Resume

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Resume
James Davies
Contact details
Contact telephone number: (Australia) +61438676501
Email address: jamesrdavies@yahoo.com
Postal address: PO Box712 Collie, 6225 WA
I have just finalised a project with Austin engineering site services / Hitachi mining support on First
Quantum’s Kansanshi Copper / Gold mine at Solwezi, Zambia on a rotational roster. I have obtained
my AICIP Certification in Dec 2011 and my no is 456. I have 15 years’ experience in NDT and
inspections with the last 3 and a half having my AICIP and previous vessel inspection experience. I
believe in hard work and keeping the client satisfied with good work ethics. I have a good reputation
with my employers and clients.
Careerobjective
To obtain a secure role as a permanent Plant inspector.
To further my education and training within the inspection engineering field.
Employment History
Sep 2015 – Present
Austin Engineering Site services / Hitachi
First Quantum’s Kansanshi copper/ Gold mine, Zambia
NDT inspector
In this role I am responsible for the inspection of Hitachi equipment as it arrives into the workshop
through to the frame upgrades and inspection of all new welding repairs & upgrades for dimensional
compliance with specified drawings plus the NDT on completed welds.
Compiling reports to the client and liaising with welding supervisors, Welders and providing feedback
to assist in the ongoing improvement of the project.
Methods used UT, PT and Vi.
Jan 2015 – Sep 2015
ALS Industrial
NDT Inspector with AICIP
NDT inspector at South 32 Worsley Alumina Refinery in Collie, Western Australia. Even though
aspiring to obtain a permanent AICIP plant inspector position, I took this role to be closer to my family
in Collie and no current AICIP Plant inspector position was available. I am working towards being
appointed as one of the plant inspectors. My current duties include NDT and inspections on all
refinery vessels and equipment. Being the only team member on site previously with Applus RTD, I
am an integral team member that the site manager relies on.
Reason for leaving position: Better opportunity arrived.

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Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
ApplusRTD
NDT Inspector and AUT operator –Chevron Gorgon Gas Project Barrow Island
In this role I was operating as an AUT operator and scanning technician utilising CB&I Microplus 2
systems. Duties included carrying out calibrations and frame set ups for each level that was scanned.
General visual inspection, surface NDT methods and PAMI on all associated 65% nickel welding to
9% nickel plates.
This role also provided me with an opportunity and experience to work on a major construction project
site and experience life with a FIFO roster.
Reason for leaving position: Personal and family reasons moving back to Collie.
Mar 2012 - Jan 2013
ApplusRTD Perth
NDT/AICIP inspector
Ad hoc NDT and visual inspection work from the Perth head office travelling to
various sites. This role was a transitional role prior to mobilising up to Gorgon Gas
Project. Duties included Visual inspections and NDT methods and gave me the
opportunity to deal with a wide range of clients.
Reason for leaving position: Better opportunity on an ApplusRTD construction project in NW WA.
Aug 2008 - Mar 2012
ApplusRTD
NDT inspector / NDT Coordinator and trainee inspector (BHP Worsley Alumina Refinery)
 NDT Inspections utilising the four main methods, UT, RT,MT and PT
 Visual and general inspections of various equipment on site.
 NDT coordination and planning duties.
 Revise and sign NDT reports and safety audits with site manager.
 General inspection tasks
As the site NDT inspector and NDT coordinator I was responsible for the day to day duties of
allocating technicians to different tasks. I assisted the Site manager with admin duties. Carried out
NDT inspections. Carry out vessel inspections together with and under the guidance of the lead plant
inspector and site manager. I attended weekly planning meetings with the site manager for the NDT
planning and allocation of work. During my last 4 months in this role I obtained my AICIP certification
and continued to carry out inspections with the lead plant inspector. This role enabled me to
communicate with the client in a more professional manner than a normal NDT position.
Reason for leaving position: Personal and family reasons.
Oct 2006 - Aug 2008
Bureau Veritas
NDT and vessel inspector- BMA Blackwater Mine Site Queensland
 NDT using the four main methods, UT, RT, MT and PT.
 Visual and general inspections of air receivers, air/oil separators, accumulators and other
pressure equipment associated with earth moving equipment.
 Visual and NDT inspections of various earth moving equipment including Caterpillar and
Kumatzu dump and water trucks, Draglines, Shovels, Drills and Excavators.

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 NDT and inspection on major Dragline shut down project at Dawson mine.
 NDT and inspection on major Dragline Shut down and boom construction project at
Blackwater mine
 NDT and inspection on Hitachi excavator shutdowns at Torong mine.
 Work included various hours and overtime hours on various sites and clients.
My role was to provide NDT and general inspection of various mining, earth moving equipment at
various mine sites and workshops in Queensland. Working on shutdowns required good self and time
management and communication with client, shut down coordinators and project managers.
Reason for leaving position: Better opportunity in Western Australia.
Jan 2006 - Oct 2006
Inspections X- Ray and Testing
NDT and Vessel inspector – Mount Isa QLD
NDT inspections utilising the four main methods< UT, RT, MT and PT
 Visual and general inspections of air receivers, general pressure equipment and ANFO
vessels associated with mine blasting equipment.
 Visual and NDT inspections of various equipment through the Mount Isa area, workshops and
mine sites.
 Working at and on the smelters, Acid and fertilizer plants, power station and mine sites.
 Work included various hours and overtime hours.
My role was to provide NDT and general inspection of various mining and pressure equipment at the
various mines and sites in the Mount Isa area, Queensland. Working on shutdowns required good self
and time management and constant communication with clients, Shutdown coordinators and project
managers.
Reason for leaving position: Better career opportunity with a larger company in a better location
and roster.
Aug 2000- Jan 2006
QR
NDT inspector and rail tester- Maryborough, Queensland
NDT inspections utilising the following methods, UT, MT and PT.
 Visual and NDT inspections of major railway corridors, Branch lines and associated
infrastructure throughout the Brisbane to Gladstone area.
 Carrying out rail testing.
My role was to provide yearly/monthly routine monitoring of rail and welds in addition to the testing of
new welding work and repairs. In this role I had to communicate with the various track section
supervisors, Train controllers and welding supervisors utilising excellent time management and work
planning.
Reason for leaving position: More varying and potentially better career opportunity was offered.
Education
 Irata Level 1 Rope Access- ApplusRTD
 TAFE – central TAFE Subiaco- In Service inspection course.
 AICIP Certification- No 0456

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 ATTAR -Various Multi Sector Courses and Level 2 UT, RT, MT and PT.
 AINDT Certification- No 3102
 Bureau Veritas- Level 1 in service inspector course.
 Veritas training group- Certificate 2 in Business administration.
 International driver’s License
Competencies and Access cards
 AICIP
 AINDT level 2 UT, RT, MT and PT
 WA Radiation use license (RSO)
 Working safely at heights
 Working safely in confined spaces
 Construction industry white card
 RIIVEH305A – Operate and maintain a 4WD Vehicle
 Licence to perform high risk work- Class WP
 BOSIET
 Mine Employees Health Surveillance
 WA driver’s license - Class C
 Irata Level 1 rope access
Leisure and interests
Hiking, Kayaking and road trips
Referees
Martin Wolmarans- (Previous ApplusRTD Worsley Site Manager)
ApplusRTD Offshore Inspector Woodside North Rankin
+61 427444 670
martin.wolmarans@woodside.com.au
Christopher Green
In Service Inspector / NDT Coordinator – Bureau Veritas
+61 429 069 971
Howard Mcwaters
Site super intendant ApplusRTD – CB&I Gorgon Gas Project
+61439103950

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