ASNT Level III in Ultrasonic Testing and Magnetic Particle Testing, Level II in MT,PT, and UT.

South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette, Louisiana Jan. 2006-May 2009
Industrial Technology Program (Certificate of General Studies)

International Pipe Inspectors Association May 2003
Level II Ultrasonic Inspection Certificate
Level II Magnetic Particle Inspection Certificate
Level II Dye Penetrant Inspection Certificate


Houston Community College, Houston, TX 1994 - 2002
General Studies with emphasis in Science




Academy of Health Sciences, San Antonio, TX 1992
Medical Specialist Diploma
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (E.M.T. National Registry)


Eisenhower High School, Houston, TX 1991
Diploma

EXPERIENCE

Tri-Drill Inspection Services, Inc., Broussard, LA April 2003 – May 2010
Inspection Supervisor/Full Length Ultrasonic Testing Operator & Drill Pipe Inspector
• Developed and implemented a procedure for Full Length Ultrasonic Testing inspection where none existed
• Instruction and Training of new employees in adhering to Specifications, prove-up(evaluation) of indications and in the set-up and calibration of U.T. equipment and F.L.U.T. Unit
• Mechanical set-up, calibration and preventive maintenance of automated full length ultrasonic testing unit
• Prove-up of indications exceeding thresh-hold
• Compliance with company and customer inspection operating procedures
• Performed End-Area Inspection (Shearwave and Wet Mag.)
• Documentation of inspections performed and of training that occurred

American Pipe Inspection Company, Houston, TX February 2002 - April 2003
Full Length Ultrasonic Testing Operator (Various types of Materials)
• Mechanical set-up, calibration and preventive maintenance of ultrasonic testing unit
• Prove-up of indications exceeding thresh-hold and documentation of results
• Ultrasonic End-Area Inspection

ICO Worldwide Inc., Houston, TX May 1997 - February 2002
Prove Up Technician transitioned to Full Length Ultrasonic Testing Operator(Casing)
• Prove-up of indications detected by inspection unit ( Dry Magnetic Particle Testing and Shearwave Evaluation of flaws)
• Mechanical set-up, calibration, and preventive maintenance of ultrasonic testing unit
• Documentation of inspections performed



State Care Ambulance Service, Houston, TX April 1995 - May 1997
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Determined the seriousness of injury or illness and the best method of treatment and transport.
• When necessary, initiated Intravenous Infusions (I.V.)
• Communicated with dispatcher in order to orchestrate evacuation of sick and injured.
• Performed preventive maintenance on ambulance and restocked equipment to insure vehicle readiness at all times.

United States Army, Fort Irwin, CA November 1991 - May 1994
Combat Medic / Medical Specialist
• Performed emergency care for fellow soldiers injured during training exercises.
• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist - Conducted baseline hearing examinations and maintained records. Instructed non-medical personnel on importance of hearing protection. Conducted periodic testing to insure integrity of initial baseline and to rule-out hearing loss or significant threshold shifts.
• Immunology Specialist- Administered vaccines and medications orally and parenterally as prescribed. Recorded vaccinations in recipients’ health records. Observed patients for anaphylactic shock.
• Laboratory Technician - Collected blood and urine samples for physical examinations. Obtained throat cultures and urethral specimens.

To whom it may concern,

My name is Gilbert Torres and I am an A.S.N.T.NDT Level III in the method of Ultrasonic Testing and I plan to attempt A.S.N.T. Level III certification in M.P. and P.T. I have been an inspector in the field of Non-Destructive Testing for over 13 years. I have current Level II certifications in the methods of Magnetic Particle Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, and Ultrasonic Testing
I am including a copy of my resume and hope that you would consider taking time to review it. If you feel that I might be an asset to your organization, please feel free to contact me at any of the numbers listed on my resume. It is my desire to be able to use my experience and ASNT NDT Level III certification to implement a training program or assist in contributing to an existing program.



Regards,
Gilbert Torres
ASNT NDT Level III
Cert. #170865
337-255-6157
ApexNDTtraining@yahoo.com
http://www.ApexNDTtraining.com