Charles Walker has over 10 years of experience in the petroleum and refining industries as a personable and safety-minded technician. He has a background in documentation, data analysis, and supervising multiple crews and schedules. Walker is currently an API 570 Inspector with Petrochem Inspection Services, where he performs inspections, supervises projects, reviews equipment, and documents results. He has extensive experience and certifications in non-destructive examination techniques including ultrasonic testing, visual testing, and dye penetrant testing.

1. Charles Robert Walker
Professional
Competencies
Personable, safety minded, results driven technician with 10+ years experience in petroleum and
refining industries. Strong background in documentation, data gathering, and data analysis.
Competent in the management and supervising of multiple crews and schedules. Dependable, loyal,
and committed.
Job History
August 2011-Present Petrochem Inspection Services, Inc.
Corpus Christi, TX - Beaumont, TX - Port Arthur, TX - Bishop, TX - Lyondell-Bassell
API 570 Inspector
§ Job duties include but are not limited to:
• API 570 Inspections
• Supervised special projects: Tower Evaluation, Turnaround Liaison, Paint Crews
• Review circuits and check for nominal thicknesses
• Witness safety-critical pressure device testing
• Documentation and archiving of all inspection results
Dec 2009-Aug 2011 IESCO, Inc. Corpus Christi, TX
Scaffold Coordinator/NDE Technician/CUI Inspector
Oct 2004-Dec 2009 Petrochem Inspection Services, Inc. Corpus Christi, TX
Scaffold Coordinator/NDE Technician
• Liaison between onstream and scaffold crews, managed scheduling and construction of
scaffolds for various types of circuits
• Ultrasonic Inspection
• Positive Material Identification (PMI) utilizing radioactive source
• Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
• Dye Penetrant Testing
• Visual Testing
Certifications
API-570 #53903
Level II Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) Testing
Level II Visual Testing (VT) Inspection
Level II Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)
Level I Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
Respirator Fit good through December 2016
TWIC Credentials good through July 2017
Training
Contractors Safety Council Reciprocal Courses – current
API 570 Piping Inspection Training Program
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel
Thorough knowledge of UltraPipe and Meridium software programs
References
Tim Porter
CWI/API 570
QualSpec Inspections
tvporterhouse7@yahoo.com
570.643.3412
Jason Buttler
API 570,510
Valero Refining
Jason.buttler@valero.com
361.876.2320
349 Baker Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
361.548.8268
RobWalkerTX@gmail.com