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Summary
Curtis Day Jr. is a QA/QC Inspector and industrial inspection specialist with 34+ years of experience across welding, coatings, fireproofing, heater and exchanger fabrication, piping, pumps, and related industrial work. He has supported major projects for Aramco, Marathon Oil, PG&E, Shell, Kiewit, and other industrial clients. His expertise includes surface preparation and coating inspection, fireproofing, pipeline and FBE inspection, CUI, valves, rotating equipment, tanks, liners, concrete, and civil works. Curtis has led QA/QC activities, managed field operations and budgets, coordinated subcontractors, maintained inspection documentation, and reported technical findings to client engineers. He is also experienced in client relations, safety management, and interpreting blueprints, isometric drawings, and P&IDs.
Education
- 1987 – High School Diploma — West Brook Senior High School, Beaumont, TX
- 1987 – 1989 – Major in Computer Electronics — Lamar University
Qualifications and Training
- AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP) — Cert. N-20153; expires November 30, 2026
- NACE CIP Level II with Bridge Certification
- NCCER Certified Painter
- Aramco SAP Certified #80023598
- TWIC Certified (expires November 2027)
- TXDOT Certified
- VDOT Certified
- Confined Space Certified #63-5854
- Bechtel University — SCM0020-X1-SQ Surveillance Knowledge Validation: Shop Fabrication Piping (completed 5/5/2026)
- Fluor University — SQS007 Supplier Quality Mechanical/Electrical Level 1 SQ Exam (completed June 19, 2026)
Codes & Standards
- ASME Code
- API Standards
- ICC codes
- SSPC-PA-2
- ASTM 4541
Work Experience
Feb 2024 – Jan 2026
TPI AGENCY
QA/QC Inspector
- Performed heater/exchanger inspections covering welding and coating activities.
- Conducted valve, rotating equipment, and civil concrete inspections per ICC codes.
- Performed visual and surface prep profile inspections on all paint application activities.
- Reviewed isometric drawings and Blue Beam drawings; witnessed hydro and FAT inspections.
- Verified QC daily reports per specification; coordinated subcontractor daily work schedules.
- Documented and reviewed all inventory and installation activities; reported to Client Engineers.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Mar 2019 – Jan 2024
TPI AGENCY
QA/QC Inspector
- Inspected pipeline fabrication, tank welding, and heater/pump installations.
- Performed WFT, DFT, and surface prep profile inspections; witnessed paint mixing procedures.
- Conducted lead coating, concrete, and MOV valve inspections with full site QC oversight.
- Verified pump skid rotating equipment and performed fabrication field site management.
- Coordinated subcontractor schedules; verified all QC daily reports per specification.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Aug 2015 – Dec 2018
TPI AGENCY
QA/QC Inspector
- Conducted pipeline welding and coating inspections across gas line installation projects.
- Performed WFT, DFT, surface prep profile, and lead coating inspections.
- Witnessed and documented gas line installations, paint mixing, and inventory procedures.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Mar 2013 – Jul 2015
TPI AGENCY
QA/QC Inspector
- Reviewed drawings and piping packages; prepared estimate packages for client approval.
- Coordinated heater exchanger installations; performed fireproofing inspection and reporting.
- Issued and documented all coating releases for shipping/receiving; performed I&E inspections.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Intertek Services; employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Nov 2011 – Dec 2013
TPI AGENCY
QA Inspector
- Performed all document review and acceptance per the client.
- Witnessed all piping and heater exchange installations.
- Performed heater exchanger inspections covering welding and coating.
- Performed valve inspections.
- Performed rotating equipment inspections.
- Performed visual inspection of all paint application activities.
- Performed and witnessed surface prep profile inspections.
- Performed lead coating inspections.
- Reviewed isometric drawings.
- Reviewed Blue Beam drawings.
- Witnessed hydro activities.
- Witnessed FAT inspections.
- Performed civil concrete inspections in accordance with ICC codes and specifications.
- Documented and reviewed all inventory and installation activities.
- Verified all QC daily reports per specification.
- Coordinated subcontractor daily work schedules.
- Reported all fabrication activities inside the shop.
- Reported all inspection activities to Client Engineers.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with CCI Inspections
Jan 2011 – Nov 2011
TPI AGENCY
QA Lead Inspector
- Reviewed drawings and piping packages; performed surface prep, WFT, DFT, and coating inspections.
- Performed ICC-certified concrete inspections; issued and documented coating releases.
Apr 2010 – Jan 2011
TPI AGENCY
QA Lead Inspector
- Led all QA/QC activities on an offshore paint project; monitored paint crews and welding/fabrication activities.
- Performed abrasive blast profile, DFT/WFT, adhesion testing, and fireproofing inspections.
- Updated commissioning paint progress schedule weekly; conducted final visual inspections.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Sep 2009 – Mar 2010
TPI AGENCY
QA Lead Inspector
- Performed abrasive blast anchor profile, surface cleanliness, weld visual, and holiday detection inspections.
