Summary
Tuez J Bradley is a QC/QA Welding Inspector with over 12 years of experience in the Oil & Gas and Construction industry across shutdown and new-construction environments. He has supported piping, structural, subsea, aerospace, modular, marine terminal, and vessel fabrication projects, managing AFC drawings, dimensional and visual inspections, NDE coordination, weld mapping, material traceability, and quality data books. His experience includes inspection of carbon, low alloy, and alloy piping, pressure vessels, valves, and raw materials, together with pressure testing, radiographic film and NDE report review, PWHT verification, and non-conformance reporting. He is experienced in reading isometric drawings and P&IDs and applying API, ASME, and AWS requirements. He brings certified welding and NDE inspection capability with strong documentation and field coordination skills.
summary may omit high-priority source evidence: Experienced in reading isometric drawings and P&IDs and working with API 1104, API 1169, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, AWS D1.1, and ASME Section IX.
Education
- Mass Communication/Broadcasting — University of Louisiana in Lafayette
- Liberal Arts/ Science — South Louisiana Community College
- General Studies — Pine Prairie High School
Qualifications and Training
- AWS CWI Certification: #19053841
- NDE Level 2 Inspector — PT
- NDE Level 1 Inspector — MT
- NDE Level 1 Inspector — UT
Codes & Standards
- API 1104
- ASME B31.1
- API 1169
- ASME B31.3
- AWS D1.1
- ASME Section IX
Work Experience
Aug 2025 – Present
Acadian Contractors Inc
Quality Inspector
- Maintained quality standards across fabrication operations involving piping, structural, subsea, aerospace, modular, marine terminal, and vessel projects.
- Issued and managed As For Construction (AFC) drawings and revisions for fabrication.
- Verified materials, dimensions, and tolerances against AFC drawings.
- Coordinated NDE activities, including issuing purchase orders and directing third-party inspectors using call-out sheets.
- Conducted 100% dimensional and visual inspections of final fabricated products.
- Spot-inspected layouts and fit-ups using calibrated measuring tools, including tape, laser, and angle finder.
- Documented inspection results, including sign-offs on QC drawings and ITP/Traveler forms.
- Confirmed welder stencil IDs and accurate heat-number documentation on drawings.
- Managed job-specific QC data books, including job packages, weld mapping, material traceability folders, and NDE tracking.
- Monitored weld parameters, including voltage, amperage, heat input, and gas flow, and updated monitoring boards daily.
- Tested welders for employment.
Jan 2025 – Jun 2025
Alliance Industrial Maintenance Group
QC Technician
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
Aug 2024 – Dec 2024
Wyatt Field Services
QC Technician
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
Sep 2022 – Jul 2024
TPI AGENCY
QA Piping Technician
- Inspected carbon, low alloy, and alloy piping, pressure vessels, valves, and raw materials for conformance with project specifications and code requirements.
- Witnessed and accepted pneumatic pressure tests.
- Reviewed shipping packages and approved release of shipping loads.
- Reviewed radiographic film and graded it against governing code requirements for acceptance or rejection.
- Reviewed NDE reports for accuracy and compliance with project specifications and code requirements.
- Verified calibration of equipment used for ferrite testing, PMI, radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, and other NDE activities.
- Verified that PWHT complied with project and code requirements.
- Prepared detailed reports covering inspection activities and non-conformances.
- Communicated with project engineering to resolve issues involving piping or pressure vessels.
Feb 2022 – Jun 2022
Universal Plant Services
QC Technician
- Oversaw mechanical construction of vessels, exchangers, heaters, reactors, fin fans, critical check valves, and PRVs.
- Ensured compliance with procedures, applicable codes, standards, and Project Standards.
- Performed piping inspections, torque and tension verification, hydro testing, and flange inspections.
- Walked down equipment and checked installation against drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented packages, including flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, and QA/client representative documentation.
Sep 2021 – Feb 2022
Wyatt Field Services
QC Technician
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
Mar 2021 – May 2021
Universal Plant Services
QC Lead
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, and QA/client representative documentation.
Jan 2021 – Mar 2021
Wyatt Field Services
QC Technician
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
Jan 2020 – Mar 2020
Universal Plant Services
QC Technician
- Oversaw mechanical construction of vessels, exchangers, heaters, reactors, fin fans, critical check valves, and PRVs.
- Ensured compliance with procedures, applicable codes, standards, and Project Standards.
