Collin McBride
Houston
Summary
Analytical NDT Technician talented at translating technical results into conversational terms and tactfully delivering results to team leads. Evaluates material properties, conducts penetrant and magnetic tests to identify defects, and calibrates and maintains testing equipment. In-depth knowledge of dye, magnetic particle, radiographic and ultrasonic testing procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NDE Technician
Precision Group
02.2024 - Current
- Increased productivity by maintaining NDE equipment, ensuring optimal performance during inspections.
- Educated junior technicians in NDE techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Improved safety measures with thorough visual inspections of welds, pipes, and pressure vessels.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify potential issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Used Microsoft Office to document non-destructive testing methods, processes and results.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Conducted ultrasonic tests for accurate detection of thicknesses in various piping and equipment.
- Augmented customer satisfaction levels through timely completion of NDE assignments without compromising on quality.
- Sustained an accident-free work environment by strictly abiding to safety protocols while conducting high-risk inspections.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
- Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
- Communicated with employees and upper management to convey concerns, status updates and other pertinent information.
NDE Technician
Wicks And Associates
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Studied project instructions and specifications, asking questions and addressing concerns before testing began.
- Communicated with employees and upper management to convey concerns, status updates and other pertinent information.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
- Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
NDE Technician
Turner Specialty Services
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Calibrated and maintained over pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
NDE Technician
Industrial Inspection & Consulting
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Evaluated and reported inner structure and flaws by preparing scaled diagrams pinpointing defects.
- Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Calibrated and maintained over [Number] pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
- Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
- Studied project instructions and specifications, asking questions and addressing concerns before testing began.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
NDE Technician
Wicks And Associates
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects.
- Calibrated and maintained over multiple pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Evaluated and reported inner structure and flaws by preparing scaled diagrams pinpointing defects.
- Used [Software] to document non-destructive testing methods, processes and results.
- Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
- Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
NDE Technician
Pro-surve Technical Services
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Calibrated and maintained over multiple pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
- Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify and remedy mechanical concerns.
- Assessed testing processes on continuous basis to verify compliance with federal safety regulations.
- Studied project instructions and specifications, asking questions and addressing concerns before testing began.
- Communicated effectively various entities, including employees and upper management, via both written and verbal means to convey concerns, status updates and other pertinent information.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
NDT Technician
Advanced Corrosion Technologies & Training
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects.
- Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Calibrated and maintained over a number of pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
- Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
Turnaround UT, MT, PT Tech
Advanced Corrosion Technologies & Training
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects.
- Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Calibrated and maintained over a number of pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
- Evaluated and reported inner structure and flaws by preparing scaled diagrams pinpointing defects.
CUI Tech/RT Assistant
Advanced Corrosion Technologies & Training - Port
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Assist with real time RTR, walk down ISO, perform work in man lift, perform UT thickness inspections on pipping and vessels, and perform Neutron backscatter(CUI). Performed weld quality on welds and typed up reports.
NDT Assistant
Advanced Corrosion Technologies And Training
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Assisted with UT thickness inspection , walk down ISO, perform work in man lift, perform Neutron backscatter(CUI), and sketched ISO's.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
CUI Tech 1
Amerapex Corporation
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Assist with real time RTR, walk down ISO, perform work in man lift, and perform Neutron backscatter(CUI).
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Performed routine maintenance on Backscatter equipment for CUI operations.
- Meticulously tracked all ISO lines for upcoming backscatter inspection.
- Completed all job reports and logs immediately after inspection.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Hole Watch
Jordan Construction
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Recorded and monitored employees going in and out tanks on the construction site. Duties also included moving equipment in and out of the tanks or around the job site and other miscellaneous duties including assisting construction workers as requested.
Education
High School Diploma -
O. Comeaux High School
Lafayette, LA05.2016
Skills
- Procedure interpretation
- Troubleshooting skills
- Process improvement
- MS Office
- Liquid penetrant testing
- UT-Thickness testing
- Magnetic particle testing
- Positive Material Identification
- Sketching Isometric Drawings
- Blue Beam
Certification
- 40 hour radiation safety
- Dual Carded
- UT-T level 2
- PT Level 2
- MT Level 2
Timeline
NDE Technician
Precision Group
02.2024 - Current
NDE Technician
Wicks And Associates
02.2022 - 11.2023
NDE Technician
Turner Specialty Services
09.2021 - 02.2023
NDE Technician
Industrial Inspection & Consulting
08.2021 - 08.2021
NDE Technician
Wicks And Associates
05.2021 - 06.2021
NDE Technician
Pro-surve Technical Services
11.2020 - 03.2021
NDT Technician
Advanced Corrosion Technologies & Training
07.2020 - 11.2020
Turnaround UT, MT, PT Tech
Advanced Corrosion Technologies & Training
02.2020 - 04.2020
CUI Tech/RT Assistant
Advanced Corrosion Technologies & Training - Port
05.2019 - 02.2020
NDT Assistant
Advanced Corrosion Technologies And Training
01.2019 - 03.2019
CUI Tech 1
Amerapex Corporation
05.2018 - 12.2018
Hole Watch
Jordan Construction
06.2016 - 09.2016
- 40 hour radiation safety
- Dual Carded
- UT-T level 2
- PT Level 2
- MT Level 2
High School Diploma -
O. Comeaux High School
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