- Conducted galvanized inspection, coating adhesion testing, and concrete/tank liner visual inspections.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Mar 2008 – Aug 2009
TPI AGENCY
QA Lead Inspector / QA Manager
- Managed QA activities over all fireproofing and coating inspections on a major offshore platform project.
- Performed Chartek 7 fireproofing DFT, TSA bend testing, coating adhesion, and galvanize inspections.
- Approved completed items, manpower timesheets; witnessed all material mixing and shipping/receiving.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Oct 2007 – Feb 2008
TPI AGENCY
QA Inspector
- Inspected FBE pipe surface anchor profiles, surface cleanliness, WFT/DFT, and holiday detection.
- Reviewed API codes and ASME documentation; performed abrasive sieve test and shipping/receiving inspection.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Mar 2006 – Aug 2007
TPI AGENCY
Project Inspector
- Oversaw coating contractor; performed structural and concrete surface prep and coating inspections per SSPC-PA-2.
- Performed pull test per ASTM 4541, salt verification, WFT/DFT, and non-destructive visual inspections.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Oct 2004 – Aug 2005
Brock Services
Supervisor
- Managed project and budget; coordinated union craft manpower and weekly budget meetings.
- Performed CUI, bridge, FBE, anchor profile, DFT/WFT, and pipe fabrication schematics inspections.
- Held training classes for paint personnel.
Jul 2003 – Oct 2004
AZZ Galvanizing
QA/QC Manager / Foreman
- Managed daily shift operations, manpower, and DFT inspections on completed galvanizing items.
- Maintained caustic, pickle, and zinc tank logs; maintained safety records.
2002 – Jun 2003
West Coastal Industrial Services
QA/QC Manager
- Developed, implemented, and continually improved the company-wide QA/QC program.
- Performed Chartek 7 & 1709 fireproofing and coating application inspections; conducted failure analysis.
2000 – 2002
C&M Coatings
Quality & Production Coordinator
- Managed maintenance projects and client relations including Motiva waterway bridge projects.
- Performed Chartek 7 fireproofing, insulation installation, and mechanical equipment schematic inspections.
1999 – 2000
Basic Industries
C.U.I. Project Manager
- Managed day-to-day refinery field crews; performed CUI and insulation installation inspections.
- Handled cost projections, estimating, and accounts payable/receivable.
1998 – 1999
Premcor Refinery
Safety Technician
- Managed contractor adherence to all Premcor safety practices and policies in the refinery safety department.
1997 – 1998
Allphaz Coatings
Operations Manager
- Managed all business operations including A/P, A/R, field management, and employee safety.
- Implemented OSHA-compliant safety handbook; performed QC inspections on blasting and painting crews.
1987 – 1991
Steel Painters, Inc.
Journeyman Sandblaster / Painter
- Worked in the abrasive blasting field; pursued night college coursework in Health & Safety Management.
Projects
FEB 2024 – JAN 2026
Client: Aramco Oil
Position: QA/QC Inspector
- Performed heater/exchanger inspections covering welding and coating activities.
- Conducted valve, rotating equipment, and civil concrete inspections per ICC codes.
- Performed visual and surface preparation profile inspections on all paint application activities.
- Reviewed isometric drawings and Blue Beam drawings and witnessed hydro and FAT inspections.
- Verified QC daily reports per specification and coordinated subcontractor daily work schedules.
- Documented and reviewed all inventory and installation activities and reported to Client Engineers.
MAR 2019 – JAN 2024
Client: Marathon Oil
Position: QA/QC Inspector
- Inspected pipeline fabrication, tank welding, and heater/pump installations.
- Performed WFT, DFT, and surface preparation profile inspections and witnessed paint mixing procedures.
- Conducted lead coating, concrete, and MOV valve inspections with full-site QC oversight.
- Verified pump skid rotating equipment and performed fabrication field site management.
- Coordinated subcontractor schedules and verified all QC daily reports per specification.
AUG 2015 – DEC 2018
Client: PG&E Gas
Position: QA/QC Inspector
- Conducted pipeline welding and coating inspections across gas line installation projects.
- Performed WFT, DFT, surface preparation profile, and lead coating inspections.
- Witnessed and documented gas line installations, paint mixing, and inventory procedures.
MAR 2013 – JUL 2015
Client: TIC/Kiewit
GRDA Expansion
Position: QA/QC Inspector / Project Coordinator
- Reviewed drawings and piping packages and prepared estimate packages for client approval.
- Coordinated heater exchanger installations and performed fireproofing inspection and reporting.
- Issued and documented all coating releases for shipping/receiving and performed I&E inspections.
NOV 2011 – DEC 2013
Client: Denbury
Denbury Project
Position: QA Inspector
- Performed all document review and acceptance per the client.
- Witnessed all piping and heater exchanger installations.
- Performed heater exchanger inspections covering welding and coating.
- Performed valve inspections.
