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Tommy Bridges

Rayville

Summary

AWS-CWI certified weld inspector with a track record of improving welding quality and efficiency at Tulsa Inspection Resources Inc. and other reputable companies. Demonstrated expertise in enhancing project outcomes through meticulous inspection practices and effective team management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AWS-CWI Certified Weld Inspector

Tulsa Inspection Resources Inc.
06.2024 - 10.2024

Chief Inspector for retiring and abandoning 5 mile stretch of pipe for Nipsco Gas.

Welding Inspector for NIPSCO Gas

Tulsa Inspection Resources Inc.
01.2024 - 04.2024

Inspected welding and utility work for construction of new meter station.

Chief Inspector for Buckeye Partners Pipeline

Catsi Inspection
05.2023 - 09.2023

Supervised welding crew on a 180' diameter tank. Duties included, Blasting and painting tank, ordering materials, scheduling x-ray, documentation of all the work performed and issued all documentation required for the job.

Senior Welding Inspector for Buckeye Partners

Catsi Inspection
02.2022 - 12.2022

Supervised the inspection of 22 anomalies for Buckeye Partners. Produced As-builds for each anomaly and produced job book for all documentation required for the job.

CWI Welding Inspector

6G Management Group
07.2021 - 11.2021

Inspected on firing line of 75 miles of 30 inch diameter pipe.

Senior Welding Inspector

Catsi Inspection
02.2019 - 11.2019

Oversaw the inspection of 28 miles of 12" pipe on Riseberg project including all documentation required as well as producing the As-builds for the whole line.

CWI Weld Inspector

System One Inspection
03.2018 - 09.2018

Project for Mountaineer Express. Inspected over firing line and tie in crews.

CWI Weld Inspector

Catsi Inspection
10.2016 - 02.2018

New plant build for Mark West facility. Inspecting all mechanical and welding of the new plant.

CWI Weld Inspector

Tulsa Inspection Resources Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2016

Marcellus Shell Project. Inspected over the pipe gang and firing lines and then over the tie in's and hydro testing.

CWI Weld Inspector

Buckeye Pipeline
03.2016 - 07.2016

Inspect over the pipe gang, firing line tie in's.

CWI Weld Inspector

Tulsa Inspection Resources Inc.
05.2014 - 10.2015

William Gas Company project. Oversaw the hydro-testing of lines. Inspect over the pipe-gang and firing line, tie in's and hydro testing .

Education

High School Diploma -

Briarfield Academy
Lake Providence, LA
05-1980

Skills

  • PT Certified
  • MT Certified
  • AWS-CWI Certified #14112041
  • Current through 11/2026 Kinder Morgan CBT's for Gas and liquids

Certification

Graduated in Structural/Pipe Welding

Timeline

AWS-CWI Certified Weld Inspector

Tulsa Inspection Resources Inc.
06.2024 - 10.2024

Welding Inspector for NIPSCO Gas

Tulsa Inspection Resources Inc.
01.2024 - 04.2024

Chief Inspector for Buckeye Partners Pipeline

Catsi Inspection
05.2023 - 09.2023

Senior Welding Inspector for Buckeye Partners

Catsi Inspection
02.2022 - 12.2022

CWI Welding Inspector

6G Management Group
07.2021 - 11.2021

Senior Welding Inspector

Catsi Inspection
02.2019 - 11.2019

CWI Weld Inspector

System One Inspection
03.2018 - 09.2018

CWI Weld Inspector

Catsi Inspection
10.2016 - 02.2018

CWI Weld Inspector

Tulsa Inspection Resources Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2016

CWI Weld Inspector

Buckeye Pipeline
03.2016 - 07.2016

CWI Weld Inspector

Tulsa Inspection Resources Inc.
05.2014 - 10.2015

Graduated in Structural/Pipe Welding

High School Diploma -

Briarfield Academy
Tommy Bridges