James Flood

Experience

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  National Oilwell Varco

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  QC Technician/ NDT Specialist

  ® Improved the quality of inspections by validating all QA/QC procedures to meet relevant industry codes and standards. ® Reduced manufacturing downtime using MTR verification to assign traceability information to a variety of parts and assemblies.® Increased output by facilitating company-wide training in quality control and assurance processes.

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  IRISNDTMATRIX

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  QA/QC; Project Management

  ® Lead projects in refineries, chemical plants, offshore platforms and manufacturing locations® Performed standard and advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) ® Ensured the successful completion of material evaluations and component assessments to identify deficiencies® Performed and documented all methods and processes used to complete inspection reports regarding the outcomes of all NDT activities® Saved a refinery in North Texas 8 million dollars by overturning what two other companies called a crack that was actually an internal fillet weld for a tray. Verified by my level lll and the plant by dimensional inspection. Show less

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  DNV Group (Det Norske Veritas)

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

  Field Engineer; Surveyor (QA/QC)

  ® Representing the customer during all facets of manufacturing from raw material to finished product, including material verification, machining, dimensional inspection, assembly, NDT, Hydrostatic and Final Acceptance testing (FAT) activities with relevant clients and staff. ® Successfully reviewed documented issues non compliances with technicians, engineers, and management during observations repairs to allow Data books to be created. Reviewed said books for necessary documentation and issued final Product Certificate® Maintained all field logs and provided general subcontractor an employee qualifications and conformance to applicable codes and standards.® Supervised project lifecycle, from receiving a proposal, to checking on lab and manufacturing plant to ensure the projects were completed and produced in compliance to manufacturer procedures, codes and standards. Show less

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  Pitbull Inc.

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  QA/QC Consultant

  ® Lowered costs for clients by reviewing internal documents and procedures for compliance with applicable codes and standards about NDT, hydrostatic and pneumatic testing.® Reviewed production records and procedures for accuracy and compliance® Performed routine quality inspection operations on industrial and commercial items.® Maintained and organized all records, documentation, and other files associated with quality engineering and inspection tasks.

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  Entrion and Fulkrum

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2021

  Field Engineer; Senior Surveyor (QA/QC)

  ® Provided professional QA/QC consulting services including pre-inspections, progress monitoring, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and final inspections for new build projects and repair work® Optimized maintenance programs of critical oil and gas equipment by providing risk-based inspections (RBI) and maintenance (I&C) of drilling and subsea equipment.® Financial management of subcontractor account from commencement on site to negotiation and agreement of final account.

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  Actalent

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Field Engineer (QA/QC)

  ® Ensured that the installation of material handling equipment and conveyor systems complies with customer standards, quality control/ quality assurance methodology, and other performance metrics given to the inspection team® Performed inspection of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and safety components of the system while collaborating with all other teams® Inspecting electrical systems including LED/LRC or photo eyes used to regulate flow (light emitting and light receiving diodes), PWM (pulse with modules), CAN (controller area network communication systems), Networking, and all other hard wiring.® Verified that all completed work complied with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications® Maintained lines and levels - verified as-built conditions® Participated in pre-task planning, reported any safety issues or concerns to management.® Assisted in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field testing. Show less

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  RCM Engineering Aerospace Services

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Advanced Ultrasound Specialist/ Contracted to Virgin Galactic

  ® Responsible for accomplishing assigned inspection work on space flight system hardware, assemblies, and vehicles.® Conducts inspections utilizing a variety of NDT methods which may include but are not limited to ultrasonic, penetrant, x-ray, eddy-current, and thermal/infrared and laser shearography. ® Properly utilize NDT test equipment and associated tools to successfully interrogate hardware and structures, make decisions as to their acceptability for continued use and keep abreast of new and advanced test equipment.® Will be required to, but not limited to, working on checking aircraft.® Assist with the development of procedures and techniques for non-destructive testing of metallic and composite structures. Show less

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  ADVANCED EMERSION PAUT SPECIALIST USING ROBOTICS| COMPOSITE MATERIAL

  May 2023 - Dec 2023

  ADVANCED ULTRASOUND SPECIALIST/ COMPOSITE MATERIAL

  ® Assured all safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects were followed.® Conducts inspections utilizing Emersion Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)® Operating, loading and programming robots to perform Emersion PAUT® Verified that all completed work complied with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.® Reporting results as either acceptable or rejectable.