- Walked down equipment and checked installation against drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented packages, including flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, and QA/client representative documentation.
Nov 2019 – Nov 2019
Wyatt Field Services
QC Technician
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
Sep 2019 – Nov 2019
TPI AGENCY
QA/QC/CWI
- Served as the main QA/QC representative on site for nozzle and shell replacement of gas exchangers.
- Oversaw welders during the welding process.
- Verified that welders followed the prequalified procedures set forth for the project by the client.
- Checked proper fit-up of nozzles before welding.
- Performed visual examination of welds.
- Performed liquid penetrant testing on weld roots and caps.
Oct 2018 – Jul 2019
PCL Construction
Pipefitter/QC
- Laid out, fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and process systems.
- Assisted the QC representative with daily activities while studying for the CWI examination.
- Walked down the field and located welds requiring inspection.
- Verified that welds had the proper welder’s stamp, ISO number, and weld map number.
Jun 2017 – Jul 2018
McDermott
Pipefitter/QC
- Laid out, fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and process systems.
- Shadowed a welding QC representative while studying for the CWI examination.
- Located field welds requiring inspection and walked down packages.
- Checked and verified valves and their components.
Mar 2017 – May 2017
Fluor Corp
Pipefitter
- Laid out, fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and process systems.
Jan 2016 – Mar 2017
Fluor Corp
Pipefitter
- Laid out, fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and process systems.
Aug 2015 – Dec 2015
Turner Industries
Pipefitter
- Laid out, fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and process systems.
Dec 2014 – Jun 2015
GE Oil & Gas
Material Handler
- Distributed parts to various areas of the facility for repair.
- Kept parts organized in the company property area of the facility.
Feb 2013 – Dec 2014
TPI AGENCY
NDT Technician
- Performed inspections using VT, PT, and MT on offshore equipment, including baskets, skids, connex boxes, coil tubing reels, and manifolds.
- Checked welds on offshore equipment for flaws.
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Projects
JAN 2025 – JUN 2025
Client: Lotte Chemical
Lotte Chemical
Vendor: Alliance Industrial Maintenance Group
Product: Piping
Position: QC Technician (Piping)
Location: Sulphur, La
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
AUG 2024 – DEC 2024
Client: Delek
Shutdown
Vendor: Wyatt Field Services
Product: Piping
Position: QC Technician (Piping)
Location: Krotz Springs, La
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
SEP 2022 – JUL 2024
Client: UOP/Honeywell
PQLNG 1 & 2 (Performance Contractor’s Fabrication Shop)
Vendor: SGS: North America Inc
Product: Piping, pressure vessels, valves, and raw materials
Standards: Project specifications and code requirements
Position: QA Piping Technician/Source Inspector
Location: Port Allen, LA
- Inspected carbon, low alloy, and alloy piping, pressure vessels, valves, and raw materials for conformance with project specifications and code requirements.
- Witnessed and accepted pneumatic pressure tests.
- Reviewed shipping packages and approved release of shipping loads.
- Reviewed radiographic film and graded it against governing code requirements for acceptance or rejection.
- Reviewed NDE reports for accuracy and compliance with project specifications and code requirements.
- Verified calibration of equipment used for NDE, including ferrite testing, PMI, radiographic testing, and ultrasonic testing equipment.
- Verified that PWHT complied with project and code requirements.
- Prepared detailed reports covering inspection activities and non-conformances.
- Communicated with project engineering to resolve issues involving piping or pressure vessels.
FEB 2022 – JUN 2022
Client: Lyondell
Shutdown
Vendor: Universal Plant Services
Product: Vessels, exchangers, heaters, reactors, fin fans, check valves, PRVs, and piping
Standards: Applicable codes, standards, and Project Standards
Position: QC Technician (Piping)
Location: Sulphur, La
- Oversaw mechanical construction of vessels, exchangers, heaters, reactors, fin fans, critical check valves, and PRVs.
- Ensured compliance with procedures, applicable codes, standards, and Project Standards.
- Performed piping inspections, torque and tension verification, hydro testing, and flange inspections.
- Walked down equipment and checked installation against drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented packages, including flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, and QA/client representative documentation.
