Mechanical Engineer - Non Destructive Evaluation
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NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING TECHNICIAN / Quality Control Dept.
Dear Human Resources,
The enclosed résumé provides information concerning my career to date and outlines the skills and experience that I can offer your quality assurance team. In addition, it describes some of my more significant accomplishments in the areas of Non Destructive testing and Technical report writing which I think you will find of particular interest.
You will see that I am a Non Destructive Testing Technician with over 7 years' experience using a wide range of NDT methods for several major companies in the pipeline industry. This includes experience in Northern Alberta, Ontario, Australia and an off-shore contract in the Gulf
I graduated from Durham College in Ontario with the Mechanical Engineering NDE Diploma in 2007. Please note that I am very flexible and willing to relocate for an interesting and challenging position.
Thank you very much for your attention. I look forward to hearing from you if you think my skills-set is a good match for your requirements at this time.
Take care and God Bless,
Ben Blain
Mechanical Eng - Non Destructive Evaluation Technician
blain.ben@gmail.com
Dear Human Resources,
The enclosed résumé provides information concerning my career to date and outlines the skills and experience that I can offer your quality assurance team. In addition, it describes some of my more significant accomplishments in the areas of Non Destructive testing and Technical report writing which I think you will find of particular interest.
You will see that I am a Non Destructive Testing Technician with over 7 years' experience using a wide range of NDT methods for several major companies in the pipeline industry. This includes experience in Northern Alberta, Ontario, Australia and an off-shore contract in the Gulf
I graduated from Durham College in Ontario with the Mechanical Engineering NDE Diploma in 2007. Please note that I am very flexible and willing to relocate for an interesting and challenging position.
Thank you very much for your attention. I look forward to hearing from you if you think my skills-set is a good match for your requirements at this time.
Take care and God Bless,
Ben Blain
Mechanical Eng - Non Destructive Evaluation Technician
blain.ben@gmail.com
Education
Durham College - Mechanical Engineering Non Destructive Evaluation Diploma
Mohawk College/CINDE - Canadian Institute of Non Destructive Evaluation - NDE Professional upgrading courses and CGSB exams taken.
Mohawk College/CINDE - Canadian Institute of Non Destructive Evaluation - NDE Professional upgrading courses and CGSB exams taken.
Experience
7+ Years of Experience within the NDE fields of: Magnetic Particle inspections, Automated Ultrasonics, Visual inspections, Liquid Penetrant.
Knowledge in pipeline industry, and railcar inspection industry and technical report writing/documentation.
Knowledge in pipeline industry, and railcar inspection industry and technical report writing/documentation.
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CGSB Candidate
NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING TECHNICIAN
Over Seven Years’ NDT and General Engineering Experience
Willing to Relocate Anywhere in Canada or Internationally
Technical competencies include experience with various NDT methods: Ultrasonic testing including Phased array,
Visual weld inspection, Magnetic Particle testing, Eddy Current, Radiography, Liquid penetrate testing and Mechanical testing techniques. Familiar with HDPE pipe fusions (plastic) and tensile testing methods. Teaching ability. Proven ability to be strong member and lead technical teams.
Industry familiarity encompasses support of major industry in Pipeline production (Atlas Tube, Ontario), Oil sands pipe installation (Spectrum NDT and Mistras Group, Alberta - Cambrian, Talisman and Kearl projects), Offshore Pipeline
installation on ocean floor (Shawcor, Gulf of Mexico aboard the Solitaire) and Power Plant support (Pearlstreet ETRS)
Academic achievements include; Graduate of Mechanical Engineering Non Destructive Testing - 3 year Program with
Co-op experience through Durham College. Taken numerous professional development courses including:
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate, Petroleum Safety Training Certificate, WHMIS Training, CPR level
C/Standard First Aid Certification from St. John Ambulance, Sandale Utility fusion course for HDPE pipe. and H2S Alive
Course. Recently taken courses at the Canadian Institute of Non Destructive Evaluation (CINDE) in Liquid Penetrate
Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonics and Eddy Current in an effort to attain certifications.
PROFILE: Experienced developed in the Pipeline industry in the Alberta Oil Sands environment; plus Marine/Offshore
inspections experience performed with Shawcor in the Gulf of Mexico. I have utilized most non-destructive testing
techniques in the completion of several international projects; and I am adept at blue print reading and writing concise technical reports. I have strong computer skills, am well organized, disciplined, reliable, diligent and self-motivated. My written and verbal skills are excellent, I get along well with people at all levels and I am a cooperative team player who thrives on meeting challenging objectives. In addition to being fluent in English, I speak Spanish, basic Japanese, and I also attended full time law and security training with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
CAREER HISTORY
PROCOR – Berkshire Hathaways – Ultrasonics and Magnetic Particle NDT Technician (2013 – 2015)
Operated automated ultrasonic equipment to inspect the integrity of train wheels for discontinuities. Performed magnetic particle inspections on train axles (journal area/journal fillets) to ensure quality upkeep in reconditioned wheel sets. Also a high degree of procedures/measurements undertaken according to AAR standards.
