Nathan Busby

Nathan Busby is a Quality Consultant with 14+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control on high-profile engineering projects for national and international companies. He has led inspection activities for subsea umbilical systems, flowlines, gas injection pipelines, line pipe coating, double jointing facilities, and fabrication projects. His experience covers welding, coating, NDE, electrical and hydraulic testing, fiber optic systems, pressure testing, loadout inspections, and quality documentation. Nathan has served as a Welding and Coating Subject Matter Expert and led quality inspector teams during nuclear generator refurbishment. He has supported major projects for Exxon, BP, DTE, Chevron, Maersk, TCO, and Florida Gas Transmission, inspecting critical equipment including pipelines, jumpers, spools, drilling risers, valves, and generator systems.

Education

Qualifications and Training

Work Experience

Oct 2025 – Present TPI AGENCY

Q/A Inspector

Oversaw daily welding activities ensuring proper fit-up, alignment, and parameter control throughout production.
Verified traceability of welding materials and consumables in accordance with project specifications.
Conducted visual inspections on completed welds to confirm conformance to acceptance criteria.
Coordinated with NDT technicians and welding supervisors to resolve nonconformities, verify repair weld integrity, and maintain continuous compliance.
Attended daily safety meetings to confirm work scope, evaluate risks, and maintain a safe work environment.

Mar 2025 – Oct 2025 TPI AGENCY

Q/A Inspector

Engaged in daily toolbox talks to promote safety awareness and align construction teams.
Witnessed Electrical Factory Acceptance Tests, including OTDR, CR, and IR testing.
Witnessed Hydraulic Factory Acceptance Testing, including tube verification and pressure testing.
Verified and documented inspection equipment calibration before and during testing.
Observed loadout inspections, ensuring proper handling, securement, and compliance with project specifications before offshore deployment.

Nov 2024 – Mar 2025 TPI AGENCY

Lead Q/A Inspector

Monitored the coating application during flowline production, including FBE, CMPP, and IMPP.
Reviewed project documentation to ensure compliance with NEC and client specifications.
Inspected flowline for coating damage and monitored buoyancy installations during flowline deployment.
Verified welds met WPS standards, including fit-up, pre-heat, and consumables requirements.
Participated in daily safety meetings to outline work scopes and identify potential hazards.
Audited and compiled quality inspector reports and NDE technician reports to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Worked closely with the project team to address and resolve welding and coating challenges.

Jan 2023 – Nov 2024 TPI AGENCY

Q/A Inspector

Served as a Welding and Coating Subject Matter Expert to oversee welding and coating repairs and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Witnessed welding processes to verify compliance with standards; conducted inspections, reviewed welder qualifications and equipment calibration, and assessed corrective actions for quality assurance.
Observed coating applications to ensure compliance with required specifications; performed detailed inspections, evaluated application techniques, and implemented quality control measures to achieve optimal coating performance.
Led and coordinated a team of quality inspectors in performing audits, examinations, and testing.
Delivered independent, solutions-focused recommendations to resolve complex electrical and construction challenges while ensuring alignment with engineering specifications.
Collaborated with engineering and production teams to resolve welding and coating-related issues.
Witnessed high-voltage testing including Megger high-voltage insulation resistance, continuity resistance, and reverse high-potential tests, ensuring electrical integrity.
Observed generator testing including vacuum decay and pressure tests, ensuring procedural compliance.

⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status

Mar 2022 – Jan 2023 TPI AGENCY

Q/A Inspector

Monitored Factory Acceptance Test activities, including attenuation, conductor resistance, and insulation resistance testing.
Witnessed fiber optic termination splice and fusion followed by OTDR testing.
Oversaw hydraulic EFAT activities, including tube correspondence, pressure, and flow rate testing.
Inspected termination welds and ensured RT, PT, PMI, and ferrite tests were completed.
Witnessed Factory Acceptance Test pigging prior to installing the Umbilical Termination Assembly.

Jul 2021 – Mar 2022 TPI AGENCY

Lead Q/A Inspector

Observed electrical Factory Acceptance Testing and fiber optic Factory Acceptance Testing.
Verified welders followed procedures correctly and used proper consumables.
Oversaw NDE being performed while ensuring results were accurately recorded.
Verified pressure and leak tests were performed safely and within test parameters.

