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Wesley Foster

New Orleans

Summary

Highly skilled Rope Access Technician with 18 years of extensive experience in Rope Access, NDT, and Construction work in the petrochemical and Wind Energy Industry—vast experience on multiple platforms, drilling ships, and chemical plants. NDT methods include ultrasound, radiographic inspection, dye penetration, and magnetic particles, with exceptional communication skills. Proven track record. Enhancing safety protocols and efficiently executing projects, significantly reducing downtime through expert time management and efficiency. Mastery in rigging techniques and structural evaluations has been highlighted throughout my career, and I am dedicated to excellence in a challenging environments. Established and Demonstrated the ability to perform job tasks and get the job done according to customers expectations

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rope Access Technician

Rig Integrity
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to plan and execute challenging projects onshore and offshore.
  • Maintained and inspected rope access equipment for optimal performance and inventory.
  • Minimized risks associated with working at heights, implementing appropriate safety protocols and procedures.
  • Fabricate, remove, and install hydraulic hoses throughout the drill rig's drilling systems.
  • Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites.

Level 3 Technician

Zadok Technologies
01.2022 - Current

- Conducted routine surveys of potential jobs, which involved estimating the time required for completion, identifying the necessary equipment, and determining the total man-hours needed to finish the job.

- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale installation projects within tight deadlines. These projects included the installation of Cat 6 cables, power wiring, cable pulling and connections, corrosion removal, and assessing structural integrity for beams and major support systems throughout the platform or drillship's structure pipes and beams, including painting, needle gunning, and wire brushing. Including various NDT inspections such as MT, UT, PT & RT

- Installed and serviced various security systems, fire alarms, Wi-Fi networks, and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems for residential and commercial clients.

- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to understand the key details of each job fully.

Level 3 NDT Tech

MISTRAS
02.2012 - 02.2022
  • Assisted in emergency response efforts, utilizing rope access skills to reach difficult areas and ensure public safety.
  • Utilized ladders, small lifts, and rope access systems to access hard-to-reach areas safely.
  • Improved safety standards by identifying and reporting defects in metals, composites, facility piping, equipment, and other industrial products via NDT inspection methods such as level 2 MT, PT, UT, VT, and RT inspections.
  • Reduced client downtime by performing timely inspections on critical components, allowing for swift repairs or replacements when necessary.
  • Performed various construction jobs such as removing and building platform decks, insulation removal and installation, painting and blasting, and removing and installing a complete piping system. Corrosion removal and arrest, load testing, structural visual inspections

Level 3 Technician

CAN USA
10.2006 - 01.2012
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments before each operation, mitigating potential hazards effectively.
  • Set up, configured, and used NDT testing equipment to align, maintain, and repair piping and equipment systems.
  • Minimized downtime by performing routine maintenance on Industrial equipment.
  • performed various construction and NDT jobs on and offshore

Education

High School Diploma -

Columbia North High School
1400 25th Columbus Indiana
04-2011

Skills

  • IRATA/SPRAT Level 3 Qualification
  • Non-Destructive Testing Expertise
  • Thermal Insulation Application
  • Painting and Blasting
  • Structural Integrity Assessments
  • Rigging techniques
  • Corrosion Control
  • Construction Repairs and maintenance
  • Wiring installation
  • LOLER Inspection
  • Prepare NDE reports and document data in a clear and timely manner
  • ISO Drawings and P&IDs

Certification

certifications

: Radiographer's license

: level II MT, UT and PT certifications

: Asbestos removal certification

: Management training certification

: CPR

: BOSIET water survival

: Fire incipient

: Confined space

Timeline

Rope Access Technician

Rig Integrity
09.2024 - Current

Level 3 Technician

Zadok Technologies
01.2022 - Current

Level 3 NDT Tech

MISTRAS
02.2012 - 02.2022

Level 3 Technician

CAN USA
10.2006 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Columbia North High School
Wesley Foster