Experience

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  Hanlon & wilson company

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1987

  Chief inspector

  ★ Functioned as Department Head in a MIL-Q-9858A job shop producing aircraft and yacht exhaust and ducting systems★ Familiar with Military Standards and Specifications, Aircraft Parts Manufacturers Authorization Board, Government DOD Agency★ Wrote Quality Control Manual and procedures★ 304, 308, 316, 316L, 321, and Inconel fabrication, extruding, forming, machining, and welding (GTAW, GMAW, Resistance Spot and Seam, foundry operations, and related machine qualifications)★ Certified to Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Visible / Fluorescent Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle Show less

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  Beta fueling systems

  Feb 1987 - Jan 2008

  Quality / warranty manager

  Beta Systems originally produced Department of Defense military refueling equipment including flatbed truck-mounted tank and pump units, ASME 'U' Stamped filter and fuel quality monitor vessels, and refueling hydrant trucks and carts. Competing successfully in the DOD market throughout the 1980’s, Beta Systems developed a commercial fueling offering in the early 1990s supplying refueling carts and hydrant dispensers. The “Beta Cart”, with it's suite of available options, is still well known today.★ Direct all aspects of company's Quality and Warranty Management Systems★ Lead company through the cultural transition from a Defense contractor to a commercial equipment supplier★ Perpetual development, documentation, and maintenance of an economical, but comprehensive and reliable, quality assurance program paired with an effective inspection system★ Developed Levels I, II , III, and IV ISO 9001 documentation for all ISO elements, certified ISO 9000 Internal Auditor, flowcharted all internal processes and procedures★ Generation of cost-effective step-by-step manufacturing instructions★ Review and interpret quality requirements referenced in customer specifications, purchasing documents, historical data, company drawings, etc. to ensure the latest information availability to assure conformance to customer expectations★ Development, control, and maintenance of company's warranty program that greatly enhanced customer-focused reputation while decreasing warranty claims by >55% using FMEA and Reliability testing★ Performed Vendor Surveys, audits, vendor and customer correspondence, train customers in safe and correct use of company's fuel handling systems★ Instrumental in obtaining ASME Pressure Vessel Code Authorization, in-plant liaison with customer auditors, Authorized Inspectors, etc.★ Implemented successful variable and attribute-based Statistical Process Control programs Show less

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  Liquip - leading the way in fueling innovation worldwide

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Quality engineer

  Liquip International maintains manufacturing plants in USA and Australia, servicing the most demanding requirements of into-plane fueling operators, oil companies and military users with highly functional and robust refueling and filtration equipment. Their product line includes ground fuel handling equipment from aviation fuel hydrant carts and trucks to refueling tanker trucks, ASME 'U' Stamped pressure vessels, filtration and fuel quality monitoring modules, and their components.★ Development of team reviewed and approved ISO 9001 SOPs and documentation★ Facilitated team developed product improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including work cell design and manufacturing instructions, reducing travel and cycle times, waste and rework ★ Workforce training and certification in various Manufacturing, Welding and NDE techniques and procedures; such as Blueprint Reading Basic Shop Math Understanding Welding Symbols ASME Code Material Acceptance, Handling and Weld Quality Requirements VT, PT, and Hydrostatic Testing FMEA Good Documentation Practices Data Collection Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving★ Approve ASME Code Calculations, Drawings, Process Sheets, Code Welding Hold Point assignment★ Primary liaison between Authorized Inspectors and Company★ Wrote ASME compliant weld repair procedures as needed★ Development of ASME Code WPS, WPQ, PQR, etc.★ DOT 406 Registered Inspector VKIP testing and documentation for over the road tankers Show less

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  Aerotek

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

  Contract aws cwi employee

  Contract CWI Services assigned to Quality Assurance Management, Inc., working at Intermech in McLeansville, NC performing supplier welding and vendor inspection to ASME BPE.★ Specification and Standards Review★ Vendor audits/source inspections★ Welder certifications to ASME codes and standards★ Certified Boroscope and VT weld inspections to ASME BPE standards★ Slope verification★ Material Inspection to ASME BPE standards

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  Quality assurance management, inc.

