January, 2009/March, 2009 Tulsa Inspection Resources. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Chief Inspector Kinder Morgan)

Job assignment requires providing oversight of repair and remediation work being carried out on the Rockies Express (Rex) West pipeline for Kinder Morgan. Work was initiated in Colorado and ended in Missouri. Job duties include but not limited to the following.


Carry out assignments and directives from field Construction Superintendent and / or Project Director / Engineer.


Engineering, Operations, Contractors and Property Owners. Evaluate alternatives and implement changes to avoid project delays. Provide point of source inspection of excavation activities for coating anomaly

verification and subsequent repairs. Provide point of source inspection of Smart pig anomalies and repairs. Provide point of source inspection of shallow cover remediation at river and creek

crossings utilizing Geoweb and concrete matting. Supervise river weight verification utilizing ground penetrating Radar. Provide feed back to KMI engineering to resolve erosion issues at various

locations along pipeline

August, 2008/December 2008 Tulsa Inspection Resources. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Welding Inspector (CWI) / Customer Representative (Kinder Morgan)

Job assignment requires providing visual inspection and RT film review of mainline and lateral pipeline butt welds for Kinder Morgan. Project located in north eastern Colorado in around the Town of Greeley. Job duties include but not limited to the following.

Coordinate and oversee work of field construction contractors and their employee teams assigned to Engineering Project work.

Coordinate the work of contract inspection personnel at multiple locations Carry out assignments and directives from field Construction Superintendent

and / or Project Director / Engineer. Ensure proper safety and environmental practices are followed on projects. Control and manage change order process on assigned jobs. Foster and maintain productive and effective working relationships with

Engineering, Operations, Contractors and Property Owners. Evaluate alternatives and implement changes to avoid project delays. Complete and submit “As-built” drawings, DOT report as well as any and all other

required documentation for proper project closure to specified individuals in a timely manner.

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Generate and maintain daily reports covering Right of Way conditions, Ditching, Stringing, and back filling, pipe loading, unloading, hauling, bending, and lying, Backfilling and clean-up, Corrosion coatings, Cathodic protection and insulation, Hydrostatic testing, and Crossings,

Provide point of source weld quality evaluation (Accept / Reject) through review of NDE reports, and physical inspection of welding related activities.

July 2008 ENGlobal Engineering Inc. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Customer Field Representative (Conoco Phillips)

Job assignment required providing installation and quality support for Conoco Phillips Pipeline div. on the Wood River Pipeline / Big Cabin10 mile replacement, located in northeastern Oklahoma. Job duties included but were not limited to the following. Coordinate and oversee work of field construction contractors and their employee

teams assigned to Engineering Project work. Coordinate the work of contract inspection personnel at multiple locations Carry out assignments and directives from field Construction Superintendent

and / or Project Director / Engineer. Ensure proper safety and environmental practices are followed on projects. Control and manage change order process on assigned jobs. Foster and maintain productive and effective working relationships with

Engineering, Operations, Contractors and Property Owners. Coordinate and manage project schedules Determine proper contractor crew sizes for specified tasks. Evaluate alternatives and implement changes to avoid project delays. Complete and submit “As-built” drawings, DOT report as well as any and all other

required documentation for proper project closure to specified individuals in a timely manner.

Generate and maintain daily reports covering Right of Way conditions, Ditching, Stringing, and back filling, pipe loading, unloading, hauling, bending, and lying, Backfilling and clean-up, Corrosion coatings, Cathodic protection and insulation, Hydrostatic testing, and Crossings,

Consult on cost estimates and design as needed (Constructability Reviews & FEL)

Communicate and coordinate work with other Transportation support groups. Carryout and oversee welder qualification testing Provide point of source weld quality evaluation (Accept / Reject) through review

of NDE reports, and physical inspection of welding related activities. Evaluate and provide required daily permits for hot work, excavation, to include

road bore crossings, and confined space as needed per applicable CPPL procedures.

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April 2007- May 2008 Vogt Power International Sapulpa Oklahoma

Lead Quality/ Expediter

Vogt Power International, providing manufacturing and quality support to VPI Asian based fabricators. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Provide manufacturing oversight to fabrication staff with regards to VPI drawing

interpretation, and HRSG specific design requirements. Provide engineering feed back and interpretation as well as serve as liaison for design

and manufacturing issue resolution. Monitor manufacturing processes to insure ASME Sec I, II, VIII, & XI compliance

through review of required quality documentation, NDE Report review / verification and in plant surveillance to include surface preparation and coating applications.

