NVI NDT
LVL II RT, MT, PT, UT-t, with QC Experience

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State: TX Texas
Country: United States
Status:
Currently working but always looking.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Certifications
 TWIC Card
 Radiographic State Card Holder
 Radiographic Testing (RT) (Level II)
 Ultrasonic Thickness (Level II)
 Ultrasonic I (Need OJT)
 Liquid Dye Penetrant (PT) (Level II)
 Magnetic Particle (MT) (Level II)
 Positive Material Identification (PMI)(Level II)
 Leak/Bubble Testing (Level II)
 Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)(3-D & 2-D)
 Pipeline Inspection
 Auto CAD
 Film Interpretation
Education
 20 HR Film Interpretation _____________ Classroom Training 9/2009
IRIS NDT/Matrix Inspection and Engineering, Company Training, Texas City, TX
 20 HR Radiography LV II (RT) _____________ Classroom Training 9/2009
IRIS NDT/Matrix Inspection and Engineering, Company Training, Texas City, TX
 20 HR Radiography LV I (RT) _____________ Classroom Training 9/2009
IRIS NDT/Matrix Inspection and Engineering, Company Training, Texas City, TX
 40 HR Ultrasonic LV I (UT) _____________ Classroom Training 5/2007
San Jacinto Community College, Central Campus, Houston, TX
 24 HR Magnetic Particle (MT) _____________ Classroom Training 5/2007
San Jacinto Community College, Central Campus, Houston, TX
 16 HR Liquid Dye Penetrant (PT) ______________ Classroom Training 5/2007
San Jacinto Community College, Central Campus, Houston, TX
 8 HR Ultrasonic Interactive Course _____________ Classroom Training 11/2004
PetroChem Inspection Services, Corpus Christi TX
 40 HR Radiation Safety Course _____________ Classroom Training 2/2004
Sharp Radiation Safety, Corpus Christi TX
 6 WK 13F10 (Forward Observer for the Field Artillery) _____________ Military Training 6/2000
U.S. Army, Fort Sill OK
 GED Years Attended _____________ (1992 - 97)
Vidor High Vidor TX
Experience
NDE Inspector 4/2010-Present
T. C. Inspection Services Houston, TX
 Performed UT-t (LV II), UT (LV I) I, PT (LV II) and MT (LV II) to ASNT-TC-1A standards.
 Completed required paperwork, as per T.C. Inspection Services standards, for recording evidence of decaying piping and/or vessels.
 Took thickness measurements on various pieces of equipment and piping ranging from schedule 10 to over 12” thick.
 Learned to calibrate and use the Panametrics 36/37 and also the Epoch 4 for thickness measurements.
NDE Inspector 2/2010-4/2010
Quality Inspection Services, Inc. (QISI) Houston, TX
 Performed RT (LV II), Film Interpretation, UT-t (LV II), UT (LV I) I, PT (LV II) and MT (LV II) to ASNT-TC-1A standards.
 Tested various pieces of Equipment/Piping.
 Maintained protection area for the refinery/fabrication shop during the shooting of X-Rays.
 Completed paperwork as per QISI standards.
 Developed exposed X-ray film
 PMI’d pieces of Alloy metals by use of a Niton™ PMI gun.
 Exposed to Helium Leak Testing.
PSV/NDE Inspector (CONTRACT POSITION) 9/2009-11/2009
Gulf Engineering New Orleans, LA
 Verified proper removal and installation of PSV’s scheduled for this year’s turnaround according to Murphy Oil Corp procedures and requirements.
 Inspected PSV’s at warehouse to verify and correct any defects after being tested offsite.
 Assisted in the implementation of corrective action appointed by the proper Murphy Oil Corp. authorities.
 Completed documentation and tracking boards according to Gulf Engineering and Murphy Oil Corp. specifications.
 Administered MT(LVL II), PT(LVLII), UT-t(LVL II) as requested.
3rd Party Inspector (Support) (CONTRACT POSITION) 9/2009-11/2009
ITI International Houston, TX
 Observed, reviewed, and documented the rolling process during the fabrication of ERW Seam Piping at a piping mill.
 Tracked the process and verified UT set-up and calibration.
 Observed bend tests, field etches, and the prove-up of flaws found by UT Shearwave.
 Witnessed Hydro-Testing and verified calibration of Hydro-Testing Equipment.
NDE Inspector 9/2009-11/2009
IRIS NDT/ Matrix Inspection and Engineering Houston, TX
 Performed RT (LV I), Film Interpretation, UT-t (LV II), UT (LV I) I, PT (LV II) and MT (LV II) to ASNT-TC-1A standards.
 X-rayed various pieces of equipment.
 Maintained protection area for the refinery/fabrication shop during the shooting of X-Rays.
 Completed paperwork as per IRIS NDT standards.
 Developed exposed X-ray film
 PMI’d pieces of Alloy metals by use of a Niton™ PMI gun.
Mechanical QA/QC Inspector 9/2008-5/2009
Merichem Chem. & Ref. Serv. (via Universal Personnel, New Orleans, LA) Houston, TX
 Performed visual and dimensional inspections, kept up with updating and making weld maps.
 Updated ITP’s as portions of the process was completed.
 Maintained Merichem drawings and updated revisions.
 Worked to various AMSE codes such as B31.1, 31.3. Sect. VIII, and qualified PQR’s, WPS’s, and WPQ’s according to Sect. IX.
 Instructed third party inspectors and NDE Inspectors on NDE that needed to be completed.
 Verified Hydrostatic Testing in comparison to the requirements of the Engineering Department.
 This company had an ISO: 9001 Certification.
NDE Inspector 7/2008-9/2008
T. C. Inspection Services Houston, TX
 Performed UT-t (LV II), UT (LV I) I, PT (LV II) and MT (LV II) to ASNT-TC-1A standards.
 Completed required paperwork, as per T.C. Inspection Services standards, for recording evidence of decaying piping and/or vessels.
 Took thickness measurements on various pieces of equipment and piping ranging from schedule 10 to over 12” thick.
 Learned to calibrate and use the Panametrics 36/37 and also the Epoch 4 for thickness measurements.
Dimensional QA/QC Inspector/ NDE Technician 5/2008-7/2008
Turner Industrial Services Houston, TX
 Performed PT (LV II) and MT (LV II) to ASNT-TC-1A standards.
 Completed required paperwork, as per Turner Ind. Standards.
 QA/QC’d miscellaneous parts and sections of piping according to the procedures and requirements of the customer.
 Supervised welders and shop foreman and instructed them on their duties and priority work for the evening.
 PMI’d pieces of Alloy metals by use of a Niton™ PMI gun.
Mechanical QA/QC Inspector/ NDE Technician 4/2008-5/2008
PetroSpect (Turnaround) Port Arthur, TX
 Performed UT-t (LV II) PT (LV II) and MT (LV II) to ASNT-TC-1A standards.
 Completed required paperwork, as per PetroSpect standards, for verification of accurate gasket installation, bolt up, threaded, and others.
 Assessed and verified correct Installation of PSV’s.
 Verified Hydrostatic Testing in comparison to the requirements of the Engineering Department.


