Rick Mercado

Rick Mercado is a seasoned quality control professional with extensive experience in various industries, including nuclear, oilfield services, and medical devices. Currently serving as a Nuclear Quality Inspector at Celeros Flow Technology, Rick specializes in compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and regulations from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Previous roles include positions at Tegeler Oilfield Services as QA/QC, at The Lawton Standard Co. as a Quality Control Technician focusing on steel castings, and at Trilliant Surgical as a QC Inspector for medical devices. Rick also has significant experience at National Oilwell Varco, working on quality control for drilling rigs and blow-out preventers, demonstrating expertise in inspection techniques and standards such as ISO and ASTM. Rick holds a certification in Auto CAD from Montgomery Community College.