Lyle R Drake Jr
Odessa
Summary
Seeking an NDT position with a team-oriented company that affords me the opportunity to apply my 13 plus years of experience into a rewarding and challenging job.
Experienced with ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic particle inspection. Utilizes technical knowledge to ensure material integrity and safety. Track record of identifying defects and contributing to quality assurance initiatives.
NDT professional prepared to deliver high-quality inspection services. Leveraging history of successful defect identification and quality assurance in various industries. Strong focus on team collaboration and results, adapting to changing needs. Expertise in ultrasonic and radiographic testing, valued for reliability and precision.
Solid background in non-destructive testing methods and technical troubleshooting. Proven track record in identifying material defects and ensuring equipment integrity. Demonstrated expertise in ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic particle inspection.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NDT Technician
TechCorr
08.2024 - Current
- Boosted team efficiency by training new technicians on proper usage of NDT equipment and techniques.
- Reduced inspection time with the efficient use of ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic particle testing methods.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction goals through consistent delivery of high-quality inspection services that met or surpassed specifications.
- Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Maintained a strong safety culture within the NDT department by adhering to established best practices and promoting awareness among team members.
- Assisted in maintaining industry compliance by adhering to established procedures, codes, and standards during inspections.
NDT Technician
NVI NDT
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Maintained a strong safety culture within the NDT department by adhering to established best practices and promoting awareness among team members.
- Streamlined reporting processes by creating clear and concise documentation of findings for engineering teams to review.
- Increased equipment reliability with thorough evaluation of weld quality using visual inspection and other NDT methods.
- Assisted in maintaining industry compliance by adhering to established procedures, codes, and standards during inspections.
Windshield Repair Technician
Safelite Auto Glass
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Trained in Lubbock through Safelite’s training center on the correct method of cutting out and replacing a windshield. Worked out of the Odessa office and would often be mobile and in the field. Main responsibility outside of windshield replacement centered around customer service.
- Streamlined operations by maintaining an organized workspace, keeping tools easily accessible during repairs.
- Optimized workflow by developing effective processes for monitoring progress on open work orders, ensuring timely completion of jobs assigned daily tasks accordingly.
NDT Technician
SQS NDT
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Maintained a strong safety culture within the NDT department by adhering to established best practices and promoting awareness among team members.
- Streamlined reporting processes by creating clear and concise documentation of findings for engineering teams to review.
- Increased equipment reliability with thorough evaluation of weld quality using visual inspection and other NDT methods.
- Assisted in maintaining industry compliance by adhering to established procedures, codes, and standards during inspections.
NDT Technician
Shawcor Inspection Services
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Maintained a strong safety culture within the NDT department by adhering to established best practices and promoting awareness among team members.
- Streamlined reporting processes by creating clear and concise documentation of findings for engineering teams to review.
- Increased equipment reliability with thorough evaluation of weld quality using visual inspection and other NDT methods.
- Assisted in maintaining industry compliance by adhering to established procedures, codes, and standards during inspections.
Education
Graduated - undefined
Odessa High School
Odessa, TX05.2000
Skills
- Organized
- Punctual
- Dedicated
- Hard-Working
- Perceptive
- Goal-Oriented
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Magnetic particle inspection
- Visual inspection techniques
- Certification and training
- Oil and gas NDT
- Radiographic inspection
- Pipeline inspection
- Ultrasonic testing
- Testing documentation
- Training management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Maintenance planning
- Task prioritization
- Visual inspection
- Professionalism
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Analytical skills
Certification
RT
PT
MT
UTT
RSO
Knowledge in CR & DR.
Timeline
NDT Technician
TechCorr
08.2024 - Current
NDT Technician
NVI NDT
03.2021 - 08.2024
Windshield Repair Technician
Safelite Auto Glass
11.2020 - 03.2021
NDT Technician
SQS NDT
01.2019 - 07.2020
NDT Technician
Shawcor Inspection Services
06.2012 - 01.2019
Graduated - undefined
Odessa High School
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