GREG HALKER7208 Terrebonne Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Contact Info: Cell: 337-274-7968 or Email: gregbhalker@gmail.com

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Summary

As a Lead CWI for the American Bureau of Shipping thru various companies, I have gained more experience offshore and onshore inspecting the first offshore windfarm in the United States. Furthermore, with over 40 years of experience in industrial work, I have acquired an extensive knowledge of structural welding, pipe welding and QA/QC. As an AWS Certified Welding Inspector in various oil/production refineries, my knowledge has increased immensely. I have completed hundreds of turnarounds and industrial projects.I am certified as an SNT-TC-1A Level II in Visual Inspections (VT), Level IV CWI Nuclear Inspector, Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT) and Radiographic Interpretation Methods (RI).I have a positive attitude/influence and enjoy working in this industry. I am a team player as well as a leader.Specialties: ~ AWS Certified Welding Inspector Certificate # 13010361~SNT-TC-1A Level II (VT) Visual Inspection~SNT-TC-1A Level II (PT) Liquid Penetrant Testing Certificate # 2541~SNT-TC-1A Level II (MT) Magnetic Particle Testing Certificate # 2541~SNT-TC-1A Level II (RI) Radiographic Interpretation ~Bosiet 5700 (including HUET & EBS) Opito Approved~Louisiana State General Contractors License #24808~Louisiana State Mechanical License #24808~Master Mechanical License~Computer Literate~Weld Data Reports~Weld Tracking/Mapping Reports~Draw, Read and Interpret Fabrication Drawings, ISO and P & ID

EXPERIENCE

CWITechnip USA

May –July 2016Inspecting Silos for Sasol project.

CWI/Lead SurveyorAmerican Bureau of Shipping thru Rogue Industrial GroupOctober 2015 – November 2015- Block Island Windfarm in Rhode Island, US/American Bureau of ShippingCWI/Lead Surveyor for the first offshore windfarm in the United States. Inspected the manfacturing in Houma, Louisiana and also currently inspecting the installation offshore Block Island in Rhode Island. Great project.

CWI/Lead SurveyorAmerican Bureau of Shipping thru Grizzly EnergyMay 2015 – October 2015 (6 months) Block Island Windfarm Project in Rhode IslandCWI/Lead Surveyor for the first offshore windfarm in the United States. Inspected the manfacturing in Houma, Louisiana and also inspected the installation offshore Block Island in Rhode Island.

QA/QC/ CWIGulfspan IndustrialDecember 1, 2014 – January 3, 2015Bradley, Oklahoma*Worked as CWI on completion of new plant construction.

QA/QC/ CWIGulfspan IndustrialOctober 23, 2014 –November 7, 2014*Worked turn around at Lyondell Plant in La Porte, TX as their Certified Welding Inspector.

OwnerCigar Club, LLC.May 2006 – Present (10 years) Lake Charles, Louisiana AreaOur family opened this retail store in 2006. This business is run by my family when I work on other projects in my current field as a Certified Welding Inspector.

CWI, QA/QC Welding & Mechanical SupervisorSTARCON International, Inc.September 2014 – October 2014 (2 months) El Dorado, KS*Work turnaround for several units at Holly Fontier in El Dorado, KS*Build Packages*Draw ISO's*Weld Mappin*Hydro Inspections*Weld Inspections*Inspection and buy off of valves, orifice plates, pumps, towers, drums, tanks, exchangers, heaters and boilers.*Inspection and buy off of spool pieces and bolt up including proper gaskets, bolts, nuts, spacing and alignment.*Inspection and buy off of any welding done.*Constant contact with Plant Operations, NDT crews and Third Party Inspectors for all questions and information needed.

QA/QC ASW CWITrade Construction Company, LLCAugust 2014 – August 2014 (1 month)Geismer, LA*Inspection and buy off of valves, orifice plates, pumps, towers, drums, tanks, exchangers, heaters and boilers.*Inspection and buy off of spool pieces and bolt up including proper gaskets, bolts, nuts, spacing and alignment.*Inspection and buy off of any welding done.*Constant contact with Plant Operations, NDT crews and Third Party Inspectors for all questions and information needed.

QA/QC AWS CWITurner IndustriesMarch 2014 – March 2014 (1 month) Axiall/PPG in Sulphur, LA*Inspection and buy off of valves, orifice plates, pumps, towers, drums, tanks, exchangers, heaters and boilers.*Inspection and buy off of spool pieces and bolt up including proper gaskets, bolts, nuts, spacing and alignment.*Inspection and buy off of any welding done.*Constant contact with Plant Operations, NDT crews and Third Party Inspectors for all questions and information needed.

