Pradeep J.

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About Pradeep J.

An astute professional with over 9 years of experience in the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Inspection and service organization. Providing technical leadership to NDT operations, including review of NDT reports, establishing NDT technique, procedures and interpreting codes and standards. • Experienced in API inspection for Above Ground Storage Tank, Static Equipment’s and Process piping’s. • Expert in Advance NDT methods such as PAUT, ToFD, Tube Inspection (ECT, RFT and IRIS) and MFL tank floor. • Prominent in General NDT methods such as UT, MT, PT and RTFI. • Familiar in various codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, B16.1, SEC V, IX, ANSI, AWS D1.1, API 570, API 571, API 653, API 650, API 577, API 571, API 580 & API 510, BS EN ISO basic NDT standards,etc. • Familiar with P & ID and piping isometrics, Auto CAD, MS Office and other related equipment software. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • ASNT NDT Level in RT, UT, MT, PT, ET & VT (Cert. No. 208600) • API 510 – Pressure vessel inspector (Cert. No. 57110) • API 570 – Piping inspector (Cert. No. 57033) • API 653 – Above ground storage tank inspector (Cert. No. 54123) • API 571 – Corrosion and materials (Cert. No. 77873) • API 580 – Risk based inspection (Cert. No. 65755) • ISO 9712 / PCN Level II in UT, Phased array and ToFD (Cert. No. 326568) • ISO 17025 (Internal) RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Worked as an intern at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.(Year 2009 – 2010). Title: Characterization of micro coatings using Lock in Thermography. Title: Performance evaluation of an image plate (Computed Radiography).