Jan 2021 – Jul 2021 TPI AGENCY

Lead Q/A Inspector

Observed continuity resistance and insulation resistance testing.
Inspected flowline for coating damage and observed anode installation during spooling.
Verified welds were compliant with the WPS, including fit-up, pre-heat, wire, and gas.
Attended daily safety meetings ensuring a clear scope of work and assessment of hazards.
Audited quality inspector and NDE technician reports for clarity and accuracy.

Feb 2018 – Jan 2021 TPI AGENCY

Lead Q/A Inspector

Monitored welding and coating activities in the Double Joint Facility.
Oversaw testing laboratory activities for DSC, CD, coating flexibility, Charpy, bend, and other tests.
Collaborated with local inspectors in the coating facility to ensure the ITP was closely followed.
Attended weekly meetings with the client to ensure a clear scope of work.
Compiled and reviewed various inspection reports daily.

⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status

Jul 2017 – Feb 2018 TPI AGENCY

Certified Welding Inspector

Supervised excavation, welding, NDE, and coating.
Maintained traceability on all welds and reviewed and submitted red line drawings to engineers.
Observed stopples installation while ensuring proper procedures were followed.
Observed hydrostatic testing on newly installed pipes and valves.
Used holiday detectors to confirm coating integrity before pipe installation.

⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status

Nov 2014 – Jul 2017 TPI AGENCY

Q/A Inspector

Established and upheld continuous communication between contractor and client ensuring a clear scope of work.
Performed inspections using multiple inspection tools including WFT, DFT, and replica tape.
Coordinated with paint representatives to guarantee coating was correctly applied.
Reviewed procedures involving valve attachments to ballast tanks while ensuring proper torque patterns were followed.

⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status

Aug 2014 – Nov 2014 LLOG

Q/A Inspector

Verified kit materials, welder qualifications, and welding consumables prior to fabrication.
Witnessed dimensional verification of jumpers prior to fit-up and after welding.
Inspected coating, insulation, and marking per project specifications.
Monitored jumper lift and landing trials, confirming proper rigging and hub alignment.
Oversaw Factory Acceptance Testing including continuity and pressure testing.

Jan 2014 – Aug 2014 Technip

Certified Welding Inspector

Collaborated with other engineers in developing welding-procedure specifications.
Maintained and monitored procedure qualification records.
Inspected welds for discontinuities and defects.
Used the Vermatt System to observe and document heat input.

Dec 2012 – Jan 2014 Akersolutions

Quality Control Inspector

Observed fabrication and NDE inspections throughout product completion.
Observed fit-up and all other welding activities followed by visual inspection.
Verified that the umbilical met specifications during extrusion, including diameter and sheathing.
Performed Factory Acceptance Testing on riser tools including the Bay Handling Tool, Telescopic Joint, and Spider.
Verified that the umbilical was not damaged during transfer between carousels.

Jan 2012 – Dec 2012 Accufab

Quality Control Manager

Maintained hold points set by the authorized inspector.
Measured product dimensions to make sure they were within tolerance.
Scheduled third-party NDE technicians to fulfill required inspections.
Confirmed all welders were qualified and all equipment was calibrated.

Jul 2010 – Jan 2012 Technip

Certified Welding Inspector

Supported engineers in developing welding-procedure specifications.
Maintained and monitored procedure qualification records.
Inspected welds for discontinuities and defects.
Used the Vermatt System to observe and document heat input.

Apr 2008 – Jul 2010 PSL

Quality Control Inspector

Examined coatings for defects or other imperfections.
Verified that gauss and cutbacks were within the specified range.
Reviewed final documentation and ensured each product had proper traceability.
Coordinated with client representatives to ensure the pipe met the required specification.

Projects

OCT 2025 – PRESENT

Client: Exxon

Exxon Whiptail-Uaru Project

Vendor: Saipem Castorone

Product: Gas Injection Pipeline

Position: Q/A Inspector

Location: Guyana

Oversaw daily welding activities, including fit-up, alignment, and parameter control throughout production.
Verified traceability of welding materials and consumables in accordance with project specifications.
Conducted visual inspections on completed welds to confirm conformance to acceptance criteria.
Coordinated with NDT technicians and welding supervisors to resolve nonconformities and verify repair weld integrity.
Attended daily safety meetings to confirm work scope, evaluate risks, and maintain a safe work environment.

