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Spring, TX *****

Phone 281-***-****

E-mail voeqap@r.postjobfree.com

Nathan J. Karr

Work experience

May 2010 to Present SMITH INT. Shreveport, LA

Field Inspector

Perform VT, MT, PT, EMI inspections of Rotary Shoulder Connections, Down Hole Assemblies, and Specialty Tools.

Evaluate inspected components for serviceability and performed repairs in the field when possible.

January 2010 to May 2010 Turner Industries Deer Park, TX

Turn Around QC Inspector/QC Inspector

Lead Night Shift QC Inspector, Deer Park, TX January-February

Night Shift QC Inspector, Port Author, TX February-March

Day Shift QC Inspector, Deer Park, TX March-April

Lead Night Shift QC Inspector, Deer Park, TX April-Present

September 2009 to October 2009 Star Con Deer Park, TX

Turn Around QC Inspector

Night shift QC for C-5 Unit T/A at Lyondell Basell North Plant at Channelview Texas

Insure removal and installation of exchanger bundles were done according to owner specifications and procedures.

Witness hydro testing and bolt up of piping, exchangers and vessels as required.

Inspected welding repairs and alterations to vessels and piping

Complete reports of work inspected and built packages for owner acceptance.

April 2009 to July 2009 Mechanical Integrity Humble, TX

CWI Inspector

CWI Inspector at Exxon Mobil Refinery, Joliet, Illinois.

Performed PMI survey of existing piping and produced manual isometric drawings depicting the location of sample location and shot identification.

September 2008 to March 2009 Smith International Houston, TX

Field Inspector

Performed VT, MT, PT, EMI inspections of Rotary Shoulder Connections, Down Hole Assemblies, and Specialty Tools.

Evaluated inspected components for serviceability and performed repairs in the field when possible.

May 2008 to September 2009 CAN USA Deer Park, TX

NDE Technician

Performed UT Thickness inspection of piping and pressure vessels at Exxon Mobil Refinery, Baytown Texas

Demo’ed and reinstalled platforms and ladders on pressure vessels.

Education

October 2007 to May 2008 The Ocean Corporation Houston, TX

NDT/ Inspection Diploma

August 1994 to May 1999 Klein Oak High School Spring, TX

Diploma

Technical Training

NRC Radiation Safety 40 hour course

US DOT Hazardous Material 40 hour course

Introduction to Remotely Operated Vehicles/Automation/Rigging

Rotary Shouldered Connection Inspection, Damage Detection, Evaluation, and Repair.

Certifications AWS Certified Welding Inspector #08101071

SPRAT Level 1 Rope Access Technician

ASNT Level II MT, PT, VT

EMI level II

References Available on Request

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