Jose Sanchez
Coating Inspector | AMPP CIP Level 1 | SPC Approved Applicator | Safeland | H2S | Bilingual
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About
AMPP CIP Level 1 Certified Coating Inspector who is also an SPC-approved applicator with Safeland and H2S training, backed by 5+ years of hands-on blasting and coating experience in Permian Basin energy-sector facilities. Skilled at surface preparation and coating inspection, environmental monitoring, and documentation to AMPP/SSPC/NACE specifications. Maintains an accident-free record. Fully bilingual (English/Spanish), able to communicate clearly with crews, contractors, and clients.
Experience
Industrial Painter / Coating QC at Barrilleaux Energy Services (2023-07 – Present)
- Perform QC inspections on wet/dry film thickness (WFT/DFT) using PosiTector and Elcometer gauges, and document dew point and relative humidity with a sling psychrometer per AMPP CIP Level 1 standards.
- Verify surface preparation and coating application against project and environmental specifications on energy-sector assets, structural steel, and piping.
- Apply epoxies, polyurethanes, and primers using airless and conventional spray systems.
- Maintain an accident-free record through strict Safeland, H2S, OSHA, PPE, and JSA compliance.
Sandblaster / Painter at Flow TX (2021-04 – 2023-06)
- Prepared steel to SSPC-SP5 (White Metal) through SP10 (Near-White) cleanliness standards and specified mill profiles using automated and manual blasting.
- Identified and corrected surface defects before coating to prevent rework.
- Operated and maintained blasting machinery, air compressors, and containment setups.
Logistics Coordinator at Spur Vacuum Trucks LLC (2019-06 – 2021-04)
- Coordinated routing and dispatch for a fleet of vacuum trucks across the Permian Basin fluid management market.
- Optimized travel paths using GPS tracking to reduce idle time and improve daily load/haul efficiency.
- Maintained ELD, Hours of Service (HOS), and hazardous/non-hazardous fluid manifest records for full DOT compliance.
- Served as primary contact between field operators, supervisors, and clients to resolve transport issues in real time.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) – Windham ISD
