Efrain Aguilar

Highly organized and dedicated quality control inspector with extensive training and certifications in penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, and radiographic testing. Sound expertise in Quality Control during Manufacturing and Dimensional Inspection of BOP's and Valves. Offer outstanding diligence and attention to detail to inspect parts thoroughly and efficiently.

Quick learner with highly transferable skills applicable to Oil, Construction and Aerospace industries. Regarded for the ability to build rapport with various stakeholders, vendors, and customers. Effective communicator with an impeccable ability to foster collaboration and facilitate processes.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Thorough understanding of the importance of safety and health regulations compliance.

Dimensional Inspector/NDE tech - Dril-Quip - Houston, TX

(2017-01)

• Overseeing detailed inspections of components and completed assemblies at various phases of production and throughout the manufacturing process.
• Establishing priorities for quality control and making sure their timely inspection.
• Reviewing quality parts to ensure that they meet all customer's requirements, drawings, and specifications.
• Performing quality testing, e.g. checking the hardness of materials using Brinell and Rockwell testers.
• Leading inspections on materials from various steels and Inconel to aluminum and plastics.
• Visually inspecting parts after coatings such as QPQ, Dylan, Chrome, Nickel, Anodize, and Phosphate.
• Maintaining conformance of critical dimensions with tolerances as tight as =/-.0015 and surface finishes.
• Documenting nonconforming material clearly and accurately and investigating the causes of discrepancies.
• Preparing and maintaining quality records for review of completeness and accuracy to meet both internal and external expectations.
• Working with key clients such as Schlumberger, Basintek, NOV, DTI, Cornerstone, etc.
• Demonstrated excellent ability to operate CMM and use dimensional hand tools (digital and dial calipers, bore gages, OD/ID mics) as well as micro-hite, optical comparator and Mic Trac.
• Performed dimensional, visual, hardness, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspections on various aftermarket ram BOP's and gate valves.
• Inspect all welds from fabrication start up to final assembly to ensure compliance to ASME and customer specification, GMAW/MIG GTAW, SMAW, FCAW.
• Oversee all areas of production from receiving inspection to fabrication and machining to assembly and testing and responsible for final release of product.
• Liaison to third party representatives and customer witnesses for specific hold/witness points per an inspection and test plan.
• Conduct PMI-both XRF and Optical Emission Spectrometry, ultrasonic testing, liquid penetrant, and magnetic particle testing as well as schedule third party vendors for radio graphic testing based on code requirements.
• Develop customer and code specific IT's and ensure all critical process and inspection steps are followed and signed off.
• Analize welding parameters to ensure the proper pre-heat, amps, volts, and filler metals are used as well as bead size and travel speed are in accordance with the WPS.
• Inspect all welds per applicable codes and procedures and maintain a welders continuity log.

Dimensional Inspector - Command Energy - Houston, TX

(2014-11 - 2016-04)

Conducted quality control procedures, including dimensional, visual, hardness, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspections on various subsea ram and spherical BOP's, risers and choke and kills.

• Used automated systems, standard dimensional equipment (calipers, depth mics, plug gages, etc.), Rhomer Arm and Laser Tracker to perform complex testing procedures.
• Oversaw the entire manufacturing process to ensure that all processes complied with the SPOs.
• Interpreted routers and navigated through Glovia/Oracle system to ensure accurate inspection data entry.
• Performed vendor management and built strategic partnerships, while receiving parts from outside vendors.
• Reviewed deviations and discrepancies as well as investigated and recorded non-conformances.
• Supervised shifts and ensured the necessary level of communications between them.

Dimensional Inspector - Rilco Manufacturing - Houston, TX

(2009-05 - 2014-11)

Performed dimensional, visual, hardness, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspections on various aftermarket ram BOP's and gate valves.

• Performed inspections at various phases of production, from forging/casting to finish machined and coated parts, and throughout the entire manufacturing process to assure full compliance with the quality plan.
• Interpreted routers and navigated through SAP system to enter inspection data; documented inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, inputting data into quality database.
• Maintained safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; ensured compliance with the federal, state and local regulations.
• Coordinated the information exchange and maintained communication between shifts.
• Operated and used all standard dimensional equipment, including but not limited to calipers, depth mics, plug gages, as well as kept abreast of the latest developments in the industry.

High school diploma