Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Technician
TEAM INC. P66
Borger, Texas
01.2022 - 06.2024
I achieved my PAUT certification at the 'University of Ultrasonics'
Continued to assist with inspector request and gathered experience performing calibration on Omni X2, X3, crack inspection, AUT (Bandit) corrosion mapping, jockey robot, restore defected gadgetry and PAUT zero-degree corrosion mapping
With hard work and self-perseverance, I acquired my API’s for PAUT and Shear wave
I worked the 'Fall 2023' turnaround executing IP/MP using rexoform, elbow scanner, hydro form and examine weld quality to codes B31.1 and B31.3
I implemented tube inspection, collected data using the NFT method for air fins and ET on partially ferromagnetic materials
I had the obligation to keep track off all Eddy Current equipment, keep inventory, and send data for reports
With all work and reports accomplished I accumulated plenty of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Beam Tool, Omni Pc, MagniFi and GageView.
Shear wave Technician
Acuren
Natchitoches, Louisiana
09.2021 - 01.2022
I travelled to a papermill for a shutdown and performed Shear wave and UTT thickness on 100’s of Boiler tubes using Epoch 650 and 38 DL Plus
Trained, buff, collected data as needed, reported findings to quality standards to site inspectors on premises.
Level II NDT Technician
TEAM INC. Nutrien
Borger, Texas
11.2019 - 09.2021
In 2019 I received my Shear wave Cert by attending 'Lavender'
Immediately I was certified, I was given the opportunity to be part of the turnaround for weld quality inspection
I was expected to comply with multiple companies, communicate with all sites leads and Nutrien inspectors
I followed all welders and scanned to code
I assisted in VT, walked down lines and witnessed hydros as per client’s request at 'Connors Industry'
Occasionally attending 'Trinity' to Shear wave circ welds and sumps in their train cars for discontinuities per their standards.
ET Level II
TEAM INC. DOW Chemical Co.
Freeport, Texas
01.2019 - 11.2019
I volunteered to attend a turnaround in Freeport, TX to gain hours for certifications in all Eddy Current methods available
I would assist in calibrating the system with the needed standard, correct probe with accurate fill factor and pull tubes
I was called occasionally to approve cleanliness for inspection
I collected all 3 certs for NFT, ET and RFT (Remote Field Testing).
NDT Technician
TEAM INC. P66
Borger, Texas
09.2015 - 01.2019
I started my career with UTT doing soil to air
Following GPS coordinates, taking pictures and thickness readings
I walked down Iso’s, made cut outs, and accomplished all CMLS given
Being the lead technician it was my duty to teach the new coworker’s safety, how to calibrate, data log and read the correct peak
I received my UTT and Dual cert in RT
I’d perform nested, IP/MP, dummy leg projects and inspector request as they came
I was sent to a dark room and assisted in MT and PT.
Education
University of Ultrasonics
Houston, TX
04-2022
Lavender
Houston, TX
02-2019
High School Diploma -
Plano East Senior High School
Plano, TX
05-2013
Skills
API Training
NDT Inspections
Training and mentoring
Documentation And Reporting
Written/Verbal Communication
Software Savvy
Complex problem solving
Inventory management
Productive And Efficient
Certification
API QUPA 112826 (PAUT)
API QUTE 112825 (SHEAR WAVE)
UTT LEVEL II
ET LEVEL II
NFT (NEAR FIELD) LEVEL II
References
Cody Sherwood, P66 Site Manager, TEAM INC., Cody.Sherwood@teaminc.com
Andrew Scholl, UT Levell III, TEAM INC., Andrew.Scholl@teaminc.com