Joseph Brown
NDT Level III
Rhinelander
Summary
A lasting career with a company where a positive atmosphere inspires employees, allowing me to assist the company in its own progression while at the same time providing me with opportunities to expand and grow personally and professionally.
Experienced with non-destructive testing methods critical for ensuring material integrity and safety. Utilizes advanced techniques in the methods qualified to detect and address defects. Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory compliance, with track record of successful inspections and quality assurance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
NDT Inspector
System One LLC
01.2025 - Current
- Located at Holtec Manufacturing Division in Turtle Creek, PA
- Perform NDT in process and final inspections
- Perform QC oversight for functionality tests and personnel performing testing
- Review and work IAW shop travelers and procedures
NDT Examiner
Trident Maritime Systems (HEG Group)
01.2001 - Current
- NDT Supervisor and Welder Training Program Manager over three plants, 50+ inspectors, and 60+ welders for a company with past and current contracts in the Mining, Military, and nuclear industries.
- Supplier Quality Development and Auditing for Welding and NDT
- Responsibilities for NDT include.
- The creation of all company-based NDT procedures / S.O.P.s
- Training, Qualification and Certification of all NDT personnel
- Hold classroom training in our NDT programs to better understand the latest technology in NDT methods
- Technical authority and final say in all NDT matters
- Ensure all NDT personnel records are kept current
- Company NDT methods include UT, MT, PT, LT, and VT
- Perform and monitor hydraulic/air pressure tests
- Perform supplier audits and oversight for all subcontracted NDT companies
- Responsibilities over welding include.
- Manage training program for new and current welders to all approved welding procedures
- Hold classroom training in our welder workmanship program on how to improve quality and productivity
- Certifying of all welders
- Ensure all welder certifications are kept current
- Carry out the process of testing and creating WPS and PQR records when required
- Perform supplier audits and oversight for all subcontracted welding companies
- Review of all job specs to ensure contract requirements are met
- Capable of successfully developing welding technique to reduce porosity and eliminate cracking in problematic Materials
- In depth knowledge of weld sequencing in order to reduce / eliminate material deformation and the need for heat straightening
- Strong knowledge of the following welding processes GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW, and SMAW
- Proficient in the operation of forklifts, overhead cranes and all your necessary fabrication tool and equipment
Education
Diploma - Welding and Welding Technology
Mid State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI05.2001
Skills
Structural inspection
Technical report writing
Pressure vessel inspection
Weld inspection
NDT equipment calibration
Procedure writing
Code interpretation
Industrial equipment knowledge
Certification
Certified by the American Welding Society (AWS) as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certification # 06060221
Timeline
NDT Inspector
System One LLC
01.2025 - Current
NDT Examiner
Trident Maritime Systems (HEG Group)
01.2001 - Current
Diploma - Welding and Welding Technology
Mid State Technical College