Samuel Mokuahi
Waianae,United States of America
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive customer service and hospitality experience in diverse settings. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail enable effective management of multiple responsibilities in fast-paced environments. Collaborative team player recognized for delivering creative solutions and technical expertise. Eager to contribute skills to a full-time position that enhances organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
QA/QC NDT Level II Test Inspector
Pacific Shipyard International
Honolulu, United States of America
04.2024 - Current
- NDT Level II Certifications to NAVSEA/ASNT Tech pub 271 requirements in Visual Testing, Liquid Penetration Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Thickness inspection methods.
- Have Training Hours and Experience in NDT Shear-wave Testing.
- I perform inspections on welds, piping, and other critical components on naval vessels to ensure that fabrication and welding process are effective. These inspections are performed in accordance with various NAVSEA tech manuals that include NAVSE Tech pub 278, MIL-STD-1689, and various other fabrication documents. I perform inspections on welds, piping, and other critical components on Commercial settings and Coast Guard ships in accordance with ABS, IACS no.47, and other various fabrication documents.
- I perform Vacuum box tests, air hose tests, blue chalk testing, and other various operational tests.
- Have experience working on various classes of Naval Ships such as LCS, CG, DDG, CVN, LHD, YON and PC.
- Have experience working on various Coast Guard Ships such as Protector class, Response Boats, Legend class Cutters, and Heritage class Cutters.
- Have experience working on various Commercial Ships and Machines such as Wave Buoys, Dredging Vessels, Tugboats, Container Barges, and Research Vessels.
- Delivered NDT reports to government, ensuring certification of welds and components.
- Performed Quality Control audits on welder processes and certifications, issuing corrective actions as needed.
- Utilized AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Word to create and manage technical documentation and design layouts.
- I have experience with coating inspections such as Visual Cleanliness, Surface Profile reading, Conductivity reading of Coatings, DFT readings for Prime Coats, Visuals inspection on Stripe Coats for holidays, DFT Readings on Intermediate and Topcoats. Taking readings of surface temperature, air/ambient temperature, dew point, and relative humidity for coatings.
QA/NDT Inspector Level-II
JAG Welding Fab & Services
National City, United States of America
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Gained experience on various classes of naval ships including LHA, LPD, LCS, CG, DDG, CVN, LHD, YON, and PC.
- NDT Level II Certifications to NAVSEA/ASNT Tech pub 271 requirements in Visual Testing, Liquid Penetration Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Thickness, and Ultrasonic Shear wave inspection methods.
- I perform inspections on welds, piping, and other critical components on naval vessels to ensure that fabrication and welding process are effective. These inspections are performed in accordance with various NAVSEA tech manuals that include NAVSE Tech pub 278, MIL-STD-1689, and various other fabrication documents.
- Delivered NDT reports to government, certifying compliance of welds and components with technical operation standards.
- Experience With AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word.
QA Specialist 135B
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
San Diego, United States of America
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Ensured compliance with operational standards while inspecting various classes of naval ships, including LHA, LPD, LCS, CG, DDG, CVN, LHD, YON, and PC.
- I perform inspections on welds, piping, and other critical components on naval vessels to ensure that fabrication and welding process are effective. These inspections are performed in accordance with various NAVSEA tech manuals that include NAVSE Tech pub 278, MIL-STD-1689, JFMM and various other fabrication documents.
- Certified welds and components by producing NDT reports for government submission, meeting stringent technical requirements.
- NDT Level II Certifications to NAVSEA/ASNT Tech pub 271 requirements in Visual Testing, Liquid Penetration Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic Thickness inspection methods.
- Have Training Hours and Experience in NDT Shear-wave Testing.
- Created project documentation and design tasks using AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Word.
QA/QC NDT Level II Test Inspector
Pacific Shipyard International
Honolulu, United States of America
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Achieved NDT Level II certifications to validate proficiency in Visual Testing, Liquid Penetration Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, and Ultrasonic Thickness inspection methods following NAVSEA/ASNT Tech pub 271 standards.
- Have Training Hours and Experience in NDT Shear-wave Testing.
- Inspected welds, piping, and critical components on naval vessels according to NAVSEA tech manuals, including NAVSE Tech pub 278 and MIL-STD-1689.
- Generated and submitted NDT reports to government, certifying welds and components met minimum technical requirements for service readiness.
- Conducted quality control audits on welder processes and certifications, issuing corrective actions to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Performed vacuum box tests, air hose tests, blue chalk testing, and various operational tests to verify compliance with industry standards.
