Curtiss Wright Nuclear
Quality Assurance NDT Level III

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State: LA Louisiana
Country: United States
Status:
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Certifications
American Welding Society (AWS)
Certified Welding Inspector CWI #91040481-27 Yrs. Exp.
American Society Nondestructive Testing NDT Level III
ASNT # 112146 (Basic, UT, RT, PT, MT)
American Petroleum Institute API
- API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector - # 28121-Expired
- API 570 – Piping Inspector - # 27634-Expired
- API 653 - Above Ground Tank Inspector - #30255-Exp
- API QUTE –Qualified UTSW Examiner - #26000-Exp
Real Education Systems – CWI Training and Refresher classes-1990 and 1999
GCT Technical Services-L2 RT Film Interpretation-2005
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering (EMRE) – Advanced Inspection for Improved Profitability – 2009, 2010, & 2011
Bureau Veritas (BV) Accredited Inspector
Chevron Authorized Auditor
Energy World Net (EWN) Certified Performance Evaluator and Administrator
Education
T.H.Harris Vocational Nondestructive Testing
T.H. Harris Technical - 1987
-Liquid Penetrant & Magnetic Particle, Level II
-Ultrasonic & Radiography Level II
-Drafting, Physics
-Manufacturing Processes, Technical Writing
ExxonMobil-Driving Safety Training - 2011
ExxonMobil/Olympus-Advanced Phased Array UT - 2011
Kraft Technologies NDT Level III Training
-RT-2009, UT-2008, & PT-2003
Code West API 653 Above Ground Tank Inspection Training – 2007
CAMERON - Auditor Training - 2001
Leak Testing Specialist – Level III Prep Class - 2017
Aramco Certified Auditor
Shell Oil Authorized Inspector
ISNetworld and NCCER Administrator
Experience
Over 32 years of NDT, Quality Assurance and Inspection experience in the Petro Chemical and Manufacturing.
Feb 2017-Present Capitol Ultrasonics
Quality Manager/Corporate NDE Level III Baton Rouge, LA
Manage the Quality, Compliance and NDT Level III responsibilities for all Baton Rouge area operations. Provide Customer Service to clients regarding all Quality and NDT activities performed. Performed daily NDT Level III tasks such as Audits, Procedure review/revisions, Training, Certification and mentor to all NDT personnel. Technical resource for all Premium Inspection & Testing operations.

December 2015-Feb 2017 BASF – North America Geismar, LA
North America Corporate Technical Expert-NDE, Inspection and QA/QC
Served as a Technical Expert resource for 122 North American BASF facilities as needed for NDE, Inspection, and QA/QC needs. Reside at the Geismar facility, the largest BASF facility in North America. During my tenure with BASF, I have provided support for various NDE inquiries with regards to specific techniques and applications for numerous facilities, established a Quality Control Inspection Program for one facility, provided Turnaround support for several sites, planned two Turnarounds-Inspection side, and provided Vendor Quality Assurance for numerous pressure vessels, heat exchangers, towers, and drums. Presented Rope Access to the Geismar facility Management and received approval to begin Inspection work on ropes, the 1st BASF facility globally to perform Inspection work off ropes.

January 16, 2012-December 2015
Bellard Consulting Services Denham Springs, LA
Contract 3rd Party Inspection Services/Owner
Worked with various clients as a Third Party Inspector representing Shell, Valero, ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Duke, Marathon Oil, Shell, Lanxess, Ruwais, Enerkem, Spectra Energy, SOFEC, COH, SNC Lavalin, Petro Bras, Husky Oil, Abu Dhabi Polymers, Arkema Chemical, Placid Oil, Williams Olefins, Petrofac, KBR, Aramco, Bureau Veritas, ABS, PTSC, Lloyds Registry, etc...For the fabrication, assembly, and testing of pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, piping, PSV’s, pressure vessels, Magnetic Level Gauges, Ball Valves, Gate Valves, Structural Steel, Modular Buildings, etc...


