Timothy Miers
Belvidere,NJ
Summary
Dedicated welding professional successful at site inspections, specification preparation, and welder testing. Quality-focused and experienced leader with in-depth understanding of welding procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Welding Inspector
Welder Training & Testing Institute
Allentown, PA
06.2013 - Current
- Inspected and evaluated welds for conformance to applicable codes, standards, specifications, and drawings.
- Verified that welding processes are correctly applied during fabrication stages.
- Monitored welders' qualifications in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Performed visual inspection of welding operations and provided feedback to the welders on their performance.
- Certified welder qualification tests according to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code requirements.
- Reviewed test results from destructive testing of weld samples.
- Tested welds using radiography techniques such as gamma ray, X-ray, or ultrasonic methods.
- Assisted in developing quality control procedures for welding operations.
- Provided technical advice on welding related issues to engineering personnel.
- Issued nonconformance reports when required due to faulty welds or materials used in the process.
- Documented findings through detailed written reports concerning the condition of the completed welds including any discrepancies found during inspections.
- Conducted periodic surveillance audits of production facilities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality requirements.
- Audited subcontractor's workmanship prior to final acceptance by client.
- Investigated customer complaints related to welding defects or failures.
- Attended meetings with clients regarding progress updates on projects involving welding activities.
- Ensured proper calibration was maintained for all measuring instruments used in the inspection process.
- Trained new inspectors on accepted practices for conducting visual inspections for various types of weldments.
- Wrote company welding policies and procedures, as well as specifications for individual jobs.
- Administered tests to welders to assess understanding of work and applicable code requirements.
- Evaluated work against design specifications.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Selected samples for use as test models.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
- Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
Installation Technician
Diversified Systems
Hackettstown, NJ
04.2005 - 11.2007
- Worked with team members to install and maintain equipment.
- Performed job tasks while complying with company's safety procedures and guidelines.
- Maintained clean tools, test equipment and work motor vehicles.
- Coordinated efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment and components.
- Hoisted, measured, tested and drilled for various products safely and efficiently.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belvidere High School
Belvidere, NJ06.2003
Some College (No Degree) -
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJSkills
- Process Improvement
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Team Oversight
- Material Selection
- Quality Control Procedures
- Weld testing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Documentation Review
- Specifications Review
- Certified Welding Inspector
- Documentation skills
- Defect Identification
- Magnetic particle testing
- Welding maps preparation
- Ultrasonic testing
- Welding Techniques
- Visual Inspection
- Report Writing
Timeline
Certified Welding Inspector
Welder Training & Testing Institute
06.2013 - Current
Installation Technician
Diversified Systems
04.2005 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Belvidere High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Rowan University