Darren Harper Email & Phone Number

United States

• Responsible for using analysis techniques to evaluate the properties of materials, components, orsystems without causing damage• Utilize Non-Destructive inspection methods (Ultrasonic, TTU and PE phased array) to verify partsare in compliance with customer engineering requirements• Set-up and standardize NDI equipment, process parts, interpret and evaluate for acceptance orrejection, and document results• Conduct system performance checks in accordance with applicable process standards• Provide necessary guidance and/or supervision to trainees• Perform audit surveillance on non-destructive inspection processes and initiate and document anynon-conformances according to specification, process, and procedures

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Operates as an Inspection Team Leader. Provides mentorship and on-site training to junior quality inspectors. Plans, coordinates and leads on-the-job training related to quality control methods, techniques and tools to the quality control workforce. • Inspects incoming steel plate, welds, fit-up and alignment of wind turbine sections during fabrication and documents non-conformances. • Identifies and implements Supplier Quality Management process improvements.• Provides supplier site quality surveillance; Dimensional, NDE, Coatings, Material verification and Receiving Inspection• Coordinates NDE projects on an as needed basis: Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Visual, Ultrasonic Thickness / UT-Shearwave Inspection, and PMI.• Verifies in-process coatings applications for conformance to contract specifications, client specifications and manufacturer’s recommendations.• Communicates with customers, procurement, quality assurance and suppliers to schedule inspections and resolve discrepancies.

Greater New Orleans Area

• Performed inspections including in-process, final and first articles; tests to ensure conformance to • Verifies complex product conformance to design requirements• Completed visual inspections as necessary, before, during and after fabrication.• Provided QA support to SLS Engine Section Functional Testing; Verification of testing procedures, witnessing mate/de-mate of wire harnesses, and sensor channelization verification.• Prepared nonconformance reports to Quality management for corrective action

• Collaborated with Engineering and Maintenance for NDE support on BOP routine inspections, modifications, and special projects• Prepared and reviewed Refuel Outage work packages for NDE and visual examinations• Interpreted and evaluated test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures for written reports• Witnessed coatings applications and verified as-is coatings conditions on reactor containment structure, systems piping and structural components• Assigned to Refuel Outage inspection group responsible for performing Critical Path inspections; high radiation, confined space entry and final walk down.