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Coleman Ehirim

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

Highly accomplished Engineer /Project Manager/ QC and Certified Pipeline Construction Inspector API 1169, a certified CWB level 2 Welding Inspector, AWS-CWI, CSWIP, CSA Z662 Oil and Gas pipeline, ASME B31.3 Process piping with 0ver 10 years' experience in delivering highly valued Construction projects, Pipeline, Welding Fabrication, Structural, Pipping, Pigging, precommissioning & Commissioning, turnaround and HSE in Oil & Gas industry. Expert in construction and devising best in class practices, Pipeline construction Inspection API 1169 certified, quality assurance and control policies CWB Level 2 Certified, Knowledge in different NDT methods (MPI, LTI, VT, UT, RT &, welding Inspection technique, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (Ex Hydro test/ Leak test Activities. Proved instrumental in customization of Pipeline Construction and welding Inspection while executing capital projects according to the work scope, schedule, and budget. Equipped with proven ability to ensure engineering design, procurement, constructions, and project Completion is in compliance with the contract requirements, project schedule, cost, HSE, and company standards. Eminent at leading and executing projects in remote locations while controlling the process of material, resource utilization, and logistics, and supervising cross-functional teams. Extensively worked on pipeline, piping and welding according to Standard, drawings, Isometric drawings, P&IDs and other project approved standard and codes Ex. ASME, CSA, API. An intuitive leader with acute business acumen and expertise in Risk assessment/mitigation; excel at aligning core HSE initiatives to enhance safety awareness throughout the organization to implement and maintain company safety policy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QC Pipeline Inspector

Pembina/TDW
BC, Alberta
08.2023 - Current
  • performed all the in-service welding - pre welding and post welding inspection, include the run pipe assessment, weld parameters check, flow rate -EWI cooling rate report, fit up, MAWP.
  • Prepared reports detailing inspection results including photographs taken at various stages of the process.
  • Reported any irregularities or defects found during inspections to the appropriate personnel.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections of pipelines, facilities, and equipment, I followed through with the installation procedure, Installation Drawing, NDE Procedure as needed.
  • Utilized sleeve repair technique by assessing damaged sections, preparing surfaces, and installing repair sleeves to reinforce and restore pipeline integrity.
  • Proficiently performed hot tapping procedures for pipeline modification or maintenance while ensuring safety protocols and preventing service interruptions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute maintenance projects, including NDT technician, welders, and Engineers.
  • Prepared detailed reports on inspection findings, repair activities, and compliance with relevant code and regulatory standards,
  • Reviewed and signed off the ITP as required, prepare the final turnover package

QC Lead Piping/Mechanical

Ledcor Group/Suncor
Fort McMurray, AB
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Applied my leadership skills in managing and executing the Quality Control activities towards achieving a quality work and safe work environment in the Suncor Coke Boiler Replacement Project execution, which entails the usage and application of different code and standards to make sure quality and safety is not compromised.
  • Reviewed engineering work packages (EWP), Installation work packages (IWP) and commented where necessary.
  • Coordinated with 3rd party subcontractors to review existing contract and agree on change order where necessary to accommodate any change in scope. Ex. Heat treatment, NDE and ABSA approved Qualifying bodies
  • Coordinated with site staffs including field superintendent and craft responsible for inspection and testing of systems. Ex. NDE clearance to proceed for Hydrotest, Redline, Iso stamp etc.
  • Supervised welders testing (ASME/CWB) and manage record, performed CWB II duties as required.
  • Coordinated orientation for new employee with company’s quality system
  • Reviewed welders’ performance qualification records and ensured welders are qualified for work being performed.
  • Developed complete understanding of contract plans, specifications, applicable codes, and jurisdictional requirements, Coordinated progressive turnover QC documents as per the client requirements
  • Completed all inspection methods as per codes, specifications, Acts & Regulations set out by regulatory bodies as well as Company and client specifications and sign off ITP inspection and test plan

Maintenance QC Supervisor for Syncrude Base Mine

Primoris Willbros Canada
Fort McMurray, AB
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Rendered management expertise and directions in Quality Control order to supervise the Maintenance Outage, welding works, Flange managements and bolts-up and ensured EWP, SOW and welding related activities were carried-out strictly in compliance with approved SOW and procedures specifications.
  • Developed and set up the Inspection and testing Plan prior to every maintenance outage and follow up the approval with the client QA.
  • Ensured the quality management on site is implemented and ensured equipment calibration certificates is up to date and ensured that EWP/SOW are strictly adhered to, I made sure I reported changes (scope-up& down) to update SOW and request for information (RFI) if need arises.
  • Accomplished work as per issued drawings and procedures, also worked synergistically with the team to prepare and implement short-term programs in line with the project program requirements
  • Completed all inspection methods as per codes, specifications, Acts & Regulations set out by regulatory bodies as well as Company and client specifications and sign off ITP inspection and test plan.
  • Coordinated, reviewed non-conformance report (NCR), corrective action request (CAR) and sign off NDE report
  • Follow up with welder’s qualification to ensure updated records are maintained and archived

