• Resume
Thomas Robert Bewak
PO BOX 492
Sutton, Alaska 99674
(907) 670- 6532 office
(907) 715- 5985 cell
tbwk@hotmail.com
Objective
Long term employment seeking QA/QC Position
Profile
• Extensive experience in oil, gas and energy industries. Specifically in the, shutdown,
maintenance and repair of pipelines, plant equipment, vessels, tanks, and piping systems to
assure mechanical integrity and operating reliability. Holder of several internationally
recognized certifications; API 570, API 563, API 577, AWS CWI, ASNT and NACE CIP.
Professional Experience
Mechanical QA/QC Inspector
ASRC Energy Prudhoe Bay, Alaska 01/01/2013-Present
Review drawings, standards, codes and specifications to both understand the requirements of the
weldment and identify any inconsistencies.
Review welding requirements with persons involved with executing the work such as the design
engineer, welding engineer, supervisors and welders/fitters.
Review the WPS(s) and WPQ(s) and PQR(s) to assure they are acceptable for the work.
Confirm the NDE examiner(s) NDE procedure(s) and NDE equipment is acceptable for the work.
Confirm heat treatment and pressure testing procedures and associated equipment are acceptable.
Confirm and verify weld preparation and joint fit-up, and dimensions are acceptable and correct.
Verify and Confirm NDE is performed at selected locations and review examiner’s findings.
Identify problem areas and areas needing improvement.
Prepare repair plans for tanks, Vessels, and piping systems per API and client specifications.
Prepare inspection plans and QC documents.
Interpret X-ray film, DR film, UT/MT/PT inspection data analysis and records.
Walk-down with client engineers to establish any incomplete work items prior to project turnover.
Identify and Report on site safety hazards and review rules and regulations.
Lead Authorized API Inspector (653)
Team Peak Prudhoe Bay Alaska 05/2012- 12/2012
Manage NDE technicians and CWI(s) in all related tank examinations including major repairs, alterations,
API 5 year inspections and maintenance.
Assign duties and responsibilities to CWI(s) for tank and pipe welding inspections, verification,
monitoring and documentation.
Assign duties to NDE technicians as needed for repair and alterations of tanks and piping.
Review examiners findings, assign specific locations to be examined and specify frequency of
examinations.
Communicate inspection results and status, including unsatisfactory items/conditions, to the
accountable supervisor and/or engineer and inspection coordinator.
Verify and document MT&E on site and have calibration stickers traceable to the equipment, also
segregate expired equipment.
Interpret inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, and inspection records, as well as codes,
standards, procedures, specifications, and drawings.
Responsible for final API 653 report and the API 5 year inspection and maintenance report.
NACE inspection of the coating systems including the cleaning, blast profile, environmental checks and
coating thickness readings.
Walk-down final inspection walk-down with the engineers and supervisors prior to turnover.
Senior Mechanical QC Inspector
CH2M HILL Prudhoe Bay Alaska 9/2008-10/2011
Confirm that the owner/user requirements were met on the jobsite and verify that work is complete in
accordance with applicable codes and project specifications.
Conduct inspections, perform walk-downs and review project documentation to ensure conformance
and provide/maintain supporting documents for turnover, functional checkout (FCO) & commissioning.
Provide recommendations for continued service and/or prepare repair plans for plant equipment.
Responsible for; weld procedure conformance, pressure tests, coating system applications, in-process
inspections, schedule/direct NDE/PWHT, redline P&ID’s and RFI tracking.
Excellent understanding of P&ID’s, ISO’s, codes and standards pertaining to API/ASNT/ASME and NACE.
Initial contact to provide technical guidance for resolution and/or mitigation to maintenance personnel
and sub-contractors for unexpected construction issues or when design changes are necessary.
Support zero-incident safety culture by setting an example of good safety practices.
Mechanical QC Inspector
QA Services Anchorage Alaska 3/2010-Present
CWI/API Authorized Inspector/NACE CIP/ Special Inspector Municipality of Anchorage Alaska.