MAR 2025 – OCT 2025

Client: Exxon

Exxon Yellowtail Project

Product: Subsea Umbilical System

Position: Q/A Inspector

Location: Mobile, AL

Engaged in daily toolbox talks to promote safety awareness and align construction teams.
Witnessed electrical Factory Acceptance Tests, including OTDR, CR, and IR testing.
Witnessed hydraulic Factory Acceptance Testing, including tube verification and pressure testing.
Verified and documented inspection equipment calibration before and during testing.
Observed loadout inspections, ensuring proper handling, securement, and compliance with project specifications before offshore deployment.

NOV 2024 – MAR 2025

Client: BP

BP ARGOS Southwest Extension Project

Vendor: Deep Blue

Product: Flowline

Standards: NEC

Position: Lead Q/A Inspector

Location: Gulf of Mexico

Monitored coating application during flowline production, including FBE, CMPP, and IMPP.
Reviewed project documentation for compliance with NEC and client specifications.
Inspected flowline for coating damage and monitored buoyancy installations during flowline deployment.
Verified welds against WPS requirements, including fit-up, pre-heat, and consumables requirements.
Participated in daily safety meetings to outline work scopes and identify potential hazards.
Audited and compiled quality inspector and NDE technician reports to ensure clarity and accuracy.
Worked with the project team to address and resolve welding and coating challenges.

JAN 2023 – NOV 2024

Client: DTE Fermi 2

DTE Fermi 2 Nuclear Generator Refurbishment

Product: Nuclear Generator

Position: Q/A Inspector

Location: Schenectady, NY

Served as a Welding and Coating Subject Matter Expert to oversee welding and coating repairs and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Witnessed welding processes, reviewed welder qualifications and equipment calibration, assessed corrective actions, and conducted inspections for quality assurance.
Observed coating applications, evaluated application techniques, and implemented quality control measures to achieve coating performance requirements.
Led and coordinated a team of quality inspectors performing audits, examinations, and testing.
Delivered independent, solutions-focused recommendations to resolve complex electrical and construction challenges in alignment with engineering specifications.
Collaborated with engineering and production teams to resolve welding and coating-related issues.
Witnessed high-voltage testing, including Megger high-voltage insulation resistance, continuity resistance, and reverse high-potential tests.
Observed generator vacuum decay and pressure testing for procedural compliance.

MAR 2022 – JAN 2023

Client: Exxon

Exxon Payara Project

Product: Subsea Umbilical System

Position: Q/A Inspector

Location: Mobile, AL

Monitored Factory Acceptance Testing, including attenuation, conductor resistance, and insulation resistance testing.
Witnessed fiber optic termination splice and fusion followed by OTDR testing.
Oversaw hydraulic EFAT activities, including tube correspondence, pressure, and flow rate testing.
Inspected termination welds and ensured RT, PT, PMI, and ferrite tests were completed.
Witnessed Factory Acceptance Test pigging before installation of the Umbilical Termination Assembly.

JUL 2021 – MAR 2022

Client: Adnoc

Adnoc Dalma Project

Product: Subsea Umbilical System

Position: Lead Q/A Inspector

Location: Mobile, AL

Observed electrical Factory Acceptance Testing and fiber optic Factory Acceptance Testing.
Verified that welders followed procedures correctly and used proper consumables.
Oversaw NDE activities and ensured results were accurately recorded.
Verified that pressure and leak tests were performed safely and within test parameters.

JAN 2021 – JUL 2021

Client: BP

BP Na Kika Manuel Project

Vendor: Seven Vega

Product: Electric Heat Traced Flowline

Position: Lead Q/A Inspector

Location: Gulf of Mexico

Observed continuity resistance and insulation resistance testing.
Inspected flowline for coating damage and observed anode installation during spooling.
Verified weld compliance with WPS requirements, including fit-up, pre-heat, wire, and gas.
Attended daily safety meetings to confirm the work scope and assess hazards.
Audited quality inspector and NDE technician reports for clarity and accuracy.

