Optical Communications Institute at the University of Dayton. He previously served as the chief scientist for the US Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Sensors Directorate. IDI Composites International’s founder, John K. Merrell, was posthumously honored with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Hall of Fame Award. The award recognizes a member who has attained distinction among his or her peers through their involvement and accomplishments in the composites industry and its associations. | NEWCERTIFICATIONS ACCP Level II CWI James Allen Manuel Avila III Harald Brunner David Buzza James Causyn, Jr. Cordell Devall Cesar Augusto Garcia Nunez Alejandro Govea Garner Holdsworth David Kincaid Kristopher A. Kohli Anekphong Kongsang Timothy Macon Joel Marchel Freddy Matos Rodriguez Richard McLain Il Hong Min Takashi Nakazawa Chad Owens Hunter Reynolds Terrence Saylor Donald Schepis David Shutts Daniel Stafford Michael Stallings Joseph Thomas Travis Widick Anthony Ybarra ASNT NDT Level II Eden Gaona ASNT NDT Level III Rajagopal Baskaran Michael P. Bell Anthony Bellard II Sudheendran Bhaskaran Jeremy Chapin Alan Clare Perry Colaiezzi Christopher Collins Garland T. Johnson Khalilahmad Gulamnabi Khatri Jacobus Stephanus Kitching Bang Le Van Hai Abdelghani Rabie Mohamed Touni Yasir Nassrullah Timothy Orange Rodrigo Rabelo Leite Fontenelle Ty Reimer Jacob Robertson Anthony D. Romano Mark J. Timmerman Matthew R. Van Roekel Donald Christopher Vinkler ISQ – Oil & Gas Adrian Baeza William Bobbitt Rodney J. Bonvillain Michael Collins Trent Grissom Dalton Hardy Crystal Hayes Raul Hernandez, Jr. Anthony W. Jenkins Carlos Perez Jonathan Vega ASNT CERTIFICATION PREP COURSES ASNT Certification Prep Courses are now offered both online and in person in Columbus, Ohio. The subject matter for all courses is derived from the training topics found in CP-105, Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, and CP-189. Courses have limited class sizes for optimal learning. ASNT Certification Prep Courses are considered Level III courses and are designed for those who are currently Level II or III and are looking to become an ASNT NDT Level III or to maintain their Level III status. To register, go to asnt.org, select “Learn,” and then select “Refresher/Certification Prep Courses.” ASNT MEMBERS CAN NOW ACCESS THE RNDE ARCHIVE Research in Nondestructive Evaluation (RNDE) papers from prior years are now available free to ASNT members. This new member benefit provides access to papers from 1989 to 2021. RNDE contains the results of original research in all areas of nondestructive evaluation (NDE). This research journal covers experimental and theoretical investigations dealing with the scientific and engineering bases of NDE, its measurement methodology and a wide range of applications of materials and struc- tures that relate to the entire life cycle, from manufacture to use and retirement. To access RNDE online, go to asnt.org/rnde and make sure you’re logged in with your MyASNT credentials. 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS ASNT has partnered with Intelliscan Inc. to conduct the 2022 Board of Directors (BOD) elections. Beginning 15 March 2022, all eligible voting members of the Society will receive an email from Intelliscan Inc. with instructions and a link to vote online. The email will come from asntelection@intelliscaninc.net. The voting period will remain open from 15 March through 15 April and will close at 12:00 a.m. (ET) on 16 April. To read more about the 2022 BOD candidates and voting, please visit asnt.org/election. CALL FOR SPEAKERS Share your expertise, engage with like-minded peers, and build up your company and professional profile by presenting a session at ASNT 2022: The Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from 31 October–3 November. ASNT is seeking a diverse group of presenters to take a deep dive into pertinent NDT topics. Submit a session proposal by 31 May. To learn more, go to asnt .eventsair.com/asnt-2022-the-annual -conference/present. SOCIETYNOTES | SCOPE A P R I L 2 0 2 2 • M A T E R I A L S E V A L U A T I O N 85

JOSH DE MONBRUN CEng, ASNT NDT Level III (ET, UT, RT, VT, MT, PT) SUBSEA NDT ENGINEER, ANCHORAGE, AK FIRST OFF, WHAT IS A SUBSEA NDT ENGINEER? An NDT engineer is someone who has an engineering degree as well being a current Level III certificate holder, with many years of experience in the field. A subsea NDT engineer is someone who also has many years of experience performing work underwater, not just topside. HOW DID YOU END UP IN THIS FIELD? I was an engineering student, slated to be an Air Force pilot, when 9/11 happened. Some of us were pulled out of university to enlist right away. I hadn’t thought of an enlisted job before then and made a smart-aleck remark about accepting whichever position had the largest sign-on bonus. That happened to be NDI (nonde- structive inspection), which I did for a couple of years before transitioning as a warrant officer in the US Army. When I left the military, I completed commer- cial diver training and took a job with Oceaneering as an under- water welder and inspector. I have focused on this sector of the industry ever since—I can’t believe it’s been 20 years! WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB? Besides getting paid to travel the world and play in the water?! I enjoy the consistent challenges— every project is different and provides unique opportunities to learn and produce creative solu- tions for my clients. And nowa- days, I really enjoy teaching and training our upcoming technicians and watching as they learn, prog- ress, and succeed through their own careers. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES OF SUBSEA INSPECTION? Unlike most topside inspections, subsea projects are always considered a confined space situation, where you are reliant on life support equipment and the team that is supporting you on deck. After accepting that you’ll have move- ment and access restricted by the gear you’re wearing, with limited or no visibility, and some- times battling weather, extreme temperatures, tides, or current, and often being down there all alone, you are still expected to conduct a quality inspection in an effi- cient manner. This sector of NDT requires people who are willing to “put in the work.” WHAT NEW TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING? We are seeing two things happening in the industry simul- taneously: one, companies are starting to realize that commercial divers and ROV operators can no longer be a “jack of all trades” when it comes to underwater work, and require that underwater inspections be conducted by divers/operators who are qualified and certified NDT inspectors, API inspectors, engineers, and so on and two, more underwater NDT is being requested as companies are becoming more aware that the capability to perform underwater inspections using advanced tech- niques is available (such as PAUT, TOFD, ACFM, SECA, PECT, and CR/DR). HOW HAS ASNT MEMBERSHIP HELPED YOU IN YOUR CAREER? The networking and mentorship I’ve received from senior ASNT members has been overwhelming. I’ve also been afforded the oppor- tunity to become a Level III in multiple methods, serve as the chair of the Underwater NDT Committee, volunteer as the chair of the Alaska Section, and author and edit ASNT Q&A books and Level III Study Guides. I am also the technical co-editor for the upcoming fourth edition of the UT Nondestructive Testing Handbook. DO YOU HAVE A MOTTO THAT INSPIRES YOUR PROFESSIONAL OR PERSONAL LIFE? Dreams may be pleasant, but accomplishments are much more satisfying! SCOPE | ATWORK 86 M A T E R I A L S E V A L U A T I O N • A P R I L 2 0 2 2