Unlock your potential: Coatings for Non-Coating Inspectors event

Coatings for the Non-Coating Inspectors

Are you seeking to elevate your expertise and efficiency in coatings? They are vital for enhancing the longevity and reliability of structures, yet they often complicate the inspection process. Join us at the "Coatings for Non-Coating Inspectors" event to revolutionize your inspection and nondestructive testing skills.

AMPP is bringing together industry leaders and professionals to explore coatings, inspection techniques, and quality assurance. Gain invaluable insights into various coating types, surface preparation, defect detection, and welding strategies optimized for coated surfaces. Expand your professional network and elevate your career in the presence of like-minded professionals.

Why coatings matter:

Coatings play a pivotal role in ensuring the longevity, durability, and safety of structures. Gain a comprehensive understanding of different coating types and their behaviors to enhance the quality and effectiveness of your work.

Event highlights:

In-depth insights into various coating types and applications.
Practical knowledge to streamline inspection processes.
Techniques for nondestructive testing tailored to different coatings.
Welding strategies optimized for coated surfaces.

Take your skills to the next level at the Conference for Non-Coating Inspectors. Register now and seize the opportunity to expand your professional network and gain valuable knowledge to advance your career.

Final Program

Program

Day 1

7 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast

7:50 a.m. - Welcome & Introduction
Jorge Reyna, JRSA Inspections & Michael J. Pardo, S&B Engineers & Constructors

8 a.m. - Introduction to Coatings
Johnnie Miller, P.E., Senior Project Engineer, KTA-Tator, Inc.

8:30 a.m. - How to avoid coating failure
David A. Hunter, Segment Manager – CUI, High Heat & Insulation Coatings, Hempel

9 a.m. - Coating maintenance and repair
David A. Hunter, Segment Manager – CUI, High Heat & Insulation Coatings, Hempel

9:30 a.m. - Surface preparation techniques for coatings application & Coating application methods and equipment
Ted Valoria, Vice President, North America, Sponge-Jet, Inc.

10 a.m. – Break

10:30 a.m. - Different types of coatings and their applications
Robert Cameron, Engineering Sales Manager Oil & Gas, Hempel

11 a.m. - Five key factors to obtain accurate measurements on your coating inspections
Arturo Escobedo – Sr. Technical Advisor, twilight sa de cv

11:30 a.m. - Condition Monitoring using Radiography
Dwight Witter, President ND3, LLC, AccessRULES

12 p.m. - Lunch & Networking

1:30 p.m. - Hands on/Demo: Welding, Surface Preparation, and Coating Application, and Inspection
Juve Calvo, President, Republic Testing Laboratories, LLC
Henry Beecher, Account Executive, B&H Distributors, Inc
Jeremi Day, Chief Technical, Corrosion Innovations

3 p.m. - Break

5 p.m. - End

Day 2

7 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast

8 a.m. - A Dive into Reading and Understanding Specifications & Standards for Inspectors and Why Surface Prep is so important.
Michael J. Pardo, PCS, Coatings, Insulation & Fireproofing SME, S&B Engineers & Constructors

8:30 a.m. - Abrasives 101 and How it Affects Surface Preparation
Pete Mitchell, VP, New Market Development & Technical Management, GMA Garnet

9 a.m. - Common tests for rubber coatings for non-coating inspectors
Francisco Silva, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, CAWI, AMPP Level 1, Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, MEQA

9:30 a.m. - Wireless UT Sensors for Corrosion Monitoring
Steve Strachan, VP Sales, Sensor Networks, Inc.

10 a.m. - Break

10:30 a.m. - Ensuring Quality and Durability for Coatings with Digital Tools and Data Management Software
Josh Gray, Technical Sales Representative, Elcometer of Houston

11 a.m. - How to Weld Aluminum
Wendell Dietz, District Manager – Miller Electric Mfg. LLC

11:30 a.m. - Beyond the Metal: Exploring Aluminum Coatings
Jorge Reyna, JRSA Inspections

12 p.m. - Lunch & Networking

1:30 p.m. - Hands on/Demos: Welding, Welding Aluminum, Surface Preparation, Coating Application, Inspection
Juve Calvo, President, Republic Testing Laboratories, LLC
Henry Beecher, Account Executive, B&H Distributors, Inc
Jeremi Day, Chief Technical, Corrosion Innovations

3 p.m. - Break | Giveaway | Raffle

4 p.m. - Wrap up
Jorge Reyna, JRSA Inspections & Michael J. Pardo, S&B Engineers & Constructors

Registration

Space for our hands-on demo is highly limited and exclusive to only 60 participants. Reserve your spot now to ensure your participation!

Full conference registration includes access to technical presentations and demos, PDF copies of presentations, 16 Professional Development Hours, AMPP Standard SSPC-PA-1, 2 breakfasts, 2 breaks, 2 lunches, and an exciting giveaway/raffle opportunity.

Registration Type	Member	Non-Member
Regular Registration*	$575 USD	$725 USD	Register
*Non-Member price includes one-year standard membership with registration. $100 value.

Conference location

The Elcometer Building (AMPP Training Center)
1440 S. Creek Drive
Houston, TX 77084

Hotel information

Houston Marriott Energy Corridor
16011 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77094

AMPP has a discount rate available at the hotel. Please use the following reservation link when making your reservation to acquire the discount.

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Conference committee

Conference Chair: Jorge Reyna, JRSA Inspections
Co-Chair: Michael J. Pardo, S&B Engineers & Constructors

Organizing Committee:
Andy Shingledecker, ZEVAC
Johnnie Miller, KTA-Tator
Lake H. Barrett Jr., KTA-Tator
Jeremi Day, Corrosion Innovations
Josh Gray, Elcometer of Houston
Juve Calvo, Republic Testing Laboratories, LLC
Ricky Morgan, FlawTech America, LLC
Rick Polanin, 2022 AWS President

For more information. Please reach out to Alina Blanco.

Sponsorship information

Sponsorships offer leading companies a unique chance to remain prominently featured in the thoughts of decision-makers and conference participants.

Available Sponsorships

Thank you to our sponsors

Media partners

Standard Registration Policy: Paid registrations cancelled in writing at least 30 calendar days or more prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund, less a 10% service fee. Paid registrations cancelled in writing 29 to 7 calendar days before the starting date of the event will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. No refunds or credit will be issued on cancellation requests received less than 7 calendar days before the event begins. Transfer of registration is permitted one time with an accompanying fee of $100.00 USD. Transfers may not be made less than 7 calendar days before the event begins. This policy supersedes any previously published policy regarding the cancellation process for AMPP Conferences.

All requests for transfer or cancellation must be submitted in writing to customersupport@ampp.org. No refund will be processed if the registrant is a no show.

Right to Deny or Remove: We reserve the right to deny registration or admission to, or remove any party from the Conference, in our sole discretion.