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Norfolk, Virginia Area

Our mission is to bring practical and efficient NDE solutions to our clients while we extend your NDE ambitions. We are experts in NDE simulation and training simulators, based on CIVA software (developed by the CEA and distributed by us) and TraiNDE (developed by Extende SA). We consider simulation key to optimizing inspection parameters and verifying.

Schenectady, NY

Assist NDT efforts to ensure inspection plans meet design and quality needs. Tools used include probability of detection (POD) studies, experimental results and simulation software.

Provided technical support and assisted sales personnel for CIVA simulation software for nondestructive testing (NDT). Assisted customers in utilizing the software to optimize inspection parameters and verify inspectability of parts, while minimizing the need to build costly mock-ups. Taught classes on how to best utilize the software at either Magsoft or.

Schenectady, NY

Supported oversight of vendor quality, including nondestructive testing (NDT). Trained ISO 9000:2000 auditor. Qualified as an NDT Examiner in radiography, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle and ultrasonic inspections of base metal and welds in accordance with MIL-STD-2132 and NAVSEA 250-1500-1. After completing my Examiner qualifications in all four.

Clifton Park, NY

Coordinated with customers, sales representatives and manufacturing in support of customer needs. Wrote manufacturing instructions for each customized test fixture. Issued and updated manufacturing procedures and trained personnel in their use. Wrote corrective action reports. Performed internal audits of quality systems.

Negotiated, purchased and tracked hoods, casings and front standards for steam turbine systems. Purchased on a global basis from several countries. Responsible for the overall purchase of a $26 million commodity. Worked to selectively screen vendors and coordinated with engineering to achieve a $9 million savings for 1995 and a $4.8 million savings in 1996.

Provided shop support for automatic flame hardening, manual flame hardening and brazing of erosion shield on turbine blades. Updated the procedures for automatic and manual flame hardening prior to ISO certification. Wrote the specification for a new flame hardening machine, presented cost analysis, reviewed quotations and worked with supplier to develop.