Joshua Alderson
Valparaiso
Summary
Dynamic NDT Technician with proven expertise at Apave/IRIS NDT, skilled in industrial radiography and rope access. Enhanced safety and compliance through meticulous inspections and documentation. Recognized for fostering collaborative teamwork and mentoring junior inspectors, driving quality assurance improvements and reducing inspection time significantly.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NDT Technician
Apave/IRIS NDT
08.2023 - Current
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
- Assisted in maintaining industry compliance by adhering to established procedures, codes, and standards during inspections.
- Reduced inspection time with the efficient use of ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic particle testing methods.
- Enhanced safety by strictly adhering to radiation protection standards and guidelines during radiographic inspections.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough documentation reviews and maintaining detailed records of inspection activities.
Insurance Agent
Senior Care Insurance Services
08.2012 - 08.2023
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Efficiently managed policy renewals, ensuring timely processing and accurate coverage updates.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared and reviewed insurance applications to verify compliance with regulations.
Inspector
United States Gypsum, USG
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2009
Skills
- Liquid penetrant inspection
- Magnetic particle testing
- Visual inspection methods
- Certification and training
- Radiography
- Welding inspection
- Collaborative teamwork
- Rope access positioning techniques
- Understanding of anchorage systems
- Film processing
- Radiation safety procedures
- Interpretation of radiographs
Certification
- SPRAT Certified, Rope Access Level II
- PMI Level II
- RPT Level II/Digital
- UTT Level II
Timeline
NDT Technician
Apave/IRIS NDT
08.2023 - Current
Inspector
United States Gypsum, USG
08.2022 - 07.2023
Insurance Agent
Senior Care Insurance Services
08.2012 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Multimedia
Liberty University
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