Ike holds a degree from Abia State University Uturu Nigeria in July 2006 and numerous post-graduate qualifications. He is equipped with both technical and commercial skills stated below.
- API 1169 – Pipeline Inspector Certification
- American Welding Society -Certified Welding Inspector CWI (1104) Certification
- American Welding Society – Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI – D1.1))
- ASNT NDT Level II (PT)
- Advanced EMS Auditor (Lead Auditor) Certification –
- Visual Inspector level II Schlumberger Houston Texas.
- Quality Inspector II Schlumberger Houston Texas.
- NDE Level II Dye Penetrant Inspector Schlumberger Houston Texas
- Ultrasonic Testing – Thickness Level II Schlumberger Houston Texas
- Fluorescent Penetrant Inspector Level II (NAS-410, SNT-TC-1A) Alcoa Howmet Wichita Fall Texas
- Penetrant Testing (PT) Level II (NAS-410, SNT-TC-1A) Hi-Tech Metals Inc.
- Magnetic Testing (MT) Level II (NAS-410, SNT-TC-1A) Hi-Tech Metals Inc.
- Penetrant Testing (PT) Level II (NAS-410, SNT-TC-1A) Honeywell Aerospace Indiana.
Gas Gathering Specialist
3rd Party – Welding Inspector
Northern Natural Gas Company – March 2020 – Date
Project: Group 4 Branch Weld Inspection.
- Responsible for coordinating Weld inspection of Branch welds on Suction and discharge bottles welds to ensure reliability is maintained.
- Responsible for raising hot-work permits and ensuring the safety of the workforce is maintained at all times.
- Review test reports and ensure they are accurate per the client’s requirements.
- Coordinate with operation personnel and Project Coordinator.
- Supervise contractors to ensure all safety standards and policies are followed
- Prepare completion packages.
Perry Inspection Firm
3rd Party – Welding Inspector
Northern Natural Gas Company – November 2019 – February 2020
Project: Pampa Compressor Station: Recycling & Discharge Cooling Modification.
Charged with the following responsibilities:
- Review of job packages.
- Receive materials and document accordingly
- Verify Material Test Reports and document discrepancies
- Raise Work Permits – Hot Work, Excavation, and other safety permits.
- Monitor manual Excavation and backfilling
- Watched Hydrovac excavation and backfilling operations
- Preparation of job reports for each day activities.
- Communicate with the Project Coordinator on Job progress/Issues of concerns.
- Document changes made on site and communicated same with Engineers and Coordinators
- Raise non-conformances and corrective actions. Follow-up to ensure its closures.
- Prepare Weld maps and tracking system
- Inspect welds and document accordingly
- Supervised Stopple Installations are done in a Safe, effective, and timely manner
- Prepare Completion package and redlines
- Supervise contractors to ensure all safety standards and policies are followed.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Perry Inspection Firm
3rd Party – Welding Inspector
Northern Natural Gas Company – June 2019 – October 2019
Project: Paullina Compressor Station Suction Header Modification.
Charged with the following responsibilities:
- Watched Hydrovac excavation and backfilling operations
- Review of job packages from Engineering department are in line with Job scope.
- Raise Work Permits – Hot Work, Excavation and other safety permits.
- Receive materials and document accordingly
- Verify Material Test Reports and document discrepancies
- Preparation of job reports for each day activities.
- Communicate with the Project Coordinator on Job progress/Issues of concerns.
- Document changes made on site and communicated same with Engineers and Coordinators.
- Prepare Completion packages including redlines and as-built drawings.
- Perform Safety Orientations of Contractor Staff.
- Preform Bi-weekly Job Site Safety Audit of Contractor facility.
- Produced Weld map and weld tracking system
- Monitor manual Excavation and backfilling
- Perform welding Inspection of all welds
- Arranged for NDT Company to inspect welds.
- Performed X-ray verification and documentation.
- Performed Hydro and Pneumatic Test of Pipe spools.
- Coordinated HOT-TAPs and stopples installation
- Ensure effective safety implementation are done on each day.
