Blake Taylor
Eunice,LA
Summary
Results-driven NDT professional with extensive experience at GIR SOLUTIONS, excelling in defect identification and quality control. Proficient in radiographic testing and equipment calibration, demonstrating strong leadership and critical thinking skills. Committed to maintaining safety standards while ensuring precision in inspections and documentation. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant NDT Inspector
GIR SOLUTIONS
Broussard, LA
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted visual inspections to detect surface flaws in components and assemblies.
- Made radiographic images to detect flaws in objects, supporting repairs without increasing damage.
- Documented all findings from inspections utilizing appropriate forms and records systems.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks and other flaws.
- Operated equipment such as radiography cameras, eddy current devices, ultrasonic flaw detectors and magnetic particle testers.
Blaster Painter Helper
Gulf Island LLC
Broussard, LA
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Monitored environmental conditions such as humidity, temperature, and wind speed throughout the job site.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
NDT Assistant
Central Testing LLC.
Sulphur, LA
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed visual inspections of parts to ensure they met specifications.
- Maintained and calibrated sensitive non-destructive testing devices according to manufacturer specifications.
- Assisted with the set-up and operation of radiographic equipment for testing purposes.
- Inspected welds and other structural elements to detect defects or flaws.
- Reviewed technical drawings and blueprints for accuracy prior to testing.
- Assisted technician in performing magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing.
- Performed detailed dimensional measurements using micrometers, calipers.
Education
GED -
Youth Challenge Program
Pineville, LA06.2016
Skills
- Safety Understanding
- Technical drawing review
- Planning & Organizing
- Team Management
- PPE Use
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- First Aid/CPR
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Math
- NDT procedures
- Equipment calibration
- Quality control
- Data documentation
- Defect identification
- Leadership skills
- Visual inspection techniques
- Magnetic particle inspection
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Ultrasonic testing
- Welding inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Safety procedures
- Radiographic testing
- Anchorage system understanding
- Rope Access and rigging
Timeline
Assistant NDT Inspector
GIR SOLUTIONS
06.2024 - Current
Blaster Painter Helper
Gulf Island LLC
03.2024 - 06.2024
NDT Assistant
Central Testing LLC.
06.2023 - 03.2024
GED -
Youth Challenge Program
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