Inspections through-out Alaska Part Time as needed.
NDE Technician
Kakivik Asset Management 8/01/2000-12/31/2004
Responsibilities include; layout to standardize the identification of inspection locations on drill site well
lines, flow lines, pipelines and piping systems inside & outside facilities. Corrosion inspection internal
and external (CUI). Maintain shot logs daily radiation safety reports, X-ray welds, process and interpret
film. Ultrasonic testing of piping and tanks and vessels for wall thickness, magnetic particle and Dye
penetrant testing for defects.
Education
High School Diploma, Catonsville Community College, AVTEC Vocational School, Ingalls Shipbuilding
Apprentice Boilermaker.
Code West classes API and ASNT classes Kakivik.
Licences and Certifications
NACE CIP Level II # 27892
API 653 Authorized Tank Inspector # 39059
API 570 Authorized Piping Inspector # 41338
API 577 Welding and Metallurgy # 44180
AWS Certified Welding Inspector #02050061
Special Inspector for the Municipality of Anchorage Alaska ID # SI-112
Additional Information
Excellent health, Current Passport, and Arctic experience
Authorized API 653 Tank Inspector / all phases of tank inspection (New construction and in service).
AWS Welding Inspector/ Structural steel and Pipe. Duties include witness, document and verify,
bolt-up procedures, and taking measurements for visual inspections using calipers, pit gauges, weld
size, weld fillet and hi-lo gauges. Hydrostatic, pneumatic and proof load tests. QA/QC Bridge repairs
for Alaska Depart of Transportation (ADOT).
09/29/2008- Mechanical Inspector
09/29/2011 CH2M HILL Anchorage, AK
• All quality related phases of mechanical Construction, shop / field at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
Documentation, verification and reporting. Including welder qualifications and welding
inspections. Verify in process welding checklist including joint preparation and cleanliness, fit-up
and internal alignment prior to joining and acceptability of final welds. Hot taps, pneumatic
tests, hydrostatic and proof load tests. In accordance with API 570 and 2201. Tank repairs and
alterations, welding inspections hydro tests, leak tests and NDE in accordance with API
653/650/575. Coating inspections in accordance with NACE and SSPC.
06/01/2004 - Mechanical Inspector
12/01/2006 ASRC North Slope/ Anchorage, AK
• Inspection of welding and fabrication, including tanks, piping and structural steel (D1.1).
According to the governing codes, standards, specifications and client requirements. Confirm
welding equipment and instruments are calibrated and operate. Verification of material
tractability, alignment-distortion, material conformance, drawing conformance, welding
procedure parameters including, weld joint fit-up, request welds for NDE and maintain
documentation. Coordination and verification of hydrostatic, pneumatic and proof load tests are
acceptable and correct. Coordination of documentation to support procedures, welder
certifications and welder testing for new hires.
08/01/2000 - NDE Tech
12/31/2004 Kakivik
• NDE technician: responsibilities include, layout to standardize the identification of inspection
locations on drill site well lines, flow lines and cross country lines. Corrosion inspection under
insulation. Maintain shot logs, daily radiation safety reports, X ray welds, process and interpret
film, ultrasound piping and tanks for wall thickness, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant
testing for defects.
Education
Ultrasonic Examination ASNT
MT/ PT ASNT
ASNT Level II
Radiographic Examination ASNT / IRRSP
ASNT Level II
High School Diploma Wilde Lake
Columbia, MD
Licenses and certificates
API 577 Advanced Knowledge American Petroleum Institute
Welding Inspection/Metallurgy
#24757
NACE CIP Level II NACE
# 27892
API 570 Piping Inspector American Petroleum Institute
# 41338
API 653 Tank Inspector API
# 39059
AWS Certified Welding Inspector American Welding Society
# 02050061
Additional Information
• Special Inspector for Municipality of Anchorage Alaska ID#SI-112
# 41338
API 653 Tank Inspector API
# 39059
AWS Certified Welding Inspector American Welding Society
# 02050061
Additional Information
• Special Inspector for Municipality of Anchorage Alaska ID#SI-112

Resume 2014

  • 1.