Mechanical QA/QC Inspector 12/2007-3/2008
JV Industrial (Turnaround) Houston, TX
 Performed PT (LV II) and MT (LV II) to ASNT-TC-1A standards.
 Completed required paperwork, as per JV Industrial standards, for verification of accurate gasket installation, flange mapping, and others.
 Assessed various types of equipment.
 Obtained LVL V Inspection Status (Supervisory).
Direct Assessment of Piping (DAP) Inspector 11/2007-12/2007
GE Inspection Services Based out of Mobile, AL Houston, TX
 Performed UT-t (LV II), UT (LV I) I, PT (LV II) and MT (LV II) to ASNT-TC-1A standards.
 Completed required paperwork, as per GE Inspection Services standards, for recording evidence of decaying piping, time sheets, mileage logs and others.
 Assessed various segments of Piping.
 Obtained NCCER OP-Qualifications.
Direct Assessment of Piping (DAP) Inspector 7/2007-11/2007
Coast to Coast NDE Based out of Portland, OR Houston, TX
 Performed UT-t (LV II), UT (LV I) I, PT (LV II) and MT (LV II) to ASNT-TC-1A standards.
 Completed required paperwork, as per Coast to Coast NDE standards, for recording evidence of decaying piping, time sheets, mileage logs and others..
 Assessed various segments of Piping.
 Was involved in Long Range Ultrasonic’s using the Mach III system.
NDE Inspector 8/2006-7/2007
PetroChem Inspection Services Houston, TX
 Performed UT-t (LV II), UT (LV I) I, PT (LV II) and MT (LV II) to ASNT-TC-1A standards.
 Completed required paperwork, as per PetroChem Inspection Services standards, for recording evidence of decaying piping.
 X-rayed various pieces of equipment.
 Maintained protection area for the refinery during the shooting of X-Rays.
 Completed paperwork as per PetroChem Inspection Services standards.
 Developed exposed X-ray film
Assistant Radiographer 3/2006-5/2006
International Inspection (South Park) Seattle, WA
 Conducted various forms of inspection to my level ability.
 RT, UT-t, GPR (3-D and 2-D) along with others.
 Developed exposed X-ray film.
 Completed various projects using AutoCAD.
UT-t Technician 12/2005-2/2006
Metco Inspection Services Beaumont, TX
 Performed UT-t to the level II standards.
 Completed work prescribed in the days’ log.
 Completed required paperwork for recording evidence of decaying tanks and piping.




UT-t Technician 11/2004-03/2005
PetroChem Inspection Services Corpus Christi, TX
 Performed UT-t to the level II standards.
 Also performed PT and MT to the level I standards.
 Completed required paperwork for recording evidence of decaying piping.
Assistant Radiographer 7/2004-11/2004
Conam Inspection Corpus Christi, TX
 Maintained protection area for the refinery during the shooting of X-Rays.
 Preformed inspection to the level I standard.
 Completed paperwork as per Conam, Inc standards.
 Developed exposed X-ray film.
 Also performed PT and MT to the level I standards.
Assistant Radiographer (Turnaround) 5/2004-7/2004
Code Services / Conam Inspection Decatur, AL
 Maintained protection area for the refinery during the shooting of X-Rays.
 Completed paperwork as per Conam, Inc standards.
 Developed exposed X-ray film.
 Short employment due to working Shutdown only.
Assistant Radiographer 2/2004-5/2004
Conam Inspection Corpus Christi, TX
 Maintained protection area for the refinery during the shooting of X-Rays.
 Preformed inspection to the level I standard.
 Completed paperwork as per Conam, Inc standards.
 Developed exposed X-ray film.
 Also performed PT and MT to the level I standards.
Spc/E-4 03/2000-12/2003
U.S. ARMY Fort Hood, TX
 Forward Observer for the Field Artillery (Scout).
 Average Physical Fitness score of 280 out of a possible 300.
 Supervised soldiers (8+) on tasks to be completed for the day.
 Acquired Army Certifications for First Aid and CPR.
 Operated military computer programs (FBCB2, AFATDS, and Others).
Comments
Looking to stay in the Houston, TX area but will consider short-term or turnaround work.
Eddyfi