RICHARD HUGHES

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Oakland, CA 94602

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TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS

•Radiography Technician II

•Ultrasonic Testing II Shearwave & Thickness

•Penetrate Testing II

Magnetic Particle II

ICC Structural Steel Bolting

ICC Structural Welding

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Remarkable experience ensuring proper NDT,QA/ QC, procedures, standards, specifications, and procedures are used

Inspected products visually in accordance to the client and supplier’s technical specifications

Ability to work with written procedures, read structural & shop drawings, and specifications

Ability to inspect welds, casting and forgings with the help of VT, UT,MT,PT, and RT

Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), (PT) Penetrate Testing, X-rays (RT) conventional and digital film interpretations at oil refineries,construction sites, and power plants.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consolidated Engineering Laboratories January 2018- Present

Special Inspector

Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures to determine if work is done according to contract specifications.

Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Provides clear documentation of findings and results.

Prepare inspection reports and document non-conformance.

Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.

May interact with client and other site personnel to provide input on appropriate resolution of findings.

May assist Project Manager in development of scope for testing and inspection services

Smith-Emery, San Francisco CA May 2015- May 2017

QA/QC Inspector

Complete UT shear wave on full penetration welds

Inspect metallic and non-metallic parts magnetic and penetrate testing for flaws

Read and interrupt drawings.Torque testing, Epoxy and Anchor installation. QA/QC inspection of welds.

Qualspec, Benicia CA August 2014 –May 2015

NDT Technician

Completed X-ray wall shots on piping and ultrasonic thickness gauging for thickness corrosion on piping and vessels, as well as wet and dry magnetic particle and penetrate testing for flaw detection

Inspected all types of metallic and non-metallic parts and assemblies

Performed inspection of machined parts, fabrications and materials at supplier's facility to verify compliance to drawing and standards, specifications and PO requirements

Performed dimensional inspection using precision measuring devices/instruments

Visually inspected for part marking where required to detect obvious defects or damage

Mistras, Benicia CA October 2007 – July 2011-Aug 2014

NDT Technician

Completed X-ray wall shots on piping and ultrasonic thickness gauging for thickness corrosion on piping and vessels, as well as wet and dry magnetic particle and penetrate testing for flaw detection

Inspected all types of metallic and non-metallic parts and assemblies

Performed inspection of machined parts, fabrications and materials at supplier's facility to verify compliance to drawing and standards, specifications and PO requirements

Performed dimensional inspection using precision measuring devices/instruments

Visually inspected for part marking where required to detect obvious defects or damage

UTC, FAIRFIELD, CA May 2013- Oct 2013

XRAY Technician

Perform X-ray on assembled parts for defects

Film interruption on parts

Very compliance against drawings, standards, specifications, and ATP

Responsible for daily monitoring, survey, and inspection of multiple gamma radiography exposure devices. Maintain radiography control logs and paperwork. Perform computerized radiography.

CTS, Pleasanton, CA May 2012 – Jan 2013

NDT Technician

Perform UT on full pen welds

Verify compliance against drawings, standards, specifications, and PO requirements.

Perform MT and PT

Prepare records of all the inspection work carried and if required provided sketches of the same

USP Structural Connectors, Livermore CA March 2005 - September 2007

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Supervised a team of QA Inspectors

Ensured QA team followed proper QA specifications, requirements and that inspections were being followed as outlined in USP ISO 9001 documents

Communicated QA program progress/status and functions to appropriate personnel in production

Reported significant problems to Engineering in a timely manner

Performed visual and dimensional inspection of parts in process as well as finished goods to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications

Interpreted written procedures, structural drawings and specifications

Accessed and interpreted database information for understanding of geometric tolerances on blueprints to perform inspections

Made decisions to either accept/reject products and suggested possible corrections to processes or equipment to prevent recurring problems

PTS, TC, IESCO, Richmond CA March 2002 - January 2005

NDT Technician & NDT Assistant

X-rated welds, boilers, vessels, piping, and metal castings

Assisted by API code specifications as well as wet and dry magnetic particle, ultrasonic testing, and penetrate testing for flaw detection

Read and interpreted drawings

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

MS Project

PowerPoint

EDUCATION

Vallejo Adult School 1986-1987

High School Diploma

MILITARY

US Navy 1988 to 1992

ABH E-4

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