Allen Brooks
About Allen Brooks
Allen Brooks is a Chief at MBF Inspections and a Safety Supervisor at Chevron, with over 40 years of experience in the welding and inspection industry in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Current Title and Position
Allen Brooks currently serves as a Chief at MBF Inspections while also holding the role of Safety Supervisor for Chevron in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities include overseeing welding inspections and ensuring safety compliance in various projects.
Professional Background
Allen Brooks has amassed over 40 years of experience in the welding and inspection industry. He started his career at UA Local 342 Plumbers and Steam Fitters, where he worked as a fitter and welder for 21 years, from 1990 to 2011, in the Bay Area. He then joined MBF Inspections, working as a Welding Inspector for Chevron from 2011 to 2018, before assuming a Chief position.
Education and Certifications
Allen Brooks has completed various specialized training programs. He studied at National Welding Inspection School, focusing on Welding Inspection and earning his CPWI certification from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, he underwent a five-year apprenticeship at Local 460, achieving the Certified Pipeline Inspector (CPWI) credential from 1974 to 1979. In 2016, he completed a 40-hour OSHA training at Chevron Corp for advanced safety protocols.
Expertise in Welding and Safety
Brooks possesses comprehensive expertise in the welding and inspection industry, covering both practical and theoretical aspects. His extensive experience includes implementing safety protocols and conducting thorough inspections in the oil and energy sector. His roles at Chevron and MBF Inspections involve ensuring adherence to stringent safety measures.
Work in the San Francisco Bay Area
Allen Brooks has consistently worked in the San Francisco Bay Area throughout his career. His roles have included fitter, welder, welding inspector, and safety supervisor, providing him with a deep understanding of regional industry standards and practices.