SEP 2021 – FEB 2022
Client: Exxon / Valero
Shutdowns
Vendor: Wyatt Field Services
Product: Piping
Position: QC Technician (Piping/Mechanical)
Location: Baton Rouge, La / Port Arthur, Tx
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
MAR 2021 – MAY 2021
Client: INEOS
Emergency (Freeze Job)
Vendor: Universal Plant Services
Product: Piping
Position: QC Lead
Location: Texas City, Tx
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
JAN 2021 – MAR 2021
Client: Exxon
Emergency (Freeze Job)
Vendor: Wyatt Field Services
Product: Piping
Position: QC Technician (Piping)
Location: Beaumont, Tx
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
JAN 2020 – MAR 2020
Client: Motiva
Shutdown
Vendor: Universal Plant Services
Product: Vessels, exchangers, heaters, reactors, fin fans, check valves, PRVs, and piping
Standards: Applicable codes, standards, and Project Standards
Position: QC Technician (Piping/Mechanical)
Location: Port Arthur, Tx
- Oversaw mechanical construction of vessels, exchangers, heaters, reactors, fin fans, critical check valves, and PRVs.
- Ensured compliance with procedures, applicable codes, standards, and Project Standards.
- Walked down equipment and checked installation against drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented packages, including flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, and QA/client representative documentation.
NOV 2019 – NOV 2019
Client: Exxon
Shutdown
Vendor: Wyatt Field Services
Product: Piping
Position: QC Technician (Piping)
Location: Beaumont, Tx
- Performed piping inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Verified torque and tension and performed flange inspections.
- Walked down lines and checked piping installation against isometric drawings and specifications.
- Provided oversight and discipline-specific guidance to client personnel.
- Documented piping packages, including weld mapping, flange mapping, NDE documentation, P&IDs, PMI documentation, and QA/client representative documentation.
SEP 2019 – NOV 2019
Client: Shell
Exchanger Repair Job
Vendor: Premium Inspection and Testing
Product: Gas exchangers
Standards: Prequalified procedures set forth by the client
Position: QA/QC/CWI
Location: Convent, La
- Served as the main QA/QC representative on site for nozzle and shell replacement of gas exchangers.
- Oversaw welders during the welding process.
- Verified that welders followed the project’s prequalified procedures.
- Checked proper nozzle fit-up before welding.
- Performed visual examination of welds.
- Performed liquid penetrant testing on weld roots and caps.
OCT 2018 – JUL 2019
Client: Sasol
LCCP Project
Vendor: PCL Construction
Product: Piping, pipe supports, fixtures, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment
Position: Pipefitter/QC
Location: Westlake, La
- Laid out, fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and process systems.
- Assisted the QC representative with daily activities while studying for the CWI examination.
- Walked down the field and located welds requiring inspection.
- Verified that welds had the proper welder’s stamp, ISO number, and weld map number.
JUN 2017 – JUL 2018
Client: Cameron LNG
Cameron LNG Project
Vendor: McDermott
Product: Piping, valves, pipe supports, fixtures, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment
Position: Pipefitter/QC
Location: Hackberry, La
- Laid out, fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and process systems.
- Shadowed a welding QC representative while studying for the CWI examination.
- Located field welds requiring inspection and walked down packages.
- Checked and verified valves and their components.
MAR 2017 – MAY 2017
Client: Chevron/Phillips 66
Chevron/Phillips 66 Project
Vendor: Fluor Corp
Product: Piping, pipe supports, fixtures, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment
Position: Pipefitter
Location: Mont Belvieu, Tx
- Laid out, fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and process systems.
JAN 2016 – MAR 2017
Client: Dow Chemicals
LHC9 Project
Vendor: Fluor Corp
Product: Piping, pipe supports, fixtures, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment
Position: Pipefitter
Location: Freeport, Tx
- Laid out, fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic/pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and process systems.
Skills
- QC/QA Welding Inspection
- Piping Inspection
- Mechanical Inspection
- NDE Coordination
- Third-Party Inspection
- Welding Quality Control
- Dimensional and Visual Inspection
- Material Traceability
- Weld Mapping
- Quality Data Book Management
- Drawing and P&ID Review
- NDE Report Review
- Radiographic Film Review
- PWHT Verification
- Non-Conformance Reporting
Commodities
- Piping
- Structural Steel
- Subsea Equipment
- Aerospace Fabrications
- Modular Fabrications
- Marine Terminals
- Pressure Vessels
- Valves
- Raw Materials
- Exchangers
- Heaters
- Reactors
- Fin Fans
- Check Valves
- PRVs
- Pipe Supports
- Hydraulic Equipment
- Pneumatic Equipment
- Baskets
- Skids
- Connex Boxes
- Coil Tubing Reels
- Manifolds