James Yakemchuk

Experience

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  Department of National Defence

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2009

  Infantry
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  Metalogic Inspection Services

  Dec 2005 - Sept 2008

  Senior NDT Technician

  • Crew Supervisor for boiler shutdowns.• Daily Management of personnel and equipment. • Assigning tasks, verifying test results, ensuring all tasks are performed in a safe and effective manner, vetting inspection reports, and ensuring all work is carried out on-time and within budget constraints.• Addressing without delay any and all disciplinary actions.• Providing training or guidance when necessary to ensure all inspections are carried out in such a manner that these inspections could be duplicated and achieve the same results.• Payroll and Record keeping.• Providing management with a thorough daily and weekly progress report and assisting with scheduling requirements.• While employed with Metalogic I worked extensively in power generation and oil and gas field. Show less

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  Team Industrial Services

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2010

  Phased Array Supervisor

  • Direct supervision on a daily basis of all NDT Technicians carrying out PAUT or TOFD work.• Performing routine audits of NDT Technicians work and reporting skills.• Providing guidance and mentoring of subordinate technicians to allow them to effectively progress and develop in this specialized area of Nondestructive Testing.• Writing performance reviews of technicians and assistants.• Establishing and implementing a training plan to correct technician deficiencies.• Working with management and HR to effectively resolve discipline issues.• Working with client’s on a daily basis to develop inspection solutions for both routine and unusual situations.• Procedural writing and development.• Development of TEAM Phased Array and TOFD Training.• While employed with TEAM I worked extensively in power generation and the oil and gas field. Show less

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  Canadian Natural Resources Limited

  Oct 2010 - Apr 2012

  NDT Lead Hand

  • Direct supervision of NDT technicians and assistants.• Conducting procedural audits of contractors working or applying to work for CNRL.• Direct oversight and auditing of CNRL contractors conducting advanced NDT related work. • Procedure writing (ASME, API, CSA, AWS, and NDT work instructions.)• Providing guidance and mentoring of technicians to allow them to effectively progress and develop in Nondestructive Testing.• Development of Phased Array techniques and procedures for unique applications. • With CNRL, I have gained experience with Heavy Oil and Gas, Power Generation, and Mining equipment. Show less

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  IRISNDT

  Apr 2012 - now

  IRISNDT’s Director of Turnarounds, Software Integration and Sales. A self-proclaimed “Jack of all Trades, Master of None,” James has turned his 15+ years’ of practical experience in the NDT world into a solution-based management system, integrating and successfully deploying IRISNDT’s digital software suite as standard tools for use during turnarounds and run and maintain plant operations. Working with client representatives to determine use of advanced ultrasonic techniques, conducting demonstrations and qualifying advanced the techniques. Coordinating and running of AUT operations for clients of IRISNDT. My job required me to perform advanced ultrasonic non-destructive testing techniques, supervisory responsibilities, mentorship to my colleagues, and auditing and oversight of NDE personnel, as well as directly communicating with clients and immediately resolving all concerns in a collaborative manner.

  • Senior Operations Director - Turnarounds, Software Integration, and Sales

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Director - Turnarounds, Software Integration, and Sales

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

  • Director - Turnarounds, Software Integration, and Sales

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Project Director

    Oct 2018 - Apr 2022

  • Specialty NDT Operations Director

    Aug 2013 - Apr 2022

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2012 - Aug 2013