Dwayne Kaufman
Washington,Pa
Summary
Experienced General Utility Inspector
Experienced with conducting comprehensive inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and address potential safety and regulatory issues. Knowledge of effective communication and detailed reporting techniques.
Professional inspector with proven track record in ensuring compliance and maintaining high standards. Skilled in conducting thorough assessments, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions. Strong collaborator with focus on achieving results in dynamic environments. Known for reliability, adaptability, and keen eye for detail.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HDPE Fusion Testing / Field Utility/General Inspector
TEAM ENV.
11.2018 - Current
- ETRN & EQT HDPE FUSE Testing (Feb 14-2023 – Present)
- Conducted all HDPE in house destructive fuse testing
- Certifying the fuse tech and their machines for all ETRN & EQT HDPE projects
- Testing each test fuse with 4 coupons each, while using the destructive pull test and the Nondestructive bend test all were performed in the ETRN HDPE testing room
- Tracking all results and responsible for distributing to all parties involved
- In the field I observed and completed my tasks with tree felling, stringing, ditching, potholing live lines, lowering in, pad and backfill, stream crossing, road crossing, installing environmental controls and Hydro Seeding
- Tracked all New materials associated with the projects and compiled all the MTR’s and material certificates for the projects as well
- Involved with planning and scheduling of different phases of the projects
- Coordinated contractors with the handling and shipping of all materials
- Established strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and professional conduct during inspections.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail in each inspection conducted.
- Developed comprehensive inspection reports, detailing findings and recommendations for addressing identified concerns.
- Evaluated system performance using data analysis techniques to identify trends and areas requiring further investigation or improvement measures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise measurement and analysis during inspections.
- Conducted thorough inspections for various industries, ensuring quality control and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate assessments during inspections.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Warehouse Material Manager
QIS
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed materials for the MVP project 300 miles of 42” pipe 3 compressor station and 3 interconnects
- Used different material tracking systems with QR/ Bar codes and labels
- Verify all materials received are correct per BOM
- Identify materials with correct MTRs, if MTR is incorrect or not received then acquire correct documents and then catalog in order
- Inspect incoming/outgoing Materials for anomalies and defects in the coatings, log pipe tallies with spread sheets
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Chiefs and contractors for expediting materials to contractor yards and or corresponding spread locations
- Document control and Asset record building
Utility / Material Inspector
QIS
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Preformed various rolls in the range of tree felling, row prep, lowering in pipelines, pad and backfill
- Helped flagging ROW and access roads when there were changes and re-staking was needed
- Over saw access road devolvement on the different projects
- Worked with the stringing crew while laying the pipe on the ROW
- Tracked all material associated with the projects from pipe to fittings to CP and electrical
Utility / Material Inspector
TEAM Environmental / MTSI
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Preformed various tasks of tree felling, ROW prep, pad and backfill
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Chiefs and contractors for expediting materials to contractor yards and or corresponding spread locations
- Load and unload various trucks of pipe and materials pertaining to the job
- Followed the stringing crew while laying the pipe on the ROW
- Tracked all material associated with the projects from pipe to fittings to CP and electrical
- Inspect incoming/outgoing Materials for anomalies and defects in the coatings, log pipe tallies with spread sheets
- Asset record building & Document control
EQT Midstream Warehouse Manager / Materials Expediter
Mountaineer Technical
03.2012 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Morgantown, WV
- Coordinated capital staging materials for upcoming EQT Midstream projects with project managers, engineers, procurement, construction contractors and vendors
- Coordinated all deliveries and exports with vendors, crane services, and trucking companies
- Verify all new and excess materials by tracking AFE, PO, date received, item description, and designated project name, to easily identify material once it leaves the warehouse
- Coordinate daily with various EQT project managers to help them locate and identify project materials for delivery in a timely and efficient manner; advise if excess materials are available depending on their needs
- Morgantown, WV
Utility Inspector
Hartman & Hartman, Inc.
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Conducted Utility inspection for Tree felling, Tree clearing, ROW Prep and backfilling for different pipelines within MarkWest
- Construction Material Manager for the Beech Bottom yard in WV
- Arranged and expedited materials to and from MarkWest compressor sites
- Responsible for the tracking of all incoming and outgoing equipment and materials on active projects
- Coordinated with trucking companies to deliver materials and equipment to different sites
- Operated and utilized 75 Ton articulating crane, telehandler and 50K LB
- Forklift to move and arrange items within the yards
- Cataloged all excess material through tracking forms and spread sheets
- Staked ROW when there were changes and re-staking was needed
Forman, Equipment Operator, Office Field Clerk, Material Handler
Hartman & Hartman, Inc.
11.2004 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Eighty-Four, PA
- Material / Labor / Office Clerk on many PPG, Owens Corning, Atlas, William’s CNX, MarkWest, Allegheny Power and West Penn Power projects
- Coordinate material deliveries and company trucking to and from present job site
- Ordered equipment/materials for different projects
- Help construct many oil and gas compressor station for different companies
- Erected and set various types of industrial equipment
- Performed various tasks of carpentry, iron working, civil work, and masonry
- On Site Safety coordinator for jobs with less than 50 workers at one time
- Eighty-Four, PA
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy Ass. & Gerontology
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Morgantown, WVSkills
- McElory Fusion Inspector Qualification
- Core&Main Poly Fusing Certified
- First-aid
- AED and CPR certified
- Equipment handling
- Forklift certified
- Material processing
- Team building
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy equipment operation
- Scheduling appointments
- Material handling
- Material identification
- Dedicated work ethic
- Strong organization
- Document management
- Warehouse management
- Strategic sourcing
- Delegating work
- Safety compliance
- Inspection reporting
- Job planning
- Equipment safety
- Clean driving record
- Safety policies and procedures
- General labor
- Hydrostatic testing
- Construction inspection
- OSHA guidelines
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Forklift Certification
- Pa Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- McElory Fusion Tech. Certicied
- Core & Main HDPE Fusion Inspector Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
HDPE Fusion Testing / Field Utility/General Inspector
TEAM ENV.
11.2018 - Current
Warehouse Material Manager
QIS
10.2017 - 11.2018
Utility / Material Inspector
QIS
03.2017 - 10.2017
Utility / Material Inspector
TEAM Environmental / MTSI
01.2016 - 03.2017
EQT Midstream Warehouse Manager / Materials Expediter
Mountaineer Technical
03.2012 - 12.2015
Utility Inspector
Hartman & Hartman, Inc.
01.2010 - 03.2012
Forman, Equipment Operator, Office Field Clerk, Material Handler
Hartman & Hartman, Inc.
11.2004 - 01.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapy Ass. & Gerontology
California University of Pennsylvania
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
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