Tito Garcia
@titogarcia
Experienced Project Inspector with extensive background in Oil and Gas.
What I'm looking for
As an experienced Project Inspector with over 6 years in the field and 14 years in the Oil and Natural Gas industry, I have honed a diverse skill set that encompasses fabrication for both below-ground and above-ground facilities, as well as inspection duties across various disciplines including Civil Construction, Coating, Electrical work, and Welding. My leadership roles in project construction management have equipped me with the ability to oversee complex projects, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards.
Throughout my career, I have been involved in numerous new and retrofit projects, where I have demonstrated my commitment to safety and excellence. My experience includes inspecting conduit trenches, managing coating applications, and coordinating pipeline rerouting and abandonment. I take pride in my ability to provide detailed daily reports and maintain effective communication with project teams, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned on project progress.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Inspector
California Pipeline Inspection
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Performed project management, ensuring adherence to schedule and establishing BMPs during wet seasons. Conducted daily tailgate meetings and updated the project team with Daily Inspection Reports.
Project Inspector
California Pipeline Inspection
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Managed 1200 feet of pipeline rerouting and abandonment, including scheduling Asbestos abatement teams. Collaborated with the welding team for new pipeline fabrication and performed hydrotesting following DDS and STAD drawings.
Project Inspector
California Pipeline Inspection
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Inspected conduit trenches and electrical work during demo and installation. Gathered and inspected insulation resistance testing and breaker torque values. Ensured the contractor followed proper safety measures and adhered to PPE during electrical installation on 480V and 16kV.
Project Inspector
California Pipeline Inspection
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Inspected the refurbishment of the Admin Building, coordinating contractors and establishing safety protocols. Inspected daily work progress following IFC plans and scheduled third-party vendors for specialized tasks.
Project Inspector
California Pipeline Inspection
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Oversaw the exposure of 2000ft+ of existing pipeline, ensuring proper excavation and shoring techniques. Scheduled NDE for ultrasonic testing on steel pipelines and inspected coating for all underground pipelines.
Project Inspector
California Pipeline Inspection
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Coordinated the relocation of a Wet gas compressor and inspected mechanical piping for the blowdown system and gas processing. Inspected underground and above-ground coating according to gas standards.
Project Inspector
California Pipeline Inspection
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Assisted with day-to-day construction, inspection, and safety field contact for the station. Ensured contractors followed SoCalGas Electrical Standards and assisted with project commissioning and turnover.
Project Inspector
California Pipeline Inspection
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Represented and inspected sandblast and coating applications for Crude and Brine water tanks. Established safety during coating on elevated surfaces and prepared daily work progress reports and coating inspection reports.
Project Inspector
California Pipeline Inspection
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Reviewed pipeline data from In-Line Inspection and managed anomaly repairs. Scheduled NDE crew for pipeline UT scanning and inspected pipeline repairs, sleeve repairs, and coating failures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education, gaining foundational knowledge across various subjects. Developed essential skills for further education and professional endeavors.
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