Donn Morris

• As an API inspector, I played a critical role in ensuring the integrity, safety, and reliability of pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks within the oil and gas industry. Below are some of the key roles and responsibilities.
• Review inspection schedules and past inspection reports.
• Understand relevant codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Determine the inspection scope, methods (visual, UT, RT, etc.). And equipment needed.
• Conduct external and internal visual inspections of pressure vessels, piping systems, or storage tanks.
• Monitor weld quality, corrosion, cracking, and mechanical damage.
• Review and verify documents such as: weld procedures and qualifications
• Equipment history and repair records.
• Ensure all repairs, alterations, and rerates are performed per the code.
• Write detailed inspection reports with findings, photographs, and recommendations.
• Record inspection intervals, corrosion rates, and next inspection due dates.
• Follow and ensure inspections are carried out in a safe manner, especially during internal entry or hot work.

• Review technical drawings, inspection procedures, and standards.
• Select appropriate NDT methods and equipment based on the component and job requirements.
• Calibrate instruments and perform pre-inspection checks.
• Ensure that the equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• Set up and operate X-ray equipment to inspect welds, castings, or components.
• Interpret radiographic films for internal discontinuities.
• Maintain radiation safety logs, and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Use ultrasonic flaw detectors to detect internal flaws or thickness measurements.
• Interpret A-scan, B-scan, or phased array images.
• Evaluate welds, forgings, and plates for lamination, cracks, or wall loss.
• Prepare detailed reports of findings, including flaw depth, locations, and orientation.
• Complete inspection reports, including defect types, locations, and recommended actions.

Discuss findings with supervisors, engineers, or inspectors.

Adhere to industry codes, procedures, and safety standards.