Nicholas Cagle
Midland,TX
Summary
Dedicated Industrial Radiographer with extensive training in Visual Inspection, Radiographic Testing, and various non-destructive testing methods. Enhanced operational safety and compliance through certifications in Abnormal Operating Conditions, OSHA General Industry, and SafeGulf & HUET. Committed to continuous professional development and delivering value to organizations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
NDT Technician
Barracuda Specialty Services
Midland, TX
11.2024 - 06.2026
- Provided NDT support for local call-out operations in and around the Permian Basin, Houston as well to Missouri to handle NDT inspections on 26 miles of mainline.
NDT Technician
Acuren
Port Sulphur, LA
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted in general inspection of piping systems per various NDT methods.
NDT Technician
Inspection Associates Inc.
Cyrpess, Texas
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversaw the coordination and completion of various new construction/expansion projects providing the NDT inspections as requested per the client.
- (Energy Transfer/Kinder Morgan) Provided detailed reports for said client in a timely manner.
NDT Technician
American Piping Inspection
Midland, Texas
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Provided NDT support for local call-out operations in and around the Permian Basin.
- Handling all the oil and water storage tank inspections, assisting with pipeline inspections, as well as mentoring/training and educating other personnel to achieve their career goals.
NDT-Level II Technician
SQS
Odessa, Texas
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided additional support for the new construction of a LGP plant in Orla, TX for Saulsbury Industries.
- Handled various daily call-out assignments completing tasks in a professional and timely manner.
NDT Technician
NVI NDT LLC
Buffalo, NY
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided NDT inspection on 12” mainline through the city of Rochester for Rochester Gas & Electric.
- Was transferred to the Odessa office to provide additional support in the Permian Basin oil patch.
- Handled assignments for various clients (Anadarko, Cimarex, Pioneer, etc.)
Level II Technician
TGR Industrial Solutions
Houston, Texas
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Call-out technician/Project manager over a fabrication facility’s NDT requirements.
- Managing productivity and overseeing quality as a priority from company standards to the client’s compliance program.
- Providing direction for NDT crews and assisting them to accomplish a common goal.
- Supported local client’s NDT requirements as requested by management.
Level II Technician
TUV Rhienland Industrial Solutions
League City, Texas
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Supported the NDT inspections at our client TransTech Fabrication located in Waco, TX.
- A manufacturer of storage tanks, in-process vessels and skid mounted process equipment.
- Handled other call-out NDT work as requested.
Utility Inspector
Kestrel Engineering Inc.
Houston, Texas
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Enterprise Products Baytown Terminal – AEGIS Pipeline Project.
- Supported day to day operations assisting in scheduling contractors, reviewing welding procedures, welder qualifications & renewals.
- Provide visual inspection of in-process & completed welds to minimize project downtime.
- Answered directly to Senior Welding Chief Morgan Harris assisting in overall project completion.
- Assisted NACE coating inspector Tommy Veazey in overseeing the coating processes.
- Documented all inspection activities providing a daily log of contractor activities.
- Ensured all activities were performed in a safe & professional way.
NDT Inspector
Pinnacle AIS Engineering
Riverton, WY
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Sinclair Refinery - Assisted in general inspection of piping systems per various NDT methods.
NDT Inspector
Permian NDT Inc.
Gardendale, TX
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Performed NDT inspections on new construction of the Ramsey natural gas gathering, processing & treatment system for Nuevo Midstream / general day to day NDT operations.
NDT Inspector
Mistras Holding Group
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Assisted in day-to-day NDT operations for the Eagle Ford Pipeline. (Midstream)
NDT Inspector
Applied Technical Services
Augusta, GA
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Executed NDT inspections on power boiler outages, ensuring operational safety and compliance.
- Managed daily NDT operations across southeast region, supporting consistent quality assurance.
NDT Inspector
Phoenix National Laboratories
Page, AZ
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Performed NDT inspections on piping systems and steam turbines during Navajo Generating Station Unit 3 shutdown, ensuring system integrity and safety.
- Conducted visual inspections of suspect areas for corrosion, deposition, and erosion on turbine blades, identifying potential issues to prevent operational failures.
NDT Inspector
URS Corp./Washington Group
Aiken, SC
06.2010 - 12.2010
- U.S. Department of Energy – Savannah River Site – Parsons Project.
- Assisted day to day NDT inspections of stainless piping systems on new construction at the Salt Water Processing Facility – Phase II.