August 2008-January 13, 2012 ExxonMobil - Refinery and Chemical Complex Baton Rouge, La
NDE Specialist / NDE Level III / Refinery T/A Planner / RBI Strategist
Oversee the NDE activities, perform NDT vendor audits, and coordinate NDT scheduling, work with Contracts Administration for maintaining and the addition of NDT service providers. Perform daily NDE Level III tasks, work with different business groups on NDE special needs, held NDT Training sessions-including RT Film Interpretation and General NDT understanding sessions, and procure NDE standards and calibration specimens. Prepare Inspection T/A Work lists and Plans for upcoming 2012/2013 T/A’s. Worked on the RBI Strategies Team Populating Probability Calculators from Inspection history. These results are used to determine the Equipment Inspection Intervals and its’ potential for environmental, economic, and health risks. Presented and received approval for use of PAUT and Rope Access for inspection services.


June 2006- July 2008 LyondellBasell Industries Channelview, TX Senior Reliability Inspector
Utilities Department-Tanks, Boilers, Furnaces, Piping, Pressure Vessels
Oversaw routine monitoring programs and conducted or coordinated planned internal and external inspections to assure timely and accurate condition data is collected. Maintained complete and accurate records while conducting inspections and documents same in equipment records files and electronic databases. Utilized outside inspection contractor resources effectively in conducting routine inspections as well as during turnarounds and special activities. Inspected and monitored all repair and construction work in assigned area(s) to assure it was being done per the plans and adhered to all applicable specifications and codes. Monitored and reported on the activities and quality of contractors in conjunction with their QA/QC representative. Evaluated thickness-monitoring reports and initiated additional inspections or notifications to assure mechanical integrity is maintained. Recommended repairs and developed work scopes and associated inspection plans and repair procedures directed toward maintaining or restoring mechanical integrity. Acquired and maintained certification and skills in relevant inspection procedures.

April 2003–June 2006 Acuren Inspection LaPorte, TX
NDT Level III / Quality Assurance / API Inspections / CWI / NDT Level II Technician-UT-SW, RT, MT, PT.
Last assignment: Resident Contractor at Lyondell Chemical Company, Channelview, TX. QA/QC-CWI Inspector for all welding. Quality Assurance NDT Level III duties for Acuren consisted of proctoring and grading of new applicants and renewal of all present employees for all offices of Acuren as Company NDT Level III.


April 2002–April 2003 Faith Manufacturing Humble, TX
Quality Control Inspection Supervisor / NDT Level III
Established the NDT Department-from writing procedures, in-house classroom training on MT and PT, purchasing the necessary equipment, implemented the work practices used in performing NDT, and successfully completed the audit process for various Clients’ Approved Vendor List program.

August 2000–April 2002 Cameron / Cooper Oil Tools Liberty, TX
Quality Assurance Engineer / NDT Level III
Reviewed Standards (i.e. ASME, API, ASTM, AWS, etc…) and implemented the changes into Cameron’s procedures.
Generated and maintained Quality Plans, Special Procedures, Corrective/Preventative Action report database.
Interacted with Customers to discuss contractual requirements, implemented those requirements as necessary.
Developed and maintained Quality System manuals and procedures.
Performed Vendor and Internal Quality Audits.
Conducted in-house NDT classroom training course for Inspectors.
Completed Six Sigma-Green Belt training. Team member on several Six Sigma projects.

November 1989–July 2000 Cameron Ville Platte, LA
Quality Control Inspector / Lead Inspector / NDT Level II Technician
Dimensional, Final Assembly, Welding Inspector, and Coatings Inspector, assuring compliance with applicable design prints. Lead Inspector, for last year prior to transfer, over 17 Inspectors. Accepted promotion to transfer to Liberty, TX
NDT Level II Technician-UT, RT, MT, PT, HT, VT, and AWS-CWI.
Areas worked-Subsea Wellhead Final Inspection, Subsea Wellhead Assembly, Surface Wellhead, Ball Valve, BOPs, Choke, Receiving, and Metrology Gauge Lab.
Evident Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment