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With a degree in mechanical engineering, Magallanes was invited back in 2006 to join the company's welded pipe plant in
Some years in, he transferred to the area of technology, process control, and NDT, which stands for Non-Destructive Testing. In fact, he is now NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) quality senior specialist. Magallanes says that these tests 'ensure that what the customer gets complies with their specs, which sometimes are very exhaustive.' Non-destructive tests encompass the full inspection of pipes without causing damage to the product. 'We analyze the whole pipe, but we don't waste it. We utilize certain standards and theories from physics to test them,' he adds. NDT differs from work performed in
It's clear that Magallanes has a passion for his line of work, not only because of the expertise he's amassed over the years, but also the mental challenge it offers. 'NDT is engineering at its core - using theories to understand if the pipe's good to go or should be flagged,' he says. However, a flagged pipe is not a pipe gone wrong -non-destructive tests help correct or realign any spec that might be off the initial target. 'We learn a lot from our clients. We have developed best practices based on comments made by our customers,' says Magallanes of the feedback loop.
Building his NDT know-how transformed Magallanes into a bit of a traveler: in 2009 he began holding joint activities in
In 2013 Magallanes added duties at the Siderca mill, in Campana,
Magallanes has also had the opportunity to travel outside of
As a continuous learner in an ever-evolving industry, Magallanes acknowledges there's no finish line - there's always something to improve on. 'We have to be prepared for whatever else comes next,' he says. When he's not at work, Magallanes splits his time between two passions - his family and motorsports. 'If it has an engine, then I love it,' he says. 'I try to catch a race now and then with friends.' He's married and has three kids, 'who don't have an engine, but it's still great to be with them,' he jokes.
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