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Kingsley Okenwa

NACE Certified Coating Inspector Level 2
Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Summary

Accomplished Coating Inspector with a proven track record , showcasing expertise in coating inspection and environmental compliance. Renowned for enhancing quality control procedures and fostering strong team collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and technical report writing skills, significantly improving project outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coating Inspector

Advanced Oil Production Services Limited
05.2023 - Current
  • Inspection of all incoming materials related to Blasting & Painting activities..
  • Check the line as per isometric drawing and ensure correct Painting systems according to process temperature of the line.
  • Managed project timelines effectively, prioritizing tasks and coordinating with team members to meet deadlines.
  • Improved coating quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
  • Verification of Batch Certificates of Abrasives & Paints, Calibration certificates of all Instruments / Equipment.
  • Verify Soluble Salt Contamination on Blasted surface using Bresel Salt
    Kit.

Coating/Insulation Specialist

Saipem Contracting Nig
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
  • · Review of vendor documents (Procedures & ITP).
  • Clarification of vendors technical queries.
  • Preparations of Insulation MTO.
  • Monitoring and ensuring vendors documents is approved before commencement of work activity.
  • · Witness contractors Painters Qualification Test (PQT)in line with project requirements.
  • · Attending vendors package meetings, highlighting site issues, and giving solution to the problems.
  • · Supporting engineering team in the case of technical queries.

Qa/Qc Supervisor Painting

Alcon Nig
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled client complaints and resolved issues
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Snr Painting Inspector

Alcon Nig
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Maintain surveillance of blasting and painting activity for conformance to Code and client specific requirement.
  • Liaison with client inspector for inspection of Hold and Witness point.
  • Verification of painting materials before commencement of work.
  • Based on Project Variation (PV) Check the cleanliness and roughness of blasted surface as per the specification by using replica tape.
  • Surveillance the record ambient conditions before starting each coat of Paint application at shop.
  • Check the inter-coat cleanliness before each coat and ensure stripe coat at weld joints.
  • Surveillance of Holiday test (High Voltage Type), Dolly, Crosscut (adhesion).

Coating Inspector

Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Inspection of Airless Spray applications.
  • Ensure painters using proper Tip sizes during application as per
    Manufacturers recommendations.
  • Ensuring DFT & WFT of various coating system is as per project
    specification.
  • Heading all functions such as Recording all rejection, corrective action
    and preventive action.
  • Ensure touch up works carried out fully in site prior to final
    inspection.
  • Prepare and Review QC Dossier for Painting/Coating.
  • Coordinating with the Clients for final inspection and obtaining the reports getting signed by the clients whenever required.

QC Inspector

Alcon Nig
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Operated, calibrated, and maintained testing equipment.
  • Request sent to client for all inspection (RFI, MI) by e-mail.
  • Request & conduct inspection of on-going mechanical & coating activities as per Inspection Plan.
  • Inspected products, components, and materials for defects and compliance with tolerance standards.
  • Perform in-process and final inspection of coating and painting activities that includes verification of blasting materials to be used. Inspection and testing of coating/ painting equipment, visual inspection and verify surface profile of metal surface prior to metal surface prior to coating/ painting after blasting/cleaning.
  • Preparation and compilation of quality reports/records and other quality related documents for activity acceptance and final project handover

Painting Supervisor

Lincoln Continental Limited
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Adapted quickly to unforeseen challenges during projects while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines.
  • Checks and records atmospheric conditions prior to starting of painting operations.
  • Checking weather condition, dry temperature, wet temperature, surface temperature, percentage of humidity and DEW point and keeping proper record every two hours.
  • Preparing sandblasting and painting procedures

Qa/Quality Control Inspector

Lincoln Continental Limited
09.2013 - 10.2013
  • Responsible for monitoring, reporting compliance with quality standards and procedures, preparation and application of; coating and surface treatments.
  • Responsible for storage of coating material, stored and handled in accordance with manufacturer's requirements and data sheets are available, when required, material traceability is maintained and correct material used.
  • Responsible for recommendation of methods to improve overall quality and assists in analysing quality concerns.
  • Ensure blast medium and coating materials conform to project specifications.
  • Planning of job activity, inventory of materials.
  • Preparation Of daily activity report and daily painting report.
  • Ensuring that proper risk assessment is done before commencement of work activity (i.e. Gas testing of wellhead before commencement of work activity).

Qa/Qc Inspector Painting

Alcon Nig
03.2011 - 05.2013
  • Inspection of adhesion test and holiday inspection.
  • Taking of measurements required, Dry Film Thickness (DFT), Wet Film Thickness (WFT), Relative Humidity, Ambient Temperature etc.
  • In charge of inventory of painting materials required for Grit Blasting & Painting of Crude Condensate Tank UQUO GAS PLANT.
  • Reporting/ Documentation of painting works on Pipe rack steel structures UQUO GAS PLANT.
  • Preparation of Pickling & Passivation Procedure of stainless steel pipes UQUO GAS PLANT.
  • Preparation of Painting Inspection Test Plan (I.T.P.).
  • Supervision Of painting of electrical lighting poles, flare stack support, closed drain vessel support, work-shop ware support, Handrails and cat ladder for UQUO GAS PLANT at AMBER RESOURCES LTD Port-Harcourt

Education

Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
04.2001 -

Skills

Environmental Compliance Awareness

Visual Inspection Techniques

Quality Control Procedures

Surface preparation techniques

Technical report writing

Documentation and Recordkeeping

Safety Regulations Adherence

Non-Destructive Testing

Corrosion Prevention Strategies

Substrate Identification

Material Handling Procedures

Industry Standards Knowledge

Coating Inspection Expertise

Coating Thickness Measurement

Adhesion Testing Proficiency

Protective Coating Selection

Coating Application Methods

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Multitasking

Excellent Communication

Decision-Making

Software

Use of Microsoft Office

Certification

NACE CIP Level 2

Playing scrabble and travelling

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Timeline

Coating Inspector

Advanced Oil Production Services Limited
05.2023 - Current

Coating/Insulation Specialist

Saipem Contracting Nig
06.2021 - 05.2023

Qa/Qc Supervisor Painting

Alcon Nig
01.2018 - 03.2021

Snr Painting Inspector

Alcon Nig
02.2017 - 03.2018

Coating Inspector

Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals
01.2016 - 12.2016

QC Inspector

Alcon Nig
01.2015 - 06.2016

Painting Supervisor

Lincoln Continental Limited
06.2014 - 08.2014

Qa/Quality Control Inspector

Lincoln Continental Limited
09.2013 - 10.2013

Qa/Qc Inspector Painting

Alcon Nig
03.2011 - 05.2013

Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Federal Polytechnic Nekede
04.2001 -

NACE CIP Level 2

Kingsley OkenwaNACE Certified Coating Inspector Level 2