1. Resume of
Lester W. Coleman
2415 Southerland Street
Beaumont, TX 77705
Home Phone: 281-923-4319
Cell Phone: Same as home phone
E-mail: Lcole92815@aol.com
Presentation of Professional Qualifications
Objective
To provide reliability and safety in petrochemical pressure containing and non-pressure
containing equipment using my abilities under API and NBIC inspection codes and
standards.
Profile
After earning a high school diploma, I earned an inspection certification in the
aeronautics industry and began working in that field. After experiencing reduction of
force departures in that industry, I migrated to the petrochemical industry using my NDT
skills. I earned my API and NBIC certifications while working and raising a family with
my wife of 28 years. I enjoy all aspects of my work with petrochemical equipment and
hope to continue to do so working for an organization that will conduct business in a
scientific and professional manner.
Education
High School Diploma—Thomas Jefferson High School, Port Arthur, Texas 1987
Quality Control & Nondestructive Testing—Spartan School of Aeronautics & Quality
Control, Tulsa, Oklahoma 1988
Certifications
National Board Commission A.I. Number 11881, O.U. 603
A.P.I. 510 Certification Number 1664
A.P.I. 653 Certification Number 1507
A.P.I. 570 Certification Number 27045
Primavera P3 (class time hours’ certificate)
Highlight of Qualifications
Field inspections of pressure vessels to API 510 on stream and outages.
Field inspections of storage tanks to API 653 on stream and outage.
Field inspection of pressure piping to API 570 on stream and outages.
Code inspection and license renewal of boilers under NBIC codes.
Turnaround planning development and implementation.
Emergency planning and consultation to resolve logistical problems as they apply to
inspection and re-commissioning of equipment.
Experience
Code Inspection & Testing Co.- 4-2016 to 5-2016
Performed Contract A.P.I. internal inspection for Code Inspection at the Citgo Refinery in
Corpus Christie, Texas. Responsible for inspecting exchanger located in the #2 FCCU-30
& SAT GAS 40 Block units.
Golden Rule Inspection- 3-2016 to 4-2016
Performed Contract A.P.I. internal inspection for Golden Rule Inspection at the Suncor
Refinery in Denver, Colorado. Responsible for inspecting exchanger components located
in the LSR, FCCU, CP-VRU, Poly, Amine, Reformer, H2 Plant, SRU & Crude units.

2. Wicks Inspection- 2-2016 to 3-2016
Performed Contract A.P.I. internal inspection for Wicks Inspection at the Hollyfrontier
Refinery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Responsible for inspecting exchanger components located
in the DHTU, NHDS, Penex, Poly, Alky, FCCU, Crude, CCR & Scanfiner units.
Senior Inspector – 12-2005 to 1-2016
Valero Refinery – Port Arthur, Texas
Valero Refining – Paulsboro, New Jersey
To conduct and/or oversee high quality and timely inspections to maintain high
mechanical integrity of fixed equipment while in service, as well as during turnarounds,
capital construction projects, and routine maintenance. Prepares and distributes
comprehensive and concise records of fixed equipment condition and repairs.
Analyze condition data and assess fitness for service per appropriate industry codes and
standards to assure the long-term serviceability, safety and reliability of plant fixed
equipment in assigned area(s). Oversee routine monitoring programs and conduct or
coordinate planned internal and external inspections to assure timely and accurate
condition data is collected.
Maintain complete and accurate records while conducting inspections and document
same in equipment records files and electronic databases.
Utilize outside inspection contractor resources effectively in conducting routine
inspections as well as during turnarounds and special activities.
Inspect and monitor all repair and construction work in assigned area(s) to assure it is
being done per the plans and adheres to all applicable specifications and codes.
Maintain assigned inspection tools and instruments in a high state of readiness,
calibration and condition.
Monitor and report on the activities and quality of contractors in conjunction with their
QA/QC representative.
Evaluate thickness monitoring reports (PCMS) and initiate additional inspections or
notifications to assure mechanical integrity is maintained.
Recommend repairs and develop work scopes and associated inspection plans and repair
procedures, directed toward maintaining or restoring mechanical integrity.
Acquire and maintain certification and skills in relevant inspection procedures.
Contract A.P.I. Inspector—1997 to 2005
Contract Inspection throughout the country in various Petrochemical Refining and Paper
Mill Plants
Plan/Schedule daily inspection work
Plan/Schedule/Inspect equipment during unit turnaround in assigned areas
Assisted clients on mechanical development on special projects.
Responsible for the daily maintenance activities in assigned unit. (Units: FCCU, Sulfur,
Lubes – “Crude” and Oil Movements)
Served as Project Inspector on construction projects
Assisted in implementation of bid packages for the use of outside contractors.
Responsible for the contacting of outside contractors for the completion of work that
need to be done each day and during turnarounds.
Responsible for the expediting of material by visiting fabrication shops.
Loss Control Specialist – 1996 to 1997
CNA Insurance Companies
Deliver Boiler & Machinery loss control field service & contribute to overall premium
production of the Boiler & Machinery Unit. Ensure efficient and effective Loss Control
Service through risk evaluation, consultations, risk improvement activities, internal and
external object inspections, sales activities and limited field premium production. Also
provide technical support to underwriting, sales and claims personnel.
Regularly assists/coach less experienced field staff.

