Sean Stepnik

Experience

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  Zachry Group

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  QC Inspector
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  ENGlobal

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

  Inspector

  Owner Inspector at Exxon Mobil. Responsible formonitoring repairs, mechanical work and equimpentclosure to ensure conformace with API code,construction code and client specifi cations.

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  PetroChem Inspection Services

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Lead Inspector

  Lead responsible for monitoring inspection work onthe RHU 500 and 600 Trains. Responsible for coordinatingwith Contractors, NDE coordinators andMarathon management. Responsible for reviewingwork packages, monitoring mechanical work andrelaying inspection problems to Marathon Management.

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  TEAM, Inc. UK

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

  QA Lead

  Responsible for overseeing inspections from repairsto fabrication on a crude distillation unit during shutdown. Preformed inspections including weld inspection,witnessing pressure tests, walk down and reviewof equpment closure, and reviewed ndt records.

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  TEAM, Inc. UK

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2014

  API Lead

  Monitor all equipment inspections during turnaround including external and internal inspections, repairs, and pressure tests. Ensure inspections conformed with API code and client specifications. Preforming inspections and making repair recommendations. Following all equipment thru inspection, repairs and final closure on TA at BASF chemical plant.

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  SNC-Lavalin

  Oct 2014 - May 2017

  Night Lead QA Inspector

  Quality assurance inspector during turnaround. Inspection of field and shop mechanical work. Including welding, bolting and torquing on tanks, equipment and piping. Witnessing pressure tests. Final review and acceptance of mechanical work for the client.

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  Pinnacle

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  SR. API inspector

  Preformed visual baseline inspections as part of the Natgasoline implementation project.Responsible for API external inspection and field sketching piping and equipment for generation of inspection drawings.

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  Acuren

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  API inspector

  API inspection on Process Piping and Pressure Vessels as part of routine inspections at ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery.

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  Petrochemical Power Consultants LLC

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Turnover Coordinator

  Responsible to oversee the turnover of a portion of the SCANfinner Upgrade during the hydro-treatingturnaround at ExxonMobil. Responsible for reviewing all work preformed by capitol group prior to commissioning which was done concurrently with our TA. Reviewed NDE records for mechanical work and coating records. Also responsible to verify all components and hardware was cleared and on site prior to start of TA.

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  NES Fircroft

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2020

  Mechanical Planner

  Job duty included estimating costs for paint and insulation for Crude Distillation unit TA. Responsible forplanning overhead piping system upgrade from carbon steel to hastalloy. Ordering replacementhardware for all exchangers and for planning all piping replacements outside battery limits. (XOM BMT).

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  Echo Maintenance LLC

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Pipefitter

  Freeze Recovery at Motiva Refinery. Replacing piping and pipe components damaged due to freeze.Jobs included rigging and using Supplied Air for work in IDLH environments.

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  Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

  Pipefitter

  Contract Pipefitter on Hydro Cracker TA . Responsible for installation of new piping systems and repairof damaged piping. Job tasks included working in supplied air to isolate and repair flare system at XOM Billings.

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  Optimal Field Services, LLC

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Mechanical inspection on piping and equipment in Hydro Treating Unit during TA at crude oil refinery.

  • Quality Control Manager

    Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

  • QC Technician

    Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
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  Kent

  Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

  BLADE - Start Up Team Member

  Start up safety review of process piping and equipment on the BLADE expansion in Beaumont TX.

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  EnerMech

  Apr 2024 - now

  Working with multiple clients to locate and track all flanged joints for reliability and quality verification. Including drawing review with validation and maintenance of data base with all bolted flange joints. Review of assembly records and hardware and gasket validation. Inspecting and advising to insure proper application of ASME PCC1 and Site standards for mechanical assemblies during turnaround.

  • Flange Management Engineer

    Jun 2024 - now

  • PCC-1 Inspector

    Apr 2024 - Jun 2024