Jimmy Fields
Railroad Flat
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in NDT across multiple locations. Skilled in root cause analysis, welding and machining processes, and mentoring junior staff. Committed to driving quality assurance and compliance through effective collaboration with engineering teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Principal Engineer, NDT
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Sunnyvale
10.2009 - Current
- Oversaw NDT program across multiple sites within NG mission systems sector.
- Performed non-destructive testing using visual, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, ultrasonic, and radiographic methods.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop innovative inspection techniques.
- Conducted audits of suppliers' NDT programs to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Proctored qualification exams for Level II and III professionals, providing developmental feedback.
- Trained junior staff on NDT techniques and safety protocols to enhance skills.
- Maintained testing equipment through calibration and regular servicing to ensure reliability.
- Documented inspection findings in detailed reports for stakeholder review.
Special Inspector, NDT
Consolidated Engineering Labs
San Ramon
04.2008 - 10.2009
- Conducted non-destructive testing on materials and components, ensuring structural integrity and safety compliance.
- Performed NDT inspections of welds using radiography, ultrasonic, magnetic particle testing and ground penetrating radar techniques.
- Inspected parts for conformance to applicable codes, standards, and drawings, ensuring quality assurance and regulatory adherence.
- Interpreted test results and prepared detailed inspection reports, facilitating informed decision-making for stakeholders.
- Maintained calibration of testing equipment to ensure accurate measurements and results.
- Trained junior inspectors on NDT techniques and safety practices in the workplace.
Education
Vocational Diving And NDT Certificates - Underwater Inspection
National University
San Diego04-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Materials Engineering
Mission College
Santa Clara, CASome College (No Degree) - General Education
University of Maryland, Europe
Naples, ITSkills
- Personnel Management
- Project Management
- Root cause analysis
- Visual weld inspection
- Ultrasonic testing
- Radiographic testing
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Magnetic particle testing
- Compliance auditing
- Training and mentoring
- NAVSEA
- AWS
- ASNT-SNT-TC1A
- ASME V
- NAS-410
Certification
ASNT Level III, #282891
Affiliations
Toastmasters
Timeline
Sr. Principal Engineer, NDT
Northrop Grumman Corporation
10.2009 - Current
Special Inspector, NDT
Consolidated Engineering Labs
04.2008 - 10.2009
Vocational Diving And NDT Certificates - Underwater Inspection
National University
Some College (No Degree) - Materials Engineering
Mission College
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
University of Maryland, Europe