Nicholas R. Rod

**** **** ***

Kenner, LA *****

Phone: 985-***-****

Alt Phone: 985-***-****

acc9zt@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I'm looking to become a valuable team member, with a reputable company. As an experienced tech., I hope

to become an asset to your respected company. While gaining full time employment in the

Telecommunications or Industrial Rope Access Industry.

Ability Summary

I have 14yrs of inspection & Telecommunications experience in the petrochemical and government field. My

certifications and skill are: Level 2 Ultrasonics tester, Lev. 2 PT, Lev, 2 VT, Rope Access Lev. 3Technician. I

also have worked as an Jr. API inspector for a compliance project. Also worked on many cell tower jobs,ray

dome, flair replacement etc. Have vast knowledge with management skills and running crews. Irv also

worked on many construction repair projects in the off-shore waters. Erossion corrosion and x-ray jobs,

along with infrared and VT inspection in the Gulf. I've taken offshore water survival classes. Performed B-

scan with the Epic 4. Top side inspection. I have OSHA & 1ST aid training and have a TWIC 7 SPRAT card.

I would like the chance to apply these hardworking and dedicated skills that I've obtained and apply them to

your respected company & team.

Employment History

Rope Tech/Ray Dome install Tech.

02/2013 - 11/2013 All Access Services Colorado Springs, CO

Worked for a small Colorado, Springs company that is just starting out. We worked as a team installing the

satellite system and ray domes from the ground up. This included building of the outer shell, of the dome.

While have use of a crane and scaffolding system. Our team would install all electrical and coaxial lines, as

well as the mechanical system and satellite dish & waveguide system. On top of dome we had to install

lighting rods, copper cabling, cad weld on base of tower. Then install all connections to the housing,

followed bye install of systems software. Then test and check system counter parts. Pack up then head to

next site.

Rope Access Tec.N.D.T. Technician

02/2009 - 11/2012 Margan Inc. Houston,Tx., TX

• Performed Rope Access Techniques to install our rope system so we could safely install the

acoustic emission system to calibrate & inspect on-line process piping.

• Use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

• Used rope access techniques and rigging skills to install acoustic emissions systems onto piping

circuits.

• After installs are complete,performed inspections to insure sensors are accurately calibrated.

• Complete all daily inspection reports,time sheets and turn in all work permits.

NDT Jr. API Inspector

02/2008 - 11/2008 Lowery Inspection Baton Rouge, LA

• Responsible for visual 570 inspections on piping circuits for Exxon Mobil compliance project for the

2008 year.

• Responsible for the 570 field reports and wrote recommendations for repair work if needed.

• All inspections fell within Exxon Mobil recommended guidelines and procedures.

• Attend all weekly inspection meetings to bring the engineers up to date with the weekly inspections.

• While working @ Exxon Mobile refinery I always put safety 1st.

Rope Access Level 2/ Inspector Lev. 2

01/2003 - 02/2008 Rope Access Technology Inc. Kenner, LA

• Performed NDE methods using rope access techniques, I coordinated crews, meet daily with clients

and turned in UT reports & time sheets.

• Performed Corrosion under Insulation inspection & insulation repair.

• I was required to visually inspect piping and the flare towers structural supports.

• Performed mechanical jobs such as flare tip replacements and welding repairs.

• Cell Tower work installing lines,bolt torquing, tower grounding, etc.

• Satellite Maintenance for Air Force & Ray Domes

• Windmill painting and blade patching & repair.

• Also performed PMI and infrared when needed.

• Adhere to all safety procedures

Rope Access Tec. / Inspector Lev. 2

11/2000 - 12/2003 Can Usa Inc. Marrerro, LA

• Performed NDT methods using rope access tech. in the offshore and petrochemical fields.

• Oversaw the safety of crews.

• Used rigging for structural steel for high area access.

• Performed welding and cutting work.

• Did PMI work.

• Ran the Epic 4 for B-scan.

• Performed PT and visual inspections .

• Was a RT barricade watch for x-ray work.

• Also worked on several government projects.

• Worked on ray- dome inspections and satellites in Washington D.C.

• Confined space access work

• High angle rope access industrial maintenance, repairs, mechanical rigging and installations

• Welding repairs

• We would perform nondestructive testing solutions to support asset integrity

• MT – Magnetic Particle Testing

• PT – Penetrant Testing

• VT – Visual Testing

• UT – Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement

• ET – Eddy Current Testing

• PMI – Positive Material Identification

Cell Tower Technician/Climber

08/1998 - 10/2000 Rebel Communications Nashville, TN

• I worked in the telecommunications field as a climber/construction technician. Some of the jobs we

would perform where:

• Bolt Torquing

• Coaxial cable installation, routing,and install of coaxial support hangers & butterfly clips.

• Antenna install on T-Arms

• Termination of cables going into housing & ice bridge install.

• Antenna installation and Line Sweeping

• Guy Wire Tensioning

• Tower Light Replacement

• Grounding and Lightning Protection

• Tower Ground Testing

• Cable/Waveguide Repair

and Replacement

• Antenna and Line Installations

• Rotator Repair and Replacement

• Tower Painting & Visual Inspection

• Guy Wire Greasing

• Tower construction & Demo., take downs

Education and Training

Occupational Licenses & Certificates

Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date

Honors & Activities

Additional Information

Available to start work immediately.

References Available on Request

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