Provide real time feed back to VPI project management with regards to schedule compliance as well as expediting overall project.

Supervise and monitor transportation, loading and tie down activities from plant to hole of ship.

2004-2007 Thermal Engineering International Sapulpa Oklahoma. (Heat Trans Div)

Plant QA/QC Manager

Supervise quality control inspection staff by providing job assignments and training when needed. (8 inspectors)

Conduct individual inspector performance reviews as required and provide recommendations for personal improvement to facilitate advancement.

Provide reports tracking key manufacturing process results relating to Radiographic results, Hydrostatic test pass/fail, general weld quality and Nonconformance levels each month as well as annually.

Provide training, write procedures and coaching to management staff to facilitate ISO 9001 2001 certification as well as manage the ISO Quality System.

Review and provide interpretation of customer requirements as stated in project contract documents and when required recommend possible resolution when documents are in conflict.

Conduct Root Cause analysis, investigations and follow-ups to insure corrective actions are/were carried out.

Conduct project quality lessons learned and provide manufacturing quality feed back to engineering for possible design changes to improve efficiencies.

Maintain quality system controls to insure ASME, AWS, API, ANSI B31& ISO compliance. Provide Engineering feedback for problem resolution. Maintain ASNT-TC-1A Level II certification in MT, PT, VT, LT & RT film interpretation as

well as AWS CWI. Review, update and carry out welding procedure specification (WPS) maintenance and

generation to include Procedure Qualification (PQR) development and generation. Generate and maintain quality system for tracking and monitoring welder continuity Conduct welder qualification testing. Provide departmental budgeting and annual budget forecasting based on previous years

business and forecasted work load

2004 Thermal Engineering International LA Calif.(MSR Div)Field Tech Supervisor

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Monitor and Provide technical oversight for components manufactured for new installations as well as replacement and upgrades to Moisture Separation Reheat equipment for nuclear power generation steam projects

Provide point of installation Quality Management supervision during new installation and equipment upgrades.

Manage inspection personnel and provide customer point of contact for both quality and engineering problem resolution.

Coordinate, purchase, manage and control tool purchases and equipment inventories for all field job sites.

Conduct welder certification testing in accordance with ASME SEC. IX requirements and maintain welder continuity.

Interact with local, state, and federal inspection and insurance agents to provide feed back and procedural compliance.

2001–2004 Vogt-NEM INC./ Vogt Power Int. Louisville KY.Sub-Quality Surveillance Manager Monitor and control inspection activities at sub vendor’s facilities to insure vendor

compliance to the requirements of ASME, API, & AWS code requirements. Manage inspection personnel, provide training and conduct employee performance

reviews. Provide technical assistance to sub vendors with respect to Vogt-NEM designed

equipment. To include code applicability & application, Tech Spec interpretation & customer requirements WPS/PQR review for acceptability to the requirements of ASME Sec. I para.QW 202 & 451.1-.4 along with general provisions of AWS. Provide tech assistance to the sub vendors with regards to metallurgical concerns by Vogt Power applicable to P-4, P-5A, & P-5B alloy materials and their associated welding, and PWHT requirements.

Conduct pre-award quality audits through review of sub vendors manufacturing capabilities, capacities, quality systems & physical inspection of in-house products at time of review.

Provide internal feedback to engineering, project management, and sales regarding problem resolutions, product improvements, & sub vendor shop loading.

Produce and reconcile required quality documents to meet current VPI, customer and applicable code requirements.

Perform on-site expediting activities Develop and provide manufacturing and quality consultation to first time world wide

subcontractors being used by Vogt-NEM, Inc. / Vogt Power Int. Conduct annual HRSG inspections and provide written reports detailing findings and

purposed corrections and or resolutions. Supervise field related repairs and equipment upgrades to include personnel and

equipment coordination and management. Provide point of contact between customer and Vogt Project team and Engineering.

1999-2001 Vogt-NEM INC. Louisville KY Supplier Quality Rep. Perform sub vendor quality inspections World wide for compliance to the applicable codes,

standards and customer requirements. Compile and submit records of inspection and provide details of fabrication status to project

management. Conduct review of NDE test results and provide feed back to vendor. Provide interpretation of RT, MT, PT, VT test results. Provide tech assistance to sub vendors with regards to Vogt-NEM designed equipment. Perform on-site expediting activities Supervise field related repairs and equipment upgrades to include personnel and

equipment coordination and management.

