Brendan Welsh

Intertek Testing Services

03.2018 - Current

Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
Evaluated and reported inner structure and flaws by preparing scaled diagrams pinpointing defects.
Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
Communicated with employees and upper management to convey concerns, status updates and other pertinent information.
Assessed testing processes on continuous basis to verify compliance with federal safety regulations.
Delivered extensive coaching and training to team members covering all steps of testing phases to enhance team performance and boost results.
Studied project instructions and specifications, asking questions and addressing concerns before testing began.
Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify and remedy mechanical concerns.
Utilized auditing and surveillance techniques to maintain watchful eye on contractors performing non-destructive examinations.

Applus RTD

06.2015 - 10.2017

Performed testing procedures on infrastructure in oil refineries, battery stations and pipelines
Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.

Stork Technical Services APLNG

01.2014 - 06.2015

Performed testing procedures on infrastructure in liquid natural gas plant during construction
Worked to schedule with strict deadlines
Calibration of equipment
Worked with personnel from a variety of disciplines (trades, safety, administration)
Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.

INDT

01.2013 - 01.2014

Performed testing procedures on a number of local sites including coal mines
Recording raw data from test equipment
Participated in testing procedures under down days and shut-down conditions
Liase with customer on site personnel
Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.

Australian Laboratory Services

01.2011 - 11.2012

Performed magnetic particle; dye penetrant; radiography and unltrasonic , thickness on a number of different local industrial sites including QAL, Rio Tinto, Yarwun and NRG
Ultrasonic thickness testing on coal buckets
Performed elliptical, panoramic and straight through radiographs with both X-ray and Gamma

Summary