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Douglas Porteous

Hamilton,Ontario

Summary

Reliable individual promoting more than 13 years an NDT Tech and Maintenance Professional. Effective teacher of boiler auto tube plugging and tube pull systems. Detailed-oriented team player with shipping co-ordination, warehouse and material handling experience.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Non-Destructive Testing Technician

Intech International - BWX Technologies
03.2009 - 11.2023
  • Completed Eddy Current level 1 course
  • Orange badge level 2 at DNGS, PNGS and Bruce Power radiation protection
  • Platform setup and trouble shooting of Miz80
  • Installation and trouble shooting of SM 23, Prima and Flexi robotic arms
  • Assisted in MPI and LPI inspections
  • Worked under NSCC and ISO guidelines
  • Preparation and fitting for welding
  • Visual inspection of completed welds
  • Confined space work and tender qualified
  • Eddy Current system setup and maintenance
  • As found and as left visual inspections
  • Foreign Material Exclusion inspections and record keeping
  • Remote communications setup
  • Writing and editing procedures of NDT and maintenance practices
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics by actively participating in group discussions, offering constructive feedback, and providing support to colleagues when needed.
  • Improved safety standards through meticulous adherence to industry regulations and guidelines during testing procedures.
  • Evaluated new technologies and methodologies as they emerged within the field of non-destructive testing, recommending implementation where appropriate to enhance company capabilities.
  • Reduced equipment downtime with proactive identification of potential flaws and defects in materials.
  • Mentored junior technicians in industry best practices for non-destructive testing, increasing their technical knowledge and expertise.

Material Handler

Formnet Inc
03.2005 - 02.2009
  • Loaded trucks with forklift and reach trucks
  • Washed and sorted parts
  • Picked orders
  • Data input
  • Inventory and parts counts
  • Ordered Trucking pickups and delivery of ingoing and out going parts to processing and customer
  • Supplied operators with material for processing
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
  • Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.

Meat Processor

Maple Leaf Foods
01.1998 - 02.2005
  • Reduced waste and improved yield through careful monitoring of cutting and trimming procedures.
  • Participated in ongoing training initiatives to stay current on industry trends and best practices for meat processing operations.
  • Achieved compliance with all health regulations through diligent attention to cleanliness standards during processing operations.
  • Ground beef and sausage formulation
  • Picked orders, labeled product and filled out order sheets for shipping
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks
  • Drove reach truck and 90 degree forklift
  • Troubleshooting, maintenance of packaging lines and meat processing equipment
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing streamlined meat processing techniques.
  • Supported efficient workflow by promptly identifying equipment malfunctions and facilitating quick repairs or replacements as needed.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by accurately fulfilling custom orders and special requests.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saltfleet High School
Stoney Creek, ON
06.1999

Hobbies

-Computer repair, building and gaming

-Volleyball and hockey

Timeline

Non-Destructive Testing Technician

Intech International - BWX Technologies
03.2009 - 11.2023

Material Handler

Formnet Inc
03.2005 - 02.2009

Meat Processor

Maple Leaf Foods
01.1998 - 02.2005

High School Diploma -

Saltfleet High School

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