Perry Inspection Firm
3rd Party – Certified Welding Inspector
Northern Natural Gas Company – June 2018 – June 2019
Project: Palmyra Compressor Station Unit 21-25 Modification
- Responsible for review of job packaged to ensure they are in line with work-scope.
- Responsible for the receipt and documentation of materials received.
- Responsible for the quality control and assurance inspection of all welding during the project.
- Performed verification of welder’s certification and ensured welders perform welds only within their areas of certification.
- Responsible for visual inspection of welds per Northern Natural Gas Company (NNGC) procedure.
- Responsible for the preparation of weld maps and documentation of daily welds.
- Performed Redline of as-built drawings.
- Monitor manual Excavation and backfilling
- Performed Gas Testing before hotwork permits are issued to contractors.
- Supervised concrete crew to ensure every test samples are collected per NNGC Specifications and Standards.
- Watched Hydrovac excavation and backfilling operations.
- Perform Contractor orientation to Northern Natural Gas safety and environmental requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring all welds requiring NDT inspections as specified by NNGC Specifications and Procedures are done without exceptions.
- Responsible for review of X-ray films and results of NDT inspections.
- Responsible and Performed verification of NDT technician certifications.
- Responsible for the overall safety and environmental compliance of the contractor while on site.
- Responsible for doing completion packages.
- Supervised pipe blasting and coating according to NNGC specifications.
- Responsible for the Pressure testing fabricated pipes spools to ensure compliance to NGGC specs.
- Responsible for Housekeeping of worksite at the end of each day
Perry Inspection Firm
3rd Party – Certified Welding Inspector
Northern Natural Gas Company – December 2018 – February 2019
Project: Cunningham Compressor Station -Liquids Facility Upgrade
- Responsible for review of job packaged to ensure they are in line with work-scope.
- Responsible for visual inspection of welds per Northern Natural Gas Company (NNGC) procedure.
- Responsible for preparation of completion packages
- Responsible for QA/QC of pipe welding performed on Well Lot 11-1 facility upgrade.
- Ensured that Excavation contractor has valid one call to perform excavation.
- Responsible for the filling out of Damage Prevention form for excavation contractor.
- Responsible for supervision of Hydrovac excavation and backfilling
- Responsible for verification of materials installed are within required specifications.
- Responsible for verification of MTR of welding materials used during the project.
- Ensured that pipes used are tested per for Hydro testing of pipes.
- Supervised the installation of Separator and ensured all associated components are installed per print.
- Responsible for ensuring all welds requiring NDT inspections as specified by NNGC Specifications and Procedures are done without exceptions.
- Responsible for review of X-ray films and results of NDT inspections.
- Responsible and Performed verification of NDT technician certifications.
Universal Plant Services
QA/QC – CWI Inspector
BP Cherry Point Refinery, Washington – May 2018
- Responsible for Quality Control Inspections of Code Work repairs on towers and vessels to ensure all required steps are followed.
- Responsible for QA/QC Inspection of Piping packages and walking down of packages to ensure effective closeout of packages.
- Responsible for the closeout of QC Packages.
- Responsible for interfacing with Process engineers and unit Project Coordinator’s to ensure their expectations are met.
REPCON INC.
CWI INSPECTOR
DOW Chemicals Refinery – Feb 2018 – March 2018
St. Charles, Louisiana
- Responsible for fabrication shop and performing of Hydro-Testing.
- Responsible for QC/QA inspection of Heat Exchangers and associated components modifications and mechanical bolt ups per codes and standards.
- Performed NDT inspection of fabricated spools per client requirements.
- Responsible for QC inspection of Code work repair of vessels to ensure all required steps are followed to achieve a quality job in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the Closeout of QC Packages.
OHMSTEDE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
CWI INSPECTOR
Marathon Petroleum Corporation Galveston Bay Refinery – Jan 2018 – Feb 2018
Texas City, Texas
- Responsible for fabrication shop and performing of Hydro-Testing.