QC Inspector Shutdown

Canada Natural Resources LTD/ Altex / Task Master INSPECTION
Fort McMurray, AB
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Reviewed and approved all third-party test results for compliance with project requirements when required..
  • Managed daily workflow of QC staff including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing feedback as needed.
  • Developed a thorough knowledge of the project scope, schedule, inspection, testing, and quality documentation requirements, performed PSV & Flange management, Hydrotest, welding, bolt-up, and other inspections as required
  • Developed complete understanding of contract plans, specifications, applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements, Coordinated progressive turnover QC documents as per the client requirements
  • Completed all inspection methods as per codes, specifications, Acts & Regulations set out by regulatory bodies as well as Company and client specifications and sign off ITP inspection and test plan.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.

Pipeline Construction Inspector (CSR)

TOTAL ENERGIES
12.2016 - 01.2019
  • Progressed through a series of positions and swiftly rendered a leading role to supervise the site construction team and provide guidance to achieve adequate control on all contractors' activities and operations in all areas and disciplines.
  • Hold concurrent responsibility for Fabrication, building and installing all facilities in strict compliance with approved drawings and specifications, regulatory standards, project safety, and environmental instructions. Exercise hands-on approach to all Pipeline Construction activities: Pipeline ROW stripping, trenching, stringing, welding, coating. install core equipment, and vessels, also supervise tie-ins and hookups by joint welds, lowering in, grading and backfilling.
  • Rendered keen eye for details to ensure site specific plans are developed and available, perform inspections and duties as per project specifics, delivered notices of non-conformances as well as steered efforts towards implementing change-focused initiatives without compromising project objectives and designs
  • Strategized and aligned all resources, controlled the construction material distribution, and led general material management activities such as material receiving inspections and inventory to ensure their optimum utilization..
  • Utilized broad scope of engineering experience and skills to lead all pipeline and welding activities as per the procedures, drawings, and other project approved standards & codes.
  • Supervised all functions and conveniently interacted with contractors to ensure Change request are in line with CONTRACT terms.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by addressing the safety and operational requirements through deployment and dissemination of best practices, also conducted meetings with contractors to provide status reports on projects
  • Follow up and monitor all construction activities (Trenching, welding, holiday test for coating, proof test, mechanical protection /buoyancy control device installation, lowering and backfilling)
  • Ensure the preparation of as built drawing and turn of documents including lesson learned are documented and archived.
  • Participate in daily safety tailgate meeting and daily job hazard assessment.

QC Inspector

TOTAL ENERGIES
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Rendered management expertise and directions in order to supervise welding and coating qualification works, ensured welding and coating related activities carried-out strictly in compliance with approved procedures specifications.Ensured the quality management on site is implemented and ensured equipment calibration certificates is up to date.
  • Reviewed and Implemented Inspection and test plan (ITP) and maintained welder’s qualification as per ASME IX.
  • Coordinated, reviewed non-conformance report (NCR), corrective action request (CAR) and sign off NDE report
  • Ensured the availability and application of the correct welding procedure specification(WPS) and maintained accurate essential variables.
  • Conducted periodic inspection to monitor and control welding/coating consumables storage and issuance, monitor visual inspections on finished welds also identified and addressed deficiencies and take any corrective action required while leading the preparation process of Permit to work (PTW).
  • Accomplished work as per issued drawings and procedures, also worked synergistically with the superintendent to prepare and implement short-term programs in line with the project program requirements.
  • Directed national workforce and community contractors, coordinated 3rd party joint inspection, also shared accurate documentation and timely reporting of work progress.

Project Coordinator

TOTAL ENERGIES
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Challenged with the responsibility for cultivating relationships with regulatory bodies (NCDMB, DPR, & NAPIMS); also built synergies by conducting NC performance review meetings with management and subject matter regulatory authorities.
  • Introduced strategic and tactical action plans to implement, coordinate, develop and report LC functions including Project Construction of 45-km, 42-inch Gas pipeline. Designed and executed new operations and constructed security camp building including 275 beds capacity, kitchen, recreational building, medical facility, outdoor sports facility, and offices.
  • Built collaborative rapport with the host community contractors and stakeholders, utilized keen insight to verify and approve quotations and claim presented by contractors and community stakeholders.
  • Consistently kept senior management and other key stakeholders abreast of the progress of NLC activities, including significant milestones achievement and any conditions may affect project cost timeline objectives.
  • Monitored and optimized technical and financial performance of Sustainable Development to ensure control; also led contractors, M.O.U compliance, and development of a strategy to achieve overall project objectives
  • Coordinated with internal departments as well as external vendors to ensure successful completion of tasks.
  • Contributed ideas towards process improvements that would increase efficiency or productivity levels.
  • Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.

