Johnny Thompson

ASNT NDT Corporate Level III /QA Manager

Johnny Thompson joined Coast NDE in October of 2009. Johnny brings 13 years of progressive experience in the management of NDT programs, Technique development and QA Management. Johnny is currently certified ASNT NDT Level III in UT, RT, MT, and PT. He also holds certifications as an AWS CWI, API 510, API 570, GUL Level I, UT SCC and Phased Array.

Johnny’s experience includes being a corporate QA Manager of ASME U stamp and R stamp companies and Corporate Level III of NDT inspection companies. Some of the  fields he has worked in performing  NDT and Visual inspections include Oil and Gas, Refineries, Power Plants, Pipelines, Fabrication, Aerospace,  Buildings, and Construction. Johnny brings a high level of quality and professional integrity into his responsibilities.

Jeff Ector

Houston Regional Manager

Mr. Ector joined Coast to Coast NDE in September 2005 after several years working in the inline inspection industry (ILI). He specialized in risk management, root cause analysis and data result validation. Jeff has supplemented his career in ILI and gained valuable experience as a pipeline integrity/NDE technician certifying to industry and in-house qualifications in ultrasonic’s and magnetic particle testing.

Jeff traversed through the ranks as a Jr./ Sr. Tech, Project Lead, Project Manager and most recently as the Houston Regional Manager. Jeff brings 20 years progressive experience in project management, pipeline inspection, leadership, B31G/RSTRENG/DOT codes, cost analysis & forecasting, field service, budgeting and customer service.

Jeff, his wife Kristina and daughter Samantha make their home in Conroe, Texas.

Robert Savoie

Project Manager, Pipeline Integrity, Canada

Rob joined the Coast NDE in 2005 and has excelled in the field as a crew supervisor in pipeline integrity assessments. Rob is a Certified NDE Technician gaining industry qualifications in UT, MT, and PT Inspection to SNT and NRCan (CGSB).

Rob has been involved in conventional NDE Disciplines and Corrosion Surveys for over eight years. His experience in the Fabrication, Oil and Gas, Tank Farm, and Pipeline Industries make him a well qualified, knowledgeable Senior Lead Technician for Coast NDE.

Rob is well versed in Gas Plant Shutdowns, and is familiar with Automated UT systems, PMI, and MFL equipment and has used them extensively. Focused on client services, Rob is fluent French, adding value to our clients. He is very conscientious and strives to surpass Coast NDE client expectations.

Rob has recently transferred to Coast Canada to work as a Field Project Manager in Edmonton and Calgary.