Principal Consultant

Formal Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University
AS degree in Applied Science, Arizona Western College
MBA Studies, University of North Florida & University of New Orleans

Related Continuing Education

Liquid Penetrant Testing, Level II Competency
Magnetic Particle Testing, Level II Competency
Radiographic Testing, Level II Competency
Ultrasonic Testing, Level II Competency
Eddy Current Testing, Level II Competency
In Service Inspection Overview (ASME B&PVC)
Auditor Training
Refresher for ASQC Quality Engineer Certification Examination
SPC & MIL-Q-9858A Training Program
DOT Quality and Reliability Handbook-H56
Materials and Processes for NDT Technology, ASNT
Welding Inspection Technology
Company Tested Level III for UT, RT, PT, MT, VT

Technical Committee Involvement

• ANSI/AWS B2.1 - Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification
• ANSI/AWS B2.2 - Standard for Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification, current Chairman.
• ANSI/AWS D3.0 - Committee on Welding in Marine Construction
• ANSI/AWS D3.5 - Subcommittee on Steel Hull Welding
• ANSI/AWS D3.6 - Subcommittee on Underwater Welding
• ANSI/AWS D3.7 - Subcommittee on Aluminum Hull Welding, past Chairman
• Welding Research Council - Aluminum Alloys Committee
• Welding Research Council - Welding Procedures Committee
• Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers - Ship Production Council, SP-7 Welding Panel

Positions of Responsibility

• Welding Engineer
• Manager of Welding Engineering
• Manager of Quality Assurance
• NDT Level III
• Authorized NAVSEA Representative

Welding Related Experience

• Developed complete welding programs including all implementing procedures for various codes
• Qualified welding procedures and developed welding procedure specifications to meet various codes
• Developed specifications for fabrication, welding and inspection to meet ISO and EN standards
• Review of engineering drawing for manufacturability and weld joint designs
• Provided technical support for large equipment installations, including nuclear steam supply systems
• Developed welding section for Engineering Design manuals
• Directed research and development projects
• Represented welding program during surveys and audits, including nuclear fabrication
• Provide hands-on welder training programs, including thin gage Gas Metal Arc aluminum welding for the United States Navy
• Developed welding handbooks for the United States Navy
• Developed weld tooling and distortion control welding sequences
• Developed welder training and qualification programs meeting various codes
• Developed and implemented brazer and inspector training and qualification program for brazing medical gas and vacuum piping systems.
• Developed a new all inclusive fabrication, welding and inspection specification for NAVSEA (PMS-300) with special inspection and acceptance requirements
• Provided management audits to provide efficiency suggestions for manufacturing facilities.
• Represented customer for new construction and repair, including ship repair for the United States Navy.
• Authored numerous published articles

Quality Related Experience

• Participated in the development of three QA manuals for ASME Section III (nuclear) work.
• Developed two complete QA manuals for MIL-I-45208A applications
• Developed two QA manuals for MIL-Q-9858A applications
• Developed numerous nondestructive procedures for VT, MT, PT, UT, and RT meeting ASNT SNT-TC-1A, MIL-STD-271, and ASTM standards
• Developed inspector training programs meeting ASNT SNT-TC-1A, MIL-STD-271, and ASTM standards
• Developed and implemented inspector training program for NAVSEA (PMS-377), Landing Craft Air Cushion Vehicle program
• Developed a new all inclusive fabrication, welding and inspection specification for NAVSEA (PMS-300) with special inspection and acceptance requirements
• Developed a new specification, including inspection and acceptance, for brazing medical gas and vacuum systems in California.