LVL II RT, MT, PT, UT-t, with QC Experience
NDT.org Member Since: 2010
Added: 7/1/2010
Last Updated: 7/1/2010
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.