API 510 tested and recertified in 2007
Currently working on resertification for CWI, plan to test in October or December.
In the past I have taken classes with MQS for Ultra sound, Shear wave, Radiograph Interpretation, Mag particle & liquid penetrant and certified to Level II
Passed the National Board Exam in 1991 State of Pennsylvania
Completed a Certified Welding Inspector Seminar 7/24/09

Great Lakes Area Boilermakers Apprenticeship Program 1975 to 1979. Worked as a Boilermaker 13 years went back to college.
Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology
Associate of Liberal Studies/Engineering Technology
Monroe County Community College
Wayne State University College of Engineering 1986 to 1987
Passed the National Board Exam in 1991 in Pennsylvania

Worked in refinery inspection for 10 years. Held a Engineering/Inspection position with a major refining company. Responsible for inspection of boilers, process equipment, piping, maintenance reliability, preventive maintenance programs, license renewals. Assist in project engineering, new construction projects, monitor welding procedures and conformance to codes. Perform inspection of boiler and unfired pressure vessels, fired petroleum heaters, appurtenances for conformance to code and state laws. Inspected exploded and fire damaged refinery equipment. Write reports, procedures for repairs. Document procedures, review and interpret blue prints. Have working knowledge of codes ASME sec. I, V, VIII, IX, B31.1, B31.3, API 1104, 510, 570, ISO 9000. Manage inspection programs, brought non compliance equipment back to code compliance. Knowledge and certified in NDT process. Experienced in maintenance, construction, inspection of boilers, power plant equipment, precipitators, steel mills, refineries, pipelines, auto plants. Attended college to change careers.

My Goals are:
To maintain a safe working environment
To keep equipment operating to produce a quality product
To have no unplanned shutdowns resulting from equipment failure.