CHAD BABIN
Houston,TX
Summary
Technically advanced NDE SPECIALIST with +20 years of progressive non-destructive testing experience with +17 years as a Level II. Achieved Level II certification in 7 testing methods and Level III certification in 1 testing method. Proficient at establishing new testing techniques and procedures, as well as conducting, auditing and leading tests.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
NDE LEVEL II RT / MT / PT / UTT
BARRACUDA SPECIALTY SERVICES
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Inspected quality of welds to identify areas of defects or imperfections.
- Mentored technician assistants in maintenance, film interpretation, procedures, techniques, standards, and reporting duties.
NDE SPECIALIST
PIPELINE SAFETY
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Recorded and reported job-related activities, findings, discrepancies and recommendations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by resolving difficult customer issues through completion.
- Offered every client knowledgeable and supportive assistance to meet all needs and build loyalty.
- Used multiple resources and tools for evaluating and presenting solutions.
- Stayed up to date on latest market trends, standard practices, procedures, techniques and compliance requirements in oil and gas industry and NDE.
- Completed various reports and analyzed each report to decide where improvements could be made.
- Served as liaison between certain departments to implement new improvement plans and changes.
- Created and updated traceability programs detailing latest information regarding welding and NDE.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
NDE LEVEL II RT/MT/PT/UTT/EC/PMI/CR/DR
NVI
03.2009 - 08.2018
- Supplied production data to field operators, technicians, engineers and supervisors.
- Inspected and repaired program systems and components.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared technical data reports.
- Checked for leaks and defects on vacuum, mechanical assemblies, subsea assemblies, subsea production assemblies, pipelines, vessels, jackets/decks, restoration packages, blowout preventers.
- Recommended corrective and preventive actions to boost product reliability.
- Completed logs and job reports for completed and pending service calls at shift end.
- Maintained repair status in spreadsheets used in production department quality review meetings.
- Monitored and logged all parts and devices used on each service call.
- Drove team performance through effective training, coaching and motivation of line employees.
- Prepared operational reports and provided information to supervisors.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
NDE LEVEL II RT/MT/PT/UTT/EC/CR/DR
Oceaneering International Inc.
03.2006 - 10.2009
- Communicated and coordinated with clients and internal project teams throughout implementation, reporting and following up on NDT processes.
- Trained personnel to use NDT equipment and devices and wrote documentation to support training.
- Provided necessary guidance, training and supervision to NDT trainees and Level I certified personnel.
- Performed testing and calibration on project requiring earlier-attained NDT Level I certification.
- Reviewed and analyzed work scope for each job prior to beginning testing to verify familiarity and resultant proper testing.
- Developed and implemented onsite audits and formulated corrective action plans after determining non-conformance.
- Researched and wrote reports of inspection process and analyzed and interpreted reported data in preparation for submission to clients.
- Set up, conducted and supervised project requiring recently-attained NDT Level II certification.
- Interpreted project specifications and work instructions to plan adequate support for anticipated questions or concerns.
- Delivered extensive mentoring and training to team members, guiding through each testing step.
- Reviewed testing procedures on regular basis to verify compliance of each step with safety standards and regulations.
- Made radiographic images to detect flaws in objects, supporting repairs without increasing damage.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks and other flaws.
- Inspected equipment and quickly identified any issues, contacting appropriate personnel to schedule repairs.
NDE LEVEL II RT/MT/PT/EC/UTT
Global X-Ray & Testing Corporation
03.2005 - 03.2006
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
NDE LEVEL II RT/MT/PT
Oceaneering International Inc.
08.2003 - 03.2005
Education
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
Houma, LA05.2003
Skills
- Maintenance and repair
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Quality control
- ISO 9000 and Kaizen
- Product inspections
- Information tracking
- Raw Materials Processing
- Program support
- Document preparation
- Issue resolution
- Design techniques
- Operation monitoring
- Deadline compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer interaction
- Lean manufacturing
- Compliance standards
- Reporting and documentation
- Risk management
- Project planning
- Friendly, positive attitude
Additional Information
CLIENTS REPRESENTED
- Kinder Morgan
- Amerada Hess
- BP
- Chevron/Texaco
- Enterprise
- Energy Transfer
- Shell
- Pioneer
- Anadarko
- Century
- El Paso
- Exxon/Mobil
- Mariner Energy
- Unocal
- BHP
- Kiewit
- Conoco Phillips
Timeline
NDE LEVEL II RT / MT / PT / UTT
BARRACUDA SPECIALTY SERVICES
04.2022 - Current
NDE SPECIALIST
PIPELINE SAFETY
08.2018 - 04.2022
NDE LEVEL II RT/MT/PT/UTT/EC/PMI/CR/DR
NVI
03.2009 - 08.2018
NDE LEVEL II RT/MT/PT/UTT/EC/CR/DR
Oceaneering International Inc.
03.2006 - 10.2009
NDE LEVEL II RT/MT/PT/EC/UTT
Global X-Ray & Testing Corporation
03.2005 - 03.2006
NDE LEVEL II RT/MT/PT
Oceaneering International Inc.
08.2003 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
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