Introducing ASNT’s 2023 Faces of NDT

By Cindi Leeman

ASNT is pleased to announce the 2023 Faces of NDT. These individuals will represent and promote the?American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)?and nondestructive testing (NDT) to the world.

Joining?Brent Moulton, who continues in this role, are four new Faces of NDT:?Muriel Magloire,?Eddie Pompa,?Jose Santo, and?Annabel Sebuc Sab-it.

While traveling to industry events, these spokespersons will showcase NDT methods, share their enthusiasm for the industry, promote ASNT, and motivate others to pursue a career in NDT.

“We were thrilled to have received so many quality responses to our call for the Faces of NDT,” said Garra Liming, ASNT Director of Marketing Communications. “As representatives of NDT, ASNT is looking forward to having them on board to bring in the next generation.”

Visualization is Power

“When I learned that ASNT was looking for someone to be the Face of NDT, I knew it was my turn to carry the torch,” said?Muriel Magloire. “I want little girls and other women to see me as the realization of their dreams to exist in unfamiliar spaces because visualization is powerful. Long before it was trending on social media and before it was a Netflix category, I understood that representation matters.”

Magloire is a Nondestructive Test Examiner with the US Department of Defense. In 2018, she joined her son in attending?Central Piedmont Community College?in Charlotte, North Carolina, and they graduated with matching associate of applied science degrees in nondestructive examination (NDE) technology. Today she is trained in accordance with?SNT-TC-1A?in visual testing (VT), liquid penetrant testing (PT), magnetic particle testing (MT), electromagnetic testing (ET), and ultrasonic testing (UT).

Magloire served as chair of the North Carolina Student Section of ASNT when she was completing her NDE degree, which afforded her the opportunity to meet countless professionals in the industry and helped to broaden her view of the many opportunities that NDE has to offer. In the brief amount of time that Magloire has been in the industry, she has become vastly aware of the great benefit of being a member of ASNT

Currently, Magloire works closely with welders and machinists in supporting the maintenance of aircraft carriers and submarines. Her love for air travel fuels her aspiration to gain experience with NDE in aerospace.

Sharing a Rewarding Career

Brent Moulton?has been a?Face of NDT since 2021.?In that time, he has represented ASNT and NDT to the community at large providing insight and knowledge into the world of NDT.

“What I enjoy most about the Faces of NDT program is being able to get out and share a truly rewarding career with individuals who may have never heard about NDT,” Moulton said. “It’s an added joy when they realize how much nondestructive testing has already played such a crucial part in their life already.”

Moulton specializes in UT, RT, eddy current testing, MT, PT, and specialized rope access inspections. His certifications include?ASNT NDT Level III?in MT;?Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel; Level II in UT, RT, ET, VT, and PT; and IRATA Level 1.

He is an active ASNT member and serves as the chair of the?Technical and Education (T&E) Council’s Technicians Resource Development Committee and is an active member of the T&E Council and?Standards Council.

Promote, Inspire, and Educate

Eddie Pompa’s career spans more than 30 years as an NDE Level III across the aerospace, oil and gas, and education sectors. He is an ASNT NDT Level III in MT, PT, UT, and radiographic testing (RT); ACCP Professional Level III in MT, PT, and UT; and NAS 410 Level 3 in ET, MT, PT, RT, and UT. He currently teaches UT, PT, MT, eddy current testing, and RT classes at?Lone Star College in Houston, Texas.

“As a member of the Faces of NDT team, I look forward to introducing people to our wonderful world of nondestructive testing,” said Pompa. “Together we can promote, inspire, and educate communities, educators, and leaders in the art of NDT.”

Pompa’s career highlights include working on the Space Shuttle?Endeavour, the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, the Columbia accident investigation, the?Orion?spacecraft, pressure vessels, blow out preventers, and sharing these experiences with the next generation of NDT professionals through education. His passion for teaching has led to his “NDT Hero” creations that incorporate each NDT method into unique superheroes.

Eager to Spread Awareness

Jose Santo?is a mechanical engineer and internationally qualified in N2-AE1/S2.1 ultrasonic by SNQC/ABENDI, ultrasonic phased array/time of flight detection by PCN/BINDT, and phased array total focusing method by ASNT. Santo has worked in the naval, metal mechanics, and energy fields, with 15 years of experience in the areas of quality control and production. He has worked in manufacturing and assembly, maintenance of vessels, as well as on oil extraction platforms, refineries, wind towers, paper mills, and industrial equipment.

Santo is an NDT Specialist at Clyde Industries in Atlanta, Georgia, and the creator of SmartNDT.

“I am honored to be recognized as one of ASNT’s Faces of NDT and eager to help spread awareness about the important role of NDT in various industries. By sharing my knowledge and insights, I hope to inspire more people to consider careers in NDT and join this exciting field,” said Santo.

Representing Women in NDT

Annabel Sebuc Sab-it?is the NDT Level III and production area manager at MOOG, Baguio Philippines Facility. She received her first ASNT NDT Level III certification in 2012—the seventh person to be ASNT certified in the Philippines and the second woman. She is an ASNT NDT Level III in MT and PT and is an NDT Level III per EN 4179 and NAS 410.

Sebuc Sab-it entered the field of NDT by chance, studying NDT engineering technology at the?Technological University of the Philippines-Taguig Campus. She began working as an ultrasonic inspector and then became an NDT inspector after obtaining a BS in mechanical engineering. In 2017, Sebuc Sab-it became production area manager for the special process department that includes NDT, chemical processing, heat treatment, carburizing, and high velocity oxygen fuel coating. During this time, she held ASNT NDT Level III certification and also managed the assembly and test and machining area.

“I am excited to be one of ASNT’s Faces of NDT because I want to help the Society represent?women in NDT?and show that woman can do nondestructive testing, make progress in their careers, and excel in the field,” Sebuc Sab-it said. “I want to influence the younger generation to be in NDT and later contribute to a safer world.”

Now, with 15 years of service at MOOG Philippines, she also supports many Nadcap, Boeing, and corporate audits, and other customer and regulatory audits.

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Cindi Leeman?is the Editor of?ASNT Pulse?and ASNT Educational Materials Supervisor;?[email protected].

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