FEB 2018 – JAN 2021

Client: TCO

TCO Project

Product: Line Pipe Coating Mill and Double Jointing Facility

Position: Lead Q/A Inspector

Location: Aktau, Kazakhstan

Monitored welding and coating activities in the Double Joint Facility.
Oversaw laboratory testing for DSC, CD, coating flexibility, Charpy, bend, and other tests.
Collaborated with local inspectors in the coating facility to ensure the ITP was closely followed.
Attended weekly client meetings to ensure a clear scope of work.
Compiled and reviewed various inspection reports daily.

JUL 2017 – FEB 2018

Client: DTE

DTE Gas Pipeline Installation

Product: Gas Pipeline

Position: Certified Welding Inspector

Location: Muskegon, MI

Supervised excavation, welding, NDE, and coating activities.
Maintained traceability on all welds and reviewed and submitted red line drawings to engineers.
Observed stopple installation while ensuring proper procedures were followed.
Observed hydrostatic testing on newly installed pipes and valves.
Used holiday detectors to confirm coating integrity before pipe installation.

NOV 2014 – JUL 2017

Client: Ocean Evolution

Ocean Evolution Project

Product: ROV Vessel

Position: Q/A Inspector

Location: Mobile, AL

Established and maintained continuous communication between contractor and client to ensure a clear scope of work.
Performed inspections using WFT, DFT, replica tape, and other inspection tools.
Coordinated with paint representatives to ensure coating was correctly applied.
Reviewed procedures involving valve attachments to ballast tanks and ensured proper torque patterns were followed.

AUG 2014 – NOV 2014

Client: LLOG

Delta House Project

Product: Jumper Fabrication

Position: Q/A Inspector

Location: Morgan City, LA

Verified kit materials, welder qualifications, and welding consumables before fabrication.
Witnessed dimensional verification of jumpers before fit-up and after welding.
Inspected coating, insulation, and marking against project specifications.
Monitored jumper lift and landing trials, confirming proper rigging and hub alignment.
Oversaw Factory Acceptance Testing, including continuity and pressure testing.

JAN 2014 – AUG 2014

Client: Jack St. Malo

Jack St. Malo Project

Product: Spoolbase

Position: Certified Welding Inspector

Location: Theodore, AL

Collaborated with engineers in developing welding-procedure specifications.
Maintained and monitored procedure qualification records.
Inspected welds for discontinuities and defects.
Used the Vermatt System to observe and document heat input.

DEC 2012 – JAN 2014

Client: Maersk; Chevron

Maersk/Chevron Umbilical and Drilling Risers

Product: Umbilical and Drilling Risers

Position: Quality Control Inspector

Location: Mobile, AL

Observed fabrication and NDE inspections throughout product completion.
Observed fit-up and welding activities followed by visual inspection.
Verified that the umbilical met specifications during extrusion, including diameter and sheathing.
Performed Factory Acceptance Testing on riser tools, including the Bay Handling Tool, Telescopic Joint, and Spider.
Verified that the umbilical was not damaged during transfer between carousels.

JAN 2012 – DEC 2012

Client: Chevron

Chevron Fabrication Shop

Product: Fabricated Products

Position: Quality Control Manager

Location: Moss Point, MS

Maintained hold points established by the authorized inspector.
Measured product dimensions to verify that they were within tolerance.
Scheduled third-party NDE technicians to fulfill required inspections.
Confirmed that all welders were qualified and all equipment was calibrated.

JUL 2010 – JAN 2012

Client: BP

BP Thunder Horse Project

Product: Spoolbase

Position: Certified Welding Inspector

Location: Theodore, AL

Supported engineers in developing welding-procedure specifications.
Maintained and monitored procedure qualification records.
Inspected welds for discontinuities and defects.
Used the Vermatt System to observe and document heat input.

APR 2008 – JUL 2010

Client: Florida Gas Transmission

Florida Gas Transmission Spiral Pipe Mill

Product: Spiral Pipe

Position: Quality Control Inspector

Location: Bay St. Louis, MS

Examined coatings for defects and other imperfections.
Verified that gauss and cutbacks were within the specified range.
Reviewed final documentation and ensured that each product had proper traceability.
Coordinated with client representatives to ensure that the pipe met the required specification.

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