Grady B. L. Baggett --- ASNT NDT Level III
NDT.org Member Since: 2009
Added: 9/7/2009
Last Updated: 7/29/2013
Last Updated: 7/29/2013
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State:
SC South Carolina
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
Currently working but always looking.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Currently working but always looking.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Certifications
ASNT NDT Level III in Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, and Radiographic Testing. Certificate Number 44806. Certification first issued in July 1993.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering, NC State University, May 1982
Experience
Qualifications
31 Year career as degreed Materials Engineer. Nearly three years in Materials Engineering / Metallurgy, remainder in Nondestructive Testing (NDT). ASNT NDT Level III in Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, and Radiographic Testing. Certificate Number 44806. Certification first issued by ASNT in July 1993.
(August 2012 to Present)- Current employer is Westinghouse Electric Company, Nuclear Fuel Business Unit, Rod Inspection Department, located at Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility, Columbia, SC. Serving as Principal Manufacturing Engineer in the Product Assurance organization. Providing NDT Level III service and support to the manufacturing facility and to supply chain. Promote Nuclear Safety culture and use of Human Performance Tools while improving Quality and ensuring Delivery. Leading teams working to improve Visual Inspection of fuel rods, and X-ray inspection of fuel rods. Technical Leader for Digital Radiography Conversion (Photostimulable Luminescence Method) at a key Westinghouse investment casting supplier to use this digital technology to replace x-ray film for image capture. Technical resource for issues related to Ultrasonic inspection of fuel rods.
(April 2011 to July 2012)- US East Coast Senior NDT Level III (MT, PT, RT, UT) for AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. Served as Project Principal Professional for NDT projects at Shaw Group nuclear power plant construction sites Plant Vogtle (Waynesboro, GA) and VC Summer Nuclear Station (Jenkinsville, SC). Served as NDT Level III for AMEC clients including Aerofin Corporation (Lynchburg, VA), Florida Department of Transportation (Gainesville, FL), FreightCar America (Roanoke, VA), and Ultra Machine & Fabrication (Shelby, NC) Responsibilities included all aspects of NDT Level III services listed below and also included developing and maintaining company Written Practice, qualification and certification of NDT inspectors to multiple Written Practices, writing NDT procedures to applicable codes, primarily AWS and ASME.
(January 2010 to December 2010) Independent NDT Level III working for Belcan Technical Services, Greenville, SC. Provided NDT Level III services for GE Energy Gas Turbine Rotor Service Centers worldwide locations (Houston, London, Singapore, Saudi Arabia).
(November 2009 to April 2011) Independent NDT Level III Consultant for ArcLabs LLC, Greenville, SC. Provided NDT Level III services for: ArcLabs LLC, Greenville, SC ; ADEX Machining Technologies, Greenville, SC; CRANE Resistoflex USA, Marion, NC
(August 1992 thru October 2009) Plant NDT Level III and Site Radiation Safety Officer at General Electric Companys (and worlds largest), Gas Turbine Manufacturing Facility in Greenville, SC. Description of Relevant Experience listed below.
(March 1985 thru August 1992) NDE Project Leader / NDE Development Engineer in NDE Process Development and Development Manufacturing programs for Polymeric and Ceramic Composite Materials used in Aircraft Engine hardware at General Electric Companys Aircraft Engines Quality Technology Center, Cincinnati, OH.
(May 1982 thru March 1985) Materials Engineer / Metallurgist responsible for Heat Treating, Forging, Casting, Plating, Failure Analysis, Metallography, and Mechanical Testing processes at Charleston (SC) Naval Shipyard.
(July 1975 thru July 1978) Served in United States Marine Corps. Non-Commissioned Officer (E-5) when released from active duty. Honorable Discharge.
31 Year career as degreed Materials Engineer. Nearly three years in Materials Engineering / Metallurgy, remainder in Nondestructive Testing (NDT). ASNT NDT Level III in Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, and Radiographic Testing. Certificate Number 44806. Certification first issued by ASNT in July 1993.