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  Quality assurance specialist

  Quality Assurance Management, Inc. is one of the largest providers of QAS, QAR, Inspection, and Analytical Testing services to the Semiconductor, Bio-tech, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Food and Beverage and General Industries. QAM has many of the industry leading inspectors and technicians, maintaining the largest inventory of Inspection and Analytic Testing Equipment to provide proper staffing of critical projects.Assignments included:★ Monitoring, verification, inspection and validation of high purity, hygienic and non-hygienic construction at the Fluor (Talecris) NFF Pharmaceutical Construction site in Clayton, NC★ Audit and validation of Hand-over Packages★ ISO and P&ID verification in process piping runs★ Witnessed, documented, and verified validity of piping run hydrostatic tests and passivation★ Daily interaction with a variety of contractors★ Documentation of nonconformances, leading to corrective actions★ Research, review and application of multiple standards and specifications in a wide variety of construction disciplines Show less

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  Spx flow, inc.

  Dec 2011 - Nov 2012

  Quality assurance engineer

  SPX Flow Technology - APV Heat Transfer serves a wide range of industries, including food, dairy, and beverage processing; biotechnology, pharmaceutical and personal care; HVAC; power generation, oil and gas; mining and minerals, marine, and chemical. SPX's plate heat exchangers and dryers feature uncompromising design and quality, while offering long service life, production efficiency and cost-effective performance.★ Support, maintain and improve quality systems to be compliant to ASME, ISO 9001, 3A, and PED codes and standards★ Prepare for and manage 3rd party accreditation reviews and QMS audits: ASME, National Board, 3A, ISO 9001:2008 and PED ★ Revise and update procedures and Quality Manuals as necessary for compliance★ Liason for 3rd party inspectors, AI, etc.★ Conduct audits of internal and vendor processes★ Investigate and facilitate appropriate resolution of customer issues, drive to root cause, prevention of future non-conformances★ Collection, organization and meaningful analysis of quality data; supporting root cause analysis and improvement plans / implementation★ Write ASME Section IX and PED compliant Welding Procedure Specifications for both low-alloy and exotic materials, i.e. high nickel, chromium, titanium alloys and corrosion resistant overlays, using multiple process disciplines, including GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, CRO, RSW, RPW, and LBW in PWHT and Impact Tested materials★ Qualify WPSs, approve Procedure Qualification Records, qualify and maintain qualification logs for WPQs and WOPQs Show less

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  Taylor-wharton america

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2014

  Quality assurance manager / quality control manager

  Taylor-Wharton Cryogenics produces a comprehensive range of bulk and portable cryogenic storage vessels. The company has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Malaysia, China and the Slovak Republic, strategically positioned to support the world’s major industrial gas markets. Taylor-Wharton's product line includes bulk compressed gas storage, cryogenic liquid storage, biological specimen cryogenic storage, liquefied and compressed natural gas fueling station and ground storage. Taylor-Wharton, originally founded in 1742 by William Allen and Joseph Turner, is the oldest metal working company in continuous operation in the U.S., having manufactured cannonballs during the Revolutionary War.★ Serve as the Quality Subject Matter Expert for the organization★ Directly manage and mentor NDE Level II Inspectors, Quality Engineers, Weld Engineers and Quality Administrators★ Implement programs which ensure ongoing product quality and improvement★ Implement quality indices to measure and ensure customer satisfaction★ Oversee, maintain, audit and improve the company's ISO 9001:2008 and ASME programs★ Coordinate and administer in-house, third party, ASME, and ISO 9001 quality audits★ Analyze and recommend appropriate changes to ISO procedures as required to maintain compliance★ Oversee, champion, and maintain the corrective/preventive action program, inclusive of tracking the status of open actions, receiving and reviewing responses, working with departments for timely completion and periodic reports and metrics★ Report on problem areas (Pareto 80/20, Trend, and other methods) to senior and departmental management★ Work with Engineering, Production and Materials groups to help improve their processes★ Facilitate and participate in product design/development quality related activities, including DFMEA and PFMEA Show less

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  Deltak inc.

