Davin Knowles
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Highly skilled inspector with over 19,000 hours of experience across various testing methods including Digital Radiography, Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current, and Fluorescent/Visible Dye Penetrant Testing. Expert in ensuring product compliance with industry standards through thorough inspections, testing, and meticulous documentation of findings. Possesses exceptional analytical abilities and a strong attention to detail, enabling the identification of defects and discrepancies. Proven track record in implementing quality control methods that enhance overall product quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
NDT Inspector
St Engineering Aerospace
Pensacola, FL
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Performed Eddy current, liquid penetrant, and ultrasonic inspections on UPS and United aircraft like A300's and 757's. All inspections were done in accordance with each specific procedure for various aircraft models.
NDT Inspector
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
Phoenix, AZ
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted Ultrasonic thickness testing on pipes for Palo Verde nuclear power plant.
- Completed inspections per each specification, code and standard.
NDT Inspector
INEOS Cooper River
Wando, SC
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Conducted inspections using liquid penetrant and magnetic particle techniques on various vessels and tanks.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Galveston Bay Refinery
Texas City, TX
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Ensured surface flaw detection in welds, vessels, and reactors through liquid penetrant and magnetic particle testing.
- Conducted inspections per specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Level 3 Associates
Marietta, GA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed 2D/3D digital radiography, Ultrasonic, and liquid penetrant testing for client's specific needs.
- Inspected Pac 3 missile radomes for surface and internal flaws.
NDT Lead Inspector
Virgin Galactic
Spaceport America, NM
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted UT inspections on composite components for Virgin Galactic using automated and manual equipment.
- Conducted inspections per specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
RUAG Space USA
Trinity, AL
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Executed precise Bond master inspections on PLF panels.
- Conducted inspections according to specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Lead Inspector
The Spaceship Company (TSC)
Mojave, CA
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted UT inspections on composite components for The Spaceship Company.
- Performed inspections adhering to all specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Pratt & Whitney
Columbus, GA
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Performed immersion UT on engine components for Pratt & Whitney.
- Performed inspections following specified codes and standards.
NDT Inspector
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
Phoenix, AZ
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted Ultrasonic thickness testing on pipes for Palo Verde nuclear power plant.
- Completed inspections per each specification, code and standard.
NDT Inspector
Team Industrial Services
Anacortes, WA
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Conducted Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, and Ultrasonic inspections on/ inside the refract tower at Puget Sound Refinery.
- Performed inspections per relevant specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
PMQS
Newport News, VA
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Conducted magnetic particle inspections on submarine components.
- Conducted inspections per relevant specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Arconic
Whitehall, MI
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Conducted thorough inspections on aerospace components using Dye Penetrant techniques.
- Conducted detailed inspections of aluminum and stainless steel castings.
- Completed all inspections according to specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
Phoenix, AZ
10.2018 - 10.2018
- Conducted Ultrasonic thickness testing on pipes for Palo Verde nuclear power plant.
- Completed inspections per each specification, code and standard.
NDT Inspector
Wood River Refinery
Wood River, IL
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Executed various non-destructive testing methods on coker drum and various exchangers. Such as: Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, and Ultrasonic thickness testing.
- Executed inspections per respective specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Applied Technical Services
Whitehall, MI
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Conducted thorough inspections on aerospace components using Dye Penetrant techniques.
- Conducted detailed inspections of aluminum and stainless steel castings.
- Completed all inspections according to specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Wood River Refinery
Wood River, IL
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Executed various non-destructive testing methods on coker drum and various exchangers. Such as: Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, and Ultrasonic thickness testing.
- Executed inspections per respective specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Applied Technical Services
Marietta, GA
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed dye penetrant and UTT evaluations within boilers and tanks across the southeast.
- Performed inspections per relevant specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
Phoenix, AZ
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Conducted Ultrasonic thickness testing on pipes for Palo Verde nuclear power plant.
- Completed inspections per each specification, code and standard.
NDT Inspector
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
Phoenix, AZ
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Conducted Ultrasonic thickness testing on pipes for Palo Verde nuclear power plant.
- Completed inspections per each specification, code and standard.
NDT Inspector
Alcoa Howmet
Whitehall, MI
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Executed various non-destructive testing methods on coker drum and various exchangers. Such as: Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, and Ultrasonic thickness testing.
- Executed inspections per respective specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Hitchiner MFG
Milford, NH
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Executed dye penetrant inspections on aerospace components.
- Inspected diverse castings including aluminum and stainless steel.
- Conducted inspections adhering to specified codes and standards.
QA Inspector
NAFCO
Cullman, AL
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Conducted Magnetic Particle and Shear Wave Testing for Atlanta Falcons stadium.
- Conducted inspections as per respective specifications, codes, and standards.
NDT Inspector
Level 3 Associates
Marietta, GA
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Inspected aerospace components, turbine engine blades, oil pumps, sand castings, steel castings and aluminum castings through various NDT methods such as: Digital Radiography, Ultrasonic testing, Liquid Penetrant, & Magnetic Particle testing.
- Conducted inspections complying with specifications, codes, and standards.
Education
High School -
Cartersville High School
Cartersville, GA01.2008
Skills
- Digital Radiography
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Magnetic Particle
- Fluorescent/Visible Dye Penetrant
- Visual Testing
- Eddy Current Testing
Training
- Level 1 Digital Radiography, 12/12/14
- Level 2 Digital Radiography (NAS-410), 12/01/17
- Level 1 Ultrasonic Testing, 06/15/12
- Level 2 Ultrasonic for Composite Testing (NAS-410), 11/15/12
- Level 1 & 2 Magnetic Particle Testing (NAS-410), 01/25/12
- Level 1 & 2 Liquid Penetrant Testing (NAS-410), 01/27/12
- Level 1 & 2 Visual Testing, 05/15/15
- Level 1 & 2 Eddy Current Testing, 01/19/23
References
References upon request
Hours
3000, 4000, 3500, 7500, 2000, 1800
Timeline
NDT Inspector
St Engineering Aerospace
05.2023 - 12.2024
NDT Inspector
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
04.2023 - 04.2023
NDT Inspector
INEOS Cooper River
03.2023 - 03.2023
NDT Inspector
Galveston Bay Refinery
02.2023 - 03.2023
NDT Inspector
Level 3 Associates
01.2022 - 01.2023
NDT Lead Inspector
Virgin Galactic
04.2021 - 12.2021
NDT Inspector
RUAG Space USA
03.2021 - 04.2021
NDT Lead Inspector
The Spaceship Company (TSC)
07.2020 - 12.2020
NDT Inspector
Pratt & Whitney
06.2019 - 04.2020
NDT Inspector
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
04.2019 - 05.2019
NDT Inspector
Team Industrial Services
03.2019 - 04.2019
NDT Inspector
PMQS
01.2019 - 02.2019
NDT Inspector
Arconic
10.2018 - 11.2018
NDT Inspector
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
10.2018 - 10.2018
NDT Inspector
Wood River Refinery
09.2018 - 10.2018
NDT Inspector
Applied Technical Services
06.2018 - 09.2018
NDT Inspector
Wood River Refinery
03.2018 - 04.2018
NDT Inspector
Applied Technical Services
09.2017 - 03.2018
NDT Inspector
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
09.2017 - 10.2017
NDT Inspector
Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
03.2017 - 04.2017
NDT Inspector
Alcoa Howmet
09.2016 - 02.2017
NDT Inspector
Hitchiner MFG
07.2016 - 09.2016
QA Inspector
NAFCO
05.2016 - 07.2016
NDT Inspector
Level 3 Associates
01.2012 - 05.2016
High School -
Cartersville High School
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