- Performed rotating equipment inspections.
- Performed visual inspection of all paint application activities.
- Performed and witnessed surface preparation profile inspections.
- Performed lead coating inspections.
- Reviewed isometric drawings.
- Reviewed Blue Beam drawings.
- Witnessed hydro activities.
- Witnessed FAT inspections.
- Performed civil concrete inspections in accordance with ICC codes and specifications.
- Documented and reviewed all inventory and installation activities.
- Verified all QC daily reports per specification.
- Coordinated subcontractor daily work schedules.
- Reported all fabrication activities inside the shop.
- Reported all inspection activities to Client Engineers.
JAN 2011 – NOV 2011
Client: CB&I / Occidental
Refinery & Markham Bridge
Position: QA Lead Inspector
- Reviewed drawings and piping packages and performed surface preparation, WFT, DFT, and coating inspections.
- Performed ICC-certified concrete inspections and issued and documented coating releases.
APR 2010 – JAN 2011
Client: Anadarko
Lucius Offshore OHU
Position: QA Lead Inspector
- Led all QA/QC activities on an offshore paint project and monitored paint crews and welding/fabrication activities.
- Performed abrasive blast profile, DFT/WFT, adhesion testing, and fireproofing inspections.
- Updated the commissioning paint progress schedule weekly and conducted final visual inspections.
SEP 2009 – MAR 2010
Client: Kiewit Construction / KCP&L
KCP&L Project
Position: QA Lead Inspector
- Performed abrasive blast anchor profile, surface cleanliness, weld visual, and holiday detection inspections.
- Conducted galvanized inspection, coating adhesion testing, and concrete/tank liner visual inspections.
MAR 2008 – AUG 2009
Client: Kiewit / Shell
Olympus Oil Rig
Position: QA Lead Inspector / QA Manager
Location: Offshore platform
- Managed QA activities over all fireproofing and coating inspections on a major offshore platform project.
- Performed Chartek 7 fireproofing DFT, TSA bend testing, coating adhesion, and galvanize inspections.
- Approved completed items and manpower timesheets and witnessed all material mixing and shipping/receiving.
OCT 2007 – FEB 2008
Client: Jindal Saw Pipe
FBE Pipe Project
Product: FBE Pipe
Position: QA Inspector
- Inspected FBE pipe surface anchor profiles, surface cleanliness, WFT/DFT, and holiday detection.
- Reviewed API codes and ASME documentation.
- Performed abrasive sieve testing and shipping/receiving inspection.
MAR 2006 – AUG 2007
Client: Texas D.O.T.
MLK Bridge Project
Position: Project Inspector
- Oversaw the coating contractor and performed structural and concrete surface preparation and coating inspections per SSPC-PA-2.
- Performed pull testing per ASTM 4541, salt verification, WFT/DFT, and non-destructive visual inspections.
OCT 2004 – AUG 2005
Client: ConocoPhillips
Core Project
Position: Supervisor
- Managed the project and budget, coordinated union craft manpower, and conducted weekly budget meetings.
- Performed CUI, bridge, FBE, anchor profile, DFT/WFT, and pipe fabrication schematic inspections.
- Held training classes for paint personnel.
2000 – 2002
Client: Motiva
Waterway bridge projects
Position: Quality & Production Coordinator
- Managed maintenance projects and client relations, including Motiva waterway bridge projects.
- Performed Chartek 7 fireproofing, insulation installation, and mechanical equipment schematic inspections.
1999 – 2000
Client: Shell Refinery
C.U.I. Project
Position: C.U.I. Project Manager
Location: Deer Park, TX
- Managed day-to-day refinery field crews and performed CUI and insulation installation inspections.
- Handled cost projections, estimating, and accounts payable/receivable.
1998 – 1999
Client: Premcor Refinery
Position: Safety Technician
Location: Port Arthur, TX
- Managed contractor adherence to all Premcor safety practices and policies in the refinery safety department.
Languages
Skills
- QA/QC Inspection
- Surface Preparation and Profile Inspection
- Coating Inspection
- DFT / WFT Thickness Inspection
- Holiday Detection Inspection
- Fireproofing Inspection
- Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
- Flow Accelerated Corrosion Inspection
- Pipeline and FBE Inspection
- Heater / Exchanger Inspection
- Tank and Liner Inspection
- Weld Visual Inspection
- Concrete and Civil Inspection
- Coating Failure Analysis
- Abrasive Blast and TSA Inspection
- Blueprint / Isometric / P&ID Review
- Valve and Rotating Equipment Inspection
- QA/QC Documentation and Reporting
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Client Relations and Safety Management
Commodities
- Welding
- Coatings
- Fireproofing
- Piping
- Pumps
- Heaters
- Heat Exchangers
- Valves
- Rotating Equipment
- Pipeline
- FBE Pipe
- Tanks
- Tank Liners
- Concrete
- Structural Steel
- Galvanized Items
- Insulation
- Pump Skids
- Civil Works