JESSE GUZMAN
Channelview
Summary
Experienced API 510/570 Inspector with over 8 years in petrochemical and industrial environments as an NDE technician, looking to further broaden my knowledge, and advance in my career. Skilled in visual inspections, corrosion monitoring, and non-destructive testing methods, including UTT, PT, MT, and Eddy Current. Adept at interpreting P&IDs, isometric drawings, coordinating with NDE teams, and generating detailed inspection reports. Bilingual (English/Spanish), with a strong ability to work independently or in team settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
API Inspector
Turner Specialty Services
Pasadena
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Executed comprehensive visual inspections of piping and equipment per client-defined risk-based schedules.
- Assessed structural conditions through out-of-service evaluations, ensuring asset reliability.
- Escalated CUI findings to unit inspector, prompting expanded scope and corrective measures.
- Requested NDE assistance to address significant findings, coordinating closely with NDE team members.
- Created structured reports detailing inspection outcomes, recommendations, and supplementary NDE data.
- Reviewed inspection data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Observed hydro-tests to confirm operational safety.
API Inspector
Mistras Group
La Porte
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Conducted visual inspections on piping and equipment to assess mechanical integrity.
- Performed CUI assessments in suspected areas.
- Established CMLs to initiate corrosion rates.
- Worked on projects, turnarounds, and full-time nested positions for Covestro and Kuraray EVAL.
- Generated timely reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Reviewed prior reports and updated Inspection Test Plans accordingly.
- Executed Quality Assurance duties as a third-party inspector to ensure correct material installation and specifications.
- Witnessed hydrotesting on piping.
- Interpreted P&IDs and isometric drawings, redlining necessary changes. Often, sketching piping circuits with no prior drawings.
NDE Technician
Mistras Group
La Porte
01.2016 - 11.2024
- Performed UTT and PT within several projects, turnarounds, and nested positions (Covestro and Kuraray EVAL).
- Reviewing previous reports and performing UTT at the existing CML to accurately establish or update corrosion rates.
- Generating and submitting NDE reports in a timely manner.
- Have teamed up with APIs, QC, CWIs, and unit inspectors as NDE support.
- Read and interpret P&IDs. Redlining changes made to physical in-field piping.
- Read and interpret isometric drawings. Draw missing or redraw changes in isometric drawings.
- Assisted with other NDE methods such as eddy current, acoustic emission, and GUL.
Education
San Jacinto NDT program - Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing I & II, Ultrasonic testing Level I &II, Flaw Sizing, AUT and Phased Array, Eddy Current Testing Level I & II, Metallurgical Analysis Methods, Codes and Standards
San Jacinto NDT Program
Pasadena, TX12.2015
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
South Houston, TX06.2012
Skills
- Proficient with software such as Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong knowledge of NDT techniques
- Knowledgeable about ASME and API codes and standards
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Corrosion assessment
- Timely report generation
- Quality assurance
- Team and independent work capability
Certification
- API 570 certification, 102296
- API 510 certification, 116766
Certification Details
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector, 116766, First obtained 03/31/24, Expires 03/31/27
- API 570 Piping Inspector, 102296, First obtained 08/31/21, Expires 08/31/27
Timeline
API Inspector
Turner Specialty Services
12.2024 - 08.2025
API Inspector
Mistras Group
08.2021 - 11.2024
NDE Technician
Mistras Group
01.2016 - 11.2024
San Jacinto NDT program - Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing I & II, Ultrasonic testing Level I &II, Flaw Sizing, AUT and Phased Array, Eddy Current Testing Level I & II, Metallurgical Analysis Methods, Codes and Standards
San Jacinto NDT Program
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School