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James Gerry Churchwell

*** ***** ***** *******, ** 76131 870-***-**** adhg8n@r.postjobfree.com Certifications / Endorsements

ASNT – Level III – Ultrasonic Testing (All ASNT Level III certifications expire April, 2024) Level III - Visual Testing

Level III - Radiography

Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing

Level III - Penetrant Testing

Level III - Leak Testing

ASNT – Industrial Radiation Safety Program – Certified with both x-ray and radioactive source Radiation Safety Officer – Company Level

AWS – Certified Welding Inspector (Expires July 2021) Performed work in Structural Steel D1.1, Bridges D1.5, Reinforcing Steel D1.4, Sheet Steel D1.3 and Stainless Steel D 1.6.

AWS – Rail Cars D 15.1

AWS – Certified Radiographic Interpreter (Expires November 2022) AWS – Bolting Endorsement (No expiration)

SSPC – Master Coating Recognition

Certified in Structural Steel coatings

Certified in Bridge coatings

Certified in Marine /Ocean vessel coatings

Addition Training and Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma – Black Belt

Basic and Advanced Auditing with AAR

Communications, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point Various Management and organization courses, i.e. Team Building, Problem Solving, Communications, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Green and Black Belt, Beam Tool ultrasonic mapping program. NDT Educational Courses

Ultrasonic Testing – Hellier

PAUT – University of Ultrasonics

Leak Testing – Leak Testing Specialists

Visual Testing – Hellier

CWI Visual refresher – Annual conference

Radiographic Interpreter- AWS

Bolting Seminar – AWS

Infrared – Snell

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Professional Groups / Affiliates

American Society for Nondestructive Testing

Board of Directors (2020-2023)

Certification Management Council – Full Member

Presently serve on the following ASNT committees:

Visual Testing – Chairman

CP-105 – Chairman

Standards Development Committee

SNT-TC-1A Committee

Ultrasonic Committee

Radiography Committee

Infrared Committee

IRRSP Committee

American Association of Railcars

Task Force Groups

T100.1, T88.1 and T88.4

American Society for Nondestructive Testing

Member

The Society for Protective Coatings

Member

American Welding Society

Member

Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

1974 - 1977

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Work Experience (30 years NDT)

NDT Instructor, ASNT Level III

Shawcor Inspection Services

Primary responsibility was teaching NDT classes for Shawcor employees. Additional responsibilities include review and update test procedures, class materials, training outlines, and test format/content. January 2019 – February 2020

NDT Manager, ASNT Level III

American Railcar Industries-Marmaduke, AR

ASNT Level III for all manufacturing, repair centers and mobile units Primary responsibility was new manufacturing facilities, included writing, reviewing and revising procedures along with training, testing and auditing. In addition, was very active in communications with the Federal Railroad Administration, American Railcar Association, and the American Society for Nondestructive Testing.

Additionally, I was the Radiation Safety Officer and was responsible for state and federal compliance. May 2013 – November 2018

NDT Manager, ASNT Level III

Phoenix National Laboratories – Phoenix, Arizona

Managed NDT Department, including training, certification, regulatory compliance for Radiography, regulatory and ISO 17024 compliance for eight months, then performed NDT testing at McMoran Copper mine and new Solar Power plant in southwest Arizona. Additionally, testing per API and ASME code requirements in the mining and fossil fuel industries. April 2012 – April 2013

NDT Manager, ASNT Level III

Western Technologies – Tucson, Arizona

Managed NDT Department for Tucson office, included training, certification, regulatory compliance for Radiography, responsible for all NDT monetary responsibilities, (i.e. project quotes for work performed, budget projections, and profit and loss reviews monthly.) ASNT NDT Level III for company locations in Arizona, Utah, Nevada. May 2008 – April 2012

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