Entry-Level NDT Assistant (VT/PT/UTT/MT)

ERVIN JONES IV

Hammond, Louisiana 225-***-**** *****.*******@*****.***

ENTRY-LEVEL NDT ASSISTANT VT & PT FORMAL TRAINING UTT & MT KNOWLEDGE REFINERY & INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Safety-driven industrial professional with hands-on refinery experience with BrandSafway supporting maintenance, turnaround, and inspection activities through scaffold construction and inspection-access solutions. Completed formal NDT classroom training in Visual Testing (VT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) through Johnson Marine. Familiar with weld and surface condition recognition, direct visual examination fundamentals, visible-dye penetrant processing, ultrasonic thickness measurement fundamentals, magnetic particle examination fundamentals, inspection documentation, piping, vessels, structural steel, and refinery safety. Dependable, detail-oriented, physically capable, and willing to work overtime and travel. NDT CERTIFICATIONS & FORMAL TRAINING

• Visual Testing (VT): 24 classroom hours – direct visual examination, lighting and viewing conditions, weld profile and surface discontinuity recognition, visual aids, documentation, traceability, and inspection safety.

• Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT): 12 classroom hours – Type II visible dye, Method C solvent-removable; surface preparation, penetrant application, dwell time, excess penetrant removal, developer application, visible-light examination, indication recognition, post-cleaning, and chemical/PPE safety.

• Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT): Familiar with pulse-echo thickness measurement used to determine remaining wall thickness and identify material loss from corrosion or erosion in piping, tanks, vessels, and other components. Knowledge includes surface preparation, couplant use, probe placement, calibration/verification, thickness readings, scanning patterns, and documenting measurements for condition monitoring.

• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT): Familiar with magnetic particle examination of ferromagnetic materials to detect surface and near-surface discontinuities such as cracks, laps, seams, and lack of fusion. Knowledge includes magnetization, field direction, particle application, indication evaluation, proper lighting, demagnetization when required, and inspection documentation. CORE COMPETENCIES

Visual Testing (VT) • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) • Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) • Weld/Surface Discontinuity Awareness • Inspection Documentation • Industrial Safety • Scaffold Building & Inspection Access • Refinery Turnarounds • OSHA & PPE Compliance • Structural Steel & Piping Awareness • Blueprint & Work Package Familiarity • Heavy Equipment Operation • Team Collaboration • Mechanical Aptitude • Willing to Travel PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Scaffolder 05/03/2025 – Present

BrandSafway – LaPlace, Louisiana

3674 Highway 51, LaPlace, LA 70068 Company Phone: 985-***-**** Assigned to Shell Norco Refinery, Norco, LA

• Build, modify, and dismantle tube-and-clamp and system scaffolding that gives inspectors, welders, pipefitters, boilermakers, insulators, and maintenance crews safe access to elevated and hard-to-reach work areas in an operating refinery.

• Provide inspection access to piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, tanks, pipe racks, and structural steel so that inspection personnel can perform visual examinations, thickness readings, and weld checks during routine maintenance and turnaround work.

• Work closely around welds, flanges, nozzles, supports, and insulated lines, developing a practical eye for weld profiles, corrosion, coating breakdown, and surface condition on in-service equipment.

• Read and follow work orders, scaffold requests, and job packages; coordinate with foremen, operations, and inspection personnel to position platforms at the correct elevation and orientation for the task.

• Participate in daily toolbox talks, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and pre-job planning; inspect scaffold components (tubes, clamps, planks, fittings) and remove damaged material from service before use.

• Follow refinery safe-work permits, fall protection requirements, PPE rules, and site procedures; identify hazards, maintain barricades and housekeeping, and support scaffold tagging so structures are only used when safe.

• Load, unload, and stage scaffold material; work extended shifts, overtime, and turnaround schedules in heat, confined areas, and at heights while maintaining a zero-incident focus. Equipment Operator / Flagger 06/05/2024 – 04/26/2025 Johnsville Sand & Gravel – Hermitage, Arkansas

Bradley 56 Rd, Hermitage, AR 71647 Company Phone: 870-***-**** Heavy highway construction, asphalt & aggregate

• Operated heavy equipment such as loaders and related machinery to move, stockpile, and load sand, washed gravel, and aggregate materials for highway, paving, and site construction projects.

• Supported road construction, asphalt paving, milling, and hauling crews across South Arkansas job sites, keeping materials moving to meet production schedules.

• Performed daily pre-use inspections on equipment, checking fluids, tires/tracks, hydraulics, lights, and safety devices, and reported defects to supervisors before operation.

• Served as flagger on active highway work zones, directing public traffic and haul trucks with clear signals and radio communication to protect drivers, equipment operators, and ground crews.

• Inspected work areas for hazards such as uneven ground, overhead obstructions, and pedestrian traffic; kept haul routes and loading areas organized to maintain production.

• Followed company safety procedures and PPE requirements while working in a fast-paced, outdoor industrial environment in all weather conditions.

Additional Experience: Wendy's – Cook/Janitor Hammond Health Unit – Custodian Chappapeela Sports Park – Equipment Manager/Custodian

EDUCATION & NDT TRAINING

Associate of Science in Cybersecurity – University of Arkansas at Monticello Johnson Marine Nondestructive Testing Training Program

• Visual Testing (VT) – 24 formal classroom hours completed (8 hr Level I + 16 hr Level II training basis).

• Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) – 12 formal classroom hours completed (4 hr Level I + 8 hr Level II training basis); Type II visible dye, Method C solvent-removable. PT completion certificate dated August 28, 2026.

• Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT) – Knowledge of pulse-echo thickness measurement, calibration/verification, couplant and transducer use, corrosion/erosion monitoring, and thickness documentation.

• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) – Knowledge of magnetization methods, particle application, surface and near-surface discontinuity detection, indication evaluation, and documentation on ferromagnetic materials. CREDENTIALS & ADDITIONAL

• TWIC Card

• OSHA 10/30 training listed in prior resume

• Zeta Phi Beta Academic Scholarship Recipient

• Community volunteer supporting food drives, nursing home meal service, and neighborhood cleanup initiatives

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