Christopher A. Cobb, CWI, ACI, UT Level 1, Special Inspector
NDT.org Member Since: 2009
Added: 9/29/2009
Last Updated: 9/29/2009
Last Updated: 9/29/2009
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State:
CA California
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
I am willing to work overseas.
I prefer permanent jobs.
I am willing to work overseas.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Certifications
Certifications:
TRW Chairman’s Award for Innovation (1997), for creating the Generic Vehicle Door to test Side Impact Airbags. Published as the feature article in the corporations 1995 Annual Report, various magazines, on the Internet and in a Research Disclosure (Elmer et El). (Elmer was the first Engineer to use and document the test apparatus).
Certified Welding Inspector by the American Welding Society (AWS), CWI Certification Number 02051051 (2008)
Expires: May 2011
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1, Certification ID#01165053 (2009) Expires: 03/28/2014
Certified Level 1 for the American Society of Non-Destructive Testing(ASNT-TCIA) for Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Dye Penetrant (PT) and Ultrasonic (UT) by Krautkramer NDT Schools (2002)
Confined Space Entry Training in Compliance with Part 1910.146 of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (2003)
Trained in general use, testing and transportation of Nuclear Moisture-Density Gauges in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (2003)
TRW Chairman’s Award for Innovation (1997), for creating the Generic Vehicle Door to test Side Impact Airbags. Published as the feature article in the corporations 1995 Annual Report, various magazines, on the Internet and in a Research Disclosure (Elmer et El). (Elmer was the first Engineer to use and document the test apparatus).
Certified Welding Inspector by the American Welding Society (AWS), CWI Certification Number 02051051 (2008)
Expires: May 2011
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1, Certification ID#01165053 (2009) Expires: 03/28/2014
Certified Level 1 for the American Society of Non-Destructive Testing(ASNT-TCIA) for Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Dye Penetrant (PT) and Ultrasonic (UT) by Krautkramer NDT Schools (2002)
Confined Space Entry Training in Compliance with Part 1910.146 of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (2003)
Trained in general use, testing and transportation of Nuclear Moisture-Density Gauges in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (2003)
Education
University of Detroit Mercy (UDM)
Detroit, MI, Pursued B.S.M.E, 1999
Krautkramer NDT Schools
Atlanta, GA, 2002
AWS CWI Seminar & Test
Wayne, MI, 2002
Chrysler WeldTech
Detroit, MI, 1983
Cooley High School
Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI, Pursued B.S.M.E, 1999
Krautkramer NDT Schools
Atlanta, GA, 2002
AWS CWI Seminar & Test
Wayne, MI, 2002
Chrysler WeldTech
Detroit, MI, 1983
Cooley High School
Detroit, MI
Experience
Experience:
Performed continuous and periodic visual inspection of field welding of structural steel, including structural steel verification, reviewing Welder Qualification Records (WQR) for continuity. Reviewing Welding Procedure Specification Records (WPS) for compliance with project specifications, AWS Code D1.1, D1.8, D1.3, D1.5 and the working provisions of the IBC, CBC, AISC and etc., on the following projects:
California DSA Special
Inspector/CWI
Special Inspector RMA Group
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
May 2009 to September 2009
LA Pierce College (Photovotaic Support Framing/Chevron Project), La Valley College (Silver LEED Project), S.A.U.S.D Schools (6 different project sites)
Deputy Clark County Special Inspector/CWI
Special Inspector Aztech Inspection Services
Las Vegas, NV
December 2008 to Present
Fontainebleau Casino & Resort, Las Vegas, NV.
Deputy Clark County Special Inspector/CWI
Special Inspector Aerotek Employment Services
Las Vegas, NV
April 2008 to December 2008
MGM Mirages' City Center Project, Las Vegas, NV
Technician Structural Evaluation/Investigation
Engineering Technician III, Senior Steel Tech.
NTH Consultants Ltd., Farmington Hills, MI
May 2001 to October 2007
Performing Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) of the CJP welds including pipe on the following projects: Ford Field roof structure and Old Warehouse renovations, including bolt tension verification in Detroit, MI.
Reviewed design drawings and project specifications for conformance. Conducted structural steel inspection for the University of Michigan’s Hill Auditorium renovation in Ann Arbor, MI. The structural steel on this project is approximately 100 years old. Performed Magnetic Particle (MT) and Ultrasonic Weld Testing (UT), as well as sprayed-on fireproofing testing. The renovated project was designed by renowned architect Albert Kahn and also received the American Institute of Architects 2005 Honor Award for Architecture.
Reviewing design drawings and project specifications for conformance. Performed construction monitoring, quality assurance for the Hilton Garden Inn in Detroit, MI, a new 10-story, pre-cast façade panel building. Conducted non-destructive weld testing and bolt tension verification.
