AWS CWI D1.1, ASME 31.1, 31.3
NDT.org Member Since: 2015
Added: 5/29/2015
Last Updated: 5/29/2015
State:
TX Texas
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
I am on a job and will finish soon.
Certifications
AWS CWI, FAA Airframe & Powerplant
Education
Education:
2013-2015 Austin Community College Austin, TX
AWS QC-1 Certified Welding Inspector D1.1 and ASNT Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing certifiable
Proficient in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, oxy-fuel, and orbital tube welding processes
Proficient in plate and pipe welding (API-1104 and ASME Part IX)
Ultra High Purity Piping Certificate
Inert Gas Welding Certificate
Plate Welding Certificate
Previously plate weld qualified 3G/4G SMAW unlimited thickness
2008-2009 Austin Community College Austin, TX
Associate of Scinc Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Renewable Energy Specialization Program
High Purity Pipe Welding Program
1998-2000 Kansas State University - Salina Salina, KS
Graduate of Airway Science/Aviation Maintenance and Management Degree
Advanced composite materials program
FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
Experience
Experience:
2015 – Present Aerotek / GE Oil and Gas Schertz, TX
Certified Welding Inspector – Quality Control
Conduct Visual inspection of welded connections on process piping and structure
Inspection per AWS D1.1 and ASME 31.1 and 31.3
Facilitate NDE by RT, PT
2014 - 2015 M&M Engineering Associates, Inc. Leander, TX
Welding Inspector – Metallurgical Laboratory Technician
Conduct laboratory analysis of submitted samples under engineer direction
Forensic metallurgy to facilitate failure root cause analysis
Fabrication and micro-photographic documentation of metallurgical mounts
Metal composition chemistry analysis using optical emission spectroscopy (OES)
Physical and mechanical testing including tensile, toughness, hardness, and microhardness
Preparation of specimens for examination under scanning electron microscope (OES)
Visual examination, dye penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing
Preparation of various etch reagents and surface preparation
Conduct material and coating testing in accordance to industry specifications
Creation of written work center procedures and troubleshooting
Written laboratory reports submitted to project engineer
Coordinate testing with outside vendors, equipment maintenance, calibration, etc
2011 - 2012 Farmers Insurance Company Austin, TX
General Agent
Property, Casualty, Life Insurance
Financial advisor and investment advisor
Estate planning
2009-2011 University of Texas -- Separations Research Program Austin, TX
Research Engineering Technician
Operation and maintenance of pilot scale chemical plant
Distillation/Absorption Column Packing Change-outs and Plant Turnarounds
Inspection and Maintenance of Rotating Equipment – Process and Balance-of-Plant
2003-2009 BMEP Fuel & Tuning / Dyno Dynamics Austin, TX
Dynamometer and Engine Controls Technical Sales Director
Director of technical sales and training
Engine performance and fault analysis
Engineering and consultation
2001 - 2003 Carolina Power & Light / Progress Energy Hamlet, NC
Richmond County Energy Complex
GE Frame 7FA Combustion Turbine Powerplant Operator
Auxiliary Operator Simple and Combined Cycle Plants (Dual Fuel)
Control Board Operator Simple Cycle (Dual Fuel)
Confined Space Entry Evaluator
Plant Construction / Startup / Commissioning
2000 - 2001 Dallas Airmotive Company, Inc. Dallas, TX
Honeywell TFE-731 Gas Turbine Engine Technician
Documentation of maintenance action and aircraft component tracking for QC/QA
Teardown, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of TFE-731 engines, including MPI inspections
Ensure Service Bulletin and Airworthiness Directives compliance in accordance with FAA Regulation
1992 – 1998 United States Marine Corps San Diego, CA
F/A-18 Power Plant and Fuel System Technician
Quality Assurance Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
Ensure aircraft flight/mission readiness
Pre/post flight inspections of airframe and engine systems
Comments
Overview/Objective:
Holder of AWS CWI and FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses seeking opportunities in welding inspection and related fields. Diverse industry background including Forensic Metallurgy, Aerospace, Power Generation, Petrochemical, Automotive Diagnostic/Motorsports, and Insurance.