Jeff Disher has over 10 years of experience in non-destructive inspection across various industries. He is certified in various NDI methods including x-ray, magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant, and ultrasonic thickness testing. Currently he works as an instructor and radiation safety officer at Spartan College of Aeronautics, where he teaches non-destructive testing. Previously he has held lead technician roles performing NDI for companies like Spirit AeroSystems and Tulsa Gamma Ray.
1. Jeff L. Disher
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14521 S. Elwood Ave Glenpool, Ok 74033 918.899.0018 jdish976@hotmail.com
Summary Qualifications:
10+ Years’ experience in NDI: Petrochemical, Pipeline, Weapons & Munitions,
Maritime, Aerospace and Education
Adept at overcoming obstacles and providing solutions, while keeping projects under budget and on
time. Key strengths include meticulous and thorough examination a variety of items utilizing the NDE
process. Scrupulous work ethic and time management skills, and proficient at building rapport with a
wide variety of personalities and management positions both internally and externally. Self-motivated
and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Job Related Training & Certifications:
DEQ State Card Holder for X-ray and Radioactive Materials Certified
Level II Magnetic Particle/Liquid Dye Penetrant
Level II Certified Film Interpretation
Level II Certified Ultra-Sonic Thickness Testing
Level II Certified X-Ray
40 hour – Radiation Safety, Positive Material Identification, Bore Scope, and
Hardness Testing
40 Hour “Lean” training
D.O.D. Secret Clearance
Professional Experience & Education:
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Radiography Instructor and Radiation Safety Officer 9/13 - Present
Instruct Students in practical use of theory and lab in Non-Destructive Testing. All Training meets or
exceeds ASNT-TC-1A and NAS410 requirements.
Machines used in Radiography at North Campus include:
Lorad LPX 160KV
ITE 300KV
Fuji Dynamix Series 5 CRT System
GE Automatic Film Processor
Manual Tank Developing
Spirit AeroSystems
Lead Technician, Gulfstream G650 & G280 Project 12/12 - 9/13
Performed non-destructive tests including: x-ray and liquid dye penetrant.
Leadership role that provides technical guidance and supervision to subordinates. Accountable for
planning and performing total logics functionality to accomplish work directives.
Plan and organize work assignments for subordinates, and resolve problems as needed. On-the-
spot problem resolution entails gathering all pertinent data, determining significant issues and
identifying and recommending appropriate solutions.
Communicate orally and in writing with mechanics as well as mgmt in order to attain highest level
quality in repair orders and squawks.
2. Tulsa Gamma Ray
Lead Technician, Non-Destructive Testing 4/11 – 11/12 & 7/06 – 11/07
Oversee and perform of variety of non-destructive tests including: x-ray, magnetic particle, liquid
dye penetrant, ultra-sonic and hardness testing.
Leadership role that provides technical guidance and supervision to subordinates. Accountable for
planning and performing total logics functionality to accomplish work directives; organizing
transportation requirements, identifying and ordering correct supplies and quantities; maintaining
both company and customer inventory, and recommending and overseeing equipment
maintenance.
Plan and organize work assignments for subordinates, and resolve problems as needed. On-the-
spot problem resolution entails gathering all pertinent data, determining significant issues and
identifying and recommending appropriate solutions.
Communicate orally and in writing with customers, supervisors and subordinates. Author and
submit reports, and provide key insight in both short and long range work planning meetings.
Tulsa Community College 1/11 - 4/11
Radiology
Attended full-time to study radiology, and enhance working knowledge in this area.
Discontinued studies due to Tulsa Gamma Ray opportunity
Department of Defense 4/09 –11/09
Munitions & Production Inspector
Responsible for ensuring munitions met tolerance and guideline parameters. This involved
meticulous examination of bombs, missiles and ammunition rounds by using go, no-go gauges, gap
gauges
Accountable for proper installation of fuse assembly, and that TNT was tampered properly
Examined TNT levels in bombs, and removed TNT out of expired bombs for community safety and
safe disposable purposes
Allan Edwards 3/08 – 3/09
Pipeline Superintendent
Supervised a crew of 20 workers who provided buoyancy control for Williams Pipeline.
Responsible for time sheets, production goals, profit/loss margins and daily activity reports.
Attended management meetings to interact with clients and subcontractors, and to ensure that
compliance and production goals were met
Schnabel Non-Destructive Engineering 12/07 – 2/08
Newport News, VA
3. Senior Staff Technologist
Performed duties of non-destructive testing (NDT) Project Manager, which included overseeing
quality of contractor work through application of NDT test methods.
Routinely performed and directed visual, magnetic particle, liquid dye penetrant, ultra sonic and
hardness tests to ensure code compliance.
Submitted test results in appropriate report format.
Conam Engineering 2/05 – 7/06
Industrial X-Ray Technician / Field Foreman
Field Supervisor for X-Ray crew. Responsible for x-raying structural objects to determine potential
internal defects.
Accountable for film developing and interpretation, preparing and submitting supervisory reports,
and acting as chief company liaison with customers. Investigated and provided solutions for
customer complaints.
Identified unsatisfactory inspection results, and recommended appropriate corrective action.
Analyzed data to detect unsatisfactory trends, and recommended solutions.
Responsible for all field logistics that included: arranging transportation, ordering and maintaining
supplies, property accountability, and assuring scheduled maintenance was accomplished using
proper company policy.
Education:
Thunderbird Youth Academy Tulsa Community College
Pryor, OK Radiology
High School or Equivalent 1993 2011
References available upon request