NDE Technician PT2, Visual Weld Inspector, XRF Technician

RICHARD J. S. CRANE, (C.D.)

**. Loyalist Drive • Welland, ON • L3C-2Y1 • C: 519-***-**** • **********@*******.***

Top-performing mechanical professional & NDE Technician, offering over 20-years’ experience providing dynamic quality assurance and leadership strategies for the Canadian Military. Recognized innovator, able to draw from in-depth experience to provide best practice processes to ensure team completes tasks within strict time frames. Highly successful at facilitating communication with diverse team members to accurately disseminate information, enabling smooth workflow. An expert problem solver able to target areas of process inefficiency and develop effective solutions.

Proficient in diverse material and parts testing techniques with extensive knowledge of policies and regulations of multiple industries. Reputation as a strong leader who motivates and mentors’ others to use dynamic testing techniques to better inspect parts. Looking to leverage knowledge gained as an Aircraft & Vehicle Mechanic in the Canadian Military and apply innovative principles and techniques to other industries.

Aircraft Mechanics

Engineer Drawing Interpretation

Project Management

Policy & Regulations Standards

Quality System Audits

Workflow Streamlining

Technical Communications

Analytical Problem Solving

Consensus Building

Team Training, Development & Mentorship

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician:

CGSB Level 2: Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) CGSB Level 1: XRF/PMI Trainee: Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

CWB Weld Inspector, Certified, Level 1 with ASME B-31.3 code endorsement.

Courses Completed:

Canadian Institute for Non-Destructive Evaluation – Hamilton, ON August - November 2012

Weld Inspection & Quality Control Lv. 1 Magnetic Particle Levels 1 & 2 Liquid Penetrant Levels 1 & 2 Engineering Materials & Components (EMC)

Ontario AODA and Code of Integrity courses WHMIS

Certifications: Fall arrest SCBA TDG Suncor Site Specific Training – April 2018 (Suncor Badge #: 534175)

Alberta Journeyman Vehicle Maintenance Tickets: Automotive Service Technician Heavy Equipment Technician – Transport Trailer Heavy Equipment Technician – Truck & Transport Mechanic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Non-Destructive Testing Technician – Applus RTD, Ft. McMurray. April 10th – May 5th, 2018

Was employed at the Suncor Energy site, providing Certified Liquid Penetrant, CSA Weld Inspection, XRF-PMI, and Hardness testing services during the 2018 Spring Shutdown. (Suncor Badge #: 534175)

Non-Destructive Testing Technician – TEAM Industrial Services Inc. April Mar 2016 – Feb 2023

Employed at the Oakville Ontario office, providing Certified Liquid Penetrant, CSA Weld Inspection, XRF-PMI, Magnetic Particle, and Hardness testing services to a wide variety of industrial companies in the Greater Toronto and outlying areas.

Assistant Site Supervisor – SGS Canada August 2015 – December 2015

Transferred by SGS management to the Imperial Oil Refinery in Nanticoke Ontario, to be assistant supervisor of a team of 30 personnel, that load and unload rail tanker cars and ships, of a wide assortment of consumer petroleum products. For example: LPG, Benzene, Gasolines, Diesel, and Crude Oil.

Rail Car Loader and Locomotive Engineer – SGS Canada April 2015 – August 2015

Employed to load and unload Polyethylene product into rail hopper cars to Ministry of Transport, and transportation of dangerous goods requirements, for the Imperial Oil Company in Sarnia, Ontario

Non-Destructive Testing – Acuren Inspections September – October 2013

Provided CWB Weld inspection and Magnetic Particle inspection at two separate Shutdowns at major pulp and paper mills in Alberta.

Non-Destructive Testing Technician March 2012 – November 2012

CFB Trenton – Aerospace & Telecommunications Engineering Support Squadron - Trenton, ON

After five years of dedicated service as an Aircraft Mechanic was transferred to the NDT Shop & school to perform hands on work on aircrafts, weld inspections, forklift inspections and other NDT techniques. Responsibilities included:

Accountable for monitoring full-cycle testing and quality inspection of parts, provides project management expertise; processes orders; delegates tasks and plans schedule; ensures all responsibilities completed within strict deadline

Managed all documentation for parts; ensured meticulous record of all pertinent information

Collaborated and interfaced with manufacturing engineer team; facilitated open communication to handle rejected parts; applies advanced problem-solving skills to quickly resolve situations

Applied knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures to troubleshoot testing; collaborated with engineers to pinpoint root causes of material discrepancy; wrote detailed report explaining issue

Aircraft Mechanic – Royal Canadian Air Force - QL4 AVN Tech July 2007 – March 2012

CFB Trenton - Trenton, ON

Worked alongside 6 mechanics on the CC130H, communicating clearly, logically and precisely, managing time and resources, establishing a highly level of quality control while making quick, logical decisions. Responsibilities include:

The proven maintenance of: Propulsion system; airframe system; electrical system; weapon system; aircraft life support system & applicable components

Diligent testing & inspection of aviation systems for defects

Thorough quality assurance checks

Aircraft handling and the operation of support equipment

Vehicle Technician QL5A– Canadian Army August 1994 – July 2007

Consistently exceeded expectations as a key member of a team providing skilled servicing, maintenance, repair and overhaul of ground vehicles used by the Canadian Forces. Responsibilities included:

The inspection, diagnoses, servicing, maintenance, preservation, testing, repairing, overhauling and modification of wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems and related equipment

Certification and operation of equipment and vehicles undergoing repairs

Use and maintain common and specialized tools, basic garage hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic equipment and oxyacetylene welding equipment

Recovery of all types of vehicles ranging from small jeeps to tank transporters

Prepare and process maintenance documentation dealing with work orders, individual time cards and request forms

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