Ronald Barker

About Ronald Barker

I have over 30 years of nondestructive examination (NDE) experience, currently certified in accordance with ANSI/ASNT CP-189, holding ASNT Level NDT certificates in magnetic particle testing (MT), liquid penetrant testing (PT), radiographic testing (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT) and visual testing (VT). I am also an AWS-CWI and currently PDI (Performance Demonstration Initiative) qualified to perform ultrasonic examinations on nuclear piping and bolting components in accordance with ASME Section XI.I have experience working in many industries including; aviation, chemical, fossil power, hydro power, nuclear power, paper production, and new construction structural steel.I am a certified Radiation Safety Officer and have experience working as a QA / QC Manager. I have also held a Level II ET certification as well.

Experience

1. Principal Engineering Analyst

   NextEra Energy Resources

   Aug 2019 — Present

   Site Principal NDE Level NDE Instructor- Site Inservice Inspection (ISI) Coordinator- Site Repair/Replacement Coordinator - Engineering Department ALARA Coordinator-Contract and Project Manager for vendors performing outage and non-outage NDE activities at Point Beach with an average annual budget of between &

Education

• Paradise Valley High School

  Diploma, Academic

  1989 — 1992

Skills

• Ut
• Radiation Safety
• Remotely Operated Vehicles (Rovs)
• Boilers
• Reactor
• Power Generation
• Ultrasonics
• Asnt
• Energy
• Nuclear
• Turbines
• Rt
• Piping
• Computed Radiography
• Power Plants
• Quality Assurance
• Nde
• Engineering
• Metal Fabrication
• Radiographic Testing
• Ultrasonic Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Inspection
• Military Aviation
• Hydraulics