  Apr 2014 - Apr 2016

  Quality assurance

  Since 1972, Deltak has been a leader in the engineering and global manufacture of technically challenging combustion turbine heat recovery steam generators and waste heat boilers. By operating within these two distinctly different, but related, disciplines, the company is able to deliver significant advantages to their customers. Deltak joined the Hamon group in 2011, providing a wide range of benefits to each organization. Hamon Deltak’s Quality Management System became ISO 9001:2008 registered in 2014, demonstrating the commitment to provide customers with a quality product. With more than 1700 units installed in over 50 countries, Hamon Deltak has the experience and resources to provide a product that is delivered on-time with minimum construction and start-up issues.★ Manage, improve and guide Quality Management System of ISO 9001, ASME, CWB, and AISC certified fabrication manufacturing plant ★ Coordinated ISO 9001:2008 registration efforts, resulting in company registration within 6 months of on-boarding★ Oversee, audit and improve the company's ISO 9001:2008 and ASME programs; analyze and recommend appropriate changes to processes as required to maintain compliance★ Domestic and International Supplier Quality Audits, Pre-manufacturing Meetings, contract quality compliance, etc.; coordination of 3rd party-contracted inspection points★ Review and Approval of Supplier Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), NDE, Test and manufacturing procedures★ Generation of ITPs and procedures for company-fabricated components. Facilitate review and approval by company’s customers★ Directly manage and mentor NDE Level II Inspectors at Plymouth, MN facility★ Direct Report of Hamon Corporate CEO Show less

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  Global power technical services; braden: a innova global company; innova braden

  Mar 2016 - Oct 2017

  Quality assurance manager

  For over 40 years, Braden has helped bridge the gap between the offerings of gas turbine manufacturers and the needs of their power producer customers. No other company has spent more time listening, learning and cooperating with both groups. As a result, Braden has established itself as the most experienced and trusted name in the design of auxiliary systems for GT power plants. Turbine manufacturers acknowledge that no other company is better equipped to handle the challenges of GT plants:Air Filtration Systems Expansion JointsInlet Cooling / Heating Bypass StacksSilencing Diffusers & PlenumsExhaust & Inlet Ductwork InstallationDiverter Dampers Inspection & Reporting ServicesCO & SCR Catalyst Systems Spare Parts & Filters★ Lead in the assessment, development, revision, and implementation of ISO 9001 Quality Management System to: • Solicit input from customers timely, accurately, completely • Manage feedback from customers, suppliers, others to monitor progress towards required results • Provide information and documentation that validates customer's needs are met; meeting cost, schedule, and quality objectives in a controlled manner • Validate compliance with applicable codes, specs and requirements • Address root causes of nonconformity to eliminate recurrence★ Voice of the customer★ Translate the company mission into actionable programs and systems that meet customer quality expectations and strengthen business performance★ Lead the company quality culture, lead collaboration efforts across the organization to leverage best practices★ Establish operational metrics, review and execute to drive improvement.★ Leader and a coach to both direct and indirect reports; cascade goals and align work★ Collaboratively align quality and process improvement initiatives with core business goals★ Manage and maintain the quality management system Show less

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  Innova global

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

  Director, quality assurance

  INNOVA Global traces our origins to the start of Higgott-Kane Industrial Noise Controls in 1977 in Ontario. With its strong engineering and fabrication foundation, Higgott-Kane soon began supplying gas turbine silencing systems to original equipment manufacturers across the globe. In 2015, TriWest Capital Partners, a leading Canadian private equity firm based in Calgary, Alberta, acquired ATCO Noise Management, the parent company of Higgott-Kane. The company began operations as INNOVA Global Limited. As INNOVA Global, we are growing. In February, 2017 we purchased all of the intellectual property of Express Integrated Technologies (EIT), specialists in the design of HRSGs, OTSGs and SCRs. Many of their expert staff joined with our Heat Transfer group to offer our clients the best in heat recovery and steam generation. In October, 2017 INNOVA Global purchased Braden Manufacturing, a leading supplier of gas turbine auxiliary equipment, and Consolidated Fabricators, a top US equipment manufacturer. We are INNOVA Global: an international, fully integrated engineering, fabrication, procurement and installation company that primarily serves clients in the oil & gas, power generation and industrial sectors. INNOVA Global has offices throughout North America and overseas, with dedicated fabrication facilities in Monterrey, Mexico. We contract with Fabrication facilities worldwide.Our line of product offerings include:• Air Filtration Systems • Inlet Cooling and Heating • Silencing • Exhaust & Inlet Ductwork • Diverter Dampers • CO & SCR Catalyst Systems• Expansion Joints • Bypass Stacks • Diffusers & Plenums • Installation • Inspection & Reporting Services • Spare Parts & Filters Show less

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  Thermal engineering international (usa) inc.

  May 2019 - now

  Director, quality assurance

  Thermal Engineering International, a Babcock Power Company, has installations across the globe and is backed by more than 165 years of experience in the design and manufacture of high quality Pressure Vessels and Heat Transfer Equipment for the power generation and process industries.