APPLUS RTD – NDT Technician 2013 – 2013
Anticipated deployment to Alberta cancelled during waiting period. I have taken multiple engineering safety courses and renewal of CPR Level C and Standard First Aid course.
ATLAS TUBE - JMC Steel Group, Harrow, Ontario Canada www.atlastube.com 2012 – 2013
A newly created position: to assist with Quality Control - relating to new customer requirements for pipeline production. Regularly maintained and repaired Inspectech Automated scanner. Collected tensile test coupons for inspection/testing. Collected pipe samples of different sizes/gauge to be made into customized calibration blocks.
Designed and taught a training course for Ultrasonics in order to educate the shop floor employees in the plant.
Attended management meetings as required.
Developed and taught a training course for company employees related to NDT purpose, methods and the
Inspectech Automated scanner. Established a new position within a company unfamiliar with Quality Control and NDT Technology. Took initiative to set up and establish an area within plant to store collected NDT pipe reference samples.
SPECTRUM NDT, Calgary Alberta www.spectrumndt.com 2011 - 2012
NDT Technician (Fulltime)
Worked in Fort St. John, British Columbia on Cambrian and Talisman Energy projects utilizing visual and tensile testing techniques on the new technology of plastic pipe fusion.
Responsibilities:
Worked as a team following pipeline installers as they placed HDPE plastic pipeline sections in place and fused
sections together. NDT team would test and confirm if welds were acceptable utilizing both visual and tensile
testing methods. When welds were unacceptable, required to notify "fusers" to cut and redo pipe section.
Complete required documentation and reports.
Attend team meetings as required.
Work both individually and as part of a team.
Achievements:
Learned new technology for HDPE pipe, took Sandale Utility fusion course.
MITRAS GROUP CANADA, Fort MacMurray, Alberta www.mistrasgroup.com 2010 - 2011
AUT Technician (Contract)
Contracted to Kearl Oil Sands Pipeline Project to test approx. 40 welds per day.
Responsibilities:
Performed automated ultrasonic inspections of 42 inch pipeline. Identify weld irregularities and ensure corrections were made. Complete appropriate documentation as required. Attend team meetings as required.
Worked 12 hour shifts 7 days a week.
Achievements:
Developed strong work ethic
Aussie Culture School, Saitama, Tokorozawa, Japan www.seriousteachers.com 2010
Teacher - English (Contract)
Taught English to Japanese students.
Responsibilities:
Instructed Japanese students of various ages in the English language.
Achievements:
Developed my ability to speak and understand Japanese.
Experienced different business strategies and practices within another country.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Regina Saskatchewan www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca 2009
Cadet (Fulltime)
Attended training program for RCMP officer.
Responsibilities:
Courses included: firearms training, drill and deportment, fitness, Canadian law studies, Police advanced driving
courses, anti-terrorism training.
Achievements:
I feel this training is worth mentioning because the RCMP conduct themselves in a professional and courteous
manner while striving for excellence and discipline in all aspects of their lives. The "drill and deportment" course
taught me to present myself with pride and dignity, ultimately skills needed in dealing with clients/customers.
Pearlstreet ETRS, Gladstone, Queensland, Australia. www.australiacompanies.org/pearlstreet-etrs 2008 -2009
NDT Technician (Fulltime)
Utilized various NDT methods while working on many projects in Australia.
Responsibilities:
Performed magnetic particle testing, visual inspection, radiography, dye penetrate testing, mechanical testing and
ultrasonic methods while working on various projects in Australia. Utilized blue print reading while working on Stanwell Power Plant. Phased Array Ultrasonic testing, digital radiography with VMI technology and Eddy Current testing was used while working on Yarwun 2 power Plant project.
Achievements:
I was the first Canadian ever recruited by this company.
Enjoyed applying many NDT testing methods in this role.
Shawcor Ltd- Shaw Pipe Line Services, Houston Texas, USA/Gulf of Mexico www.shawcor.com 2007 -2008
NDT Technician (Contract - offshore)
Stationed and lived aboard the "Solitaire" vessel which lays pipeline along the ocean floor 24 hours a day in the Gulf of Mexico.
