NBIC Repairs & Alterations - Virtual (3 days)

OBJECTIVES

• Understanding requirements for repairs.
• Understanding requirements for alterations.
• Understanding requirements from Jurisdictions
• Understanding the overall NBIC system
• Review upcoming changes in the new Editions

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR?

This course will be helpful for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of how to make repairs or alterations to the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC). It is especially helpful for those who are taking their first steps into the NBIC world. We will review significant changes approved for publication in the new code Editions.

COURSE CONTENTS

This course provides instruction on the organization and use of the NBIC. Included will be introduction to the National Board (NB) system, objectives and functions of the NB, jurisdictional precedence, introduction to the ASME and their codes and accreditation programs and will include: Accreditation Programs, Definitions of “Construction Standards”, Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) and Authorized Inspectors (AI), Accreditation Processes, Requirements for and an Outline of a Quality Control System, Welding and Post Weld Heat Treatment Requirements, Requirements for Repairs and Alterations, Repairs and Alterations Examination and Testing, Certification, Documentation and Stamping of Repairs and Alterations, General Discussion / Question and Answer Sessions

This live virtual class will be made up of 3 (4 hour days).  The course is live and will be conducted via Microsoft TEAMS. We will start at 11 AM ET and will end around 3 PM ET. 

Tuesday - Thursday Eastern Time (ET)
11:00 AM Start
11:55 AM Break (5 minutes)
12:55 PM Break (5 minutes)
  3:00 PM End
Note: Break and Lunch times are subject to change by the instructor. 

Any questions, contact anna.silvas@bureauveritas.com  (972) 244-6918

A Certificate of Attendance with professional development hours (PDH) is issued. 

SCHEDULED INSTRUCTORS - One of the following instructors will teach Courses:

Paul Shanks

Paul has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and 17 years’ experience in the pressure equipment industry. Paul has designed pressure vessels for use in the pharmaceutical industry, and heat exchangers. He also worked to support the British Navy’s Nuclear Submarine program designing components and developing facility capability and spent time as a manufacturing engineer developing and sharing best practices on the cutting edge of welding and vessel fabrication technology. Paul is a National Board Commissioned Authorized Inspector who primarily works in the technical division of our home office to provide support our clients, and inspectors on all ASME and NBIC subject matters. Paul has attended and participated in NB and ASME committee meetings since 2017.

Stacey Marks ,P.E., C.W.I

Stacey has over 30 years of experience working with welding and pressure vessel codes including5 years at a NDE lab certifying welders through mechanical testing, and 25years working for a global pressure vessel manufacturer producing over 4,000ASME U-stamped vessels a year. During her tenure at the manufacturing company, she held roles of Quality Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Quality Manager. She has successfully written and implemented ASME and PED QC programs for the manufacturing and repair of pressure vessels. Stacey is a Professional Engineer and a Certified Welding Inspector and has extensive practical experience with Section VIII construction and Section IX welding & supervision. She recently passed the National Board Authorized Inspector exam. Stacey has participated in the ASME and NB Codes & Standards Committees since 2013.She is a member of both the ASME Standards Committee for Pressure Vessels, and the ASME Standards Committee for Welding, Brazing, and Fusing. She is Chair of Section VIII sub-group Fabrication & Examination, and Chair of Section IX sub-group Brazing. In addition to her expertise with the ASME Codes, she has an easy going style and an ability to communicate and explain the code in a simplified manner.