Arno Basson
Gladstone,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in non-destructive testing, advanced inspections, and technician training. Proficient in data analysis and the development of non-destructive techniques and procedures. Currently busy with NDT Level 3 certification, with sufficient experience for MT, PT, UT, and PAUT Level 3 certification.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced NDT Technician / Leading Hand
Tasman Rope Access
Gladstone, QLD
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted non-destructive testing on materials using surface and subsurface methods.
- Calibrated and maintained testing equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Assisted in training junior technicians on inspection techniques and procedure requirements.
- Analyzing and reporting of non-destructive testing data.
- Report development, writing, and reviewing.
- Leading inspection projects.
- Technique development and procedure writing.
Advanced NDT Technician
TUV SUD
South Africa, RSA
02.2017 - 03.2024
- Conducted non-destructive testing on materials using surface and subsurface methods.
- Calibrated and maintained testing equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Analyzing and reporting of non-destructive testing data.
Skills
- Advanced non-destructive testing
- Equipment calibration
- Data analysis
- Report writing, development, and reviewing
- Procedure writing and technique development
- Team leadership
- Technician training
- Proficient in MS Office
Certification
- Ultrasonic Inspection (UT Level I) - SAQCC ISO9712 Level I (August 2017)
- Ultrasonic Inspection (UT Level II) – PCN ISO9712 Level II (February 2020)
- Phased Array Ultrasonic Inspection (PAUT Level II) – PCN ISO9712 Level II (September 2022)
- Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT Level II MS) – AINDT ISO9712 Level II (May 2024)
- TOFD Inspection (TOFD Level II) – AINDT ISO9712 Level II (August 2024)
- Ultrasonic Inspection (UT Level III) - AINDT ISO9712 Level III (July 2025)
- High Risk Work Licence - EWP (August 2024)
Accomplishments
- 2024 Evident Time of Flight Diffraction Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Advanced NDT Technician / Leading Hand
Tasman Rope Access
03.2024 - Current
Advanced NDT Technician
TUV SUD
02.2017 - 03.2024