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Jose Franco

@josefranco

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I lead soft craft quality assurance for LNG and industrial construction projects.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for quality leadership work where I can oversee multidisciplinary contractors, strengthen compliance and documentation, close inspection records efficiently, and support safe, high-quality project execution.

I lead quality assurance across coating, insulation, fireproofing, and electrical work on LNG and industrial projects. At State Service, I oversee night-shift soft craft inspections and help close inspection records and test packs.

At Pro-Surve on Plaquemines LNG, I represented the client across insulation, coatings, and fireproofing, coordinating five contractors and producing quality surveillance reports. I review fabrication record books, support audits, validate subcontractor competency through presentations and mockups, and work closely with completion teams to resolve punch items.

I've also led QA/QC work for BAY Ltd., Diamond Thermal Systems, and Vezer Industrial Professionals, covering insulation, heat tracing, smart panels, project controls, and E&I installations. I use P&IDs, isometrics, inspections, testing, turnover packages, and detailed reporting to keep work compliant and ready for handover.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Soft Craft QA Inspector

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State Service

Feb 2026 - Present (7 months)

Served as a Quality Assurance Night Shift Lead Inspector, overseeing coating, insulation, and fireproofing crafts. Ensured subcontractor compliance with quality and contractual standards, facilitated review and closure of Inspection Test Records, and generated quality surveillance reports.

Quality Assurance Testing and Inspection Coatings Insulation Fireproofing Subcontractor Management Documentation Reporting Safety Meetings

Quality Manager - Soft Craft

Pro-Surve

Oct 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years)

Served as client quality manager representative overseeing insulation, coatings, and fireproofing crafts. Managed coordination among five contractors, maintained quality surveillance reports, and facilitated closure of Inspection Test Records.

Quality Management Insulation Coatings Fireproofing contractor coordination Quality Surveillance Reports Testing and Inspection Audit

QA/QC Senior Lead Inspector - Soft Craft

BAY Ltd.

Feb 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Ensured proper installation of Perlite, Foam glass, and Cryogel insulation on LNG modules. Performed walkdowns, audits, and quality surveillance, and fabricated mockups for client presentations.

Quality Assurance Quality Control Insulation LNG Audit Surveillance Reports Mockups Documentation

Quality Manager/ Project Controls

Diamond Thermal Systems

Oct 2017 - Feb 2022 (4 years 4 months)

Reviewed projects with contractors to identify work scope, ensured proper execution and inspection of heat tracing and insulation, and managed project controls including scheduling and documentation.

Quality Management Project Control Heat Tracing Systems Insulation P&ID Scheduling Documentation Change Orders

Supervisor/QAQC Tech – E&I

Vezer Industrial Professionals

Feb 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 8 months)

Oversaw fabrication and installation of rigid conduit, power feed, and instrumentation on belt-driven systems. Tested installations for continuity and safety using various test equipment.