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Sam Elson

Nexus Energy Services
STEUBENVILLE,OH
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Experienced NDT Inspector and Petroleum Field Service Technician with experience in troubleshooting, deficiency discovery, equipment repair, and technical field service. This experience includes the ability to troubleshoot issues and repair deficiencies within electronic, control, mechanical, payment, and communication systems, as well as utilize Ultrasound Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Dye Penetrant Testing (PT) to discover faults and deficiencies within welds, material thickness, and structural integrity.

Work History

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

U.S. Army Active Duty
  • Operated, maintained, and repaired crucial equipment used in artillery based military operations.
  • Cooperated with other Service Members in a team-like manner to achieve maximum efficiency in the field, in the office, and many other settings.
  • Taught troops how to effectively perform tasks in various positions pertaining to mission objectives utilizing various artillery based equipment.

NDT Inspector

5 Years
World International Testing | 08.2019 - 08.2024
  • Utilized Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors/Thickness Gauges to discover section loss in a given material, deficiencies of any nature in multiple weld types, the structural integrity of bolts, pins, and shafts, as well as many other items.
  • Produced official reports and certifications of inspection to meet regulatory state and federal standards and codes.
  • Assisted Senior Leadership with improving inspection operations and safety procedures.
  • Met with Customers to offer professional insight and recommendations on repair processes in correlation with inspection standards and codes.
  • Materialized reports pertaining to the specific needs of each Customer in order to answer questions about inspection results and protocol.
  • Mentored new employees on use and maintenance of crucial inspection equipment, report processing, and overall job productivity and customer satisfaction.

Petroleum Service Technician

2 Years
Nexus Energy Services | 08.2024 - Current

Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fuel dispensing equipment, payment systems, tank monitoring systems, and site infrastructure throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.

• Support hundreds of customer locations, including major convenience store chains, truck stops, travel plazas, and independent operators.

• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, mechanical, software, networking, and communication-related failures in complex field environments.

• Install, configure, update, and commission EMV payment systems, FlexPay platforms, forecourt control equipment, and related hardware.

• Perform dispenser calibration and compliance testing in accordance with Pennsylvania Weights & Measures requirements.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and manufacturer documentation.

• Coordinate with customers, manufacturers, IT providers, and technical support organizations to resolve complex equipment issues. • Execute projects including material sourcing, logistics coordination, installation activities, equipment upgrades, and project completion.

• Independently manage service calls, inventory, documentation, customer communication, and project execution.

Education

High School Diploma

Edison High School | Richmond, OH | 05-2018

Skills

Electronic Diagnostics
Industrial Maintenance
Equipment Repair
Field Service Operations
Fuel Dispensing Systems
EMV Payment Systems
Forecourt Controllers
Motor Controls
Electrical Testing & Measurement
Calibration & Compliance Testing
Networking Fundamentals
Software Updates & Equipment Configuration
Blueprint & Schematic Reading
Preventive Maintenance
Customer Service & Technical Support
Project Execution

Certification

OSHA 10 Certified

Ultrasonic Testing SNT-TC1A Level I/Level II Certified

Verifone Point-of-Sale Certified

Veeder-Root ATG Technician Certified

Veeder-Root Installer Certified

GVR Dispensing Systems Certified

FlexPay IV Certified

FlexPay IV with Omnia Certified

FlexPay Connect v2 Certified

FlexPay 6 Certified

Passport Certification (In Progress)

Pennsylvania Weights & Measures Licensed Technician

Invenco Products Training

Applause Media Systems Certification

Experience Lockout / Tagout (Military and Industrial Environments)

Timeline

Petroleum Service Technician

Nexus Energy Services
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

NDT Inspector

World International Testing
08.2019 - 08.2024Read More

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

U.S. Army Active Duty
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Edison High School

High School Diploma
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Sam Elson