CWI,Level II Coatings,MT,PT,VT Weld,Mechanical,Dimensional Inspector I
NDT.org Member Since: 2008
Added: 11/22/2008
Last Updated: 11/22/2008
State:
OH Ohio
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
I prefer temp jobs.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Certifications
CWI,Level II Coatings,MT,PT,VT Weld,Mech
Education
High School,2 years vocational training for Welding
Experience
Christopher S. Cain
291 Broadway Street
Maineville, Ohio 45039
513-515-8020
CAREER PROFILE:
A productive and successful career in quality control oversight third party for the Fossil, Nuclear power, Pipeline industry & Steel Fabrication Field & Shop. Extensive quality experience in the fabrication, Machining and Construction environments for the power plant and Natural Gas industry. A creative thinker with a strong technical aptitude and exceptional people and problem solving skills. Recognized as a reliable team player with clients, superiors and peers.CWI, Certification #09021341. Level II Civil (Structural steel, Anchor Bolts, Sheet Metal, HAVC. ) Coatings, Mechanical, MT, PT, VT Weld.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND CLEARANCES:
• Twelve (12) years of quality control/ Supervision experience in the power industry with a focus on fabrication, machining, Construction and oversight third party.
• AWS D1.1,D1.2, D1.3, D1.4,D1.5, D1.6,D1.8, D9.1, D15.1, API 1104,B31.1,B31.3,B31.7. ANSI B16.34, B16.11, B16.5
• ASME Section I, III,V,VI,VIII,IX, 10CFR50, Appendix B
• ANSI N.45.2.6/ANST C-189 Certified Level II, Coating, MT, PT, VT Welding and Mechanical Inspection.
• Auditing & Writing Quality programs, Strong Blue Print, Isometric, P&ID’s Interpretation, Document review, Mechanical Design, and Analytical Skills, Dimensional inspection, Layout, redlines, vendor oversight, supplier evaluation, report writing, monitoring of contract compliance, provide support for field & shop personal.
• Specialized Expediting training, OSHA 10 Training
• Current Commercial Nuclear Power Security Clearance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
NATIONAL Inspection & Consultants (Contract Work Nuclear)
Exelon Nuclear power plants/Braidwood, Byron, LaSalle, Limerick, Quad Cities. TVA/ Watts Bar nuclear power plant. Progress Energy Crystal River. (9-15-09/ Present.
Title: QC Engineer level IV: for Mechanical and Welding, Anchor bolts, coatings, MT, PT, Mechanical inspection” including Equipment setting and alignment of motor, Piping & Tubing Instrumentation Installation. Pipe supports, Expansion Anchors, Structural Steel, Struts, and spring cans, Snubbers. “Welding & Fabrication” Inspection Including Fit ups, Finals, Tanks, Piping, Structural, HVAC, Welding Processes, Welder Testing. “Coatings” Level 1, 2 &3 Inspections, Blasting
INTRNATIONAL QUAL ITY CONSULTANTS (Contract Work Nuclear)
AEP / DC COOK Nuclear power plant. TURBINE Replacement. (7-5-2009 to 9-5-2009)
TITLE: Quality Specialist Level II: MT, PT, And VW. Duties: Inspection on Turbine body and hoods for stress cracking, removal and repairs of cracks. Bevel prep and welding on replaced welds. Fabrication, welding and fit-up’s of new piping.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS (Contract Work Fossil)
TVA Kingston, Flue Gas Desulfurization/Scrubber Construction Project at Fossil fuel plant (1-7-09 to 6-20-09) Kingston, Tennessee.
TITLE: Quality Speacelest level II/ Asst. QC Manage: Duties: Lead Q.C. on startup & commissioning, Oversight, Welding Inspection, Mechanical Inspection,Grout,Concrete, Machine Alignment, Fiberglass pipe, Welder Qualification, Walk downs, Punch list Preparation, Clearing of punch list, Redlines, Inter acted with all levels of management, Arranging for final client/owner inspection, Maintenance of material & welding supplies traceability records, Construction Completion turnover package Audits, Work package audits, Dimensional Inspection, 1” to 88” pipe.
NATIONAL INSPECTION & CONSULTANTS (NIC) (Contract Work Nuclear)
Exelon Energy: Byron Nuclear Power Station
Byron, IL.
10/8 to 11/22/08
TITLE: Q.C. Inspector, ANSI 45.2.6/ANST CP-189 (Level II)
Duties: Supported Byron Nuclear Power Station outage with Oversight, Welding Visual (VT), and Mechanical Inspection.
PIPE TRACKIING INSPECTION (PTI) (Contract work Gas Pipeline)
Providence, Rhode Island
6/1/08 to 9/10/08
Neptune Gas Transmission Pipeline Project (Marine, on shore)
TITLE: Q.C. OVERSIGHT
Duties: QA/QC Pre and Post piping inspection, concrete inspection, coatings “Fusion Bonded Epoxy,” Welding & dimensional inspection, document review, piping ovality, coatings, pipe alignment, contractor/vendor project oversight, visual inspection (API 1104) and project expediting, Supplier Evaluation.
INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES SERVICES. (ITLS) (Contract work)
Dominion Energy: Surry Nuclear Power Station/ Progress Energy: Brunswick Nuclear Power Station
3/5/08 to 5/17/08
Title: Q.C. / N.D.E. Inspector, ANSI 45.2.6/ANST CP-189 (Level II)
Duties: Supported Surry Nuclear Power Station outage with Oversight, Visual (VT), Mechanical, and Penetrate Inspection (PT).
ALSTOM POWER Corporation
Erlanger, KY
1999-2008
Title: Chief Inspector
Duties: Establishing and maintaining Alstom Power Fabrication and Machining quality control standards in Field & Shop. Managed six figure fabrication projects from conception to completion from bridges to fossil power plants, refineries, Scrubbers and sports complexes world wide. Maintained excellent communication skills with customers, vendors and senior management. Responsible for maintaining ISO 9001 quality standards for special projects. Supervised all welding procedures to AWS standards. Dimensional inspection of large and small fabrication and Machining projects, including LT, PT, MT, VT inspection, as well as hydrostatic testing, coatings, paint and final document review, concrete, vendor oversight, supplier evaluation.
Education:
• Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI)
• ISO 9001 Specialized Training
• Scarlet Oaks Joint Vocational School for Welding: 2Yrs. American Welding Society :( CWI-QC1) Training Course 36 Hrs. 20 Hrs MT, 16 Hrs PT.
• Site Specific: Radiation Protection, Health & Safety, Plant Access, Scaffolding, Tagging, and Fire Protection