Peter Thompson
Indian Trail
Summary
Diligent Quality Control with background in welding inspection and comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations. Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving welding discrepancies, ensuring adherence to project specifications. Proven ability to utilize attention to detail and problem-solving skills to enhance welding quality and efficiency. Operation Enduring Freedom (Iraq 2006-2007)
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Welding Inspector
Piedmont Natural Gas
Charlotte, NC
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Evaluated welding processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed and maintained inspection documentation to support quality assurance initiatives.
- Trained and mentored junior inspectors on best practices in welding inspection techniques.
Lead Technician
Applied Technical Services
Charlotte, NC
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Senior welding inspector and team leader for leading nationwide NDT company. Managed long term welding inspection jobs such as Haskell’s Project ECO, HP Hood and CCO Flask and Carolina Air Nation Guard refueling expansion project.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced work settings, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Exhibited a strong sense of personal accountability for work quality and outcomes.
Chicago Tube and Iron
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Quality manager for one of the nation’s largest boiler companies. Managed quality program to ensure manufacturing met all ASME Section I and Section VIII requirements. Tracked all welding progress. Tested new welders to ASME Section IX. Wrote necessary welding procedures and PQR’s. Checked all material test reports to ensure they met ASME code requirements. Lead teams to ensure product was built and delivered on time and to customer requirements.
Certified Welding Inspector
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Inspected welding and monitored welders on some of the nation’s largest oil and gas pipelines. Insured welding always met applicable codes and company standards.
GE Inspection Technology
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Worked in an industry leading company to inspect various types of equipment, ranging from tanks to turbines. Worked in all industries including nuclear plants.
Education
NDT Technology -
Central Piedmont Community College
01-2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Safety
- Goal Driven
- Visual inspection techniques
- Dimensional inspection
- Quality control procedures
- Documentation review
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Weld defect identification
- Team oversight
- Non-destructive testing
- Welding code compliance
Certification
API 1104 CWI
API 1169
Timeline
Certified Welding Inspector
Piedmont Natural Gas
04.2024 - Current
Lead Technician
Applied Technical Services
04.2022 - 04.2024
Chicago Tube and Iron
01.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Welding Inspector
01.2014 - 01.2020
GE Inspection Technology
01.2009 - 01.2014
NDT Technology -
Central Piedmont Community College