Level II Certifications currently held in Mechanical/ Welding, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Visual 1, 2 & 3 and Ultrasonic testing (PDI).

Specialized training include:

• 80 Hours Basic and Advanced Phased Array Training
• 24-hour PDI Guided Practice
• 160-hours in Ultrasonic Testing\ additional 103- hours laboratory time
• 40-hour training for VT-1, 2 & 3
• 20-hour Radiographer Training
• 80- hours Radiation Safety Training
• 24-hour Level II Liquid Penetrant Testing
• 16-hour Level II Magnetic Particle Testing

07/08-Present URS Corporation, Rockford, Illinois
Supervising NDE Level II/PDI Technician
Performing, overseeing and training personnel in various methods of nondestructive testing. Writing detailed and informative reports, keeping detailed computerized logs. Maintaining accurate and up to date computerized billing invoices for specific clients. Level II Certifications currently held in Mechanical/ Welding, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Visual 1, 2 & 3 and Ultrasonic testing (PDI).

Craft Coordinator/Expeditor
Working with various utility personnel, NDES personnel and specialized craftsmen to ensure the timely preparation and inspection of specific components within Nuclear Power Generating Plants.

12/07– 07/08 Applied Inspection Systems, Benton, Arkansas
NDE Level II/Level II Ultrasonic Technician
Conducted, supervised and trained assistant personnel on all types of nondestructive testing performed on structural steel, process piping and other various materials. Interpreting isometric drawings, blueprints, welding symbols and maintaining accurate work records, welder certifications and reports. Job entailed traveling to numerous customer locations and interaction with company personnel in Petrochemical, Coal burning, Diesel Generating plants, Refineries as well as Fabrication Shops. Level II Certifications held in Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Ultrasonic testing.

05/04 –12/07 Certified Arkansas Home Inspector

06/98 –04/04 Employed outside NDE/QC type environment

5/97 – 5/98 Gulf Engineering Company, Jefferson, Louisiana
NDE Level II/Level II Radiographer
Conducted all types of nondestructive testing, including Magnetic Particle, Penetrant, X-Ray, and Gamma Radiography. Job entailed traveling to numerous customer locations and interaction with various company personnel in Petrochemical, Refineries and Top Secret Government facilities within Lockheed Martin’s X-33 (Unmanned Space Shuttle) project. Level II Certifications held in Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Radiographic testing.

11/96 – 5/97 Vulcan Equipment Company, Olive Branch, Mississippi
Receiving Manager
Conducted receipt inspection and distribution of materials entering into the plant. Keeping accurate records of all received, utilizing computer system and preparing detailed receipt inventory reports for upper management.

7/96 – 11/96 Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Inspector
Duties included management and inspection of the manufacturing, fit up and welding of fabricated components. Inspected hydraulic pumps, high-pressure fluid lines and fittings. Utilized measuring devices such as Fillet gages, Calipers, Micrometers and Pressure gauges for close tolerances per specifications. Maintained accurate work records and preparation of detailed reports. Certified Mechanical/ Welding inspector.


9/95 – 6/96 Tri-State Testing, Memphis, Tennessee
NDE Level I Inspector/Level I Radiographer
Conducted all types of nondestructive testing, including Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Radiographic testing on piping and tank welds. Responsible for interpreting blueprints and maintaining accurate work records, log books, and reports

5/94 – 9/95 Employed outside NDE/QC type environment

2/94 – 4/94 GE Nuclear Services, Norcross, Georgia
NDE Level I Inspector
Conducted nondestructive testing, including Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Automated Ultrasonic Testing. Duties entailed setting up equipment and helping with the inspection on Reactor Pressure Vessels and Piping of Nuclear Power Plants.

10/93 – 2/94 LMT, Inc., Santa Clara, California
NDE Trainee and Data Entry
Assisted with Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Ultrasonic Thickness testing.

11/92 – 4/93 Quality Systems International, Russellville, Arkansas
Computer Data Entry
Responsible for proof reading and entering NDE policies and procedures into the company’s computer system.



ACCUMULATED NDE WORK EXPERIENCE (Documented)

• Liquid Penetrant Testing 674 hours
• Magnetic Particle Testing 1,029 hours
• Ultrasonic Testing 3,534 hours
• Visual 3,761 hours
o VT-1 2,444 hours
o VT-2 1,017 hours
o VT-3 300 hours
• Radiography Testing 1,582 hours
o Gamma 1,422 hours
o X-Ray Testing 160 hours

Experience in engineering, inspection, testing, QA/QC and welding processes technology in the field of Nuclear and Fossil Power Generation as well as other industrial and commercial sectors. Hands-on performance in various examination applications, such as Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic and Visual Inspection. Interpreting procedures, codes, specifications, written procedures and conducted assistant personnel training. Nuclear Power Generating Stations include Quad Cities, Dresden, LaSalle, Byron, Braidwood, Clinton, Palisades, River Bend, Hatch, Watts Bar, Browns Ferry and Sequoyah. Fossil Power Generating Stations include Lewis Creek, Harvey Couch, White Hall, Independence and Cecil Lynch.