Technician Engineering

Cleon E. Olsen

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Brigham, Utah 84302

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Career Summery

Over 20 years experience as a NDT X-ray technician. Performed digital and

X-ray film inspection on all Space Shuttle components. These components

included: solid rocket boosters, nozzle parts, o-rings and various other

shuttle parts and test articles. Inspection of these parts consisted of

looking for voids in the insulation and propellant, flaws and inclusions in

nozzle parts, o-rings, severance cables, booster separation motors, and

various other test articles. I have developed a good understanding of

Technician practices and responsibilities with the gathering of accurate

and repeatable data collection.

Professional Experience

ATK Space Operations 1987-2010

NDT X-ray Technician 9, Assistant Group Leader

. Receive components into facility and inspect for any damage that may

have occurred during shipment.

. Bring parts and components into bay for X-ray inspection. Set up

components using Engineering Technique Sheets.

. Using a 16 MEV Linear accelerator, acquired radiographic and Digital

images.

. As a certified Level II film reader, reviewed X-Ray film and Digital

images for proper set up of part, insuring that all engineering

requirements such as density and penetrameter placement were met.

Also reviewed images for defects, flaws, and inclusions.

. Reported on a NDT report the details of all part findings.

. Write Discrepancy Reports for all parts which did not meet NASA

engineering specifications and requirements. Provided the Material

Review Board (MRB) with details of size and location of defects.

. Assured that discrepant parts were tagged and removed from production

and identified with a hold status until the Material Review Board

(MRB) had reviewed the report and issued a disposition for the part.

This disposition may include a use as is status, or rework

instructions to bring part back into conformance or scraping of the

part.

. Had the responsibility to take charge when Group Leader was absent.

Making sure that crew still functioned in his absence, wearing all

safety equipment and following planning, and working with DCMA

(Government Customer).

. Participated on special teams and projects above the normal job

requirements. Some of these teams included several PPIA teams to

review planning to ensure processes were accurate and followed proper

sequencing. Ensured that all support materials were included, and

engineering requirements had the most current revisions.

. Film archivist (Responsible for packaging film for archiving and

inputting archiving data into the computer system. Also responsible

for checking archived film in and out as required by engineering and

technicians). Maintaining accurate records of where the film was

located.

. Contamination Control Team member. Worked with management on

contamination issues within the department and helped implement ideas

to resolve any contamination issues.

. Served as a Representative for the 5's team (PES System). Made sure

5's audits were completed every month and entered correctly in the

data base. Conducted audits (Spot checks) in other areas with the 5's

team. If any findings were found, made recommendations on how and

what would improve their areas.

. Team representative for creating a training module for Mandatory

Government Inspections. Prior to this, there was no training for these

inspections for new DCMA employees that were hired.

. Have a good understanding on the use calibrated instruments to obtain

data that is required to make a proper assessment of the parts being

inspected. Worked closely with Engineering and assisted in the

evaluation of collected data.

. Work well in a team environment as well as independently to complete

assignments. Very task oriented and have the technical competence to

perform the job with accuracy and detail.

. Developed good communication skills, both verbal and written.

. Good understanding of Microsoft office programs such as: Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, etc.

Certifications

NDT Level II Film Reader

NASA Move Director

NASA Crane Operator

NASA Equipment Operator

Awards

ATK Superior Performer Award

ATK Excellence Award

ATK Creating Value Award

ATK Team Recognition Award

Other Accomplishments

1. While monitoring the automatic film handling system in the x-ray bay,

I noticed a spark and arcing near the film board as it was nearing the

entrance of the booster segment. I shut down the process and notified

supervision and safety. It was determined that the material that was

being used on the track system was not conductive. A new conductive

material for the track was found and the track system was replaced.

This was instrumental in preventing an ignition of propellant of a

shuttle motor and damage to the facility and the possible loss of

lives.

2. Presented an idea to reduce set-up time and film costs during set-up

of new parts. An exposure log was implemented that tracked exposure

times and other set-up information. This reduced the time that was

required for part set-up and test shooting and this also reduced the

cost of x-ray film.

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