    • Resume Thomas RobertBewak PO BOX 492 Sutton, Alaska 99674 (907) 670- 6532 office (907) 715- 5985 cell tbwk@hotmail.com Objective Long term employment seeking QA/QC Position Profile • Extensive experience in oil, gas and energy industries. Specifically in the, shutdown, maintenance and repair of pipelines, plant equipment, vessels, tanks, and piping systems to assure mechanical integrity and operating reliability. Holder of several internationally recognized certifications; API 570, API 563, API 577, AWS CWI, ASNT and NACE CIP. Professional Experience Mechanical QA/QC Inspector ASRC Energy Prudhoe Bay, Alaska 01/01/2013-Present Review drawings, standards, codes and specifications to both understand the requirements of the weldment and identify any inconsistencies. Review welding requirements with persons involved with executing the work such as the design engineer, welding engineer, supervisors and welders/fitters. Review the WPS(s) and WPQ(s) and PQR(s) to assure they are acceptable for the work. Confirm the NDE examiner(s) NDE procedure(s) and NDE equipment is acceptable for the work. Confirm heat treatment and pressure testing procedures and associated equipment are acceptable. Confirm and verify weld preparation and joint fit-up, and dimensions are acceptable and correct. Verify and Confirm NDE is performed at selected locations and review examiner’s findings. Identify problem areas and areas needing improvement. Prepare repair plans for tanks, Vessels, and piping systems per API and client specifications. Prepare inspection plans and QC documents. Interpret X-ray film, DR film, UT/MT/PT inspection data analysis and records. Walk-down with client engineers to establish any incomplete work items prior to project turnover. Identify and Report on site safety hazards and review rules and regulations. Lead Authorized API Inspector (653) Team Peak Prudhoe Bay Alaska 05/2012- 12/2012 Manage NDE technicians and CWI(s) in all related tank examinations including major repairs, alterations, API 5 year inspections and maintenance. Assign duties and responsibilities to CWI(s) for tank and pipe welding inspections, verification, monitoring and documentation.
  • 2.
    Assign duties toNDE technicians as needed for repair and alterations of tanks and piping. Review examiners findings, assign specific locations to be examined and specify frequency of examinations. Communicate inspection results and status, including unsatisfactory items/conditions, to the accountable supervisor and/or engineer and inspection coordinator. Verify and document MT&E on site and have calibration stickers traceable to the equipment, also segregate expired equipment. Interpret inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, and inspection records, as well as codes, standards, procedures, specifications, and drawings. Responsible for final API 653 report and the API 5 year inspection and maintenance report. NACE inspection of the coating systems including the cleaning, blast profile, environmental checks and coating thickness readings. Walk-down final inspection walk-down with the engineers and supervisors prior to turnover. Senior Mechanical QC Inspector CH2M HILL Prudhoe Bay Alaska 9/2008-10/2011 Confirm that the owner/user requirements were met on the jobsite and verify that work is complete in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications. Conduct inspections, perform walk-downs and review project documentation to ensure conformance and provide/maintain supporting documents for turnover, functional checkout (FCO) & commissioning. Provide recommendations for continued service and/or prepare repair plans for plant equipment. Responsible for; weld procedure conformance, pressure tests, coating system applications, in-process inspections, schedule/direct NDE/PWHT, redline P&ID’s and RFI tracking. Excellent understanding of P&ID’s, ISO’s, codes and standards pertaining to API/ASNT/ASME and NACE. Initial contact to provide technical guidance for resolution and/or mitigation to maintenance personnel and sub-contractors for unexpected construction issues or when design changes are necessary. Support zero-incident safety culture by setting an example of good safety practices. Mechanical QC Inspector QA Services Anchorage Alaska 3/2010-Present CWI/API Authorized Inspector/NACE CIP/ Special Inspector Municipality of Anchorage Alaska. Inspections through-out Alaska Part Time as needed. NDE Technician Kakivik Asset Management 8/01/2000-12/31/2004 Responsibilities include; layout to standardize the identification of inspection locations on drill site well lines, flow lines, pipelines and piping systems inside & outside facilities. Corrosion inspection internal and external (CUI). Maintain shot logs daily radiation safety reports, X-ray welds, process and interpret film. Ultrasonic testing of piping and tanks and vessels for wall thickness, magnetic particle and Dye penetrant testing for defects.
