Experience

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  Structural integrity

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Technician

  Linear phased array,Annular phased array, and TOFD on welded components in the fossil power industry. Additional work as the program coordinator managing equipment, and personal certifications in accordance with ASME.

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  Progress energy

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Student intern

  Assisted in UT calibrations and multiple NDT inspections

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  Epri

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  R&d technician
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  Structural integrity associates

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Inspector
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  Industrial testing laboratory services (itls)

  Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Qc/isi inspector

  Research and Development applications in the eddy current BOP

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  Urs corporation, an aecom company

  Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

  Isi ut inspector

  PDI-UT-1 and 2 examinations

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  National inspection and consultants llc

  Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Pdi-ut, mt, & pt technician
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  Ge

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2016

  Nde specialist-level ii

  Level II inspections in the power generation industry. Methods used are MT, PT, VT, UT-S, UT-PA, ET and metallurgical replications. Other responsibilities will be to support the R&D labs in Windsor, CT and Chattanooga, TN. Visual inspections using a drone for boiler inspections, hangers, snubbers and supports. EPRI qualified in phased array of high energy piping using the Olympus MX2. Phased array of turbine blade root inspections and rotor steeple using the Zetec Zircon equipment. Eddy current testing to verify or locate long seam welds in piping. Writing and development procedures in accordance with ERPI's HEP program and ASME code requirements. Show less

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  Intertek

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2021

  Phased array/tofd technician - asnt level iii #156518

  Inspections of high energy piping using PAUT, TOFD, MT, PT, UTSW, EMAT, and PEC applications. EPRI HEP qualified in girth weld and long seams using phased array.Additional inspection work on boiler tube welds, oxide thickness, wind turbine bolts, and FRP piping.

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  Applied inspection systems, inc.

  Jul 2021 - now

  I have been given an opportunity to open an east coast office for Applied Inspection Systems (AIS). The office will be in Charlotte, NC and has been task with expanding and developing their advanced NDE techniques. I will be working with a team of highly qualified NDE professionals, engineers, and metallurgist to overcome our clients challenges in the condition assessment/monitoring of their assets. We are also expanding the AIS training service to include specialized and advanced NDE techniques offered from the Charlotte office or the main Benton, Arkansas office. Applied Inspection Systems continues to grow in specialty services and advanced technologies to better serve their clients. The AIS team has over thirty years of experience with multiple certifications to meet the needs of their clients in the power, chemical, manufacturing, infrastructure, pipeline, and DOD industries. They have recently partnered with HRST Inc. and Combustion Engineering Solutions to add expertise in engineering and materials science to their NDE services. AIS is led by a highly motivated management team always looking for ways to better serve their clients. I am extremely excited to join this team and look forward to implementing the latest technology available into their large array of services. Please check out the AIS website along with their partner companies and feel free to reach out with any questions. https://appliedinspection.com/https://www.hrstinc.com/https://atc-ces.com/ Show less

  • Director - NDE Research and Development

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Director - NDE Research and Development

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2021