Summary
William Andrew Hair is a certified welding and quality inspector with extensive experience across LNG, chemical, refinery, power, pipeline, commercial, and oil-and-gas construction projects. He performs process-piping inspections covering fit-up, filler metals, WPS compliance, weld acceptance, NDE, testing, bolt-up, dimensional tolerances, valves, test packages, and P&ID verification. His broader inspection background includes soils, foundations, reinforcing steel, concrete, piling, underground utilities, pipeline rights-of-way, and commercial construction. He has also performed NDT on pipeline and process-piping welds using radiographic, magnetic-particle, ultrasonic, and penetrant techniques, as well as commercial-diving inspection and underwater construction. His project experience includes work for Venture Global LNG, Exxon Mobil, CP Chem, Entergy, and Golden Pass LNG.
summary may omit high-priority source evidence: AWS Certified Welding Inspector with VT Level II qualification, ICC soils and reinforced-concrete special-inspection credentials, ACI experience, OSHA 30, and TWIC.
Education
- ADCI Commercial Diving (Feb 2015–Nov 2015), South Central Louisiana Technical College, Morgan City, LA; graduated top of class with a 3.8 GPA; concentration in commercial diving activities including dive health and medicine, inspection diving, underwater construction, decompression chambers, and underwater welding.
- Welding Technology (While in High School) (Aug 2013–May 2014), South Louisiana Community College, Abbeville, LA; completed two semesters with a 4.0 GPA; studied SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and pipe fitting.
- 2014 – Gueydan High School, Gueydan, LA; Class of
Qualifications and Training
- AWS CWI #24051171
- OSHA 30
- TWIC
- ICC Soils Special Inspector
- ICC Associate Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
- ACI
- ASNT VT Level II
Work Experience
Jul 2025 – Present
Shaw Group
Welding Quality Inspector
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Oversaw NDE and pneumatic testing of piping.
Jun 2025 – Jul 2025
TPI AGENCY
Welding Quality Inspector
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Observed proper bolt-up of process-piping joints, including flange alignment, correct gasket, correct-grade bolts, and proper torque procedures.
- Coordinated NDE and built test packages.
- Observed hydrotest of piping test packages in conformance with project specifications.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Jan 2025 – May 2025
Zachry Industrial
Welding Quality Inspector
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Ensured piping spools were fabricated per isometric drawings within correct dimensional tolerances and that proper valves and other inline equipment were installed per project plans and specifications.
- Observed proper bolt-up of process-piping joints, including flange alignment, correct gasket, correct-grade bolts, and proper torque procedures.
- Reviewed test packages for NDE completion, correct boundaries, and correct ISOs to P&IDs.
- Performed pre- and post-hydrotest walkdowns of piping packages with the client QA Inspector.
- Observed hydrotest of piping test packages in conformance with project specifications.
Nov 2024 – Jan 2025
Kiewit
Welding Quality Inspector
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Ensured piping spools were fabricated per isometric drawings within correct dimensional tolerances and that proper valves and other inline equipment were installed per project plans and specifications.
- Observed proper bolt-up of process-piping joints, including flange alignment, correct gasket, correct-grade bolts, and proper torque procedures.
May 2024 – Nov 2024
Zachry Industrial
Welding Quality Inspector
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Ensured piping spools were fabricated per isometric drawings within correct dimensional tolerances and that proper valves and other inline equipment were installed per project plans and specifications.
- Observed proper bolt-up of process-piping joints, including flange alignment, correct gasket, correct-grade bolts, and proper torque procedures.
- Reviewed test packages for NDE completion, correct boundaries, and correct ISOs to P&IDs.
- Observed hydrotest of piping test packages in conformance with project specifications.
- Performed pre- and post-hydrotest walkdowns of piping packages with the client QA Inspector.
Jan 2022 – May 2024
Zachry Industrial
Multiple Discipline Quality Inspector
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Ensured piping spools were fabricated per isometric drawings within correct dimensional tolerances and that proper valves and other inline equipment were installed per project plans and specifications.
- Observed proper bolt-up of process-piping joints, including flange alignment, correct gasket, correct-grade bolts, and proper torque procedures.
- Reviewed test packages for NDE completion, correct boundaries, and correct ISOs to P&IDs.
- Performed pre- and post-hydrotest walkdowns of piping packages with the client QA Inspector.
- Observed hydrotest of piping test packages in conformance with project specifications.
- Ensured proper placement of reinforcing steel and formwork prior to concrete placement in footings, pedestals, compressor tabletops, pavements, walls, duct banks, and columns.
- Ensured contractor concrete placement complied with plans and specifications, including required mix design, temperature, slump, batch times, and allowable onsite water addition.
Sep 2021 – Nov 2021
TPI AGENCY
Senior Pipeline Civil/Utility Inspector
- Represented Centurion LP for the twin 16” Echo Ranch Development project.
- Ensured the contractor followed requirements presented in the right-of-way agreement, Centurion’s general pipeline crossing specifications, and construction plans.
- Discussed Centurion-specific work procedures with contractor personnel.
