Dr. Carlo Romito

-developing techniques for the inspection exotic materials; -preparing NDT specifications and procedures for oil and gas industry; -supporting operations department for technical aspect; -supporting operations department for on-site project start-up; -preparing AUT set-ups for pipeline girth weld inspection; -performing AUT procedure project specific validations; -training NDT personnel according to SNT-TC-1A guidelines; -managing NDT qualifications and project validations.

-developing techniques for the inspection exotic materials; -organizing the ultrasonic immersion technique inspection laboratory; -preparing and reviewing NDT specifications and procedures for power plants; -performing NDT audits for Company suppliers; -preparing scan plans with CIVA and Eclipse Scientific ray tracing software.

Expert in: -traditional NDT methods: MT, PT, UT, RT; -advanced Ultrasonic Testing techniques: Phased Array UT and TOFD; -ultrasonic inspection of corrosion resistant alloys. Leader and support for: -AUT system QUALIFICATION (DNV OS-F101); -AUT procedure VALIDATION for specific projects with the major OIL&GAS companies (Exxon, Chevron, Total, Saudi Aramco); -preparation of NDT procedures and specifications for oil and gas industry; -onshore and offshore projects production phase

Building up a non-destructive testing (NDT) station in the firing line of a pipe laydown barge. Training client and personnel about the NDT methods. Setting up and repairing Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) and Manual Ultrasonic Testing (MUT) equipment. Supervisor for all the NDT activities during the startup and production of the project.

Building up an AUT station in a quad-joint fabrication yard. Training client and AUT operators. Setting up and repairing AUT equipment. Supervisor for all the NDT activities during the start up of the project.

Building up an automatic ultrasonic testing station on a saipem offshore barge. Setting up AUT equipment. Supervisor for all the NDT activities during the startup and production of the project.

Operator on automatic ultrasonic testing with phased array systems for pipeline girth weld inspection. Preparing and reviewing NDT specifications and procedures for oil and gas structures-pipelines in onshore and offshore projects.

Certified and qualified NDT II Level in UT, RT, Magnetic Testing (MT) and Liquid penetrant testing (PT) in accordance with EN473/ISO9712. Preparing and reviewing NDT specifications and procedures for oil and gas structures-pipelines in onshore and offshore projects.

Thesis work about “Microwaves Non Destructive Detection Of Corrosion In Aircraft Structures”, at the Electromagnetic Fields Department of “Federico II” University of Naples. Final mark 110/110.