Level II NDT in UT, PT, MT, ECT (eddy current), RFET, BFET, and LFET (three variations of ECT) in accordance with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A as certified through the written practice of Testex, Inc

System One Technical Training Center, Feb 2011
Nondestructive Testing & Quality Control Technologies - successfully completed 448 hours of formal training in the following courses: Intro to NDT (32 hrs), VT (40 hrs), MT (32 hrs), PT (32 hrs), UT (80 hrs), RT (80 hrs), QC Mechanical Inspection (40 hrs), Weld Inspection Technology (40 hrs), NDE Mathematics (40 hrs), and Quality Concepts (32 hrs) GPA: 3.9

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 1998
Major: Business Management GPA: 3.5
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Associate of Arts Degree, May 1995
Major: General Studies GPA: 3.9
Butler County Community College, Butler, PA

June 16, 2014 – present: Kennametal Inc., 1576 Arona Road, Irwin, PA 15642, NDT Quality Technician
• Certified by Kennametal, Inc. as Level II NDT technician in PT and UT.
• Administer liquid penetrant testing (PT) to identify and evaluate possible surface cracks in tungsten carbide products.
• Use of visible dye penetrant (Sherwin DP-51) as well as fluorescent dye penetrant (Sherwin HM-604) in accordance with customer requirements.
• Perform thorough visual inspection and evaluation of test results.
• Use of microscope to size any flaws that are detected.
• Accept or reject product in accordance with criteria of customer specifications.
• Administer ultrasonic testing (UT) to identify possible internal flaws in products.
• Use of Sonix NDT C-scan system and immersion tank unit/computer hardware/ODIS software to perform required shear wave ultrasonic testing on carbide plungers and print visual reports of test results.
• Use of portable ultrasonic equipment such as the Panametrics Epoch 4, and Olympus Epoch XT to perform various required tests on product.
• Use of borescope to do visual inspections of inaccessible areas of carbide plungers.
• Use of analytical/reasoning skills in accordance with NDT theory and principles to decipher all test results.
• Construct certification packages for finished product using Microsoft Word to document and report testing performed, chemical compositions, technical data, and any other information required by the customer.
• Use of eCert program to upload certification packages in PDF form to customer website.
• Construct NCR reports using Microsoft Excel to create and retain documentation of non-conforming product.
• Daily use of SAP computer program to record interdepartmental flow of product and retrieve relevant testing requirements unique to each order.
• Personally undertook self-motivated project using Microsoft Excel to organize, maintain, and interdepartmentally coordinate large, ongoing customer orders.
• Use of organizational and problem-solving ability to redesign PT work station to meet growing workflow demands.

June, 2012 - June, 2014: Testex, Inc., NDE Field Service Technician
• Level II NDT in UT, PT, MT, ECT (eddy current), RFET, BFET, and LFET (three variations of ECT) in accordance with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A as certified through the written practice of Testex, Inc.
• Conducted NDT inspection services to detect flaws, gradual wall loss, pitting, other possible damage to customer’s plant units. (heat exchangers, boilers, condensers, tanks, etc.)
• Utilized Testex-developed and manufactured software and equipment to collect necessary data while conducting testing
• Utilized Dell Latitude notebook, model D630, for inspection data acquisition, analysis, and storage.
• Extensively used Microsoft Windows XP, Excel, and Turbo CAD to construct and generate reports of inspection findings after testing was completed.
• Strictly complied with customers’ on-site safety policies, procedures, and classroom training.
• Received OSHA 10 training through the Cincinnati Insurance Companies.

July, 2011 - January, 2012: JH Technical, Non-Destructive Testing Technician (Temp contracted position)
• On-site assignment at USS Clairton Coke Works, Clairton, PA.
• Utilized portable Olympus ultrasonic gauges to measure thickness of plant pipes, tanks, vessels, etc.
• Used AutoCAD to render drawings of piping structures, tanks etc., which were tested, and applied data readings to drawings to create clear and concise presentations of each assignment.
• Received certification for, and utilized JLG man lift in order to gain access to elevated working areas.
• Strictly adhered to all USS and company safety policies and procedures.
• Used general problem-solving skills on daily basis.

February, 2011 – April, 2011: Westinghouse, Containment Support Worker (CSW)
• Worked 2RF12 (Spring 2011) outage at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, Glen Rose, Texas.
• Facilitated eddy current testing/plugging operations to nuclear steam generators within plant containment.
• Responsible for equipment set up, maintenance during operation, tear down, and removal after testing was complete.
• Assisted in the manway re-install process to restore nuclear steam generators to operating capacity.
• Strictly adhered to all safety procedures, protocols, and training provided by Westinghouse and CPNPP.

August, 1999 – January, 2010: Serco Inc., Mail Transport Equipment Service Center, Inspection and Processing Support
• Inspected U.S.P.S. mail transport equipment to ensure quality criteria was met with respect to contract specifications.
• Processed 3,000+ pieces of Mail Transport Equipment daily.
• Utilized problem solving skills to handle processing issues.
• Employed self-taught time management skills to maintain strict U.S.P.S. quota/productivity standards.
• Entered data into U.S.P.S. inventory management system.
• Operated pallet wrapping machinery and pallet banding systems to expedite shipping process.