Miguel Ortiz

Senior Construction Planner/Scheduler | Quality Control/Quality Assurance Expert | LNG & Energy Facilities Specialist

(281) 726-3513
Ortiz_miguel65@yahoo.com
Baytown, Texas
miguelangelortiz.site

Professional Summary

Highly experienced Construction Planner/Scheduler and Quality Control Expert with over 15 years of proven success in energy, LNG, and hydrocarbon facilities. Specialized in leading multi-disciplinary teams through complex construction projects from ground-up mobilization to mechanical completion and system turnover. Expert in quality assurance, NDE coordination, pressure testing, and project controls with extensive experience in power plants, chemical plants, refineries, and LNG export facilities. Adept in software development, IT infrastructure, and custom hardware solutions.

Core Competencies

Project Management

  • Planning and Scheduling
  • Primavera P6 Expertise
  • AWP Package Development
  • Estimating & Forecasting
  • Project Controls
  • Scheduler Development
  • Budget Analysis

Quality Control

  • NDE Coordination
  • Mechanical Inspection
  • Structural Inspection
  • Package Turnover
  • Completions Specialist
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Testing and Inspection Requirements

Technical Systems & Software

  • MS Office, Adobe/BlueBeam
  • Programming: JS, Python, C++, Java
  • Web Dev: HTML5, CSS, Servers
  • Databases: SQL, Weld Trackers
  • CoConsole/Win PCS, iDocs
  • Network & Cyber-Security

Specialized Skills & Hardware

  • WPS/WPQ Comprehension
  • Hydro/Pneumatic Testing
  • Vendor Surveillance
  • Custom PC & Server Builds
  • System Administration
  • IT Infrastructure Deployment

What I Offer

  1. Project Construction Experience: Comprehensive expertise in energy facility construction from mobilization to turnover
  2. Team Leadership: Proven ability to guide teams, provide constructive criticism, and drive development
  3. Training & Mentoring: Experience in training, mentoring, and conducting peer-to-worker performance reviews
  4. Multi-Discipline Management: Successfully managed teams of 25+ across construction, testing, completions, QA, and technical specializations
  5. Technology Integration: Ability to leverage software development, IT deployment, and custom hardware solutions to enhance project efficiency and outcomes.

Professional Experience

OGCS

Planner/Coordinator, QC Coordinator/Coordinator

Sep 2024 - Present

TotalEnergies - Port Arthur, TX

Planner/Coordinator

  • Identify Scope of Work
  • Identify testing and NDE requirements
  • Step out job task and functions
  • Quote bill of material and consumables
  • Apply Quality (NDE and inspection methods required)
  • Apply safety requirements and permits necessary as needed to perform scope of work
  • Apply scope of work for all disciplines required (with the exception of I&E) to perform scope of work
  • Provide and schedule progress on long lead items

QC Coordinator/Coordinator (For scope of work)

  • Coordinator for contractors on permits required
  • Provide communication for point of contacts and NDE third party contractors
  • Provide updates in IPS for actual hours earned vs burned
  • Eliminate road blocks, coordinate with scaffolding

Alliance Industrial Group

Quality Control, Quality Manager, Planner/Sub-System Test Completions Coordinator

May 2024 - Sep 2025

PLNG Export Facility – Port Sulphur

Quality Control

  • In-Process Inspections on closure welds
  • Bolt-up and torque verification
  • Sub-System Walk downs for completions
  • Input welds and flange inspection into tracker.

Quality Manager

  • Manage a group of 12 Inspectors on night shift
  • NDE request for Welds according to NDE Matrix
  • Verify packages ready for NDE clear, documentation review, and notice of inspection to client for final Walk downs.

Planner/Sub-System Test Completions Coordinator

  • Report Progress to company for "Performance Factor"
  • Review Test packages for remaining welds and flanges pending completion and inspection.
  • Coordinate with craft for RFI submittals to engineering for dispositions.
  • Request welds / or redlines based off field revisions
  • Provide punch list items and closeouts to craft and completions team for finals on Sub-System Test packages.
  • RFI draft and submittal for approvals.
  • P6 scheduling, adding enterprises, scheduling, activities, cost loading, updating, creating calendar / Baseline Schedules.

Zachry Industrial

Foreman | Quality Control | Quality Coordinator | Quality Supervisor

2022 - 2024

GPX LNG Export Facility, Sabine Pass

General Foreman

  • Work Multiple Packages in the 1140 Rack
  • Coordinate with welding department for three weeks look ahead
  • Daily report to supervision on work performance
  • Track time of employees and pull work permits
  • Daily Crane meetings to schedule elevated work scope

Quality Supervisor

  • Quality Lead for Train One and Train Three
  • Managed crew of 20 inspectors for train 1
  • Managed 5 Inspectors for Train 3
  • Crafts covered: Weld, Pipe, Civil, Equipment, Rotating Equipment, Coatings, Underground pipe

Quality Control & Coordination

  • Visually Inspect Welds and Torque Verification
  • Input all welds and torque inspections into ZPTS
  • Build it clean Inspections and Pre-alignments
  • Set-up NDE according to specification
  • Witness pressure test (Hydro/Pneumatic)

