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MANSOUR K. BABAN

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic Client Retention Manager at ZPI Petroleum with extensive expertise in Level II NDE techniques and advanced inspection software. Proven track record in enhancing client relationships and driving business growth. Skilled in NCR report writing and adept at leading teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Retention Manager

ZPI Petroleum
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 11.2024
  • Led all necessary daily operations with the assistance of a staff of six employees to attain and produce business opportunities by fielding clientele and potential clients for the growth of the business.

Level II NDE Technician (MT, PT, UTT, VT)

Mistras Services
Houston, USA
10.2012 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: (Employment and Contract Assignments)
  • Lead Technician on Turnaround Assignment at The ExxonMobil, Marathon and various other refineries. Primary duties included completing Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Dye Penetrant Inspections on various Piping Circuits as well as plant equipment such as vessels, various valves and heat exchangers. Assigned to several turnarounds throughout each year. Also, trained new hires and level I NDE technicians in the field.
  • (Employment and Contract Assignments)

Lead Quality Inspector NDE (MT,PT,VT)

Endurance Lift
Houston, USA
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: (Contract Assignment)
  • Pre, in-process and post fabrication inspection of machined parts via calipers and other inspection tools to review conformance and operability of those parts throughout the entire process. NCR’s and audits of performance of machined parts and machines to conformance requirements. Followed Codes and standards as per company and ASME requirements.
  • (Contract Assignment)

Quality Inspector/NDE II

Weldfit Group
Houston, USA
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Company Overview: (Contract Assignment)
  • Inspection of Extrusion welds and fabricated bypass lines.
  • Dimensional inspection of fit ups throughout assembly process.
  • Magnetic Particle inspection on welds during pre and post welding process.
  • (Contract Assignment)

Field Services Inspector (Laser Scan/NDE II in MT, PT, UTT)

Rosen Group USA
Houston, USA
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • One of two Inspectors for the US territory for field verifications through Laser technology provided by state of the art Creaform Handy Scan 700 equipment.
  • Field Verification of our Piping In-Line Inspection team findings. Primary concerns were Stress Corrosion Cracking, Axial and at times Circumferential, and other anomalies.
  • Full data analysis through Pipecheck software using automated pit gauges and other available resources to assess and compare findings from our ILI team. Amazing program.

Level II NDE Inspector (MT, PT, VT, UTT)

Wicks and Associates
Denver City, USA
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Company Overview: (Contract Assignment)
  • Performing UT Thickness Readings on new vessels and piping Circuits at the OXY Permian plant (Olympus 38DL PLUS). Responsible for TML’s and Traceability of piping circuits to P&ID’s.
  • (Contract Assignment)

Level II NDE Inspector

AF Global
Houston, USA
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Daily inspections and reporting in a manufacturing environment per ASNT SNT-TC-1A.
  • Magnetic Particle Testing on Welds of fabricated Subsea Risers and other components.
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing on Machined Stainless Steel components for the Risers.
  • Visual and UT Thickness Testing performed on all Subsea Risers.
  • Brinell Hardness Testing performed on all Risers and other components.
  • Dimensional, Traceability and Isometric Reporting per client Specifications.
  • ID and Removal of non-conforming indications with key tools per client and code spec.
  • Creating Non-Conformance Reports on welds and components that fail specifications.

Education

NDE Level I and II Certifications - MT, PT, UTT, VT Level II Certified In Field

The Ocean Corporation
Houston, TX
10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Minor Business Administration

The University of Denver
Denver, Co
06.1998

Skills

  • Level II MT and PT certification
  • Level II VT and UTT techniques
  • Brinell hardness Inspection
  • Traceability reporting standards
  • ISO 9001 drawing interpretation
  • NCR report writing skills
  • Advanced pipe check software use
  • Inspection tool calibration methods
  • Calipers and gauges proficiency
  • Micrometer measurement techniques
  • Field verification processes
  • Radiation safety protocols and HAZMAT knowledge
  • Database management expertise
  • Experience with Olympus 37DL and 38DL

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Title: Level II NDE Inspector

Timeline

Client Retention Manager

ZPI Petroleum
08.2020 - 11.2024

Lead Quality Inspector NDE (MT,PT,VT)

Endurance Lift
12.2019 - 05.2020

Quality Inspector/NDE II

Weldfit Group
08.2018 - 10.2019

Field Services Inspector (Laser Scan/NDE II in MT, PT, UTT)

Rosen Group USA
11.2016 - 06.2018

Level II NDE Inspector (MT, PT, VT, UTT)

Wicks and Associates
01.2015 - 07.2015

Level II NDE Inspector

AF Global
01.2013 - 12.2014

Level II NDE Technician (MT, PT, UTT, VT)

Mistras Services
10.2012 - 05.2021

NDE Level I and II Certifications - MT, PT, UTT, VT Level II Certified In Field

The Ocean Corporation

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Minor Business Administration

The University of Denver