Mr. Christie is a nondestructive testing expert (Level II) whose education and professional experience and have enabled him to excel as an inspector and technique developer. Mr. Christie is also certified in API-510 and has extensive experience in that area and in risk based inspection implementation. He is also experienced in the areas of field metallurgy, replication techniques, and laser-scanning of vessels.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified API – 510
- Experienced in API – 510 and Risk based inspection implementation
- Level II VT, PT, MT, UT, Shearwave, and Silver Braze techniques
- Field Metallurgy and Replication Techniques, and laser-scanning of vessels
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- University of Houston — Completed 22 hours towards Mechanical Engineering Technology major.
- United States Navy — Nondestructive Testing of Metals C-School (highest level) graduate, equivalent to trade school degree. Graduated 03/95.
- Hull Technician A-School (apprentice level) graduate August 1993.
- Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
- Involved in the implementation of Reliability Based Mechanical Integrity programs in various process facilities.
- Collected construction, design, and operating data for use in risk assessment process.
- Conducted inspection/evaluation of pressure vessels and piping circuits per API-510 and visual criteria respectively.
- Assisted in the design and development of specialized inspection equipment including Laser profiling tool and scoop-sampler.
- Assisted in the design and development of a scoop-sampling device for removing
materials to be destructively tested with tensile or Charpy impact methods.
- Performed field metallographic and replication inspections for all stages of creep,
decarburization, and high temperature hydrogen attack.
- Supervised crew of UT inspectors, drafted field isometric sketches, assigned
inspection locations for UT, RT, and visual inspections.
- Issued nonconformance reports for observations/measurements that did not meet
acceptance criteria.
- Processed various parts and materials in the laboratory for failure analysis.
- Performed external and internal inspections in various ships hulls and piping
systems during intermediate and dry-dock availabilities.
- Daily responsibilities included planning and performing inspections, maintaining
equipment, preparing qualification records, and ensuring the technical library was
updated.
- Supervised a crew of five personnel in their daily work routine.
SELECTED REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND INVITED LECTURES
Summary Report for API RP 579 Fitness-for-Service of Second Stage Flash Drum 10F-250 in Light Olefins Unit, Based on API RP 579 Section 11 Evaluation(s), APTECH Report AES 06056167-3-14 (September 2006).
Summary Report for Compressive Strength and Petrographic Analysis for Fire Damage to the Pipe Rack Columns and Beams in the Light Olefins Unit, APTECH Report AES 06056167-3-13 (August 2006).
Risk Based Inspection Assessment and Inspection Scheduling of Sasol North America, Inc. Lake Charles Chemical Complex, Alcohol Unit Final Report, with S. Hall, H. Tran, G. Barrera, A. Kurlekar, APTECH Report AES 05095909-3-3 (April 2006).
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