In this episode of InspectTech, Emilie’s guest is Theo Young, the founder of Refined Inspection Services, an Evident Training Member. Theo is a second-generation nondestructive testing (NDT) inspector, so he learned early on what NDT stood for and what it was all about. For Theo, NDT is not just a career, it’s instilled him with a mission: to teach the basic principles of NDT and make it accessible and affordable for anyone interested in making it their career.

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Refined Inspection Services was founded in 2018 by Theo Young with the objective of offering an NDT education to those who otherwise may not have the opportunity.

Mr. Young began his NDT career in 2008, as a quality control technician for National Oilwell Varco. By 2015, Mr. Young had achieved numerous NDT certifications, as well as accredited certifications, such as the AWS Certified Welding Inspector and API 570 Pressure Piping Inspector. After working with many respected subject matter experts and leaders in NDT innovation, he was encouraged to obtain his ASNT Level III certifications, the highest certification level that an NDT professional can achieve. He now holds five ASNT Level III certifications.

In 2019, after completing an instructor training program, he was offered an opportunity that was a dream come true: teaching alongside his mentors as an instructor for one of the most respected NDT schools in Texas. By opening Refined Inspection Services, Theo Young fulfilled a personal goal to increase access to NDT education. Through his business, he provides up-to-date NDT training to individuals, combining education and technology with practical experience to prepare them for a range of NDT certification levels.