Experience

Premier Technology Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• QA/QC Welding Inspector CWI

  • May 2021 - Present

  May 2021 - Present Fabrication Facility (Blackfoot, Idaho) Adhere to Premier Technologies ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance Program (NQA-1) Coordinate and perform necessary NDE inspections applicable to customer and code requirements. Document and report non-conformances (NCR) not meeting nuclear quality assurance standards. Work closely with Quality Engineers during projects relaying necessary updates and concerns of production personnel as well as providing documentation of all NDE inspections for each project. Provide oversight to subcontractors and travel when necessary to ensure they meet nuclear quality assurance standards. Observe, report and document all defects in materials due to welding and/or shipping and receiving material. Update, maintain and sign off travelers at various stages of projects. Ensure production personnel are following traveler steps. Confirm proper use of company weld procedures (WPS) including correct use of filler metals and techniques. Confirm welders and welding operators are qualified to WPS being used and WPS submitted for projects. Verify calibration of weld machines and when necessary calibrate weld machines semiannually. Ensure all welding wire and welding rods are in a controlled environment. Maintain strict traceability of materials used for projects as well as update material tracking logs on a daily basis. Monitor in-process welding activities to ensure compliance with applicable code, standards and client specifications. Working knowledge of NAVASEA, ASME AG-1, AWS D9.1M/D9. 1- 2012, API 650, AWS D1.1. Current Level II certifications for VT, MT, PT, UTT, BLT(Bubble leak vacuum box testing) and dimensional inspections. Show less



Schultz Industrial Services

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  Quality Assurance / Quality Control Turn Around Manager Perform Welder Qualifications to Section IX Coordinate 3rd party NDE inspections through duration of turn around Coordinate and direct QC mechanical personnel as well as verify mechanical integrity Maintain Flange log and bolt up documentation for job packages on equipment through duration of turn around Maintain welding packages for B31.3 piping as well as Section VIII Div. 1 Code package. Follow and coordinate traveler requirements with production personnel and refinery inspection department. Consistently update management personnel of job progress and completion on a hourly/daily basis as needed. Act as a liaison of communication between refinery inspections, refinery engineering and production personnel to ensure the highest quality expectations are met. Coordinate with AI inspectors and prepare code packages for transfer of custody. Show less



Schultz Industrial Services

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Quality Control Supervisor

  • May 2017 - May 2019

  Chevron Terminal Project (Sacramento & Tracy), Shell Refinery (Martinez Ca) & Valero Refinery (Benicia CA). Monitored the in-process welding activities to ensure compliance with applicable code, standards and client specifications Managed and coordinated third party NDE activities including NDE requests Conducted welder qualification testing including destructive testing of coupons Confirm proper use of company weld procedures including correct use of filler metals and techniques. Prepared, scheduled and witnessed hydro tests and communicated the timeline activity with client inspections Developed and maintained weld log and ISO’s while interpreting and confirming P&ID’s with project specifications Assembled final project package to client and prepared transfer of custody signoff. Assigned ASME Code Projects. Contacted Authorized Inspector (AI), created Inspection Test Plans, confirmed all welding activities and documentation including Material Test Reports (MTRs) are in compliance with Brinderson ASME Code Manual and applicable NBIC codes. Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, API 1104, ASME Sec II, VIII, IX, B31.3, B31.1 & NBIC Codes Performed Quality Inspection of all Mechanical connections confirming geometric correctness, proper stud type/length, proper torque values, proper gaskets and alignment. Maintained Mechanical QC Log for all connections Maintained various Excel spreadsheets for tracking of welds and welder performance. Submitted weekly/monthly weld count to Client and Corporate Worked closely with Project Management concerning execution of Quality while promoting a safe work environment. Show less



Team Industrial Services CA

• Benicia, California, United States

• NDT Technician

  • Nov 2014 - May 2017

  NDT Technician Multiple Level II inspection certifications to ASNT-TC-1A requirements Worked closely with numerous welding and fabrication companies throughout the area to maintain strong client relationships Inspected and insured weld quality to strict codes/specifications to ASME standards (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Provided documentation of inspections determining integrity of equipment and quality of contractors’ performance during daily maintenance and turnaround projects. Performed inspections at all refineries in the Bay Area as well as multiple power plants on a call out basis including the San Diego and Washington State Regions. Performed Radiographic inspection and interpreted film to ASME B31.3 and ASME Section VIII Division 1. Performed magnetic and penetrant testing on pipelines, heavy machinery, tanks, boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, international boats, and cranes. Performed positive material identification to determine the percentage of elements that meets specific requirements. Receiving and transporting radioactive equipment Daily calibrations of inspection instruments and maintaining calibration documents. Attended inspection classes and requalification exams to maintain certifications Show less