DAVID WILLIAM RIVERA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned professional with 15+ years of outstanding maintenance and

inspection proficiencies with proven ability to produce superior results in

service and repair environments. Experience includes diversified knowledge

and skills from complex technical work to repair of various systems,

components, and materials. Poses a keen sense of professionalism in

completion of technical job requirements, excellent organizational

capabilities, exceptional communication and customer service skills,

skillful use of data gathering, dissimilation techniques, and excellent

analytical skills.

Skilled troubleshooter, tenacious, resourceful problem-solver, and quality

driven individual with a "do it right the first time" approach. Well-

organized and attentive to detail; efficient in prioritizing and managing

multiple simultaneous projects with hands on experience in various

technical roles. Superb technical knowledge and ability to use technical

publications, blue prints, and other resources for research,

troubleshooting, and parts sourcing.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

. Quality Control Inspection . Preventive Maintenance

Inspection

. Electrical / Electronic Systems . Facilities

Management

. Control Systems . HazMat Handling /

Safety

. Electrical Transmitters . Radiation Safety

. Equipment Calibration . Regulatory

Compliance

Certified in Radiography- State of Texas

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Associates in Applied Sciences in Electronics

El Paso Community College, El Paso, Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Radiographer

2008 - 2009

AMERICAN X-RAY & INSPECTION SERVICES (AXIS)

Midland, Texas

. Performed x-rays at various job sites to include oil/gas pipelines,

refineries, compressor stations, fabrication yards, and power plants.

Radiographer Assistant

2007 - 2008

INTEGRITY TESTING AND INSPECTION

El Paso, Texas

Conducted field inspections, assisted in magnetic particle (MT) and Dye

penetrating inspections at various industrial and construction

locations.

. Performed x-rays on steel pipes for flaws, cracks, or presence of

foreign materials, utilizing knowledge of radiography equipment,

techniques, and procedures.

. Aligned object on stand between source of x-rays and film or plate

source of gamma rays, such as cobalt or iridium isotope and film or

plate on opposite sides of object manually.

. Calibrated and maintained equipment used in the testing and analysis

of products, raw materials, and in-process materials.

. Monitored working area using survey meters to protect personnel area

and verified radiation intensities using radiation meters.

. Followed all company and regulatory standards to ensure efficient and

safe operation.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued

Quality Control Inspector

2007 - 2007

JAMES AND LUTHER LP El

Paso, Texas

Conducted field inspections, acceptance, and/or rejection of work

performed at Western Refinery by a particular discipline in compliance

with applicable Codes and/or specifications.

. Witnessed or approved site and Non Destructive Examination (NDE)

testing, and verified tests were properly documented to ensure that

work was done correctly.

. Verified on-site welding and welding documentation met code and

specification requirements, including review of Post Weld Heat

Treatment (PWHT) documentation as applicable.

. Performed receipt inspections of material for work area in conjunction

with material control staff, as required.

. Adhered to Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and

Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies,

Standards, and Guidelines.

Radiographer

2006 - 2007

AMERICAN X-RAY & INSPECTION SERVICES (AXIS)

Midland, Texas

Charged with providing inspection and maintenance support for

operational readiness of pipe welds in refineries and oil processing

plants.

. Received state certificate in radiography; performed x-rays and

inspections on pipe welds.

. Calibrated and maintained equipment used in the testing and analysis

of products, raw materials, and in-process materials.

Radiographer Assistant

2006 - 2006

ACUREN INSPECTION

Longview, Texas

Trained as a radiographer to perform x-rays and inspections on steel

pipe welds in refineries, oil processing plants, and fabrication yards.

. Assisted in determining root cause and supported recommendations for

the implementation of corrective actions necessary to reduce or

eliminate product or process non-conformance.

. Trained and was certified on Radiation Safety through safety course

offered at Acuren.

. Aligned object on stand between source of x-rays and film or plate

source of gamma rays, such as cobalt or iridium isotope and film or

plate on opposite sides of object manually.

. Trained on identifying defects appearing on film and assisted in

analyzing findings.

. Performed duties at Chevron refinery in Mississippi for 1 month.

Paraprofessional

2001 - 2006

El Paso Independent School District

El Paso, Texas

Die/Wire Technician

1999 - 2001

FFHOENIX CUIVRE Santa

Teresa, New Mexico

Computer Technician

1997 - 1999

Aii TECHNOLOGIES

El Paso, Texas

Electronic Technician

1991 - 1995

HELEN OF TROY CORPORATION

El Paso, Texas

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