{"id":6252,"date":"2025-05-14T12:15:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thephasedarraycompany.com\/?p=6252"},"modified":"2025-05-15T04:23:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T08:23:38","slug":"meet-the-team-mike-sternik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tpac-ndt.cn\/en\/2025\/05\/14\/meet-the-team-mike-sternik\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team: Mike Sternik"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Mike currently works with TPAC\u2019s software and applications teams<\/strong>.\u00a0 He has been in the NDT industry for 25 years and currently holds Level III certification<\/strong> through ASNT in Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, Eddy Current Testing,\u00a0 Magnetic Particle Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, and Visual Testing.\u00a0<\/p>

Mike also holds current API inspection certifications<\/strong> in 510 (Pressure Vessels) 570 (Piping) and 653 (Above Ground Storage Tanks).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Previously Mike worked for Team Industrial Services where he held several roles over the years including Level 3 technician, project manager, operations manager, and most recently as regional SMEs of advanced ultrasonic inspection.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>

In that role Mike was responsible for technical support of client projects, maintaining the company\u2019s UT procedures, training and certifying technicians, interfacing with clients and providing Level III data review.<\/p>

We are extremely happy to welcome Mike Sternik in the TPAC team!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What made you drive into Ultrasound NDT world? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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While in college I took courses in most of the major NDT methods: MT, PT, VT, ET, UT, RT.\u00a0 After College I took a job working for an NDT service provider as an assistant\/helper.\u00a0 Eventually I gained certification in the above mentioned methods and also attained a few certifications through API (American Petroleum Institute).\u00a0 Partially based on company needs, and partially based on skill set I eventually ended up spending the majority of my time exclusively dealing with advanced ultrasonic applications.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Can you share some highlights from your career in Ultrasound NDT?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Early on in my UT career I was lucky enough to be put in a position to learn from more senior technicians.<\/p>

I was also provided the opportunity to professionally advance by attending multiple UT training courses<\/strong> which made a big impact on my career path.\u00a0<\/p>

As my career advanced, I was eventually put in a position to supervise others.\u00a0 That provided its own set of challenges but I found it to be a very positive experience.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Concerto<\/a> : showing Inclusions\/Laminations with PWI<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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I\u2019ve been involved in a lot of interesting projects over my career.\u00a0 Some of the more significant ones include taking part in developing inspection techniques to be implemented in an asset owner\u2019s in-service inspection program, developing guided wave procedures and techniques for inspection of process piping, and developing procedures and techniques for inspecting high energy piping for in-service damage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What are your preferred techniques or methods in Ultrasound NDT?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In-Service Inspections<\/u><\/strong><\/p>

I find in-service inspections to be more interesting than inspections in production environments.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 In-Service cracks can occur in any orientation, in any direction, and be of any size from microscopic to massive. That keeps you on your toes.\u00a0 Also, once indications are detected, then an investigation usually begins to determine both the indication cause, and how detrimental it is to the service life of the component.\u00a0 This generally involves doing a deep dive into the asset\u2019s inspection history<\/strong>, and reviewing the expected damage mechanisms based on the service history.\u00a0 This is usually followed up by collaboration with experts from multiple disciplines to determine a path forward including FFS engineers, process engineers, and metallurgists among others.<\/p>

Stainless Steel \/Coarse Grained Weld Inspections<\/u><\/strong><\/p>

Coarse grained welds present unique challenges not found in typical carbon and low alloy welds.\u00a0 Standard shear wave techniques of coarse grained welds typically need to be modified to include supplemental techniques such as refracted longitudinal waves to properly evaluate the as-welded portion of the material.\u00a0 I find it much more interesting to work on complex grain structure materials than standard carbon steel.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How do you stay updated with the latest advancements in the field?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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First and foremost listening to customers.\u00a0 All customers have pain points<\/strong>, such as equipment that is difficult to inspect, and\/or equipment which is susceptible to damage mechanisms which don\u2019t easily lend themselves to detection with standard NDT methods.\u00a0 Once the problems have been identified, then the search for solutions can begin.\u00a0 The first step primarily involves doing some research to identify the current inspection techniques and where they fall short. The next step may involve reaching out to equipment manufactures to develop custom solutions.\u00a0 That\u2019s how I originally discovered TPAC.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>

