Ledon Watkins Resume
NDT.org Member Since: 2009
Added: 8/10/2009
Last Updated: 8/10/2009
State:
VI Virgin Islands
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
Currently working but always looking.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Education
• 2000 API 653 Training Course
• 1996 GED Commonwealth of Virginia
• 1994 Texas Nuclear Corporation, Alloy Analyzer, Model 9266
• 1988 US Naval Journeyman’s Program Sheet metal / Ship fitter
• 1986 US Naval Journeyman’s Program Pipe fitter
• 1982-1987 University of Central Texas Abroad Studies.
o Safety management
o Arson investigation
o Fire prevention and safety management.
Experience
• January 2008-PRESENT Acuren Inspection St. Croix, USVI
Site Supervisor and Quality Manager
Supervise, train and coordinate 40+ technical inspectors in daily and emergency operational support service effort for Hovensa Refinery.
Inspections performed to ASME, API, and AWS for piping, pressure vessel and structural components.
Maintain auditable records for Quality, certification and training for site, special projects and turnaround personnel.
Train new personnel in safety, technical and quality requirements both Corporate and Customer specific requirements.
Liaison with Customer Representatives as required, facilitating special projects, turnaround performance tasks and critical path inspections.
Hold a current TWIC Security Clearance
• 2004–2008 Delphinus Engineering Inc.. Norfolk, VA
NDT Level III
Performed Quality Assurance NDT Inspections on numerous US Naval Submarines and Surface Ships in support of Alterations and Repairs to various systems and sub-systems, including structural.
Assistant Quality Assurance Manager, Interim Quality Assurance Manager during QA Manager’s extended absence.
Writing Quality Procedures and submission for customer review, field audits and compliance reviews of completed and in process operations.
Qualified VT, PT, MT, UT, previously qualified RT Level II
Welding Program Manager, maintaining welder qualifications and reject logs, procedure writing and qualification, field audit personnel for compliance to process and procedure.
Audit and receipt inspection of materials for compliance to specification and prints.
Welder assignments based on skill level, availability and certifications.
Planning & Estimating Program, Engineering Technical Research, and Compliance. Review of drawings, prints and specification to ensure procurement, fabrication and scheduling requirements were met.
Liaison with Customer Engineers in the resolution of material, process and design conflicts.
Duties included Welder, Workmanship and NDT Certification and Training, in accordance with Naval and ABS Standards
Piping, propulsion and structural inspection, Alteration and Repair for US NAVY, Coast Guard, ABS and MSC Ships
Technical Writing and review of Task Instructions, Preparation and Implementation of Technical Procedures.
Developing assembly plans and associated work orders for construction and installation.
Preparing RFQ’s (Request for Quotes) for subcontractors bid submissions.
Assisted the engineering group in the research, development and prototype construction of a biocide injection system to be installed on Naval ships for the reduction of Hydrogen sulfide gas, resulting in a multi-million dollar contract award for installation.
Hold a current DOD Security Clearance
• 2002–2004 Oceaneering Int’l, Inc. Chesapeake, VA
NDT Level II
Performed Quality Assurance NDT Inspections on numerous US Naval Submarines and Surface Ships in support of Alterations and Repairs to various systems and sub-systems, including structural.
Qualified VT, PT, MT, UT
Duties included Survey inspections to Rudder assemblies, Piping inspection, Alteration and Repair, Technical Writing and review of Task Instructions and Training of Welders, Workmanship Inspectors and Structural and Pipe Fitters.
Technical review of specifications and prints for material and compliance.
Receipt inspection of materials for fabrication and installation.
Hold a current DOD Security Clearance
• 1999–2002 Mid-Atlantic Tank Inspection Virginia Beach, VA
NDT Level III
Trained, tested and evaluated Level II personnel. Developed, implemented and maintained company processes for welding and NDT.
Performed inspections in accordance with API 653, 570, 510 and 1110 Hydrostatic testing.
Alternate and primary method ASME Section 7 inspections for unfired pressure vessels.
Qualified VT, PT, MT, UT, RT, MFL, LT.
Qualified Level III by corporate testing and appointment.
Provided inspector training, welder qualification and NDT evaluation support for Mid-Atlantic Environmental a secondary 8A sister company.
• 1998–1999 Howmet Hampton Castings Hampton, VA
Radiographic Level II - contract
Inspections of Aviation, SSME (Space shuttle) and Turbine generator investment cast parts.
Assisted engineers in refinement of gating for engine and structural castings for the Osprey and F-22 aviation prototype projects.
• 1997-1998 Applied Technical Services. Chesapeake, VA
NDT Level II
Performed various inspections In accordance with various industry standards including API, ASME, AWS, UL and TAPPI.
Boiler surveys at various paper mills.
Paper mill and power station outages.
National Board Pressure Vessel In-service Inspections
Transfer and Process piping on-stream, Out-of-service and repair inspections
• 1977-1997 U. S. Navy. Various locations
NDT Level II
NDT Lab Supervisor, USS Puget Sound, Shore Intermediate Maintenance Facility
Qualified VT, PT, MT, RT, Acid Spot testing, Metallographic Weld Inspection.
Journeyman Ship fitter/ Sheet metal Mechanic, Shop Supervisor for both sheet metal and ship fitter (structural weld).
Maintained Welder Qualification Program.
General Hull Maintenance Technician, Damage Control Training Team, Fire Marshall.
Gas Free Engineering Assistant
Welder (High Pressure Plate and Pipe), Pipe-fitter