Mark Smith Eng Tech (Tmiet), Mi Corr,Hnd.
About Mark Smith Eng Tech (Tmiet), Mi Corr,Hnd.
Mark Smith Eng Tech (Tmiet), Mi Corr, Hnd, is a Senior QC Engineer with extensive experience in corrosion control and coatings inspection, currently working at Chevron, KBR, Inc., and Mark Smith Inspection Services Ltd.
Title
Mark Smith Eng Tech (Tmiet), Mi Corr, HND currently holds the position of Senior QC Engineer. He is actively working for multiple organizations including KBR, Inc., Chevron, and Mark Smith Inspection Services Ltd.
Company
Mark Smith is currently associated with multiple organizations. He works as a Senior Certified NACE Corrosion Technologist / Coatings Inspector at KBR, Inc. in Perth, Australia. Additionally, he holds positions at Chevron as Senior QC Engineer and Senior Coatings Engineer in the Tanjung Pinang Area, Riau Islands, Indonesia. He also serves as the Senior QC Coatings and Fireproofing Engineer at Mark Smith Inspection Services Ltd in the United Kingdom.
Career Background
Mark Smith started his career in the corrosion and coatings industry through an apprenticeship at Swan Hunters Shipbuilders. He has held diverse roles, ranging from QA/QC to front line inspection, in various locations globally. Smith has previously worked at organizations like Petroleum Development Oman, Oxy, Cleveland Bridge UK, and Whessoe Oil & Gas in positions involving quality control and inspection.
Education and Expertise
Mark Smith attended South Shields Marine and Technical College, where he earned an HND Foundation Degree in Quality Control from 1988 to 1990, and an HND Diploma in Quality Control Technology/Technician from 1980 to 1985. He has also attained a BGAS Paint Inspection/Wraps ticket, and his expertise includes technical advice on corrosion control coating applications, reviewing failures, and developing training courses.
International Contributions
Mark Smith contributes to the global industry by assisting in the development of new rules, regulations, and standards for international bodies such as ASTM, NIST, ISO, IACS, IMO, and PR-34. This involves providing technical advice on corrosion control, coatings inspection, and developing accredited training courses.