Dr. Wayne Fei is an experienced metallurgical engineer with more than 20 years of multidisciplinary expertise in welding engineering, metallurgy, corrosion engineering, and chemical engineering. He has investigated more than 500 weld-related failures across the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, LNG, power generation, refinery, and pipeline industries.

His expertise includes welding procedure specification development, repair welding for aged and in-service equipment, weldability assessments, failure analysis, root cause investigations, corrosion evaluations, material selection, and welding consumable recommendations. He has extensive experience addressing hydrogen damage, creep, fatigue, carburization, thermal aging, environmentally assisted cracking, corrosion, and other forms of service-induced material degradation.

Dr. Fei evaluates welding challenges within the complete operating environment, including temperature, pressure, fluid chemistry, flow conditions, hydrogen exposure, thermal cycling, and service history. This systems-based approach allows him to develop practical, code-compliant welding solutions designed for long-term safety, reliability, and performance.

Through Welder Testing Inc., Dr. Fei provides advanced engineering support for procedure qualification, repair planning, field metallurgical investigations, maintenance turnarounds, mechanical testing evaluation, and fitness-for-service assessments.

With over 35 years of experience in the metallurgical field, Alfred Briones brings extensive expertise to Welder Testing Inc.’s Metallurgical Laboratory. As Laboratory Manager, he oversees all metallurgical testing processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and quality in every analysis. His deep knowledge and hands-on experience make him a valuable resource for clients seeking reliable and precise testing solutions. Alfred is always available to assist with your metallurgical testing needs, providing expert guidance and support.

Como principal punto de contacto para las pruebas de calificación de soldadores en Welder Testing Inc., Adam Cobb se asegura de que cada soldador se registre correctamente y sea asignado a la prueba de certificación adecuada. Con experiencia previa como soldador antes de pasar al control de calidad y la inspección, Adam aporta experiencia directa de la industria a su cargo. Ahora como Inspector de Soldadura Certificado por AWS (CWI), trabaja estrechamente con los clientes para determinar sus necesidades específicas de calificación y proporciona información detallada de las pruebas a los inspectores del taller para su administración. La experiencia de Adam, su atención al detalle y su enfoque orientado al cliente lo convierten en un enlace clave entre soldadores, equipos de control de calidad y las empresas a las que sirven.

Sam Chavez is the President of Welder Testing Inc., bringing nearly two decades of experience to his role as its newest leader. After 18 years of driving operational excellence within the company, Sam took the next step in his commitment to Welder Testing Inc. by becoming it’s President in 2026.

Como Inspector de Soldadura Certificado (CWI), Sam aporta un enfoque práctico y técnicamente sólido al liderazgo. Su amplia experiencia en inspección de soldadura, operaciones de taller y aseguramiento de calidad le da una comprensión completa de cada aspecto del negocio, desde la administración diaria de la instalación hasta el cumplimiento normativo y la experiencia del cliente.

Under his leadership, Welder Testing Inc. remains dedicated to providing welders with a seamless, professional, and high-quality testing experience. Sam’s vision is rooted in the same principles that have guided his work for nearly two decades: operational excellence, integrity, and a commitment to the craft.