Conducted visual inspections of 11-foot diameter pipe welds for the Haggerty Road Pumping Station D/B, and construction monitoring at the 15 Mile Sinkhole Project, which are owned and operated by the City of Detroit’s Water and Sewerage Department.
Providing construction monitoring, weld/structural steel inspections on
various municipal, hospitals, schools, retail, commercial and industrial projects throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. This included concrete, aggregate, asphalt, soil and other types of testing.
Technician Test & Analysis
Senior Fabrication Technician,
TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc., Washington, MI
November 1990 - September 2000
Fabricated prototype automotive vehicle body bucks (Body-In-White’s),I/P’s, static stands, pipe bucks and other special fixtures for use in R&D projects. Team member of the initial set-up and testing of the side impact sled program for vehicle side impact airbag testing. Experienced with Engine Lathe, Bridgeport(vertical) mills, Surface Plate equipment, Co-Ordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), including Gas Tungsten and Gas Metal Arc Welding of mild steel and aluminum. Attended scheduling meetings in the supervisor’s absence, met scheduling demands and ensured customer satisfaction.
Welder Welder-fitter
Jervis B. Webb Company, World Headquarters,
Farmington Hills, MI
February 1989 – July 1990
Fabricated various types of conveyors including bulk and gentle feeders
using Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Set-up complex jigs and fixtures from engineering blueprints. Most tolerance ranges were 1/16" to 1/32". Customer contact was global including Chrysler, Ford and General Motors.
Performed continuous and periodic visual inspection of field welding of structural steel, including structural steel verification, reviewing Welder Qualification Records (WQR) for continuity. Reviewing Welding Procedure Specification Records (WPS) for compliance with project specifications, AWS Code D1.1, D1.8, D1.3, D1.5 and the working provisions of the IBC, CBC, AISC and etc., on the following projects:
California DSA Special
Inspector/CWI
Special Inspector RMA Group
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
May 2009 to September 2009
LA Pierce College (Photovotaic Support Framing/Chevron Project), La Valley College (Silver LEED Project), S.A.U.S.D Schools (6 different project sites)
Deputy Clark County Special Inspector/CWI
Special Inspector Aztech Inspection Services
Las Vegas, NV
December 2008 to Present
Fontainebleau Casino & Resort, Las Vegas, NV.
Deputy Clark County Special Inspector/CWI
Special Inspector Aerotek Employment Services
Las Vegas, NV
April 2008 to December 2008
MGM Mirages' City Center Project, Las Vegas, NV
Technician Structural Evaluation/Investigation
Engineering Technician III, Senior Steel Tech.
NTH Consultants Ltd., Farmington Hills, MI
May 2001 to October 2007
Performing Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) of the CJP welds including pipe on the following projects: Ford Field roof structure and Old Warehouse renovations, including bolt tension verification in Detroit, MI.
Reviewed design drawings and project specifications for conformance. Conducted structural steel inspection for the University of Michigan’s Hill Auditorium renovation in Ann Arbor, MI. The structural steel on this project is approximately 100 years old. Performed Magnetic Particle (MT) and Ultrasonic Weld Testing (UT), as well as sprayed-on fireproofing testing. The renovated project was designed by renowned architect Albert Kahn and also received the American Institute of Architects 2005 Honor Award for Architecture.
Reviewing design drawings and project specifications for conformance. Performed construction monitoring, quality assurance for the Hilton Garden Inn in Detroit, MI, a new 10-story, pre-cast façade panel building. Conducted non-destructive weld testing and bolt tension verification.
Conducted visual inspections of 11-foot diameter pipe welds for the Haggerty Road Pumping Station D/B, and construction monitoring at the 15 Mile Sinkhole Project, which are owned and operated by the City of Detroit’s Water and Sewerage Department.
Providing construction monitoring, weld/structural steel inspections on
various municipal, hospitals, schools, retail, commercial and industrial projects throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. This included concrete, aggregate, asphalt, soil and other types of testing.
Technician Test & Analysis
Senior Fabrication Technician,
TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc., Washington, MI
November 1990 - September 2000
Fabricated prototype automotive vehicle body bucks (Body-In-White’s),I/P’s, static stands, pipe bucks and other special fixtures for use in R&D projects. Team member of the initial set-up and testing of the side impact sled program for vehicle side impact airbag testing. Experienced with Engine Lathe, Bridgeport(vertical) mills, Surface Plate equipment, Co-Ordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), including Gas Tungsten and Gas Metal Arc Welding of mild steel and aluminum. Attended scheduling meetings in the supervisor’s absence, met scheduling demands and ensured customer satisfaction.
Welder Welder-fitter
Jervis B. Webb Company, World Headquarters,
Farmington Hills, MI
February 1989 – July 1990
Fabricated various types of conveyors including bulk and gentle feeders
using Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Set-up complex jigs and fixtures from engineering blueprints. Most tolerance ranges were 1/16" to 1/32". Customer contact was global including Chrysler, Ford and General Motors.
Comments
References available upon request.
