Chris Yankie has over 25 years of experience within the oil and gas industry in sweet and sour corrosion testing and production chemical applications. Chris is currently a Project Manager for Coatings, Corrosion, and AUT evaluation of seeded defects in welds. He's a member of both AMPP (NACE) and SPE.

Experience

As a Project Manager at ÈÕ±¾avÎÞÂëHouston, Chris Yankie brings extensive knowledge in materials testing and evaluation, with a focus on corrosion and coatings. His experience includes:

    • Implementation of corrosion testing programs using NACE standards (TM0177, TM0284, TM0316)
    • Management of coatings testing and evaluation projects
    • Coordination of AUT evaluation for seeded defects in welds

Chris's combined expertise in technical testing and product management enables him to drive innovation in Element's materials testing services, particularly for the oil and gas industry.

Career highlights

    • NACE member since 2008
    • SPE member since 2011

Specializations

    • Sweet & sour corrosion
    • Corrosion testing
    • Coatings testing

Professional qualifications

    • BSc, Chemistry

Affiliations / Memberships / Working groups

    • AMPP (NACE) member
    • SPE member

Sector expertise

    • Oil & Gas
    • Production Chemicals
    • Water Treatment