Kehinde Lawal

Pressure Equipment Inspector and ABSA-certified PVPP In-Service Inspector with 11+ years of experience in pressure equipment integrity, regulatory oversight, and safety-critical asset evaluation across oil & gas, industrial, and aviation sectors. Expert in in-service inspection of boilers, pressure vessels, piping, and welded components in accordance with ASME, API, and CSA B51. Known for impartial regulatory judgment, disciplined application of safety codes, and strong technical communication.

Proven ability to lead inspections, manage contractors, develop outage scopes, and ensure safe operation of pressure equipment in high-risk environments.

QA/QC Inspector at Acuren Group Inc. (Embedded at Suncor Fort Hills) (2024-04 – 2026-04)

Conduct in-service inspections on boilers, pressure vessels, air receivers, piping systems, and heat exchangers per API, ASME, CSA B51, and ABSA requirements. Perform internal/external inspections on fractionators, coolers, KO drums, scrubbers, and receivers to assess integrity and serviceability. Identify deterioration mechanisms and prepare repair recommendations aligned with code requirements.

• Conduct in-service inspections on boilers, pressure vessels, air receivers, piping systems, and heat exchangers per API, ASME, CSA B51, and ABSA requirements
• Perform internal/external inspections on fractionators, coolers, KO drums, scrubbers, and receivers to assess integrity and serviceability
• Identify deterioration mechanisms and prepare repair recommendations aligned with code requirements
• Apply volumetric NDT methods to support remaining life and fitness-for-service evaluations
• Oversee contractor repairs, ensuring compliance with ITPs, welding procedures, and jurisdictional requirements
• Review and approve ITPs for scope alignment and quality compliance
• Analyze slurry and tailings-line inspection data to develop outage scopes and optimize asset longevity
• Coordinate with maintenance, planning, shutdown teams, and inspection leads for complex outage preparation
• Conduct outage inspections on tanks, vessels, and piping systems
• Manage contractor inspectors performing visual and NDE activities
• Develop repair plans and verify/witness critical weld details, hold points, and inspection steps
• Evaluate inspection reports for accuracy, completeness, and technical validity
• Verify compliance of processes, procedures, and materials with industry and regulatory standards
• Document defects and deviations; generate detailed reports with recommendations and corrective actions
• Perform pre-operational inspections to confirm equipment readiness and safety compliance
• Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective/preventive action development

API Inspector at Crystal Clear Testing Ltd. (2025-07 – 2025-08)

Review Inspection Tasks, Inspection Plan and work packs relevant to all assigned equipment. Perform internal visual inspections on reactors under supplied-air conditions, executing confined-space entry protocols, assessing welds and internal components for corrosion and mechanical damage.

• Review Inspection Tasks, Inspection Plan and work packs relevant to all assigned equipment
• Performed internal visual inspections on reactors under supplied-air conditions, executing confined-space entry protocols, assessing welds and internal components for corrosion and mechanical damage, and documenting findings to support integrity assessments and maintenance planning
• Ensure compliance to API standards and strict adherence to OSHA, ASME, Client and other regulatory requirements
• Identify and evaluate corrosion, erosion, cracking, and other deficiencies in relation to associated damage mechanisms

NDT Technician at Nortech Advanced NDT Ltd. (2023-12 – 2024-04)

Performed MT, PT, HT, PMI, and FT inspections on pressure equipment, piping, tanks, towers, and pumps. Conducted UT thickness surveys for life-service evaluations. Delivered detailed inspection reports with photographic evidence.

• Performed MT, PT, HT, PMI, and FT inspections on pressure equipment, piping, tanks, towers, and pumps
• Conducted UT thickness surveys for life-service evaluations
• Delivered detailed inspection reports with photographic evidence
• Supported integrity assessments on critical infrastructure at Suncor Base Plant

NDT Technician at Metalogic Inspection Services (2023-10 – 2023-11)

Executed CEDO operations and surface inspections during boiler shutdown at Suncor Firebag. Ensured safe, compliant radiography and NDT operations in high-risk environments.

• Executed CEDO operations and surface inspections during boiler shutdown at Suncor Firebag
• Ensured safe, compliant radiography and NDT operations in high-risk environments

NDT Technician at TriQuest NDT (2022-04 – 2023-10)

Conducted UT, RT, MPI, LPI, hardness testing, and PMI on pressure equipment and structural components. Provided technical analysis of material conditions and deterioration mechanisms. Supported risk assessments and safety initiatives to enhance operational reliability.

• Conducted UT, RT, MPI, LPI, hardness testing, and PMI on pressure equipment and structural components
• Provided technical analysis of material conditions and deterioration mechanisms
• Supported risk assessments and safety initiatives to enhance operational reliability

Quality Inspector at Acuren Group Inc. (2022-01 – 2022-04)

Performed visual, dimensional, and mechanical inspections on production components. Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions to reduce defect rates. Supported continuous improvement through real-time quality monitoring.

• Performed visual, dimensional, and mechanical inspections on production components
• Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions to reduce defect rates
• Supported continuous improvement through real-time quality monitoring

Aviation Safety & Quality Inspector (Regulatory Authority) at Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (2013-09 – 2020-11)

Enforced national and international safety regulations through audits, inspections, and surveillance. Investigated safety incidents, equipment failures, and maintenance non-compliances. Reviewed maintenance programs, technical records, and airworthiness documentation.

• Enforced national and international safety regulations through audits, inspections, and surveillance
• Investigated safety incidents, equipment failures, and maintenance non-compliances
• Reviewed maintenance programs, technical records, and airworthiness documentation
• Communicated regulatory requirements to operators, influencing compliance through technical guidance
• Developed safety protocols and maintenance control procedures

Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Engineering Technician (NDE) – Mohawk College (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Postgraduate Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (2014-01 – 2017-12)

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (2005-01 – 2010-12)