Certified Welding InspectorKleinfelder

February 2014 – February 2014 (1 month) Houston, Texas AreaInspection of Structural Fabrication for Linear Accelerator, Cedar Sinai Hospital in California.*Inspect all welds*Weld map*Interpret Drawings*Write and Log Daily Reports*Inspection and buy off of valves, orifice plates, pumps, towers, drums, tanks, exchangers, heaters and boilers.*Inspection and buy off of spool pieces and bolt up including proper gaskets, bolts, nuts, spacing and alignment.*Inspection and buy off of any welding done.*Constant contact with Plant Operations, NDT crews and Third Party Inspectors for all questions and information needed.

QA/QC CWICB&ISeptember 2013 – November 2013 (3 months) CB&I Nuclear Component Plant in Lake Charles, LAWorked as a CWI at the Lake Charles C B & I Nuclear Component Facility.*Inspection and buy off of valves, orifice plates, pumps, towers, drums, tanks, exchangers, heaters and boilers.*Inspection and buy off of spool pieces and bolt up including proper gaskets, bolts, nuts, spacing and alignment.*Inspection and buy off of any welding done.*Constant contact with Plant Operations, NDT crews and Third Party Inspectors for all questions and information needed.

QA/QC CWIRon Williams Construction, Inc . 2013 – 2013 (less than a year) SUNOCO PLANT PORT ARTHUR, TXKeystone Pipeline Metering Station*Inspection and buy off of valves, orifice plates, pumps, towers, drums, tanks, exchangers, heaters and boilers.*Inspection and buy off of spool pieces and bolt up including proper gaskets, bolts, nuts, spacing and alignment.*Inspection and buy off of any welding done.*Constant contact with Plant Operations, NDT crews and Third Party Inspectors for all questions and information needed.

OwnerAmerican Sheet Metal and Fabrication, Inc.June 1984 – December 2008 (24 years 7 months) Lake Charles, Louisiana Area

Specializing in heavy industrial fabrication and installation of piping, structural items, tanks, vessels, platforms, buildings, ductwork, fans, valves, actuators, etc.

*Appointed project managers, superintendents, and general foremen.*Hired all workers, welders*Tested welders*Estimator*Met with architects, engineers and plant personnel*Sold business in 2008Fabrication Department ManagerSabine IndustriesJune 1980 – May 1984 (4 years) Lake Charles, Louisiana AreaAs Department Manager, I was responsible for bidding jobs, managing crews and timely completion of jobs. Inspected all work for accuracy and quality. Sabine Industries consolidated the Lake Charles and Beaumont, TX offices and I bought all the equipment and opened my own business. American Sheet Metal & Fabrication, Inc.....Sheet Metal & Fabrication JourneymanVarious Fabrication ShopsJune 1978 – June 1980 (2 years 1 month) Texas and LouisianaI worked through Sheet Metal Local 196 at various shops as sheet metal and fabrication journeyman.

Sheet Metal ApprenticeVarious Fabrication Shops in Texas and LouisianaJuly 1974 – June 1978 (4 years) Texas and LouisianaI worked at various fabrication shops while attending classes for 4 years through Sheet Metal Local 196 in Orange, TX to become a Sheet Metal Journeyman. I completed the program.

EDUCATION

Falck Safety ServicesBosiet 5700 (including HUET & EBS) Opito ApprovedJune 2015

Direct NDT TrainingLevel II Radiographic Interpretation2014 – 2014Real Educational ServicesCertified Welding Inspector, Weld Inspection2012 – 2012Birring NDE-Houston, TXPT LEVEL 2

2013 – 2013Birring NDE - HOUSTON, TXMT LEVEL 22013 – 2013Sowela Technical Community CollegeA/C Certification, Air Conditioning1981 – 1983 completed 2 year program at night.

Sheet Metal Union Apprenticeship ProgramSheet Metal Journeyman, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding1974 – 1978McNeese State UniversityZoology/Animal Biology1972 – 1974Attended 2 years but decided to attend trade school.Lake Charles High SchoolHigh School Diploma General Studies 1969 – 1972

INTERESTSI enjoy fishing and hunting and smoking cigars. I also enjoy learning new skills and working.

PERSONAL DETAILSBirthday: July 26, 1954Married to Robbin Halker since 1974 and have two sons, Jason Halker , CWI and Steven Halker, Manager of Cigar Club family business.

CONTACT INFORMATIONI can be reached by cell phone at 337-274-7968 or email at gregbhalker@gmail.com. Thank you.