Rody (Hyojin) Kim,P.Eng
About Rody (Hyojin) Kim,P.Eng
Rody (Hyojin) Kim, P.Eng, is a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector at the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) in Kingston, ON, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering and has extensive experience in pressure equipment failure investigations and regulatory compliance.
Work at Technical Standards & Safety Authority
Rody Kim has been employed at the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) as a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector since 2016. In this role, he investigates pressure equipment failures and prepares official investigation reports. He provides technical advice to clients regarding Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Regulations and ASME/CSA Codes. His work is based in Kingston, Ontario, where he has accumulated over eight years of experience in this position.
Education and Expertise
Rody Kim holds a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Korea University, where he studied from 2001 to 2008. He participated in an exchange program at Kyushu University from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he studied at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, where he completed the CWB Welding Inspector Level 1 program in 2015 and the CGSB RT Level I Certificate course in 2014. He also holds a TSSA Certificate of Competency, demonstrating his qualifications in the field.
Background
Prior to his current role at TSSA, Rody Kim worked in various engineering positions. He served as a Reliability Engineer at GS Caltex from 2007 to 2012 in Yeosu, Korea. He then worked as a Project Engineer at SK Innovation from 2012 to 2014 in Seoul, Korea. Before his tenure at TSSA, he was a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector at the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan for one year in Regina. His early career included serving as a Petroleum Supplier in the Republic of Korea Army from 2004 to 2006.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Rody Kim possesses extensive experience in developing technical procedures and auditing quality control programs. His technical expertise encompasses Canadian Acts and Regulations across Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. In his current role, he applies this knowledge to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations in the field of boiler and pressure vessel inspection.