Siefert and Franklin to present: “NDE Examiner Proficiency Challenges with Inservice Volumetric Exams”

John Siefert


Sean Franklin

The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) will welcome Dr. John Siefert and Sean Franklin of EPRI to the General Session on May 11 at the 94th General Meeting in Denver.

Siefert, an area lead at EPRI, returns to the General Session stage for the second consecutive year. With more than 14 years of experience in materials and welding research, he has contributed to more than 150 technical publications.

Franklin, a senior program manager at EPRI, supports digital transformation initiatives in nondestructive examination (NDE), as well as industry engagement and workforce development. Prior to joining EPRI, he held leadership roles in the nuclear power industry, bringing extensive experience in inspection, engineering, and operations.

Their presentation, “NDE Examiner Proficiency Challenges with Inservice Volumetric Exams,” will address key issues impacting inspection quality and performance. Siefert and Franklin are also co-authors of a spring BULLETIN article examining NDE proficiency and life management.

Following the presentation, David Downs, principal engineer and supervisor of metallurgy and material applications with Southern Company, will join Siefert and Franklin for a panel discussion. The session will be moderated by Gary Scribner, NBBI assistant executive director-technical.

More information about the General Meeting is available HERE.

See you in Denver!