- Observed placement of underground utilities and ensured proper clearance from existing pipelines.
- Observed proper placement of fill and final cleanup of the right-of-way.
- Ensured the contractor performed work in a manner that complied with client HSE policies.
- Monitored and reported daily construction activities performed on the right-of-way.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Aug 2020 – Sep 2021
GFAC Engineering
ICC Special Inspector
- Performed special inspections on various commercial construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with engineered plans and specifications.
- Monitored contractor work and provided daily observation reports for owners and clients.
- Ensured proper grading of soils, undercut beneath foundations, placement of backfill, drilled shafts for deep foundations, and excavations for shallow foundations.
- Ensured proper placement of reinforcing steel prior to concrete placement in footings, walls, slabs, beams, pavements, and stormwater systems.
- Ensured contractor concrete placement complied with plans and specifications, including temperature, slump, air content, batch times, and allowable onsite water addition.
- Ensured proper materials were used throughout construction, including correct backfill materials, proper-grade reinforcing steel, approved concrete mix designs, piping, and masonry.
Jul 2019 – Mar 2020
Thompson Engineering
ACI Field Technician
- Performed civil testing and inspection services for clients on large refinery, telecommunications, coastal conservation, commercial, railroad, highway, and oil-and-gas projects.
- Monitored deep-foundation piling installations, including auger-cast, cast-in-place, and driven piles.
- Logged and documented project activities and created daily field inspection reports.
2014 – 2019
Sunland, Strike, MPG, Mountain Peak, GIS, and Genesis Endeavors
Pipeline Welder Helper
- Assisted in pipeline construction and maintenance.
- Assisted welders and fitters with daily tasks.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with ShawCor Inspection Services and National Inspection Services; dates overlap with Terracon Consultants; dates overlap with DeepCor Marine and Inland Marine Services; dates overlap with Quality Diesel Services; dates overlap with Hair Farms
Aug 2017 – Oct 2018
TPI AGENCY
NDT Technician 1
- Performed radiographic inspection of welds on newly constructed pipelines using RTR crawler systems and traditional RT methods.
- Performed MT, UT, and PT testing on pipeline and process-piping welds.
- Maintained and performed diagnostic testing for repairs on RTR scanners, X-ray crawlers, and other NDT equipment as needed.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Sunland, Strike, MPG, Mountain Peak, GIS, and Genesis Endeavors
Jul 2016 – Aug 2017
Terracon Consultants
ACI Field Technician
- Verified materials used during construction were compliant with project design specifications.
- Performed concrete testing including slump, air, and temperature per ASTM standards.
- Logged and documented concrete truck information and placement times.
- Inspected reinforcing steel for correct spacing, size, and location per project specifications.
- Verified proper compaction and moisture content of soils using a nuclear density gauge.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Sunland, Strike, MPG, Mountain Peak, GIS, and Genesis Endeavors
Aug 2015 – Jul 2016
DeepCor Marine and Inland Marine Services
Commercial Diver
- Cleaned potable water tanks utilizing surface-supplied-air commercial-diving equipment.
- Conducted video inspections of water tanks, dams, docks, and other marine structures.
- Performed underwater construction work on dams and pipelines.
- Removed construction debris from underwater structures.
- Cleaned, inspected, and repaired subsea weather instruments.
- Replaced offshore buoys on artificial reefs for the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Sunland, Strike, MPG, Mountain Peak, GIS, and Genesis Endeavors
Feb 2015 – Aug 2015
Quality Diesel Services
Marine Diesel Mechanic
- Repaired and maintained marine diesel engines on offshore workboats.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Sunland, Strike, MPG, Mountain Peak, GIS, and Genesis Endeavors
Jun 2012 – Jun 2014
Hair Farms
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Managed farm laborers.
- Repaired, maintained, and operated heavy farm equipment.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Sunland, Strike, MPG, Mountain Peak, GIS, and Genesis Endeavors
Projects
JUL 2025 – PRESENT
Client: Venture Global LNG
Venture Global LNG CP2 Project
Product: Process piping
Position: Welding Quality Inspector
Location: Lake Charles, LA
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Oversaw NDE and pneumatic testing of piping.
JUN 2025 – JUL 2025
Client: Exxon Mobil
Exxon Mobil Beaumont Turnaround
Product: Process piping
Position: Welding Quality Inspector
Location: Beaumont, TX
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Observed proper bolt-up of process-piping joints, including flange alignment, correct gasket, correct-grade bolts, and proper torque procedures.
- Coordinated NDE and built test packages.
- Observed hydrotest of piping test packages in conformance with project specifications.
JAN 2025 – MAY 2025
Client: CP Chem
CP Chem Golden Triangle Polymers Project
Product: Process piping, piping spools, valves, and inline equipment
Position: Welding Quality Inspector
Location: Orange, TX
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Ensured piping spools were fabricated per isometric drawings within correct dimensional tolerances and that proper valves and other inline equipment were installed per project plans and specifications.
- Observed proper bolt-up of process-piping joints, including flange alignment, correct gasket, correct-grade bolts, and proper torque procedures.
