David Winters
Chapin,SC
Summary
- To obtain position as QA/QC, NDT and Inspection Over-site / Source Surveillance.
- Accurate Quality Assurance Manager with many years of experience in the Quality control / quality assurance Inspection industry.
- Adept at establishing requirements that meet quality objectives and standards.
- Skilled at reporting QA results and project updates to management.
- Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges.
- Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Manager
Inspection Services, LLC
Michigan City, IN
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Reviewed customer constraints and identified trends in order to develop corrective action plans.
- Conducted Quality audits of processes, production, and systems to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Provided guidance on process improvements and best practices in order to maintain high levels of product quality.
- Coordinated with departments such as engineering, project management team leads and scope mangers, in order to resolve any issues related to quality.
- Qualified sub-contractor welders and maintained welding procedures.
CWI / QA/QC / NDE
Mistras Group Inc.
Heath, OH
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed CWI / QA in accordance with API 1104 and client specifications to new 20" and 24" API 5L Pipeline for LG&E-KY
- Performed documentation verification and review of WPS, and client specifications
- Performed in-field CWI functions to verify welder performance and quality to Code and client specifications
- Coordinated with company Radiography and other NDE as needed on Client's behalf.
CWI / QA/QC / NDE
Mistras Group Inc.
Waterford, CT
04.2020 - 05.2021
- CWI and OQ Qualified for Pipeline inspections to API 1104
- CWI and NDE inspection / examinations to NAVSEA Standards and AWS D1.1 acceptance criterion
- Full documentation review of contract documents and submittals prior to work performed
- Perform inspections and examinations in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, and procedures.
QA/QC CWI / NDE Inspector
Sky Testing Inc.
Westbury, NY
- 02.2019
- CWI / NDE Level II VT, MT, PT, UTSW
- Inspections performed on variety of Structures to include: Structural AWS D1.1, Piping ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.9
- CWI duties to include Material Inspections, WPS / PQR documentation review, In-Process welding observations, and QA RT review of third party film
- Piping ASME B31.1 to Boiler systems, B31.3 to tanks, B31.9 to Building piping code
- API 1104 to National Grid and Con Edison city gas transmission lines
- Performed CWI and NDE functions to verify quality of installations, repairs, and flaw analytics.
QC NDE Inspector / VT Mechanical Inspector
Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I Power)/ Fluor International
Jenkinsville, SC
03.2015 - 01.2019
- LVL II PT, MT, UT Shear wave, and VT LVL II 540,561, and 562
- Inspection performed on new A.Pl000 Modules to AWS Dl.1, Dl.6, Dl.4, ASME III VIII, IX, B31.1, and B31.3
- Documentation review, procedural review, oversight and routine inspection for various welding processes, WPS and GWS specification Review
- Adherence to Nuclear 1 0CFR Part 50 guidelines.
UT Shearwave Inspector
PQNDT contractor at Jindal Tubular
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
02.2015 - 04.2015
- Performed UT Shear wave Inspection to 36" gas pipe to API SL Sdt.
Inspector
Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I)
Lake Charles, LA
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Performed VT, PT, MT, UT(Thickness and Shear wave), Brin ell Hardness on Nuclear Module Panels to be installed at Vogtle and VC Summer Nuclear Plants
- Modules put together to House and contain the Nuclear Reactor
- Used NDT methods to AWS Codes D 1.1, D 1.4, D 1.5, D 1.6
- NQA-1 certified and qualified.
NDT Inspector
Aqualified Inspection/General Dynamics
North Kingstown, RI
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Performed to NAVSEA inspection criteria on Nuclear submarines for the Navy at Electric Boat facility
- Performed VT, MT and PT inspections to structural joints and pipe penetrations
- Completed computerized inspection reports and written IAL's and on X-ray joints fill out crack reports.
NDT Inspector
Smith Services Inc.
Henderson, CO
03.2011 - 05.2012
- Level II in VT, PT, MT and UT examinations of downhole tool connections
- Performed inspections of down-hole tools used for drilling oil and gas
- Used various NDT methods to determine the structural integrity of the tools pre and post usage
- Florescent water Washable Die Penetrant Rotary Shoulder connections
- Ensured that there were no signs of cracking and that it was capable of performing the job.
Inspector
Acuren Inspection
Denver, CO
09.2009 - 12.2010
- NDT methods such as VT, ET, UT Shear wave Phased array, GUL, MT, PT, EMAT, RT throughout power plants, petrochemical plants, oil refineries, and nuclear facilities.
NDT Inspector
Structural Technology Inc.
Searcy, AR
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Level II in VT, MT, PT, UT Thickness, Acoustic Emission, dielectric testing, and Visual
- Full NDT use of methods to inspect fire department aerial apparatus, and equipment used.
- Inspected parts for conformance to applicable codes, standards and drawings.
- Maintained records of inspection results in accordance with company policies.
Welder / Inspector
American Welding Fabrication
Harvey, LA
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Fabrication and welding of engine enclosures and various parts that require up-most attention to detail
- Welding processes used were SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW Dual shield and MIG, aluminum, and stainless.
Education
Certification - Welding Inspection
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - 18020151
03-2017
GED -
Bellingham Technical College
05.2002
Safety
OSHA 30
Skills
- NDT including VT, PT, MT, UT (Thickness, Shear wave), additional experience in Ultrasonic Phased Array, RT, ET, Acoustic Emission, and welding processes
- Proficient in Inspection over-site, and in-process auditing
- Documentation review to include procedural adherence, drawing and WPS to be sufficient to work task being performed, supplemental work instructions adequacy, disposition review to non-conforming reports (NCR) including proficiency in AWS, ASME, and API current codes and standards
- NQA-1 Qualified
- Team Building and Motivation
- Quality Assurance Expertise
- Knowledge of Auditing Systems
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Internal Audits
- Project Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
QA Manager
Inspection Services, LLC
01.2023 - Current
CWI / QA/QC / NDE
Mistras Group Inc.
05.2021 - 01.2023
CWI / QA/QC / NDE
Mistras Group Inc.
04.2020 - 05.2021
QC NDE Inspector / VT Mechanical Inspector
Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I Power)/ Fluor International
03.2015 - 01.2019
UT Shearwave Inspector
PQNDT contractor at Jindal Tubular
02.2015 - 04.2015
Inspector
Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I)
04.2014 - 01.2015
NDT Inspector
Aqualified Inspection/General Dynamics
11.2012 - 09.2013
NDT Inspector
Smith Services Inc.
03.2011 - 05.2012
Inspector
Acuren Inspection
09.2009 - 12.2010
NDT Inspector
Structural Technology Inc.
07.2008 - 08.2009
Welder / Inspector
American Welding Fabrication
01.2007 - 08.2008
QA/QC CWI / NDE Inspector
Sky Testing Inc.
- 02.2019
Certification - Welding Inspection
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - 18020151
GED -
Bellingham Technical College
Safety
OSHA 30
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