3. Special Activities - Performed A.I. and loss control duties for ARCO Products, Los
Angeles Refinery. Other responsibilities include servicing clients such as Jefferson
Smurfit Corporation, Akzo Nobel and Watson Cogeneration to name a few.
Maintenance Inspector – 1995 to 1996
SCM Chemical - Baltimore, Maryland
Developed a plant inspection program along with coordinating/supervising API 510 and
NDE inspection activities. Assisted in developing the NBIC R-Stamp Program for the
Maintenance Department. Duties also included consulting Project Engineering on
various code and quality issues deemed necessary during the fabrication, repair and
altering of new and existing piping, pressure vessels and equipment. Reviewing welding
procedures and drawings for the above noted and also monitor plant maintenance and
general contractor maintenance activities in the Sulfate and Rutile plants. These plants
manufacture Titanium Tetrachloride pigment for paints and gypsum.
Special Activities - SCM maintenance group representative on the Standard and
Specification Development Committee, Process Safety Management and was also the
representative for the maintenance group on the Safety Improvement Committee.
Developed a vendor surveillance program and also performed necessary shop inspections
on piping and process equipment during in-process fabrication.
Inspector – 1992 to 1995
Vista Chemical Company – Houston, Texas
Performed maintenance inspection activities, which included the supervising of contract
inspectors during turnaround and on stream inspections in Vistas’ Linear Alcohol
Benzene, Alcohol and Polyvinyl Chlorine plants. Performed shop surveillance
inspections for Vistas’ seven chemical plants. Also performed Owner/User authorized
inspector duties for repairs, alterations, and certificate inspections for four plants in Code
States per the NBIC and API code/standard requirements and made AutoCAD drawings
along with maintaining the corrosion monitoring programs.
Projects – (Vista Chemical Company)
September 1994 – May 1995 – Vista Chemical 1 million pound/day producing Polyvinyl
Chlorine Plant was expanded using European Vinyl Corporation (EVC) Resin External
Stripping Technology that increased production capacity by 30 percent. Duties included
coordinating and performing inspections for the Vista Oklahoma City Chemical Plant
Express Construction Project (Project Inspector). Also worked along with mechanical,
design and process engineering groups while monitoring and giving technical advice on
erection and construction.
Mechanical Inspector – 1991 to 1992
Conoco – Ponca City, Oklahoma
Performed mechanical inspections at Conoco Refineries in the United States and
Overseas (United Kingdom). Inspections were performed in the Crude, Isom, Platformer,
Delay Coker and Alky units. Mechanical inspections were performed in Conoco Gas
Plants, production fields and Offshore Drilling Platforms. Surveillance inspections and
piping project work was also performed for Conoco Plants located throughout the United
States.
Contract Non-Destructive Testing Technician – 1988 - 1991
Three Inspection Companies Located in Southeast Texas
Sun Refining and Marketing – Provided contract inspection coverage in which actives
included maintenance, turnaround and on stream inspections. Also operated Sun’s
AutoCAD and corrosion monitoring system.

4. NDT Inspector
Applied Standards Inspection – Beaumont, Texas
Provided level II NDE contract inspection coverage during turnarounds and isolated
equipment shutdowns and also performed ultrasonic on stream inspections for various
refining and petrochemical companies in the Southeast Texas area.
NDT Inspector
Air Treads – Houston, Texas
Performed level II contract inspection coverage which included visual, magnetic particle,
eddy current and ziglo inspection techniques on aircraft hubs, brakes and struts for
various airline companies operating with the Houston Intercontinental and Hobby
Airports.
Skills
Knowledge of Schematic drawings
Expediting
MS Word, Excel
Internet
NACE - Basic Corrosion
Hartford Steam Boiler - National Board Prep
Effective Writing - Vista Training & Development
Team Management - Vista Training & Development
Piping Specifications and Valve Catalog Training - Vista Training & Development
PCMS
Valero Frontline Leadership Course
Valero Welding Metallurgy Course
References upon Request