NDT Inspector
Phoenix National Laboratories
Page, AZ
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Navajo Generating Station Unit 4 Shutdown- Performed outage related NDT inspections of piping systems, steam turbines, and associated systems.
- Visually inspected suspect areas for corrosion, deposition & erosion. (e.g.-turbine blades)
NDT Inspector
Mistras Holding Group
Houston, TX
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Supported general day to day NDT operations.(Refineries, Fabrication facilities, pipeline call out work)
Contract NDT Inspector
TEAM Industrial Services
Alvin, TX
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Provided NDT support for various offices in the eastern region. (Pittsburgh, PA- Memphis, TN- Saint Louis, MO)
- Made the decision to further my career handling various contract/project specific employment.
NDT Inspector
Fugro Consultants, Inc.
Pasadena, TX
01.2008 - 04.2008
- Supported general day to day NDT operations.(Refineries, Fabrication facilities, pipeline call out work)
NDT Inspector
IRIS NDT
Deer Park, TX
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Supported general day to day NDT operations. (Refineries, Fabrication facilities, pipeline call out work)
- Valero Texas City Shutdown 2007
NDT Inspector
H & G Inspection
Evanston, WY
02.2007 - 06.2007
- Supported inspection on the Wahsatch / Pineview Pipelines.
NDT Inspector
Master Industries Inc.
Houston, TX
10.2006 - 01.2007
- Supported day to day inspection for a vessel fabrication facility. (Spitzer Industries)
Trainee to NDT Inspector
H&G Inspection
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 09.2006
- Initiated career as a general NDT assistant to gain foundational skills in non-destructive testing.
- Achieved Level 2 certification to advance to NDT Inspector.
- Conducted NDT inspections for general call-out work across Texas and Wyoming, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Skills
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- NDT techniques
- Communication skills
- Professional work ethic
Summary Of Qualifications
- Texas Industrial Radiographer Card- Trainer Status, Current
- Visual Inspection, Applied Technical Services, 01/11
- Radiographic Testing, Hellier Technical Training & Consulting, 05/10, Plumstead Qualification & Training Services, 10/11
- Computed Radiography Training, GE Technologies, 09/10
- Magnetic Particle Inspection, PinnacleAIS Inspections, 05/14, URS Washington Group, 06/10
- Liquid Penetrant Inspection, PinnacleAIS Inspections, 05/14, URS Washington Group, 06/10
- Ultrasonic Thickness Testing, PinnacleAIS Inspections, 05/14, Applied Technical Services, 01/11
- Abnormal Operating Conditions, National Center for Construction Education & Research, 05/10
- OSHA General Industry Outreach, 360 Training, 01/12
- SafeGulf & HUET Trained & Certified, 11/15
Timeline
NDT Technician
Barracuda Specialty Services
11.2024 - 06.2026
NDT Technician
Acuren
11.2023 - 11.2024
NDT Technician
Inspection Associates Inc.
07.2022 - 11.2023
NDT Technician
American Piping Inspection
09.2018 - 04.2022
NDT-Level II Technician
SQS
04.2018 - 09.2018
NDT Technician
NVI NDT LLC
05.2017 - 01.2018
Level II Technician
TGR Industrial Solutions
07.2016 - 12.2016
Level II Technician
TUV Rhienland Industrial Solutions
02.2015 - 10.2015
Utility Inspector
Kestrel Engineering Inc.
07.2014 - 12.2014
NDT Inspector
Pinnacle AIS Engineering
01.2014 - 06.2014
NDT Inspector
Permian NDT Inc.
05.2013 - 09.2013
NDT Inspector
Mistras Holding Group
02.2013 - 05.2013
NDT Inspector
Applied Technical Services
01.2012 - 09.2012
NDT Inspector
Phoenix National Laboratories
01.2011 - 03.2011
NDT Inspector
URS Corp./Washington Group
06.2010 - 12.2010
NDT Inspector
Phoenix National Laboratories
01.2010 - 03.2010
NDT Inspector
Mistras Holding Group
01.2009 - 09.2009
Contract NDT Inspector
TEAM Industrial Services
10.2008 - 12.2008
NDT Inspector
Fugro Consultants, Inc.
01.2008 - 04.2008
NDT Inspector
IRIS NDT
07.2007 - 12.2007
NDT Inspector
H & G Inspection
02.2007 - 06.2007
NDT Inspector
Master Industries Inc.
10.2006 - 01.2007
Trainee to NDT Inspector
H&G Inspection
01.2006 - 09.2006