John Collins
Livingston,TX
Summary
Dedicated level 2 qualified NDT professional in VT, MT, UTT and Certified Welder with over 160+ signed off hours on UT shearwave . Expertise in ensuring product integrity through nondestructive inspection and testing. Excellent welding experience with over 20 AWS welding certifications covering multiple welding techniques. Highly intelligent problem-solver with the ability to analyze situations promptly while maintaining safety and quality standards. Acquired my 40 hr radiography safety certification, OSHA10, valid TWIC , HAS, safety + training, and DISA clean record.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
UT Inspector
Cokebusters
08.2024 - Current
- in-line ultrasonic smart pig inspector specializing in fired heaters and un-pig-able pipelines.
- travelling internationally, mainly on north and south america.
- responsible for ultrasonic analyzation, ultrasonic/refinery reports, and 3D models of analyzed data .
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
Level 2 NDT Inspector
EXO
04.2024 - 08.2024
- assessed and evaluated ultrasonic readings magnetic particle findings
- required travelazation around north america
- utilized UTT for corrosion assessment
- required in-depth knowledge in codes, standards, and interpretation of findings.
Contract Welder
Self Employed Services
05.2022 - 03.2024
- structural welding on warehouses, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, pipe fences, and aluminum boats .
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- adhered to established quality control guidelines throughout all stages of the welding process.
- exceptional at reading blueprints and drawings accurately to determine the correct requirements every part.
Education
Associates in NDT - NDT
MIAT College of Technology
Houston, TX05.2024
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School
Livingston, TX04.2023
Skills
- Qualified level 2 NDT technician
- 160 OJ hours in UT shearwave
- 350 OJ hours in MT and VT
- 100 OJ hours in UTT
- 40 hr radiography safety certified
- OSHA 10 certified
- HASC card
- DISA drug testing
- Certified Welder with over 20 CWI certificationso GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW
- Highly knowledgeable in VT, PT, MT, ET, RT, and UT
- Experience in reading and interpreting codes, standards, and specifications in NDT inspections
Timeline
UT Inspector
Cokebusters
08.2024 - Current
Level 2 NDT Inspector
EXO
04.2024 - 08.2024
Contract Welder
Self Employed Services
05.2022 - 03.2024
Associates in NDT - NDT
MIAT College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School