Larry Phelps is seeking a position as a Quality Assurance Inspector, Supervisor, or Manager with over 35 years of experience in mechanical equipment for construction and oil and gas industries. He has extensive experience in equipment installation and inspection, overseeing contractors and subcontractors, conducting quality audits, and ensuring adherence to safety and industry standards. His background includes roles as a senior rotating equipment specialist, quality assurance inspector, and maintenance and general superintendent at various refineries and construction projects.

1. Larry Phelps
(512) 308-7410 lnrphelps@gmail.com
1900 Walnut St, Apt 705
Bastrop Texas 78602
Objective:
Secure a Quality Assurance Inspector, Supervisor, or Manager position within an
established Construction/Industrial Company to utilize my knowledge and extensive
expertise in all areas of Mechanical Industrial Equipment.
Qualifications:
• Highly skilled and self motivated 35+ years Mechanical Equipment
(Static/Rotating) Specialist in the Superintendent/Maintenance and Project
Quality capacities of Construction and Oil and Gas Industries.
• Supervision of Contractor, Subcontractors, and Millwrights.
• Quality Inspection of Rotating Equipment and Piping per API 686.
• Participate in System/Line Walkdowns for completeness and verify Punchlist
items.
• Review and Approve Inspection Test Plans.
• Execution of field construction activities as related to Contract Requirements,
Quality Construction Manual, Manpower, Safety Regulations, and Project
Planning.
• Project Priority Scheduling, Cost Analysis, Materials Selection/Evaluation
including coordinating Contractors and Equipment.
• Periodic Compliance Auditing/Inspection for adherence to applicable Codes &
Standards.
• Extensive experience in Equipment Installation and Verification including
Padding, Elevation, Orientation, Leveling, Pre/Post Shaft Alignment, Motor
Solo Runs, Pipe Strain, and Lube Oil Flush.
• Extensive experience in Cooling System Installation and Verification including
Air Fin and Condensers Blade Angle/Alignment, Belt Tension, Tip Clearance,
Pressure Test, Louver/Shaft/Pulley Alignment, Motor Runs, Tube Bundle and
Inspection.
• Ensure Storage and Preservation Plans are in place regarding Nitrogen
Pressure, Desiccants, Lubrication of Machined Parts, Anode installation,
Flange/Opening Protection, Scheduled Shaft Rotation, Periodic Energizing,
and Bearing Housing Oil Levels.
• Failure Analysis Evaluation and recommended Corrective Action.
• Purchasing Supplies, Materials and Ordering Rental Equipment.
• Exceptional Safety and Engineering skills.
• Effective Management and efficient organization of activities to accomplish
day-to-day project goals.
• Coordination of Plans with Field Design Engineers.
• Maintain working knowledge of Project Blueprints, Specifications, Procedures
and Scope of Work.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
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2. Larry Phelps
(512) 308-7410 lnrphelps@gmail.com
Experience:
Belcan Inspection Services- Baytown Bayer Turnaround Division
Baytown Texas May 2014- Jan 2015
Senior Rotating Equipment Specialist / Quality Assurance Inspector
• Owner representative QA oversight ensuring contractors and Bayer
craftsman adhere to site Construction Quality Manual and applicable industry
codes and standards.
• Act as Technical Authority in the Construction and Maintenance phase of
Rotating Equipment Turnaround activities.
• Conduct Quality Audits and participate in the design and implementation of
Corrective Actions.
• Document Non-Conforming activities in accordance with contract and provide
follow up to non-conforming issues.
• Interface with Construction Contractor QA/QC and Owner QA.
• Participate in system walk downs for verification of Mechanical Completion.
UP Professional Solutions – BP Whiting Refinery Modernization Project
(WRMP), Whiting, IN 2011-April 2014
Senior Rotating Equipment Specialist / Quality Assurance Inspector
• Owner representative QA oversight ensuring contractors adhere to site
Construction Quality Manual and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Act as Technical Authority in the Construction phase of Static / Rotating
Equipment.
• Conduct Quality Audits and participate in the design and implementation of
Corrective Actions.
• Document Non Conforming activities in accordance with contract and provide
follow up to non conforming issues.
• Perform Surveillance activities to ensure Equipment Storage and
Preservation is achieved.
• Interface with Construction Contractor QA/QC and Owner QA.
• Participate in system walk downs for verification of Mechanical Completion.
• Provide Quality documentation witness and review for the Commissioning
and Start Up teams.
Pinnacle LLC – Hovensa Refinery, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands 2011
• Rotating Equipment Specialist
PetroSpect Inspection – BP, Texas City, TX 2010
• Rotating Equipment Advisor
HOVENSA Refinery, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands 2007-2010
• Consultant – Capital Projects – Rotating Equipment
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3. Larry Phelps
(512) 308-7410 lnrphelps@gmail.com
Hess Oil – St. Croix, US Virgin Islands 1988-2006
• General Superintendent
• Maintenance Superintendent (Amerada Hess – Tioga, ND site)
Amoco Chemicals – Alvin, TX 1974-1988
• Supervisor
• Craftsman
Vitro – Freeport, TX 1972-1974
• Foreman
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Johnny’s Auto Repair – Freeport, TX 1970-1972
• Mechanic / Partner
United States Air Force 1966-1970
• Aircraft Crew Chief (Alamogordo, NM)
• Sergeant (Viet Nam)
Health & Safety Qualifications:
Hazmat Team Captain (Hovensa Refinery), Development of Safe Work Practices &
Procedures, Safe Work Permits, Understanding/Compliance with Site Rules and
Safety, Working at Elevations, Confined Space Entry, Mechanical & Electrical
Isolations, PPE, Fire Protection, Field Level Risk Assessment / Job Hazard Analysis,
Control of Work, Barriers & Barricading, Near Miss & Hazard Reporting, Respiratory
Equipment, Use of Safety Management Plan (SMP), Environmental Management
Plan (EMP), and Volunteer Firefighter Pumper Captain (Hovensa Refinery).
References:
Mr. Jeffery Oliver
BP QA Lead Auditor
(832) 256-5351
Mr. Brett Christian
Jacobs Engineering
Field Engineer
(706) 231-0377
Ernie Hutchings
Pastor
Freedom House Church
(979) 479-0556
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