Joshua Cole

Joshua Cole has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Joshua started their career in 2008 as a Combo Pipe Welder for various construction, capital projects, turnarounds, and fabrication projects. Joshua then progressed to become a QC1/Combo Pipe Welder and performed visual inspections, coordinated with third-party inspections, and followed code repairs for vessels and towers. In 2018, Joshua worked as a Welding Inspector for MDLI Services, inspecting pipeline gathering systems and ensuring compliance with company specifications and API 1104 standards. Joshua also worked as a Quality Control Supervisor/CWI for Repcon, Inc., managing QC's and scheduling inspections for refinery turnaround projects. Joshua's current role is as a Chief Inspector/Lead Inspector at Whitman Consulting Organization, where they oversee inspector teams, reviews alignment sheets and drawings, and inspects pipeline and facility operations. Overall, Joshua has a diverse range of skills and expertise in welding, inspection, project management, and compliance.

Joshua Cole completed a Certificate of Completion in Combo Pipe Welder from Frank Phillips College in 2008. In addition, they obtained several certifications including CIP-1 from NACE International in 2021, Pipeline Construction Inspector (API 1169) from API - American Petroleum Institute in 2020, and Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) from American Welding Society in 2019.