Responsibilities:
Assembled custom in-house automated ultrasonic scanner to be used on Ocean floor piping and offshore oil rigs in Houston, Texas, USA. Performed ultrasonic scanning of ocean pipes while working 12 hour shifts/ 7 days a week for up to a 6 week rotation at a time onboard Solitaire. On average 300 ocean pipes were scanned every 24 hr. period.
Achievements:
Obtained Marine Survival Training Course in Lafayette, Louisiana - this course was designed to certify me for
offshore work and included Sea Survival training, Helicopter Underwater Egress training, escape systems training, Fire Fighting, CPR training/Defibrillators, and Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency training.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mechanical Engineering Non Destructive Testing Diploma (2007) Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario, Graduated 3-year diploma program
Canadian Institute of Non Destructive Evaluation (CINDE) 2012 Eddy Current, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrate Testing courses taken in preparation for certification in these fields.
Other courses:
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate - Alberta, Canada (2013)
Petroleum Safety Training Certificate - Alberta, Canada (2013)
WHMS Training - Alberta, Canada (2013)
CPR level C Standard first Aid certification – Red Cross (2013)
Sandale Utility fusion course for HDPE pipe (2011)
H2S Alive course (2012)
Fork Lift and Telehandler training (2014)
Additional Information and Excellent References on Request.
NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING TECHNICIAN
Over Seven Years’ NDT and General Engineering Experience
Willing to Relocate Anywhere in Canada or Internationally
Technical competencies include experience with various NDT methods: Ultrasonic testing including Phased array,
Visual weld inspection, Magnetic Particle testing, Eddy Current, Radiography, Liquid penetrate testing and Mechanical testing techniques. Familiar with HDPE pipe fusions (plastic) and tensile testing methods. Teaching ability. Proven ability to be strong member and lead technical teams.
Industry familiarity encompasses support of major industry in Pipeline production (Atlas Tube, Ontario), Oil sands pipe installation (Spectrum NDT and Mistras Group, Alberta - Cambrian, Talisman and Kearl projects), Offshore Pipeline
installation on ocean floor (Shawcor, Gulf of Mexico aboard the Solitaire) and Power Plant support (Pearlstreet ETRS)
Academic achievements include; Graduate of Mechanical Engineering Non Destructive Testing - 3 year Program with
Co-op experience through Durham College. Taken numerous professional development courses including:
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate, Petroleum Safety Training Certificate, WHMIS Training, CPR level
C/Standard First Aid Certification from St. John Ambulance, Sandale Utility fusion course for HDPE pipe. and H2S Alive
Course. Recently taken courses at the Canadian Institute of Non Destructive Evaluation (CINDE) in Liquid Penetrate
Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonics and Eddy Current in an effort to attain certifications.
PROFILE: Experienced developed in the Pipeline industry in the Alberta Oil Sands environment; plus Marine/Offshore
inspections experience performed with Shawcor in the Gulf of Mexico. I have utilized most non-destructive testing
techniques in the completion of several international projects; and I am adept at blue print reading and writing concise technical reports. I have strong computer skills, am well organized, disciplined, reliable, diligent and self-motivated. My written and verbal skills are excellent, I get along well with people at all levels and I am a cooperative team player who thrives on meeting challenging objectives. In addition to being fluent in English, I speak Spanish, basic Japanese, and I also attended full time law and security training with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
CAREER HISTORY
PROCOR – Berkshire Hathaways – Ultrasonics and Magnetic Particle NDT Technician (2013 – 2015)
Operated automated ultrasonic equipment to inspect the integrity of train wheels for discontinuities. Performed magnetic particle inspections on train axles (journal area/journal fillets) to ensure quality upkeep in reconditioned wheel sets. Also a high degree of procedures/measurements undertaken according to AAR standards.
APPLUS RTD – NDT Technician 2013 – 2013
Anticipated deployment to Alberta cancelled during waiting period. I have taken multiple engineering safety courses and renewal of CPR Level C and Standard First Aid course.
ATLAS TUBE - JMC Steel Group, Harrow, Ontario Canada www.atlastube.com 2012 – 2013
A newly created position: to assist with Quality Control - relating to new customer requirements for pipeline production. Regularly maintained and repaired Inspectech Automated scanner. Collected tensile test coupons for inspection/testing. Collected pipe samples of different sizes/gauge to be made into customized calibration blocks.
Designed and taught a training course for Ultrasonics in order to educate the shop floor employees in the plant.
Attended management meetings as required.