- Responsible for performing Welding inspections of over 1200 Reactors Riser welds on 3 reactors and piping Inspections in accordance with the procedures and standards.
- Responsible for raising Non-Conformances and follow-up on Corrective Actions.
- Coordinate the activities of subordinate.
- Responsible for Visual inspection in accordance with API 1104/AWS (D1.1/D1.6) or ASME and ANSI B31.1.
- Perform Work package updates.
- Responsible for weld mappings for inspection hold points.
- Provide updates to client on project status.
- Practical knowledge of ASME B31.36 and ASME Sec VIII.
REPCON INC.
CWI INSPECTOR
Shell Deer Park Refinery – OP III unit – September 2017 – October 2017
Deer Park, Texas
- Responsible for fabrication shop and performing of Hydro-Testing and Nitrogen Testing of PSSR spools.
- Responsible for mechanical completion of Cold Box Global Helium Leak Test, gasket and bolt change out per specifications of aluminum and stainless-steel requirements.
- Responsible for QC/QA inspection of Heat Exchangers and associated components modifications and mechanical bolt ups per codes and standards.
- Performed NDT inspection of fabricated spools per client requirements.
- Responsible for QC inspection of Code work repair of vessels to ensure all required steps are followed to achieve a quality job in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the Closeout of QC Packages.
REPCON INC.
QA/QC INSPECTOR
Tesoro Refinery – March 2017 – May 2017
Mandan, North Dakota
- Perform Quality Assurance responsibilities verifying work packages of over 120 Heat exchangers.
- Responsible for QC inspections in accordance with codes and standards of over 120 Heat Exchangers and Fin Fans and associated components.
- Responsible for the Hydro Testing and final closeout of packages.
- Responsible for the QC inspection of Pressure Relieve Valves,
- Responsible for Pipping Inspections and mechanical completions of associated equipment: valves, Pumps etc.
REPCON INC.
QA/QC INSPECTOR
SHELL DEER PARK Refinery. Phenol II – Jan. 2017 – Feb. 2017
Deer Park Texas
- Responsible for performing final QA/AC of welded joints, Bolted joint inspections, Heat Exchangers and vessel inspections, all in accordance to the industry standards and codes.
- Responsible for raising non-conformances and follow-up on closeouts.
- Responsible for completing all paper works per each job packages inspected.
- Liaise with clients PEI’s for effective closeout of packages.
REPCON INC.
QA/QC INSPECTOR
DOW CHEMICAL Refinery Louisiana Operations – August 2016 – November 2016
Plaquemine, Louisiana
- Responsible for performing QA/QC Inspections in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS), API – American Petroleum Institute.
- Effectively implementing a corporate QA/QC program meeting ASME NQA-1 requirements.
- Visual inspection in accordance with API 1104/AWS (D1.1/D1.6) or ASME and ANSI B31.1.
- Familiar with material verifications (MTR’s), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Verification of fit-ups and final welds.
- Responsible Welder’s qualification by various destructive testing.
- Responsible for raising Non-Conformances and follow-up on Corrective Actions.
- Coordinates the activities of subordinate. Perform Work package updates.
- Responsible for weld mappings for inspection hold points.
- Provide updates to client on project status.
- Practical knowledge of ASME B31.36 and ASME Sec VIII.
OHMSTEDE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
QA/QC INSPECTOR
Marathon Petroleum Corporation Galveston Bay Refinery – June 2016 – August 2016
Texas City, Texas
- Responsible for performing QC Inspections in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS) API – American Petroleum Institute.
- Effectively implementing a corporate QA/QC program meeting ASME NQA-1 requirements.
- Visual inspection in accordance with API 1104/AWS (D1.1/D1.6) or ASME and ANSI B31.1.
- Familiar with material verifications (MTR’s), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR),
- Responsible for Relieve Valves, Exchangers, Valves Quality Control implementation.
- Responsible for raising Non-Conformances and follow-up on Corrective Actions.
- Coordinates the activities of subordinate. Perform Work package updates.
- Responsible for weld mappings for inspection hold points.