Through a combination of hardware and software they were able to provide a unique solution for detection of a historically very difficult type of crack to detect<\/strong> in the power generation industry<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Prelude<\/a> : showing a welded plate with manufactured flaws with TFM<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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AI<\/u><\/strong><\/p>

I know it\u2019s a buzzword everyone likes to use, but I don\u2019t believe most people in the NDT industry have fully considered its long term implications.\u00a0<\/strong> From the multitude of studies done on POD (Probability of Detection) it\u2019s clear that there is a wide range of skill level among Level 2 inspectors (and even good ones have bad days).\u00a0 I believe AI, initially in the form of assisted analysis, and long term in the form of full analysis has the potential to provide asset Owners with a much higher degree of confidence <\/strong>that a particular inspection will adequately identify and characterize the indications necessary to make an informed decision on the continued service of the component.<\/p>

High Temperature UT Inspections<\/u><\/strong><\/p>

Asset owners are constantly searching for ways to both extend the life of aging equipment and to properly budget and plan for equipment replacement.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>

The term \u201cdiscovery work\u201d is a common term used in industry for inspections which must be performed during shutdown<\/strong>.\u00a0 To that end, on-stream high temperature UT inspections have the ability to not only reduce the amount of unexpected shutdown discoveries, but also monitor existing indications from a Fit-For-Services perspective.\u00a0 Because of this they are increasingly playing a more significant role<\/strong> in inspection programs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What do you believe are the key elements of successful teamwork in NDT projects?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Listening.\u00a0 When to listen and when to speak is one of the hardest skills to master.<\/strong> Everyone has a unique perspective and skill set. From the welder, to the pipe fitter, to the software programmer.\u00a0 Absorbing information from everyone involved in the project, especially when it\u2019s in someones area of expertise, is critical to the success of any project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Are there any specific areas within Ultrasound NDT you are passionate about?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It\u2019s been interesting to see how the UT industry has advanced over the past 20-25 years of my career.\u00a0 I\u2019ve watched the transition from high temperature PAUT not being possible, to 300F-400F being a run of the mill inspection.<\/strong><\/p>

I\u2019ve also taken part in the evolution of PAUT of coarse-grained welds.\u00a0<\/p>

Currently I\u2019m most interested in FMC, specifically from the perspective of understanding how existing and new reconstruction algorithms may be used to improve current inspection techniques<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Prelude<\/a> : ATFM LL on top of a weld picking up a slag pocket<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How do you balance your work and personal life, especially in a demanding industry like NDT?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Throughout my career I\u2019ve often had to work odd hours, and had some degree of travel.\u00a0 It can be difficult balancing travel or long hours with home life, but at the same I think I\u2019d be bored if I was in a typical day job.\u00a0 But, in the end, it\u2019s the field I\u2019ve chosen.\u00a0 Vessels and pipes don\u2019t only explode Monday through Friday<\/strong> between 9am and 5pm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What attracted you to join TPAC and what are your goals for the next few years?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What attracted me to TPAC was their reputation for being a global leader in the development of advanced ultrasonic equipment and software.<\/strong>\u00a0 I also had a very positive firsthand experience collaborating with them in the past.\u00a0 TPAC\u2019s current organizational structure also provides a unique opportunity for each employee to have a significant impact on the future direction of the company.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How can readers and potential clients connect with your team for further inquiries or collaborations?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We have colleagues in many places around the world (USA, Europe, Asia). You can contact us through our website. Personally, I can be reached on LinkedIn and ResearchGate or by e-mail.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What are some resources, events, or publications where readers can stay updated on the latest developments in ultrasonic testing?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For research topics, I personally read a lot of articles, in particular in NDT&E International or IEEE TUFFC. I also like the IEEE IUS conference which has a great scientific level. Our team also goes to many conferences like ASNT, AMPP, PPIM, ECNDT, and WCNDT etc.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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