Developed and taught a training course for company employees related to NDT purpose, methods and the
Inspectech Automated scanner. Established a new position within a company unfamiliar with Quality Control and NDT Technology. Took initiative to set up and establish an area within plant to store collected NDT pipe reference samples.
SPECTRUM NDT, Calgary Alberta www.spectrumndt.com 2011 - 2012
NDT Technician (Fulltime)
Worked in Fort St. John, British Columbia on Cambrian and Talisman Energy projects utilizing visual and tensile testing techniques on the new technology of plastic pipe fusion.
Responsibilities:
Worked as a team following pipeline installers as they placed HDPE plastic pipeline sections in place and fused
sections together. NDT team would test and confirm if welds were acceptable utilizing both visual and tensile
testing methods. When welds were unacceptable, required to notify "fusers" to cut and redo pipe section.
Complete required documentation and reports.
Attend team meetings as required.
Work both individually and as part of a team.
Achievements:
Learned new technology for HDPE pipe, took Sandale Utility fusion course.
MITRAS GROUP CANADA, Fort MacMurray, Alberta www.mistrasgroup.com 2010 - 2011
AUT Technician (Contract)
Contracted to Kearl Oil Sands Pipeline Project to test approx. 40 welds per day.
Responsibilities:
Performed automated ultrasonic inspections of 42 inch pipeline. Identify weld irregularities and ensure corrections were made. Complete appropriate documentation as required. Attend team meetings as required.
Worked 12 hour shifts 7 days a week.
Achievements:
Developed strong work ethic
Aussie Culture School, Saitama, Tokorozawa, Japan www.seriousteachers.com 2010
Teacher - English (Contract)
Taught English to Japanese students.
Responsibilities:
Instructed Japanese students of various ages in the English language.
Achievements:
Developed my ability to speak and understand Japanese.
Experienced different business strategies and practices within another country.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Regina Saskatchewan www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca 2009
Cadet (Fulltime)
Attended training program for RCMP officer.
Responsibilities:
Courses included: firearms training, drill and deportment, fitness, Canadian law studies, Police advanced driving
courses, anti-terrorism training.
Achievements:
I feel this training is worth mentioning because the RCMP conduct themselves in a professional and courteous
manner while striving for excellence and discipline in all aspects of their lives. The "drill and deportment" course
taught me to present myself with pride and dignity, ultimately skills needed in dealing with clients/customers.
Pearlstreet ETRS, Gladstone, Queensland, Australia. www.australiacompanies.org/pearlstreet-etrs 2008 -2009
NDT Technician (Fulltime)
Utilized various NDT methods while working on many projects in Australia.
Responsibilities:
Performed magnetic particle testing, visual inspection, radiography, dye penetrate testing, mechanical testing and
ultrasonic methods while working on various projects in Australia. Utilized blue print reading while working on Stanwell Power Plant. Phased Array Ultrasonic testing, digital radiography with VMI technology and Eddy Current testing was used while working on Yarwun 2 power Plant project.
Achievements:
I was the first Canadian ever recruited by this company.
Enjoyed applying many NDT testing methods in this role.
Shawcor Ltd- Shaw Pipe Line Services, Houston Texas, USA/Gulf of Mexico www.shawcor.com 2007 -2008
NDT Technician (Contract - offshore)
Stationed and lived aboard the "Solitaire" vessel which lays pipeline along the ocean floor 24 hours a day in the Gulf of Mexico.
Responsibilities:
Assembled custom in-house automated ultrasonic scanner to be used on Ocean floor piping and offshore oil rigs in Houston, Texas, USA. Performed ultrasonic scanning of ocean pipes while working 12 hour shifts/ 7 days a week for up to a 6 week rotation at a time onboard Solitaire. On average 300 ocean pipes were scanned every 24 hr. period.
Achievements:
Obtained Marine Survival Training Course in Lafayette, Louisiana - this course was designed to certify me for
offshore work and included Sea Survival training, Helicopter Underwater Egress training, escape systems training, Fire Fighting, CPR training/Defibrillators, and Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency training.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mechanical Engineering Non Destructive Testing Diploma (2007) Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario, Graduated 3-year diploma program
Canadian Institute of Non Destructive Evaluation (CINDE) 2012 Eddy Current, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrate Testing courses taken in preparation for certification in these fields.
Other courses:
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate - Alberta, Canada (2013)
Petroleum Safety Training Certificate - Alberta, Canada (2013)
WHMS Training - Alberta, Canada (2013)
CPR level C Standard first Aid certification – Red Cross (2013)
Sandale Utility fusion course for HDPE pipe (2011)
H2S Alive course (2012)
Fork Lift and Telehandler training (2014)
Additional Information and Excellent References on Request.
