Mark Settles

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DISC Type : ci

Inspector - pipe at Intertek

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Overview

Mark Settles is a NACE CIP Level II Certified Coatings Inspector with experience in pipe coating inspection from his time at Intertek. His background includes a diverse technical history, notably as a Wind Turbine Technician and Trainer at Siemens Wind Power, where he handled control systems, maintenance, and training.

His professional interests include major industry players like GE and GE Power.

His career path shows a unique transition from troubleshooting complex wind turbine systems to the specialized field of coatings inspection.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Curious

Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Topics They Care About

Coatings Inspection
Holds a NACE CIP Level II certification and has hands-on experience as an inspector for pipe coatings.
Wind Turbine Maintenance
Previously worked as a Technician and Trainer for Siemens Wind Power, responsible for troubleshooting, upgrades, and remote SCADA surveillance.
Industrial Safety
His background includes roles as a Transport Specialist for bulk acid and fuel, indicating a focus on safe handling of materials.

Media Appearances

Mark has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2015
Inspector - pipe at Intertek
11-2014
Bulk Acid Transport Technician at Reagent Chemical & Research
11-2014 - 7-2015
Transport Specialist at Reagent Chemical & Research
2-2013 - 1-2014
Fuel Transport Specialist / Transportation Supervisor at Penta Petro
Wind Turbine Technician / Trainer at Siemens Wind Power

Education

2014 - 2014
Certified Coatings Inspector Level II Cert# 53918 from NACE CIP Level 2
2014 - 2014
Certified Coatings Inspector Level I Cert# 53918 from NACE International

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Exp : 12 Location : San Antonio, Texas, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Inspector - pipe at Intertek
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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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