Zachry Industrial

Quality Control | Quality Supervisor | Planner

2021 - 2022

Channelview PTO/TBA Project

Planning & Coordination

  • Utilize Q-Trax to manage, report, and organize work packages
  • Build Test packages according to completed work scopes
  • Request material Requisition for Pipe, bolts, gaskets, Instruments
  • Weekly four week look ahead reported to Scheduler
  • Estimating Change order Quotes and Cost code tracking

Quality Management

  • Manage team of 25 Inspectors
  • Daily audits on all Inspections
  • Assist testing group with massive pressure test
  • NCR/QSR review, reports, and close outs

JVIC (Chevron Philips Houston)

Quality Control Specialist

2021

Freeze Work Project

Quality Operations

  • Build Work Packages and Walk Down Jobs
  • Build Flange log and Weld log
  • Schedule NDE and Verify Torque/Tensioning
  • Witness Pressure Test / Service Test
  • MOC Walk Down on Completed Work Scopes Packages
  • Package Turnover to Client

JVIC (Freeport, TX - FLNG)

Quality Control | Project Control - Project Planner

2018 - 2019

FLNG Project

Quality Control

  • Visually inspected Welds
  • Walk down system packages according to drawings and P&IDs
  • Witness Pressure Test and Performed Pipe B.I.C.
  • Torque Verification and Proper flange assembly
  • Record all welds and Flanges Verification into ZPTS

Project Planning

  • Estimate/take-off for material needed for testing
  • Order trucks (water or Nitrogen) for pressure testing
  • Calculate testing boundaries/exclusions zones
  • Coordinate meetings with all involved parties
  • Coordinate with subcontractors for testing activities

CB&I Hackberry, LA

Foreman | Quality Control

2017

Cameron LNG Project

Foreman Duties

  • Daily Safety tool box meetings
  • Work multiple packages in the 410 rack and Train 1
  • Manage Team of 11 workers
  • Coordinate with Welding, Crane, and Rigging Departments
  • Daily progress reports and work completion tracking

Quality Control

  • Visually Inspect Weld
  • Verify Proper Flange Assembly and Torque Verification
  • Package Walkdown for Pre-test
  • Witness Pressure Test (Hydro/Pneumatic)
  • Closure Weld In-Process weld Inspection

Austin Industrial

Quality Site Manager | Quality Assurance

2017

Covestro BPA & Diakin M1/M2 Turnarounds

Site Management

  • Walk Down and Build Package
  • Create ITP from Job Scope and Submit for Approval
  • Build Master log and weld log
  • Schedule and document all NDE
  • CCCT and PSSR for Mechanical Completion

Quality Assurance

  • Verify all gaskets and torque values
  • In process pictures per Client requirements
  • Inspect equipment internals using burrow scope
  • Witness Pressure Test / Service test
  • Walk Down Work Packages for Mechanical Completion

Technical Skills & Software Proficiency

Project Management Software

  • Primavera P6 (Expert Level)
  • Microsoft Project
  • CoConsole/Win PCS
  • Q-Trax Management System
  • ZPTS (Zachry Project Tracking System)

Office & Design Software

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • BlueBeam Revu
  • AutoCAD (Basic)
  • Website Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)

Database & Tracking Systems

  • Weld Tracking Databases
  • Procurement Databases
  • iDocs Document Management
  • Lotus Notes
  • Custom Database Development

Network & Security

  • Network Infrastructure Management
  • System Administration
  • Cyber-Security Protocols
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • System Diagnostics

Inspection & Quality Control Expertise

Inspection Specialties

  • Mechanical/Rotating Equipment Inspector
  • Civil Inspector
  • Structural Inspector
  • NDE Coordinator
  • Coating & Insulation Inspector

Testing & Procedures

  • Hydro/Pneumatic Pressure Testing
  • WPS/WPQ Comprehension
  • Welder Testing & Qualification
  • Torque & Tensioning Verification
  • Pre-alignment & Final Alignments

Package Management

  • AWP Package Review & Build
  • IWP/TWP Walk-Down Specialist
  • Package Turnover
  • Completions Specialist
  • System Turnover & Commissioning

Industry Applications

  • LNG Export Facilities
  • Power Plant Construction
  • Chemical Plant Operations
  • Refinery Turnarounds
  • Pipeline Construction
  • Nuclear Facilities

Certifications & Specialized Training

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

AWS Certification #14100341

Welding Certifications

SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW

Dual Process Certified

HDPE Fusion

Certified Technician

Pipeline Installation

NDE Methods

PT/MT Certified

Visual Inspection

Safety Training

OSHA 30-Hour

Confined Space Entry

Get In Touch

Areas of Availability

Gulf Coast Region

  • Houston Metro Area
  • Beaumont/Port Arthur
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Corpus Christi

Project Types

  • LNG Export Facilities
  • Refinery Turnarounds
  • Power Plant Construction
  • Chemical Plant Projects
  • Pipeline Construction

Immediate Value Proposition

Rapid Integration: I focus on quickly understanding project specifications and establishing myself as a reliable point of contact. My approach involves immediate familiarization with products, processes, and team dynamics to begin contributing value from day one.

Problem-Solving Leadership: With extensive experience managing teams of 25+ across multiple disciplines, I bring proven leadership in construction, testing, turnover, completions, quality assurance, and technical specialities.

Versatile Expertise: My background spans the entire project lifecycle from ground-up construction through mechanical completion, making me valuable for projects at any stage of development.