Mar Lacandazo
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Thorough Inspector experienced in monitoring processes to identify discrepancies and non-compliance. Proven success in producing and presenting high-quality inspection reports and making recommendations for improvement. Strong communication skills to handle clients with professionalism and tact.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coatings Inspector
Htan Al Khalej for General Contracting
Khobar, Eastern Province
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Implements quality of surface preparation and coating application meets the specified quality mandated in work procedures, inspection and test plan (ITP) in accordance to Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards.
- Reviews documents such as project specification, work instruction, and personnel's qualification to confirm that these are approved and in accordance to a particular work or project.
- Ensures that inspection and test equipment are in good working condition and are in current calibration period.
- Records ambient conditions before, during, and after coating activities as per manufacturer's recommendations.
- Inspects dry abrasive blasted steel pipes such as measuring its surface profile, residual salt contamination level, dust level, and cleanliness prior to coating application.
- Measures paint mixing ratio of a two-component-liquid epoxy coating prior to coating application with robotic crawler coating machine.
- Confirms that the specified temperatures of pre-heat, coating application, and post-heat using fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) coating are achieved.
- Inspects applied coating such as measuring its wet film thickness, dry film thickness, and conducting holiday test.
- Prepares daily reports on agreed format (Saudi Aramco) for the status of work and progress.
- Issues pro-active notification or non-conformance reports whenever there is a deviation from the work procedure is made.
- Receives and inspects coating and abrasive materials and ensures that these are handled and stored in accordance to manufacturer's recommendations.
- Conducts cleaning and coating inspection in accordance to paint manufacturer's recommendation and work procedures during a Pre-Qualification Trial (PQT) prior to approval and commencement of a particular project. These tests include non-destructive and destructive tests such as adhesion pull-off test.
Chemist / Coatings Inspector
Mohammad Al Barghash Company
Abqaiq, Eastern Province
10.2016 - 11.2021
- Conducted FBE powder/coating laboratory tests such as moisture content analysis, bend test, cure test using Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), cathodic disbandment test, cross-section porosity analysis, and hot water soak test.
- Served as a quality control coatings inspector of shop-applied FBE coatings on internal surface of fittings, shop-applied liquid coatings on structural steels and on internal girth-weld of spools, field-applied FBE coatings on internal and external girth-weld of pipelines.
- Received, and inspected that the incoming fittings and spools/pipes are as specified in the purchase order and are suitable for coating application.
- Conducted tests prior, during, and after cleaning/coating activities which include performing blotter test, monitoring ambient conditions, measuring and assessing the surface profile and the degree of cleanliness of blast-cleaned steels, ensuring that the specified pre-heat and post-cure heat temperatures are observed.
- Performed quality control tests on applied coatings namely visual inspection, DFT measurement, adhesion test, cure test, and holiday/pinhole detection test.
- Tracked all the tools, gauges, and equipment involved in coating activities to be periodically and properly calibrated with valid documentations.
- Operated a robotic crawler inspection machine for the field-applied FBE coatings on the internal girth-weld of pipelines and ensures that the video recordings/documentations are conducted and reported accurately.
Senior associate
Concentrix
Pasig, Metro Manila
04.2010 - 09.2016
- Held trainings with an average of 20 reservation agents per week to conduct refresher and updates of the policies and procedures of the client (United Airlines).
- Took calls as a reservations agent and a supervisor in providing top-level customer service for new flight bookings, changes, upgrades, cancellations, and general inquiries.
- Provided coaching and feedback with agents who need motivation meeting their monthly performance targets/goals.
Chemistry teacher
Leyte Progressive High School
Tacloban, Leyte
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Taught chemistry to junior and senior high students.
- Coached grade school students in Science Quiz Bee Inter-School Competitions.
- Served as a Scouting Adviser across primary and secondary students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Eastern Visayas State University
Philippines 06.2005 - 03.2009
Skills
- Certified SSPC (The Society for Protective Coatings) Coatings Inspector Level 2
- Certified AMPP (The Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Coatings Inspector
- Calibrated inspection measurement tools
- NCR documentation
- Oil and gas industry
- Pipelines
- Coaching
Languages
English
Advanced
Affiliations
- The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Saudi Arabia Dhahran Chapter
- The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) Saudi Arabia Chapter
Certification
- AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (Cert No. S-112731)
- SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector Level 2 (Cert No. 112731)
- Saudi Aramco CBT-Qualified PID Coating Inspector Qualification Exam (SAP No. 80009145)
- Saudi Aramco CBT-Qualified Critical Coatings (SAP No. 80009145)
Hobbies
- Mountain Climbing
- Trail Running
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Travel
Timeline
Coatings Inspector
Htan Al Khalej for General Contracting
11.2021 - 01.2024
Chemist / Coatings Inspector
Mohammad Al Barghash Company
10.2016 - 11.2021
Senior associate
Concentrix
04.2010 - 09.2016
Chemistry teacher
Leyte Progressive High School
06.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Eastern Visayas State University
06.2005 - 03.2009
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