matt_blackwell@yahoo.com PO Box 1612 Sand Springs, OK 74063 918-693-9994

OBJECTIVESTo ensure the safety of the public and protect life and property by ensuring pipeline

integrity through knowledge creation and knowledge management.

EDUCATIONTulsa Technology Center

2013 AWS Certified welding inspector prep Prue High School

2000 General education diploma

EXPERIENCECR Inspection-Enbridge Major Projects-Main Line Enhancements-Line 61-

Line 67 Clearbrook, MN/Portage, WI

Certified Welding Inspector/Mechanical 04/2014-PresentObserve and document all phases of welding during construction. Test and qualify or

disqualify welders. Observe and document all piping installation and all flange bolt ups. Collect anchor profiles and dry film thickness readings on pipe coatings. Ensure all sand

blasting, coating and painting is performed in a manner that satisfies the client’s specifications. Inspect all building materials and structural members. Inspect torqueing

tools and verify calibration dates and verify all bolt up flanges and structural bolted members meet the torque specifications. Confirm that the contractor is adhering to the

procedures and specifications set forth in the project contract. Ensure all contract employees and other personnel on the jobsite are in compliance with any and all

environmental, safety, state, federal and local policies, procedures, specifications and codes. Coordinate NDE and x-ray activities with the contractor’s onsite to make certain

no work stoppages occur.

MATT BLACKWELL

Matt Blackwell

Tulsa Inspection Resource-Enbridge Major Projects-Flanagan South Project-Gunn Station

Garden City, MOCertified Welding Inspector III 01/2014 – 04/2014

Observe and document all phases of welding and piping construction at an Enbridge pump station on the Flanagan South Project. Test and qualify/disqualify all welders

onsite. Ensure all contract employees are in compliance with all environmental, safety, federal, state and local policies, procedures and codes.

CR Inspection-Northern Natural Gas

Hugoton, KSChief Inspector I 08/2013 – 12/2013

Observe and document all phases of pipeline construction. Ensure contractor and employees are in compliance with all environmental, safety and company policies,

procedures and codes. Observed Right of Way clearing, stringing pipe, welding pipe, coating, trenching/excavation, lowering in, back fill, hot tie ins, stopple installs, old pipe

removal, putting Right of Way back and installation of Submar concrete mats over pipeline.

Elite Turnaround Specialists Tulsa, OK

Combination welder 07/2010 – 08/2013Weld pipe and piping components in various refineries to meet ASME B31.3. Weld on in

service pressure vessels and piping. Perform visual weld inspections and conduct hydrostatic tests on completed piping spools. Assist pipefitter in taking measurements, lay out of material, fit up of materials and installation of pipe and piping components.

Pipeliners Local Union 798 Tulsa, OK

Pipeline Welder 02/2008 – 07/2010Weld cross country pipelines to meet API 1104 specifications within the central United States. Performed hydrostatic tests while maintaining pipeline integrity. Adhere to all

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company, local, state and federal environmental and safety standards, codes and specifications.

SKILLS American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector #13082461

TWIC card OSHA 30

Defensive driving course First Aid/CPR

Operator Qualifications: 201, 202, 203, 607, 619, 1321, SCE059, SCE060 State of Oklahoma welder certification

State of Oklahoma Journeyman certification in process piping and natural gas Strong organizational skills

Punctual Management skills

American Welding Society member

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