Azeez Saliu Alubankudi //**** W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
443-***-**** // *****.*.**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Qualified NDE/NDT/NACE field technician with a high regard for safety and integrity, seeking a position in the power, aerospace, energy, or oil and gas sectors which utilize my education, skills and experience.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
•Vast NDT experience in oil & gas, aerospace, petrochemical, nuclear, construction and power Industries
•TWIC card holder
•Strong knowledge of industrial coatings, industrial surface preparations, inspection equipment and application equipment
•Worked during shutdowns and turnarounds in industrial settings, nuclear plants and refineries
•High tolerance for job pressure and extended hours as needed to complete projects
•ISO (Industrial Standards Organization)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PMQ Services
Qc Inspector (Jan 2019-Present)
●Performed visual and dry magnetic particle test on submarine parts/assemblies according to company specification
●Inspected raw materials, fabricated, machined, assembled structures, and industrial processes for quality deviations, or defects according to specifications.
●Interpreted and followed written inspection instructions, quality requirements and customer specifications
●Inspected, approved or rejected welds according to specifications
●Inspected visually for obvious defects
●Discarded or rejected products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications
●Measured dimensions such as length, height and distance between reference points, using precision instruments such as micrometer, caliper, dial indicator, optical comparator to ensure product meets specifications
●Verified that all materials used in the performance of the job assignment are in compliance with Client Company requirements
Orbital Atk
Qc Inspector (September 2017-Dec 2018)
•Performing visual and Fluorescence Dye penetrant inspection according to company specification
•Using optical comparators, calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread plug, pin gages, ring gages and other tools to validate part dimensions
•Inspected primed and coated surfaces using film thickness gages and surface micron meters.
•Performed cure verification using MEK wipe test and tape test for surface resistance
•Inspection of work in progress and finished goods
•Familiar with blue prints and drawing
•Generate and manage NCR process using TIPQA
•Generate conformance documentation that is in compliance with government and customer requirements
•Generate inspection plans and procedures
•Scanning and saving all final quality inspection report in quality data management database
Austal USA
QC Inspector (Dec 2015-April 2017)
•Performing Dye Penetrant Test according to navy standards/AWS
•Performing Visual Test on structural welds for defects/discontinuities according to navy standard
•Maintain a priority of safety for myself and others at all time
•Inspection and monitoring of joint fit-up and welding, bolt-up of flanged connections, installation of pipe supports, pressure testing, and re-instatement activities
•Performing blast profile inspection and final inspections on structural welds
•Interpret blueprints (GD&T) and all applicable drawings
•Utilize standard quality inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauge pins, GO-NO/GO Gages etc.).
•Utilize NAVSEA Standard Items, MIL-SPECS, and Technical Publication
•Verifying all NDT completion releasing the piping for hydro test
•Act as a Quality auditor and follow up on audit findings and corrective actions
•Assist in the maintenance of project Quality records for all phases of the project
•Assist in the assessment of the ability of suppliers to meet the Quality requirements of the project
•Assist in the preparation of project audit schedules, discipline activity plans for the Quality function, audit reports (internal and external), and noting non-conformances and corrective actions
•Oversee and monitor surface & protective coatings applications on pipe and tanks
•Inspect and mark-up coating defects
•Apply knowledge of dry film thickness gauges as well as a dew point meter
•Carry out inspection duties for surface preparation and coating application such as monitoring environmental conditions, surface profile readings, DFT checks, and holiday testing
•Ensure all abrasive blasting and coating activities are carried out as per the contractual requirements and specification guidelines
•Perform hold point inspections of surface preparation and coating work in accordance with the procedures of the Inspection Quality Manual
•Witness all coating activities including, but not limited to, surface preparation, application of approved coatings, holiday detector testing and final coating thickness
•Verify the proper use and calibration of inspection instruments as described in the Inspection Quality Manual
•Complete project documentation and record keeping in accordance with the procedures of the Inspection Quality Manual
Baker Hughes
NDT Technician (Sept 2014-Oct 2015)
•Responsible to perform daily inspection to include NDE VT, UT Thickness reading, Magnetic Particle Testing and Liquid Penetrant testing
•Performed inspection on drill pipe, valves, smart pigs and fracking equipment
•Responsible for the safety of other employees and the prevention of damage to operating equipment
•Performed work per written instructions including work packages and procedures
•Inspect installs units, parts, equipment, and components in structural assembly, according to blueprints and specifications, using hand tools and power tools
•Inspect flange related spool fabrication, erection, flange assembly and tightening in accordance with project procedures and specifications
•Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices such as tapes, gauges, pressure equipment, calipers and rules to assemble and test product
•Carried out quality inspections of as per Inspection Test Plans, Quality Plans, Industry Standards, Supplier requirements
•Complete all documentation associated with the job and maintain an organized work area per compliance standards
•Utilized mathematical skills to perform measurements and verifications
•Clean, maintain, test and refurb high pressure iron, cement heads and other components as per Company, API, and CFR Services Standards
•Track the movement of the iron in SAP and prepare the proper paperwork for shipment and tracking
•Maintain lists of test dates for inspection on iron
•Perform various general and facility maintenance repairs
GE Oil and Gas
QA/QC IV (Aug 2013-Sep 2014)
•Responsible to perform daily inspection to include NDE VT/PT, Hardness / Dimensional Inspections/Thickness reading
•Performed visual weld inspection of welds and base materials
•Obtained GE Oil and Gas CWI In-House certification
•Verify trace-ability and Identification of material
•Verify all NDT completion releasing the piping for hydro test
•Attend and actively participate in a safety meeting, promoting a safety-first culture
•Performing VT inspections in accordance with ASME and/or AWS specifications
•Verify and inspection of raw materials, finished products, and vendor processes per drawing, Engineering BOM and customer’s requirements and industries standards
•Inspected incoming materials by confirming specifications, conduct visual and measurement inspections, reject and return unacceptable materials
•Reviewing non-destructive evaluation results to verify compliance with contractual requirements
•Inspection/monitoring of joint fit-up and welding, bolt-up of flanged connections, installation of pipe supports, pressure testing, and re-instatement activities).
•Identify, label and generate quality reports as well as non-conformance reports for all defective materials
•Experience with weld mapping and as-built drawings. Flange face inspection
•Strong knowledge of industrial coatings, industrial surface preparations, inspection equipment and application equipment
•Examining materials or products for anomalies, damage, or defects, such as cracks, pits, rust, incomplete welds, holes, dents, excessive corrosion, examines coating conditions, etc. under minimal supervision.
•Performed inspection on fabricated wellhead and drilling risers
•Generating NCR and follow up with disposition verification
•Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment
•Perform inspection of components to specifications using calipers, height gages, thread gages and other mechanical inspection hand tools
•Loading and updating QC data in the data base using SAP software
•Proficient in reading and understanding engineered drawings and blue prints, quality requirements as defined in quality plans, material specifications, and the quality requirements associated with ASTMs, API Specs, etc.
Superheat FGH
Field Technician (Dec 2012 – Aug2013)
•Assisted with weld preparation for preheat and post weld heat treatment as per specifications
•Setting-up/tearing-down of equipment; perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks, calibrations and overall equipment and facilities upkeep
•Wrapping pipe for preheat and post weld. Stripping pipe after preheat and post weld.
•Assist with weld preparation for preheat and post weld heat treatment as per specifications
•Attaching thermocouples and performed hardness testing
•Using thermite welding products and procedures to weld test stations to pipelines.
•Assisted other technicians in project execution and daily tasks associated with providing industrial maintenance services
•Follow all safety protocol and wearing of proper PPE
•Identify all rejected product on log sheet and include written descriptors of reasoning for rejects
•Identify all rejected physical product as per instructions and alert operator
•Assured all First and Last Article inspection is conducted as required
•Assured and verify that materials for order is correct as described on the work order
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Eko Akete High School, Lagos Nigeria
Nace International
•CIP Level 1 Cert # 60836
NDT Consultancy Services Inc
•NDT (VT 1&2, MT 1&2, PT1&2, UT1&2) per ASNT SNT-TC-1A
•80 Hours of Ultrasonic Testing 1 & 2 per SNT-TC-1A
•24 Hours of Magnetic Particle testing per SNT-TC-1A
•16 Hours of Liquid Penetrant Testing per SNT-TC-1A
•24 Hours of Visual and optical Testing per SNT-TC-1A
GE Oil and Gas
•In-House CWI certification
OTHER JOB RELATED SKILLS
•Good understanding of NQA-1
•SAP experience
•Ability to respond to short notice work assignments
•Excellent ability to communicate with clients, supervisor and co-workers
•Ability to work effectively under pressure, while performing numerous projects concurrently
•Performing VT,MT,PT,UT-T inspections in accordance with ASME and/or AWS specifications on weldments
•Ability to independently complete visual and dimensional inspection and verify that manufacturing tolerances and quality standards are met
•Good understanding of fabrication codes (AWS D1.1/API 1104)
•Knowledge of how the different welding processes and pre- and post-welding heat treating processes affect the metallurgy of ferrous and nonferrous materials
•Ability to perform hardness test using brinell hardness tester
•Use NDT, camera, video and written documentation techniques in the inspection of pipes
•Comprehend and understand geometric tolerance on blueprints
•Exceptional ability to work as a team member with good commitment to client satisfaction