Chad Henderson
About Chad Henderson
Chad Henderson serves as the Chief Inspector at Enable Midstream Partners, bringing over a decade of experience in the oil and energy industry with a focus on inspection and project management. He holds multiple certifications from the American Petroleum Institute and has a strong background in quality assurance for pressure vessels, pipelines, and storage tanks.
Current Role at Enable Midstream Partners
Chad Henderson currently serves as the Chief Inspector at Enable Midstream Partners, a position he has held since 2020. He works in Fort Smith, Arkansas, focusing on quality assurance and inspection within the oil and energy industry. His role involves overseeing compliance with industry standards and ensuring the integrity of pressure vessels, pipelines, and storage tanks.
Previous Experience in the Oil and Energy Industry
Chad Henderson has extensive experience in the oil and energy sector, having worked in various capacities over the past decade. Prior to his current role, he was a Chief Inspector at Kinder Morgan Pipeline and held positions at ONEOK and Frontier Integrity Solutions. His experience includes project management and inspection roles, emphasizing quality assurance and compliance with industry standards.
Educational Background and Certifications
Chad Henderson has a solid educational foundation in welding technology and project management. He earned an Associate's Degree in Welding Technology from Arkansas Tech University. Additionally, he has achieved multiple certifications, including API 510, 570, 653, 1169, and 580 from the American Petroleum Institute, as well as AWS-CWI and CPWI+ from the American Welding Society and National Welding Inspection School, respectively.
Expertise in Inspection and Quality Assurance
Chad possesses specialized knowledge in damage mechanisms and risk-based inspection (RBI) training. His expertise extends to quality assurance within the oil and energy industry, particularly in pressure vessel, pipeline, and storage tank inspection. He has a comprehensive understanding of American Petroleum Institute standards and has successfully applied this knowledge in various inspection roles.
Project Management Experience
Chad Henderson has a background in project management, having studied Project Management at the Association of Builders & Contractors. He achieved the Certified Project Management Professional designation and has applied these skills in various roles, including as a Facilities Project Manager at Trane. His project management experience complements his technical expertise in the oil and energy industry.