(August 2012 to Present)- Current employer is Westinghouse Electric Company, Nuclear Fuel Business Unit, Rod Inspection Department, located at Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility, Columbia, SC. Serving as Principal Manufacturing Engineer in the Product Assurance organization. Providing NDT Level III service and support to the manufacturing facility and to supply chain. Promote Nuclear Safety culture and use of Human Performance Tools while improving Quality and ensuring Delivery. Leading teams working to improve Visual Inspection of fuel rods, and X-ray inspection of fuel rods. Technical Leader for Digital Radiography Conversion (Photostimulable Luminescence Method) at a key Westinghouse investment casting supplier to use this digital technology to replace x-ray film for image capture. Technical resource for issues related to Ultrasonic inspection of fuel rods.
(April 2011 to July 2012)- US East Coast Senior NDT Level III (MT, PT, RT, UT) for AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. Served as Project Principal Professional for NDT projects at Shaw Group nuclear power plant construction sites Plant Vogtle (Waynesboro, GA) and VC Summer Nuclear Station (Jenkinsville, SC). Served as NDT Level III for AMEC clients including Aerofin Corporation (Lynchburg, VA), Florida Department of Transportation (Gainesville, FL), FreightCar America (Roanoke, VA), and Ultra Machine & Fabrication (Shelby, NC) Responsibilities included all aspects of NDT Level III services listed below and also included developing and maintaining company Written Practice, qualification and certification of NDT inspectors to multiple Written Practices, writing NDT procedures to applicable codes, primarily AWS and ASME.
(January 2010 to December 2010) Independent NDT Level III working for Belcan Technical Services, Greenville, SC. Provided NDT Level III services for GE Energy Gas Turbine Rotor Service Centers worldwide locations (Houston, London, Singapore, Saudi Arabia).
(November 2009 to April 2011) Independent NDT Level III Consultant for ArcLabs LLC, Greenville, SC. Provided NDT Level III services for: ArcLabs LLC, Greenville, SC ; ADEX Machining Technologies, Greenville, SC; CRANE Resistoflex USA, Marion, NC
(August 1992 thru October 2009) Plant NDT Level III and Site Radiation Safety Officer at General Electric Companys (and worlds largest), Gas Turbine Manufacturing Facility in Greenville, SC. Description of Relevant Experience listed below.
(March 1985 thru August 1992) NDE Project Leader / NDE Development Engineer in NDE Process Development and Development Manufacturing programs for Polymeric and Ceramic Composite Materials used in Aircraft Engine hardware at General Electric Companys Aircraft Engines Quality Technology Center, Cincinnati, OH.
(May 1982 thru March 1985) Materials Engineer / Metallurgist responsible for Heat Treating, Forging, Casting, Plating, Failure Analysis, Metallography, and Mechanical Testing processes at Charleston (SC) Naval Shipyard.
(July 1975 thru July 1978) Served in United States Marine Corps. Non-Commissioned Officer (E-5) when released from active duty. Honorable Discharge.
Comments
Relevant Experience at GE Greenville, SC
As Plant NDT Level III served as the Technical Focal Point for GE Greenville Manufacturing Cells relative to NDT processes.
Developed, updated, and maintained Plant NDT Methods / Procedures
Established process qualification procedures
Established NDT audit procedures
Established blueprint requirements where none existed.
Developed part-holding fixtures
Developed NDT calibration / sensitivity standards
Facilitated / provided input on engineering dispositions for non-conforming product.
Developed / organized a network of Suppliers that sell NDT consumables, NDT equipment (new and used), or that provide NDT inspection services for cases of emergency need.
Developed, maintained, and updated Plant NDT Qualification / Certification procedures (Written Practice)
Managed certification and re-certification of all NDT personnel.
Managed, digitized, and uploaded to server all NDT personnel qualification / certification records.
Developed, maintained and updated web-based NDT certification exams.
Provided NDT technical expertise / consultation to other General Electric Company organizations, foreign and domestic, such as Sourcing, Customer Relations, Service Shops, Materials & Process Engineering, NDT Services, New
Product Introduction, Wind, Aviation, Rail, Global Research Center, Manufacturing & Quality Technology.