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1994–1999 Henry Vogt Machine/Vogt-NEM, Inc.Sapulpa OKShop Floor Inspector “A” Perform fit-up and welding inspections for structural, & pressure components. Compile inspection reports and documentation related to the control of fabrication quality. Conduct welder performance testing Maintain welder continuity records. Schedule and interpret RT, MT, PT, & VT testing per the requirements of applicable codes,

standards, & customer requirements. Review, compile & make ready ASME Code Data reports for submittal to Nation Board for

registration.

1989–1994 Henry Vogt Machine Co. Sapulpa OK.Welder Class “A” Fit-up of both structural and pressure components to applicable codes, standards and

customer requirements. Certified using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, & FCAW welding processes on P-1 through P-5B

materials. Instructor for welder training sponsored by Henry Vogt and conducted at Oklahoma Vo-

Tech, Sapulpa

Product experience

Structural high rise steel erection Storage tank field erection. Carbon/Stainless steel, cryogenic storage, 40’ – 150’+ dia. Petro chemical refinery piping. Transfer lines, process and reactor vessels Process heaters (shell & Tube), & Multi layered vessels Heat Recovery Steam generators. Manufacturing and installation SCR ammonia flue gas scrubbers Heavy wall steam vessels. Up to 8” thick and 20’ dia. Underground steam transfer piping Economizers, & Retromizers Steam Surface Condensers API cross country Petro/chemical transfer pipelines and related equipment Substrate surface preparation verification and monitoring using “Repli-Tape” and visual

comparators. Blast media: Silica sand, Aluminum Oxide grit, Steel shot, Dry ice pellet, as well as

organic compounds. Coating application verification and monitoring using both wet and dry film thickness

gauges utilizing magnetic and ultrasonic technologies. Coating types: organic and inorganic zinc, epoxy’s, phynalic resin’s, cold tar, enamel top coatings as well as hot dipped galvanizing.

Education 1982 Graduate of Sapulpa High School Sapulpa Ok.

1982-1985 United States Army

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Transportation specialist. Operator of heavy haul vehicles with rating to haul class 1 through class 4 materials (Food, Fuels, & Explosives)

1995 Capital x-ray Sand Springs OK Radiographic Film interpretation Certified SNT-TC-1A Level II Magnetic Particle theory and testing Certified SNT-TC-1A Level II Liquid Penetrant theory and testing Certified SNT-TC-1A Level II2000 American Welding Society Tulsa OK Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certificate # 00040151

2005 Leak Testing theory and methodology Certified SNT-TC-1A Level II

2008 Department of Transportation OQ Certification; Pipeline Maintenance Technician V3 Score 85% OQ Certification; Abnormal Operating Conditions-Field Score 85%

Travel Doc Valid US Passport (countries previously traveled on business) South Korea (Lived) Thailand (Lived) Japan Portugal (Lived) Spain Germany (Lived) Russia Netherlands China (Lived)

Memberships American Welding Society (AWS). Board of Advisors to the Tulsa Area Technologies Centers. Inductee to Strathmores Who’s Who of International Professionals based on career

achievements

Interests Metallurgy, Welding technology/Engineeering, Power Generation, Auto restoration, & Carpentry

Personal Equipment

Lap top computer. Win XP,running office 2007 Pro, HP printer, fax and scanner Flat bed scanner T-Mobile world cell phone, web & blue tooth ready Cannon A640 10 mega pix. digital camera Various weld inspection gages and tools i.e. root gap, high low, bevel angle, cam gage

fillet profile, optical magnification loop, 6” veneer calipers, 1” micrometers, coating dry film magnetic gage.

Summary: As a person, I pride myself on being a self starter. A person who can see a need and take action to resolve, a creative thinker not scared to get outside the box. I’m able to communicate well with others, and enjoy the challenge when dealing with different

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people. I am well versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe 8.0, Access, & Microsoft Projects. I enjoy being a team player and actively practice the concepts of “Continual Process Improvement” as well as those by Dr. Edward Deming “Statistical Process Control”. In addition having been involved in the manufacturing as well as the mid-level management activities of the various sectors utilizing steel, steel alloy and non-ferrous metal products for the past 20 years I understand the need for and the mechanics behind upfront & in-process planning, coordination of work activities, progress tracking, execution, relevant specification/code adherence as well as effective administration of quality control methods and techniques to insure the on time delivery of quality goods and services.

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