James Flood

About James Flood

An accomplished and business savvy quality assurance and quality control specialist with a focus on upstream, downstream oil and gas equipment, thrusters, umbilical’s, sub-sea, conveyor systems, and an advanced technical understanding of inspection tools and practices. Knowledge of manufacturing and drilling processes. Demonstrates the ability to utilize leadership and training skills to drive team spirit, productivity, and performance. Adept at multitasking able to bring a high volume of project tasks to completion with accuracy and professionalism. Articulate communicator with exceptional mentoring skills in transforming a low performing team into a high caliber workforce. Exceptional communication, presentation & interpersonal skills with proficiency in grasping new concepts quickly and productively utilizing the same.

Experience

1. Advanced Engineering Specialist Contracted to Virgin Galactic

   Rcm Aerospace & Defense

   Sep 2022 — Present · Mojave, CA, US

   Responsible for accomplishing assigned inspection work on space flight system hardware, as mated to ultrasonic, penetrant, x-ray, eddy-current, and thermal/infrared and laser shearography. Properly utilize NDT test equipment and associated tools to successfully interrogate hardware and structures, make decisions as to their acceptability for continued use and keep abreast of new and advanced test equipment. Shall be required to document inspection results in both paper and electronic forms as well as complete and sign work records in connection with work performed. Inspects parts, sub-assemblies and completed assemblies to the extent necessary to determine, accomplish and approve acceptability in accordance with written procedures. Will be required to, but not limited to be working on check aircraft. Assist with development of procedures and techniques for non-destructive testing of metallic and composite structures. Support training of other NDT personnel using hands-on knowledge from the vehicles via different mediums as appropriate.

Education

• Houston Community College

  Associate's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Houston Community College

  Associate's degree, Engineering

• Houston Community College

  48 Hours, General Studies

  1989 — 1992

• Lone Star College System

  Ultrasound, NDT

  2008 — 2008