Interfaced with Suppliers seeking GE qualification relative to NDT questions regarding drawing / specification requirements
Managed, reviewed and approved proposed NDT methods / techniques from Farm Out sources.
Interfaced with Customers relative to NDT questions / issues
As Greenville Site Radiation Safety Officer, managed radiation monitoring devices (dosimetry)
Received and filed monthly radiation dosimetry reports.
Organized Annual Radiation Safety Refresher Training. Graded and archived all exams. Maintained Training course, Exams, and Roster of Attendees for SC DHEC audits.
Organized Annual Radiation-Producing Equipment Surveys / Inspection.
Registered radiation-producing equipment with SC DHEC.
Facilitated and hosted audit / inspection of Site Radiation Safety Program by SC DHEC as applicable.
Participated in GE cross-business Synergy Team efforts relative to NDT technologies.
Six Sigma Green Belt
Typical NDT Level III Services Provided as External NDT Level III /Consultant
Technical Procedure Development
NDT Process Implementation
NDT Engineering
Employee Certification
Process Control Documentation
Process Auditing
Compliance Audit Preparation
Qualifying for a Prime Specific Certification
Radiation Safety Support
NDT Classroom Training
Third Party overview, witness, and problem resolution
Quality Assurance
US Patent Holder
Received US Patent Number 8,314,611 as member of a team that developed a "Magnetic Particle Inspection Apparatus and Method".
As Plant NDT Level III served as the Technical Focal Point for GE Greenville Manufacturing Cells relative to NDT processes.
Developed, updated, and maintained Plant NDT Methods / Procedures
Established process qualification procedures
Established NDT audit procedures
Established blueprint requirements where none existed.
Developed part-holding fixtures
Developed NDT calibration / sensitivity standards
Facilitated / provided input on engineering dispositions for non-conforming product.
Developed / organized a network of Suppliers that sell NDT consumables, NDT equipment (new and used), or that provide NDT inspection services for cases of emergency need.
Developed, maintained, and updated Plant NDT Qualification / Certification procedures (Written Practice)
Managed certification and re-certification of all NDT personnel.
Managed, digitized, and uploaded to server all NDT personnel qualification / certification records.
Developed, maintained and updated web-based NDT certification exams.
Provided NDT technical expertise / consultation to other General Electric Company organizations, foreign and domestic, such as Sourcing, Customer Relations, Service Shops, Materials & Process Engineering, NDT Services, New
Product Introduction, Wind, Aviation, Rail, Global Research Center, Manufacturing & Quality Technology.
Interfaced with Suppliers seeking GE qualification relative to NDT questions regarding drawing / specification requirements
Managed, reviewed and approved proposed NDT methods / techniques from Farm Out sources.
Interfaced with Customers relative to NDT questions / issues
As Greenville Site Radiation Safety Officer, managed radiation monitoring devices (dosimetry)
Received and filed monthly radiation dosimetry reports.
Organized Annual Radiation Safety Refresher Training. Graded and archived all exams. Maintained Training course, Exams, and Roster of Attendees for SC DHEC audits.
Organized Annual Radiation-Producing Equipment Surveys / Inspection.
Registered radiation-producing equipment with SC DHEC.
Facilitated and hosted audit / inspection of Site Radiation Safety Program by SC DHEC as applicable.
Participated in GE cross-business Synergy Team efforts relative to NDT technologies.
Six Sigma Green Belt
Typical NDT Level III Services Provided as External NDT Level III /Consultant
Technical Procedure Development
NDT Process Implementation
NDT Engineering
Employee Certification
Process Control Documentation
Process Auditing
Compliance Audit Preparation
Qualifying for a Prime Specific Certification
Radiation Safety Support
NDT Classroom Training
Third Party overview, witness, and problem resolution
Quality Assurance
US Patent Holder
Received US Patent Number 8,314,611 as member of a team that developed a "Magnetic Particle Inspection Apparatus and Method".