- Provide updates to client on project status.
- Practical knowledge of ASME B31.36 and ASME Sec VIII.
Honeywell Aerospace
QA/QC NDE Inspector
South Bend Indiana May 2015 – June 2015
- Responsible for performing Non Destructive Testing/Examinations in accordance with NAS410 on Aerospace parts.
- Military aircraft Parts Inspections for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Responsible for raising non-conformances and follow-up on corrective actions.
REPCON INC.
QA/QC INSPECTOR
Bayer Chemical Plant (Covestro) – March 2016 – May 2016
Baytown, Texas
- Responsible for performing QC Inspections in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS) API – American Petroleum Institute.
- Effectively implementing a corporate QA/QC program meeting ASME NQA-1 requirements.
- Visual inspection in accordance with API 1104/AWS (D1.1/D1.6) or ASME and ANSI B31.1.
- Familiar with material verifications (MTR’s), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Verification of fit-ups and final welds.
- Responsible Welder’s qualification by various destructive testing.
- Responsible for raising Non-Conformances and follow-up on Corrective Actions.
- Coordinates the activities of subordinate.
- Perform Work package updates.
- Responsible for weld mappings for inspection hold points.
- Provide updates to client on project status.
- Practical knowledge of ASME B31.36 and ASME Sec VIII.
REPCON INC.
QA/QC INSPECTOR
Motiva Port Author Refinery – Dec. 2015 – Feb. 2016
Port Author
- Responsible for QC inspections in accordance with ASME, AWS, API standards of various refinery equipment.
- Responsible for 84 Heat Exchangers and Fin Fans and associated components
- Responsible for the QC inspection of Pressure Relieve Valves,
- Responsible for Pipping Inspections and mechanical completions of associated equipment: valves, Pumps etc.
TURNER Industries Group
QA/QC Welding Inspector
Shell Deer Park Refinery Turnaround (SHCU Block) Sept. 2015 – Nov. 2015
Deer Park, Texas
- Responsible for performing QC Inspections in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS) API – American Petroleum Institute.
- Effectively implementing a corporate QA/QC program meeting ASME NQA-1 requirements.
- Visual inspection in accordance with API 1104/AWS (D1.1/D1.6) or ASME and ANSI B31.1.Familiar with material verifications (MTR’s), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Verification of fit-ups and final welds.
- Responsible Welder’s qualification by various destructive testing.
- Responsible for raising Non-Conformances and follow-up on Corrective Actions.
- Coordinates the activities of subordinate.
- Perform Work package updates.
- Responsible for weld mappings for inspection hold points.
- Provide updates to client on project status.
- Practical knowledge of ASME B31.36 and ASME Sec VIII.
- Responsible for the effective Quality Inspection of the Sulfur Recovery Unit to startup within time frame.
- Responsible for Vessel Internal Inspections, Valve Installations and Responsible for Oxygen Service Line Inspections.
- Refractory Inspections, Reactors catalytic Removal and replacement.
- Thermal Reactor maintenance.
TURNER Industries Group
QA/QC Welding Inspector
Celanese Fairway Methanol Plant Project – April 2015 – July 2015
LA Port Texas
- Responsible for performing QC Inspections in accordance with ASME B31.3, AWS, API standards.
- Visual Inspection of welded pipes.
- Responsible for Hydro Testing, Pneumatic testing of completed spool.
- Ensured quality is achieved in every package.
- Responsible for raising non-conformances and responsible for follow-ups on.
- Responsible for making out punch list.
- Perform Restoration of completed punch listed items.
- Responsible for work packages updates.
- Currently in commissioning team of the project.
TURNER Industries Group QA/QC Welding Inspector
Motiva Refinery Turn-Around Project March 2015 – April 2015
Convent, Louisiana
- Responsible for performing QC Inspections in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS) API – American Petroleum Institute.
- Effectively implementing a corporate QA/QC program meeting ASME NQA-1 requirements.
- Visual inspection in accordance with API 1104/AWS (D1.1/D1.6) or ASME and ANSI B31.1.
