Manager Quality Control
Resume:
Estefanio M. Gacad
Imperial, Missouri 63052
Email: abjfxy@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Possesses experience in the metallurgical, quality and inspection aspects of
foundry, electric arc furnace (EAF) steel making, ingot and continuous casting,
rolling, forging and heat treatment processes in the production of iron, carbon,
and low alloy steel products for the mining, construction, and automotive
industries.
WORK EXPERIENCE
DOE RUN CO., Herculaneum, Missouri 2005 2009
Laboratory Technician, Herculaneum Smelting Division
Prepared samples of concentrates, sinters, slag, and dusts then analyzed them by using
the X ray spectrometer.
Prepared refinery wafer samples then analyzed them using the Direct Reading Optical
Emission Spectrometer.
Digested silver stub samples then analyzed them by titration.
Analyzed acid samples using the automatic titrator.
Verified and approved results of analyzes.
BACNOTAN STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC., Batangas, Philippines 1999 2001
Consultant
Provided technical expertise on EAF steel making and continuous billet casting.
Facilitated training and preparation of manuals and procedures for ISO 9000 registration.
Conducted studies on the disposition of slag and hazardous wastes.
Coordinated sampling and analyses of effluents and waste materials for EPA requirements.
GST PHILIPPINES, INC., Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines 1995 1999
Consultant, 1998 1999
Provided technical expertise on quality and metallurgy of grinding ball manufacturing.
Coordinated training and preparation activities for ISO registration.
Reviewed manuals on Quality, Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions.
Technical Services Manager, 1995 1998
Managed the quality and technical functions of grinding ball manufacturing, including
metallurgical/metallographic tests, inspection of raw materials, in process and final
products.
Performed metallurgical investigations of product failures.
Serviced Philippine and Malaysian customers to evaluate product performance and resolve
customer claims.
Led process improvement studies.
Developed surface defect inspection that reduced inspection time and cost by 60%.
Coordinated familiarization, documentation and orientation program on ISO 9000.
Supervised Plant Engineering Projects.
Prepared reports for the Departments of Environment and Energy.
ARMCO MARSTEEL ALLOY CORPORATION, Taguig, Philippines 1977 1995
Manager Metallurgy, Research and Quality Dept., 1980 1995
Directed the metallurgical, quality and inspection activities of the organization.
Supervised the chief chemist and metallurgists of the meltshop, rolling mills, and ball plant.
Serviced customers to evaluate product performance and resolve customer claims.
Performed metallurgical investigations/evaluation of product failures.
Coordinated corporate wide Total Quality Management Program.
Led product and process improvement studies.
Directed the Energy Conservation Program.
Project Team Member for the construction and start up of the Continuous Casting Plant.
Prepared feasibility study and supervised installation of oxy fuel burners for EAF.
Participated in corporate technical meetings/product and process development/plant visits
in US, Canada, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Italy and Philippines.
Meltshop Superintendent, 1977 1980
Managed the EAF meltshop, which produced carbon and low alloy steel ingots.
Supervised training of meltshop operations personnel.
Redesigned teeming plate refractories, which improved ingot mold life by 5%.
Modified teeming procedure, which increased yield by 6%.
Developed local suppliers for various raw materials and supplies.
Prepared feasibility study and supervised installation of water cooled panels for EAF.
Marsteel Corporation, Quezon City, Philippines 1974 1977
Manager Quality Control Department
Directed metallurgical, quality control and inspection activities covering steel making,
ingot casting, foundry, bar rolling, cold drawing, hot forging, machining and fabrication
processes.
Supervised the heads of the metallurgical, sand and chemical laboratories.
Participated in product and process improvement studies
Conducted jointly with operations managers the investigation and resolution of
customer claims.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical Engineering
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Armco, Inc. Manila
Occupational Health and Safety
Total Quality Management
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