Material/Equipment Inspector

TOTAL ENERGIES
08.2010 - 12.2013
  • Researched numerous verticals to ensure all materials for operations adherence to relevant company standards and specifications, also conducted a physical site inspection to issue a Material Receipt report if satisfactory.
  • Verified accuracy of measurements taken by observing physical characteristics of parts and components.
  • Performed visual inspections of equipment and components to detect defects or malfunctions.
  • Utilized specialized tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and thermometers in performing inspections.
  • Served as a resource in all efforts to maintain and update material system documentation and reporting, also ensured project scope of work as pertained to material quality is fulfilled. Undertook multiple inspections and monitored the storage areas and methods welding consumable and project materials.
  • Generated accurate documents and reports of all activities within the company project organization.
  • Delivered consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing best practices, updated material management data program to keep current with contract and a new regulation on material inspection needs.
  • An integral part of a cross-functional team supervising all equipment installation works on-site and ensured correct alignment and implementation of quality checks within acceptable time limits.
  • Inspected and monitored all Contractors’ Equipment (machines, ovens, trucks, cranes, forklifts, process equipment, etc.) used on the project to ensure obtain valid certification and calibration status

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Federal University of Technology Owerri
01.2003

Foundation of Non Destructive Examination

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
07-2019

Skills

  • Project Management Professional
  • Pipeline Construction Inspection
  • Field/Shop Welding and Fabrication
  • General Material & Inventory Control
  • Remote Location Working
  • Procurement and Contract Monitoring
  • Specification & Procedures Compliance
  • ITP Review and sign off
  • Quality plan Implementation
  • Budgeting & Cost Reduction
  • Site & Material Inspections
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Knowledge in ASME, CSA, API
  • QAQC
  • Turnaround Turnover Packages
  • HSE & Regulatory Standards
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Coating Inspection
  • Reporting & Documentation
  • Resource Allocation & utilization
  • Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Decision-Making
  • Project Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Control Planning
  • Safety Procedures
  • Documentation Skills
  • Fabrications Experience
  • Certified welding insepector
  • Team Oversight
  • Quality Control
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Corrective Action Recommendations
  • Presentation Skills

Certification

  • Project Management Professional: PMP Certified
  • American Petroleum Institute: API 1169 (Cert.# 97627)
  • Canadian Welding Bureau CSA 178.2: Welding Inspector Level 2. (REG.# 5002873)
  • ASME B 31.3-American Society of Mechanical Engineers: Process Piping
  • CSA Z662-Canada Standard Association: Oil and Gas Pipeline System
  • The Welding Institute: CSWIP - Welding Inspection Level 2 (Cert # 381293)
  • American Welding Society: CWI Certify Welding Inspector Certificate and AWS Membership Certificate
  • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology: Non-Destructive Testing Courses [RT, UT, VT, MPI, LPI, EC, CEDO]
  • H2S Alive - Energy Safety Canada
  • Fall Protection- Energy Safety Canada
  • Closure Weld Certificate, Oil sand fit test Certificate.
  • CSTA 2020, WHMIS 2015, Environmental Protection, Working at height, Journey Management.
  • Confined Space
  • Common Safety Orientation - Energy Safety Canada
  • Nuclear Gauge awareness
  • Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness
  • Wood buffalo Wildlife Awareness
  • Driver's License - Alberta Full Class 4

Career Experience

  • Pembina/TDW, QC Pipeline Inspector, 08/2023
  • Ledcor Group/Suncor, QC Lead Piping/Mechanical, 06/2022
  • Primoris Willbros Canada, Maintenance QC Supervisor for Syncrude Base mine, 06/2021, 06/2022
  • Canada Natural Resources LTD/ Altex / Task Master INSPECTION, QC Inspector shutdown, 03/2021
  • TOTAL ENERGIES, Pipeline Construction Inspector (CSR), 12/2016, 2019
  • TOTAL ENERGIES, QC Inspector, 08/2015, 12/2016
  • TOTAL ENERGIES, Project Manager, 08/2013, 12/2015
  • TOTAL ENERGIES, Material/Equipment Inspector, 08/2010, 12/2013

Personal Information

Title: Project Management Professional: PMP Certified

         Certified Welding Inspector level 2 CWB

         

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

QC Pipeline Inspector

Pembina/TDW
08.2023 - Current

QC Lead Piping/Mechanical

Ledcor Group/Suncor
06.2022 - 07.2023

Maintenance QC Supervisor for Syncrude Base Mine

Primoris Willbros Canada
06.2021 - 06.2022

QC Inspector Shutdown

Canada Natural Resources LTD/ Altex / Task Master INSPECTION
03.2021 - 07.2021

Pipeline Construction Inspector (CSR)

TOTAL ENERGIES
12.2016 - 01.2019

QC Inspector

TOTAL ENERGIES
08.2015 - 12.2016

Project Coordinator

TOTAL ENERGIES
08.2013 - 12.2015

Material/Equipment Inspector

TOTAL ENERGIES
08.2010 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Federal University of Technology Owerri

Foundation of Non Destructive Examination

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Coleman Ehirim