- Familiar with material verifications (MTR’s), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Verification of fit-ups and final welds.
- Responsible Welder’s qualification by various destructive testing.
- Responsible for raising Non-Conformances and follow-up on Corrective Actions.
- Cordinates the activities of subordinate.
- Perform Work package updates.
- Responsible for weld mappings for inspection hold points.
- Provide updates to client on project status.
- Practical knowledge of ASME B31.36 and ASME Sec VIII.
TURNER Industries Group
QA/QC Supervisor Welding Inspector
Shell Refinery Turnaround Project November 2014 – March 2015
Deer Park Texas
- Responsible for performing QC Inspections in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS) API – American Petroleum Institute.
- Effectively implementing a corporate QA/QC program meeting ASME NQA-1 requirements.
- Visual inspection in accordance with API 1104/AWS (D1.1/D1.6) or ASME and ANSI B31.1.
- Familiar with material verifications (MTR’s), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Verification of fit-ups and final welds.
- Responsible Welder’s qualification by various destructive testing.
- Responsible for raising Non-Conformances and follow-up on Corrective Actions.
- Cordinates the activities of subordinate.
- Perform Work package updates.
- Responsible for weld mappings for inspection hold points.
- Provide updates to client on project status.
- Practical knowledge of ASME B31.36 and ASME Sec VIII.
CB&I Power Inc.
QA/QC Welding Inspector 3
Vogtle Nuclear Plant 3 & 4 Project August 2014 – November 2014
Waynesboro, Georgia
- Responsible for performing QC Inspections in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Welding Society (AWS) API – American Petroleum Institute.
- Effectively implementing a corporate QA/QC program meeting ASME NQA-1 requirements.
- Visual inspection in accordance with API 1104/AWS (D1.1/D1.6) or ASME and ANSI B31.1.
- Familiar with material verifications (MTR’s), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Verification of fit-ups and final welds.
- Responsible Welder’s qualification by various destructive testing.
- Responsible for raising Non-Conformances and follow-up on Corrective Actions
Applus RTD 3rd Party
Contract Inspector
QISI Inspection Services June 25 2014 – August 01 2014
Manchester CT.
Responsible for performing Non Destructive Testing / Examinations in accordance with NAS410 on Aerospace parts
Schlumberger – Reslink
QA/QC, NDT Level II and Surveillance Inspector
Houston, TX July 2012 – September 2014
- Extensive experience of dimensional, condition inspection of Pipes and component parts of Drilling & Completions equipment used for Deep-water operations.
- Experienced with pipe fabrication and the appropriate inspections methods.
- Interpret Blueprints/specifications and perform Dimensional and Visual Inspections on weldments and machined components.
- Perform Pipe inspections at fabrication shops and field sites.
- Responsible for receiving inspection of pipes and component parts/ with fabrication and installation face.
- Closing out on all inspection requirements and sign off on mechanical packages.
- Surveillance inspector at Contractor Shop – Accuweld Inc.
- Surveillance inspector at Contractor Yard – Transaction Packing Inc.
- Responsible for all In House Calibration
- Review of Post Weld Heat Threat Chart
Alcoa Howmet
QA/QC Inspector (NDT level II) AEROSPACE
Wichita Falls, Texas October 2011 – August 2012
Served as Quality Inspector. Typical duties included interpretation of blueprints, flow charts, in-depth P&ID interpretation, Vanes and blades inspections. Raise Non conformances and monitor Corrective Actions.
HI-TECH Metal Finishing
NDT Technician (NDT level II) AEROSPACE
Denton Texas May 2011 – October 2011
- Perform Quality Assurance responsibilities verifying work packages.
- Read/interpreted Blue Prints to perform duties.
- Responsible for inspection of new aerospace parts including:
Visual Inspection Bushings, Aluminum frames, etching, Supports, and Alignment of stainless steel tubing
- Level II Inspector * Magnetic Particle Testing * Fluorescent and Dye Penetrant Inspection.