  • 3.
    Education High School Diploma,Catonsville Community College, AVTEC Vocational School, Ingalls Shipbuilding Apprentice Boilermaker. Code West classes API and ASNT classes Kakivik. Licences and Certifications NACE CIP Level II # 27892 API 653 Authorized Tank Inspector # 39059 API 570 Authorized Piping Inspector # 41338 API 577 Welding and Metallurgy # 44180 AWS Certified Welding Inspector #02050061 Special Inspector for the Municipality of Anchorage Alaska ID # SI-112 Additional Information Excellent health, Current Passport, and Arctic experience Authorized API 653 Tank Inspector / all phases of tank inspection (New construction and in service). AWS Welding Inspector/ Structural steel and Pipe. Duties include witness, document and verify, bolt-up procedures, and taking measurements for visual inspections using calipers, pit gauges, weld size, weld fillet and hi-lo gauges. Hydrostatic, pneumatic and proof load tests. QA/QC Bridge repairs for Alaska Depart of Transportation (ADOT). 09/29/2008- Mechanical Inspector 09/29/2011 CH2M HILL Anchorage, AK • All quality related phases of mechanical Construction, shop / field at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Documentation, verification and reporting. Including welder qualifications and welding inspections. Verify in process welding checklist including joint preparation and cleanliness, fit-up and internal alignment prior to joining and acceptability of final welds. Hot taps, pneumatic tests, hydrostatic and proof load tests. In accordance with API 570 and 2201. Tank repairs and
  • 4.
    alterations, welding inspectionshydro tests, leak tests and NDE in accordance with API 653/650/575. Coating inspections in accordance with NACE and SSPC. 06/01/2004 - Mechanical Inspector 12/01/2006 ASRC North Slope/ Anchorage, AK • Inspection of welding and fabrication, including tanks, piping and structural steel (D1.1). According to the governing codes, standards, specifications and client requirements. Confirm welding equipment and instruments are calibrated and operate. Verification of material tractability, alignment-distortion, material conformance, drawing conformance, welding procedure parameters including, weld joint fit-up, request welds for NDE and maintain documentation. Coordination and verification of hydrostatic, pneumatic and proof load tests are acceptable and correct. Coordination of documentation to support procedures, welder certifications and welder testing for new hires. 08/01/2000 - NDE Tech 12/31/2004 Kakivik • NDE technician: responsibilities include, layout to standardize the identification of inspection locations on drill site well lines, flow lines and cross country lines. Corrosion inspection under insulation. Maintain shot logs, daily radiation safety reports, X ray welds, process and interpret film, ultrasound piping and tanks for wall thickness, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing for defects. Education Ultrasonic Examination ASNT MT/ PT ASNT ASNT Level II Radiographic Examination ASNT / IRRSP ASNT Level II High School Diploma Wilde Lake Columbia, MD Licenses and certificates API 577 Advanced Knowledge American Petroleum Institute Welding Inspection/Metallurgy #24757 NACE CIP Level II NACE # 27892 API 570 Piping Inspector American Petroleum Institute
  • 5.
    # 41338 API 653Tank Inspector API # 39059 AWS Certified Welding Inspector American Welding Society # 02050061 Additional Information • Special Inspector for Municipality of Anchorage Alaska ID#SI-112
  • 6.
    # 41338 API 653Tank Inspector API # 39059 AWS Certified Welding Inspector American Welding Society # 02050061 Additional Information • Special Inspector for Municipality of Anchorage Alaska ID#SI-112