- Reviewed test packages for NDE completion, correct boundaries, and correct ISOs to P&IDs.
- Performed pre- and post-hydrotest walkdowns of piping packages with the client QA Inspector.
- Observed hydrotest of piping test packages in conformance with project specifications.
NOV 2024 – JAN 2025
Client: Entergy
Entergy Orange County Advanced Power Station Project
Product: Process piping, piping spools, valves, and inline equipment
Position: Welding Quality Inspector
Location: Orange, TX
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Ensured piping spools were fabricated per isometric drawings within correct dimensional tolerances and that proper valves and other inline equipment were installed per project plans and specifications.
- Observed proper bolt-up of process-piping joints, including flange alignment, correct gasket, correct-grade bolts, and proper torque procedures.
MAY 2024 – NOV 2024
Client: Venture Global
Venture Global Plaquemines LNG Project
Product: Process piping, piping spools, valves, and inline equipment
Position: Welding Quality Inspector
Location: Belle Chasse, LA
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Ensured piping spools were fabricated per isometric drawings within correct dimensional tolerances and that proper valves and other inline equipment were installed per project plans and specifications.
- Observed proper bolt-up of process-piping joints, including flange alignment, correct gasket, correct-grade bolts, and proper torque procedures.
- Reviewed test packages for NDE completion, correct boundaries, and correct ISOs to P&IDs.
- Observed hydrotest of piping test packages in conformance with project specifications.
- Performed pre- and post-hydrotest walkdowns of piping packages with the client QA Inspector.
JAN 2022 – MAY 2024
Client: Golden Pass LNG
Golden Pass LNG Project
Product: Process piping, piping spools, valves, inline equipment, reinforcing steel, formwork, and concrete
Position: Multiple Discipline Quality Inspector
Location: Sabine Pass, TX
- Performed inspections on process piping, including fit-up, use of correct filler metals, compliance with WPS, and final weld acceptance.
- Ensured piping spools were fabricated per isometric drawings within correct dimensional tolerances and that proper valves and other inline equipment were installed per project plans and specifications.
- Observed proper bolt-up of process-piping joints, including flange alignment, correct gasket, correct-grade bolts, and proper torque procedures.
- Reviewed test packages for NDE completion, correct boundaries, and correct ISOs to P&IDs.
- Performed pre- and post-hydrotest walkdowns of piping packages with the client QA Inspector.
- Observed hydrotest of piping test packages in conformance with project specifications.
- Ensured proper placement of reinforcing steel and formwork prior to concrete placement in footings, pedestals, compressor tabletops, pavements, walls, duct banks, and columns.
- Ensured contractor concrete placement complied with plans and specifications, including required mix design, temperature, slump, batch times, and allowable onsite water addition.
SEP 2021 – NOV 2021
Client: Centurion LP
Twin 16” Echo Ranch Development project
Product: Pipeline and underground utilities
Position: Senior Pipeline Civil/Utility Inspector
Location: Edmond, OK
- Represented Centurion LP for the twin 16” Echo Ranch Development project.
- Ensured the contractor followed requirements presented in the right-of-way agreement, Centurion’s general pipeline crossing specifications, and construction plans.
- Discussed Centurion-specific work procedures with contractor personnel.
- Observed placement of underground utilities and ensured proper clearance from existing pipelines.
- Observed proper placement of fill and final cleanup of the right-of-way.
- Ensured the contractor performed work in a manner that complied with client HSE policies.
- Monitored and reported daily construction activities performed on the right-of-way.
Client: Exxon Mobil
Exxon Mobil Beaumont Polyethylene Plant
Location: Beaumont, TX
CCZJV Golden Pass LNG Export Project
Location: Sabine Pass, TX
Sasol Lake Charles Chemical Complex
Location: Westlake, LA
Client: Venture Global
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LNG
Location: Cameron, LA
Client: CCJV
Cameron LNG
Location: Hackberry, LA
Baystar Refinery Rail Expansion
Location: LaPorte, TX
Client: Amazon
Amazon Multi Story Fulfillment Center
Location: San Antonio, TX
Client: Phillips 66
Phillips 66 Coker Project
Location: Westlake, LA
Skills
- Welding Inspection
- Process-Piping Inspection
- Quality Inspection
- NDT Inspection
- Pipeline Inspection
- Civil Inspection
- Soils Inspection
- Reinforced-Concrete Inspection
- Construction Inspection
- Commercial-Diving Inspection
- Underwater Construction
- Computer Applications
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- E7
- Co-Console
- IDocs
- ZPTS
Commodities
- Process Piping
- Piping Spools
- Valves
- Inline Equipment
- Welds
- Gaskets
- Bolting
- Reinforcing Steel
- Concrete
- Concrete Mixes
- Backfill Materials
- Soils
- Deep-Foundation Piles
- Underground Utilities
- Pipelines
- Masonry
- Water Tanks
- Dams
- Docks
- Marine Structures
- Subsea Weather Instruments
- Marine Diesel Engines
- NDT Equipment
- Heavy Farm Equipment