Lowrie Lee Bird, API 510, 570, 653
OWNER OPERATOR; CHIEF INSPECTOR
B-TEC, LLC
Industry Associate
Member Since: 2026
Original Join Date: 2026
Professional Bio
L. L. “Lee” Bird, has been performing Pressure Vessel, Process Piping and NDT inspections relative to the natural gas pipeline, compressor and refinery industry for over 2 decades. In addition, he has held positions as welder, (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW), pipe fitter and machinist. Since 1994 Lee has been teaching inspection courses.
Lee holds the following Certifications:
Corporate Level III in MT, PT, and UT.
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
API 570 Process Piping Inspector
API 653 Above ground Storage Tank Inspector
Welding Inspector Specialist
National Welding Plant and Pipeline Inspector
Level III instructor (EPRI)
Lee holds the following Certifications:
Corporate Level III in MT, PT, and UT.
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
API 570 Process Piping Inspector
API 653 Above ground Storage Tank Inspector
Welding Inspector Specialist
National Welding Plant and Pipeline Inspector
Level III instructor (EPRI)
Company
Parent: B-TEC, LLC
Services
Testers
SP001 Certified Inspector ID
AC44449
SP001 Expiration Date
4/7/2026