David Garcia
Corpus Christi,Texas
Summary
Obtain a position as an industrial reliability inspector, to function as an integral part of your QA/QC program with integrity and safety as my focal assets. Apply the work experience and knowledge that I have attained from within the oil and gas refining industry towards all of my ASME code-based inspections. Future plans to obtain the API 510, 570, and specialty NDT certifications as needed.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Level II NDE Technician
Team Industrial Services Inc
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Streamlined inspection processes to increase efficiency and reduce overall costs.
- Assisted in positioning & calibrating “Bandit” AUT solutions system. Scanned multiple sections circumferentially of pressure vessels and various types of vessels at numerous locations. (Celense Bishop facility, Valero Corpus Christi and Valero Three Rivers)
- 12/18/2023-12/22/2023, Carried out tasks using ultrasonic shear wave method on multiple welds along the internal bottom of rail cars.
- 01/07/24-05/05/24, Performed ultrasonic thickness readings on various on vessels, towers, piping and other equipment in SRU, ALKY and FCC units at Valero Three Rivers.
- 04/26/24-04/30/24, Executed PT and MT testing on various liquid storage tanks at Valero Three Rivers facility.
- 05/09/2024-10/01/2024, Participated in pre-turnaround projects at Valero Corpus Christi, conducting UTT readings for multiple units in Valero west plant.
- 07/11/2024 Performed fluorescent wet magnetic particle testing on internal circumferential welds, vertical welds and on multiple man-ways in unit T05.
- 07/29/2024 Completed fluorescent wet magnetic particle testing on 100% internal welds on vessel 141 located Valero complex 7.
UTSW/UTPA/AUT Level I Technician
Pro-surve Technical Services
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Selected, prepared, loaded, calibrated, or operated Epoch 650i, MX2 and AUT Bandit equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
- Conducted non-destructive (NDT) testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, equipment utilization, specifications, and procedures.
- Identified defects in materials using appropriate testing techniques.
- Assisted with AUT projects on multiple vessels, exchangers, and fluid service piping at Buckeye Texas Processing.
- Assisted with UTT/UTSW projects on vertical vessels, filters and fin fans.
- Conducted UT thickness readings on vessels, filters and on piping
- Performed MT jobs on torque track pin connections, lifting carriages, pins and pad eyes on oil drilling rigs in New Mexico.
PT & PMI Level II Technician
American Piping Inspection
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Ensure products/components have been manufactured using the correct alloy.
- Find potentially mixed-up alloys.
- Identify if the wrong material has been used.
- Ensure material conforms to the correct standard and specification (both customer and industry).
- Ensure welded components have used the correct filler material.
- Conducted PT inspection methods in shop or at Bay ltd. located in Aransas Pass
Coating Technician
Excel USA
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Set up and operated powder coating and assorted power and hand tools.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
Education
One Year of Education - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Nondestructive Testing Technologies
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05.2023
Skills
- Studied at LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology
- Application of VT, PT, MT, RT, UT, ET, and PAUT methods
- Metallurgical preparation, sampling methods, and reporting
- Training with codes and standards such as: AWS, API 1104, ASME, ASTM Standards and ISO 9000
- Knowledge of NACE standards and corrosion methods
- Use of Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Isometric reading/sketching
- Brinell & Rockwell C Hardness testing
- Pin-break Hardness testing
- OMNISCAN MX2
- OMNISCAN SX
- EPOCH 650
- MultiScan MS5800
- TWIC Card
- Basic Plus
Timeline
Level II NDE Technician
Team Industrial Services Inc
11.2023 - Current
UTSW/UTPA/AUT Level I Technician
Pro-surve Technical Services
08.2023 - 11.2023
PT & PMI Level II Technician
American Piping Inspection
06.2023 - 08.2023
Coating Technician
Excel USA
11.2019 - 03.2020
One Year of Education - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Applied Science - Nondestructive Testing Technologies
San Jacinto College District