- I have experience with coating inspections such as Visual Cleanliness, Surface Profile reading, Conductivity reading of Coatings, DFT readings for Prime Coats, Visuals inspection on Stripe Coats for holidays, DFT Readings on Intermediate and Topcoats. Taking readings of surface temperature, air/ambient temperature, dew point, and relative humidity for coatings.
- Have experience working on various classes of Naval Ships such as LCS, CG, DDG, CVN, LHD, YON and PC.
- Have experience working on various Coast Guard Ships such as Protector class, Response Boats, Legend class Cutters, and Heritage class Cutters.
- Have experience working on various Commercial Ships and Machines such as Wave Buoys, Dredging Vessels, Tugboats, Container Barges, and Research Vessels.
- Experience With AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word.
NDT Level II Inspector
Inspec Testing
Honolulu, United States of America
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Achieved NDT Level II certifications in visual testing, liquid penetration testing, magnetic particle testing, and ultrasonic thickness inspection methods according to NAVSEA Tech Pub 271 requirements.
- Have Training Hours and Experience in NDT Shear-wave Testing.
- I perform inspections on welds, piping, and other critical components on naval vessels to ensure that fabrication and welding processes are effective. These inspections are performed in accordance with various NAVSEA tech manuals that include NAVSE Tech pub 278, MIL-STD-1689, and various other fabrication documents. I perform inspections on welds, piping, and other critical components on Commercial settings and Coast Guard ships in accordance with ABS, IACS no.47, and other various fabrication documents.
- Generated and submitted NDT reports to the government to certify welds and components.
- Gained experience working on various classes of naval ships, including LCS, CG, DDG, CVN, LHD, YON, and MPC, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Developed experience working on various Coast Guard ships, including Protector class, response boats, Legend class cutters, and Heritage class cutters, ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.
- Acquired experience working on various commercial ships and machines, such as wave buoys, dredging vessels, tugboats, container barges, and research vessels, contributing to effective inspections and reporting.
- Have experience working on various projects for San Diego Zoo, Legoland, Belmont Park, and other various non maritime commercial NDT inspections in accordance with ABS/ASNT.
- Experience With AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word.
Solar Technician/Warehouse Supervisor
Hawaii PV Partners/LED Hawaii
Kapolei, United States of America
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted residential and commercial solar installations, including uninstalling old systems, installing solar rack frames, wiring, A/C inverters, and solar panels to enhance energy efficiency.
- Executed electrical tasks under certified journeyman electrician, including splicing wires, landing wires in inverters and electrical panels, and installing junction boxes to maintain system integrity.
- Managed vegetation control and field maintenance for multiple contracted solar farms, ensuring optimal site conditions for solar energy production.
Education
Honolulu Community College -
Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, Hawaii01-2010
Diploma -
Waianae High school
Waianae, Hawaii01-2004
Maili Bible High school -
Maili Bible High school
Waianae, Hawaii01-2003
Skills
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Destructive Testing
- Visual testing
- Liquid Penetrant testing
- Magnetic Particle testing
- Ultrasonic Thickness testing
- Ultrasonic Shear wave Testing
- NDT tools and equipment knowledge
- Coatings Inspections
- Quality control auditing
- Use of Inspection Tools for NDT & coatings
- Ten-key data entry
- Intermediate computer knowledge
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
Professional References
- Aaron Debutiaco, Waianae, Hawaii, HRMC - Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center, Code 138, (808) 492-9433
- Derek Barbadillo, Honolulu, Hawaii - Pacific Shipyards International, Department Manager for Quality Assurance & NDT Level 3, (808) 392-2021
- James Demello, Waianae, Hawaii, Honolulu Fire Department, Firefighter, (808) 259-1550
Timeline
QA/QC NDT Level II Test Inspector
Pacific Shipyard International
04.2024 - Current
QA/NDT Inspector Level-II
JAG Welding Fab & Services
04.2023 - 04.2024
QA Specialist 135B
Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
QA/QC NDT Level II Test Inspector
Pacific Shipyard International
04.2022 - 03.2023
NDT Level II Inspector
Inspec Testing
01.2020 - 03.2022
Solar Technician/Warehouse Supervisor
Hawaii PV Partners/LED Hawaii
05.2018 - 01.2020
Honolulu Community College -
Honolulu Community College
Diploma -
Waianae High school
Maili Bible High school -
Maili Bible High school