- Raise Non conformances and monitor Corrective Actions.
Total Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited
OML 58 Obite Gas Plants
QA/QC, QHSES Inspector – Jan 2007 – Aug. 2007
- Pressure vessel inspection of Obite Gas Plant
- In plot piping inspection of Obite Gas Plant
- Setting up of Document Control Centre and performed full document control responsibility.
- Performed site inspections. Identifying mysterious leaks and defective equipment, making reports and recommendation for improvement.
- Use of facility P&ID in performing inspections.
- Raise Non-Conformances and Corrective Action Reports.
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
- Set up and Implement OML-58 Document Control Center.
- Drive Obite Gas Plant ISO 14001 Certification
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria ltd.
Bonny Oil and Gas Terminal – April 2002 – Jan 2007
QA/QC Inspector BTIP Project
- Receive and Update work packages.
- Perform oversight on Pipe fabrication and installations.
- Performed inspection of offshore Crude Oil loading facilities – Topside Piping/sever cycle and structural facilities.
- Performed QHSES Inspection during Construction of Bonny NAG Project in Bonny Terminal.
- Perform Full Quality Assurance responsibility in executing Shell Bonny NAG Project 1 & 2
- Perform visual inspection of crude oil tank/Piping attachment– bottom plate, roof top, ladders, tank settlement monitoring etc.
- Performed Pressure Vessel inspections in line with API 510 requirements with third party contractors.
- Carried out Tank farm in-plot piping inspection of hydrant lines, crude oil piping inspections, and pressure vessels.
Lead Document Controller Bonny Terminal
- Perform Full Document Control Responsibilities for Bonny Crude Oil and Gas Terminal.
- Focal person for Bonny Oil & Gas Terminal Electronic Document Management System (OpentextLivelink/Web Master)
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: Focal Person for Bonny Terminal ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 Certifications – Document Control, Documentations and Records. Review of Bonny Crude Oil and Gas Terminal and Forcados Terminal HSE Cases.
Benek Engineering 1999 – 2002
Port Harcourt, Nigeria QHSES Inspection Supervisor Perform Source Inspection, Receiving inspections and Oversee crew at jobsites, Train new employees. Manage on site Engineering discrepancies.
EDUCATION
Real Educational Services
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Preparatory May 2014
The Ocean Corporation, Houston, TX Jan – July 2010
ASNT Level II Academic and Level I Practical in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A and CP188:
- Visual I, II, III and Leak Testing
- Penetrant Testing Level I (30Hrs), Level II (25Hrs)
- Magnetic Particle Level I (25Hrs), Level II (45Hrs)
- Ultrasonic Testing Level I (50Hrs), Level II (65Hrs)
- Eddy Current Testing Level I (45Hrs), Level II (45Hrs)
- Radiographic Testing Level I (45Hrs), Level II (45Hrs)
- Radiation Safety (NRC 40-hour Course)
- Hazardous Material (USDOT 40-hour Course)
- Remotely Operated Machinery/Automation, Rigging (APPI RP2D)
- Welding Cutting and Fabrication
Abia State University Uturu Nigeria July 2006
Senior Secondary Schools Certificate Rivers State Nigeria. Jun 1994
Professional Memberships:
- American Society for Non-Destructive Testing
- American Welding Society
- Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals
AHPE boasts a contact network disproportionate to its size, spanning Defense & Security, Aid & Development to the UK government at all levels as well as EU and UN organs, NGOs and major corporates.
Ike works closely with the rest of the Outsourcing Group (an AHPE sister company) senior management team to develop and execute the Group’s strategies with emphasis on realizing the key objectives.
Ike’s approach to business reflects a rigorous commitment to quality, engineering and project management best practice but also an unwavering commitment to honesty, integrity and transparency: value AHPE worldwide and sees as cornerstones of all long-term business partnerships.
It is with great joy that we welcome him to the team.
Ike reflects the Group’s commitment to be a serious, credible and effective partner to all its partners, whether suppliers, customers, governments, regulators, financiers, facilitators or other key stakeholders.
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