Zachery Miller
Collinsville,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented with extensive expertise in non-destructive testing, specializing in radiographic, and magnetic particle inspection techniques. Adept at identifying and diagnosing material flaws, ensuring structural integrity, and maintaining stringent quality standards in compliance with industry regulations.
I am also an enthusiastic professional with many years of increasingly responsible experience operating freight and passenger trains and locomotives. Lifelong train-lover, passionate about achieving safe, fast, economical and comfortable rail transportation. Train and engine expert with exceptional hand-eye coordination, mechanical aptitude, and stamina.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NDT LVL II
Kakivik
Anchorage, AK
12.2024 - Current
- Performed periodic maintenance on NDT equipment ensuring optimal performance levels were maintained.
- Performed NDT inspections on a variety of components with 100% accuracy and efficiency.
- Assisted in shooting welds via CR and scanning using the Carestream system
NDT Assistant
Prime Inspections INC
Katy, TX
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Evaluated existing processes for improvement opportunities utilizing Radiographic Film Interpretation skills.
- Assisted in using RTR to inspect welds on multiple pipeline projects including the Orla Connector and Rattlesnake project in West Texas
- Operated dark room developing 100+ welds on a daily basis using conventional film on a crawler project in Three Rivers, TX spanning towards south Houston
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railroad
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Operated locomotives safely across diverse terrains and conditions.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure operational readiness.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch for real-time updates and coordination.
- Responded promptly to signals and changed operational procedures as needed.
- Maintained accurate logs of trips, incidents, and equipment status.
- Monitored gauges and instrumentation for efficient locomotive performance.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain compliance with federal regulations.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute smooth train operations.
- Conducted brake checks and general inspections before work.
- Operated locomotives according to strict delivery and route schedules.
- Prepared reports documenting locomotive issues.
NDT Assistant
U.S. Inspection & NDT
Harrison Valley, PA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted visual inspections and hardness tests on incoming parts to ensure that they meet customer requirements.
- Assisted other departments with special projects related to product development or process optimization efforts.
- Assisted NDT technician in inspecting components for quality assurance, utilizing various non-destructive testing methods such as radiography and ultrasonic testing.
- Located surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
- Produced images of objects on film, used radiographic techniques.
NDT Assistant
Stanley Inspection
Tulsa, OK
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted NDT technician in inspecting components for quality assurance, utilizing various non-destructive testing methods such as radiography and ultrasonic testing.
- Assisted on multiple pipeline projects using various methods including RT, MT, PT, UTT.
- Experience in multiple compressor stations performing RT on varying sizes of pipe and fittings.
Education
High School Diplomat -
Owasso High School
Owasso, OK04.2017
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Visual inspection techniques
- Magnetic particle inspection
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Pressure vessel inspection
- Radiography
- Computed radiography
- Non-destructive testing
- Radiographic inspection
- Ultrasonic testing
- Weld evaluation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
Certification
- Level II in CR with hours to test out to become LVL II in MT, PT, UTT, Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology, Tulsa, OK, 04/01/17, 09/30/29
- Joint state card certification, 09/30/29
- Certified per FRA locomotive engineer/conductor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NDT LVL II
Kakivik
12.2024 - Current
NDT Assistant
Prime Inspections INC
01.2024 - 11.2024
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railroad
01.2022 - 04.2024
NDT Assistant
U.S. Inspection & NDT
01.2020 - 01.2022
NDT Assistant
Stanley Inspection
03.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diplomat -
Owasso High School
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology