Webinar Overview
Inspection service providers struggle with mandatory NDT classroom training required for certification and the conducting of the associated examinations due to the non-billable expense to conduct method-specific training and the travel required of the candidates to take company-specific training and exams. Additionally, candidates must show proof of classroom training and competency with each possible employer (along with work hours), as their certification does not cross over with the individual to the next employer.
Inspectioneering teams up with Pro-Surve Technical Services for our webinar, “Training and Testing NDE Personnel Remotely, Efficiently, and Economically.” In this webinar, we will discuss the “Safety Council” model of training and examination, which utilizes a combination of remote training and examinations with real-time live proctoring.
With this model, technician candidates may receive any general and specific method training they may need from any location, at any time, while being proctored to ensure integrity. Economies of scale and safety risk reductions are observed in the elimination of the travel previously required and the training time onsite, resulting in a significant savings of company time and expenses.
About the Speakers
James R. "Chezo" Cesarini, PE, CEO/Partner at Pro-Surve Technical Services, a child of Italian immigrants, was born in Freeport, Texas, and holds degrees from Brazosport College and Texas A&M. His career began at Dow, followed by Marathon, and later Valero. After 25 years in plants, “Chezo” entered entrepreneurship, purchasing an inspection company in 2006. Nineteen years later, he helps colleagues gain prosperity with a few companies. Chezo volunteers on Boards for Scouting and the Safety Council, mentoring youth and providing safe workplaces. A Professional Engineer with several inspection certifications, James has concentrated his career in Mechanical Integrity and Process Safety. He has been married to his wife, Ginger, for 35 years, and has two children, both Texas Tech graduates. Chezo enjoys vacationing with family, philanthropy, and community service activities.
Thomas Rose, Quality Manager / Level III at Pro-Surve Technical Services, brings over 25 years of experience in NDT as an inspector, examiner, and instructor, along with more than 25 years in the metals fabrication industry, specializing in welding and pipefitting for sea vessels and power generation systems. He is ASNT Level III certified in Ultrasonic, Radiographic, Visual, Magnetic Particle, and Liquid Penetrant Testing, and an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). Thomas received his training at the Center for Naval Engineering, where he earned certifications in various NDT methods and instructor/examiner roles. In addition to his NDT expertise, he has spent the last 7 years focusing on Quality Management and Root Cause Analysis and has spent the past 5 years qualified as an NQA-1 Auditor, ensuring compliance with nuclear quality assurance standards. A member of ASNT since 2010, Thomas combines his deep technical knowledge with a strong focus on process improvement and quality assurance.
Melissa Briggs, Manager of eLearning at Health and Safety Council, has collaborated with many clients in the energy industry, including ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, and Shell, to bring contractor compliance training beyond checking the box and into the modern learning context through the application of HASC's R4 Learner Retention Model. With a background and Master's in Curriculum & Instruction focused on adult learning, Melissa helped co-develop a model which helps to increase learner engagement through appropriate Rigor, Relevance, Reinforcement, and Reflection. Additionally, Melissa and the team at HASC have found ways to engage learners of diverse backgrounds through AI creative analogies, translanguaging, and gamification.
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