Justice Walker

Accomplished Coatings Project Manager & NACE CIP Level 2 Certified Inspector with over 20 years of expertise in the industrial oil, gas, & pipeline sectors. Proven track record in executing rigorous Quality Assurance/Control (QA/QC) protocols, including environmental monitoring, surface profile readings, DFT checks, & holiday testing. Highly skilled in managing large-scale blasting & coating operations while ensuring strict adherence to SSPC, Carboline, & Sherwin-Williams specifications.

Dedicated to maintaining asset integrity through expert application oversight of specialized linings & plural component systems.

Project Manager/QC - PAT Tank Inc. - Port Arthur/Vidor, TX

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Directed large-scale coatings projects for crude oil tanks & vessels, ensuring all work met rigorous specifications, timelines, & budgets.
• Managed full project lifecycles, including budget tracking, project estimation, material procurement, & daily log preparation.
• Facilitated coordination between Operating Units & third-party contractors to ensure seamless integration of maintenance & capital projects.
• Implemented technical solutions for complex corrosion problems & provided quality assurance reviews for remedial repairs.

QC Manager - USA Debusk LLC [Coatings Central Division] - Beaumont, TX

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Oversaw comprehensive Quality Control procedures for industrial protective coatings & tank liners, maintaining a proven track record of zero-defect targets.
• Analyzed field data & monitored mixing/application to ensure 100% compliance with Carboline, International, & Sherwin Williams specifications.
• Managed performance audits & enforced strict adherence to safety codes & paint/sandblasting operations.
• Served as a professional representative for the company, bridging communication between clients & owners.

QC - BrandSafway LLC - Beaumont, TX

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Performed critical NACE-standard inspections, including environmental monitoring, surface profile readings, DFT checks, & holiday testing.
• Identified & rectified potential coating failure points through expert knowledge of asset integrity & corrosion control.
• Executed 3rd Party Inspections of work performed on client equipment in vendor shops to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Monitored the application of sophisticated coatings & linings, including Inorganic Zinc & Reinforced Linings.

Superintendent / QC - Steel Painters Inc. - Beaumont, TX

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

• Supervised large crews & blast track machines, providing hands-on training to employees in blasting operations & equipment safety.
• Ensured all abrasive blasting & coating activities adhered strictly to SSPC SP Standards & contractual guidelines.
• Managed administrative duties including timesheet preparation for client billing & daily production reporting.
• Applied expertise in Plural Pump Components & Airless/Conventional spray equipment.

Blast Yard Supervisor - PBC - Port Arthur, TX

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

• Managed the surface preparation of pipes, valves, flanges, & various pipeline project components.
• Directed abrasive blast cleaning of internal pipe work & supervised the coating of internal pipe surfaces.
• Optimized shop painting environments by setting up & operating refrigerant & desiccant dehumidifiers.

Painter/Blaster - Steel Painters Inc., PBC, Cypress Bayou Industrial - Beaumont, TX / Port Arthur, TX / Orange, TX

(2005-01 - 2014-12)

• Applied a wide range of industrial coatings including Epoxy, Polyethylene, & Tank Liners (Plasite, Ceilcote Flakeline).
• Executed specialized techniques such as Chopped Glass Bottoms, Hand lay Glass, & Vinyl Esters.
• Performed high-pressure abrasive blasting on crude oil tanks & vessels in hazardous environments.

Paint Helper - Brock Group - Beaumont, TX

(2004-01 - 2005-12)

• Supported industrial painting & sandblasting operations in the oil & gas industry, learning fundamental site safety practices.
• Assisted with surface preparation & equipment maintenance for large-scale refinery projects.