Quality Assurance Technician
Resume:
David Newton
Email: *********@********.***
Address: ***** ****** *** **
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip: 77058
Country: USA
Phone: 713-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $80,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
DAVID F. NEWTON
18255 Nassau Bay Dr ~ Houston, TX 77058
Phone 713-***-**** *********@********.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Overview: Highly experienced and skilled process technician with extensive hands-on technical experience in a manufacturing environment and a proven ability to deliver high-quality results. Team player - able to work and communicate effectively at any organizational level. Excellent at multi-tasking and works well in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. Experience with development of training materials for process operation environments.
Work Skills: Consistent track record of excellence in the safe and efficient operation of electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment. Excellent mechanical aptitude. Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing process problems and implement process improvements by analyzing process and equipment operational states. Exceptional attention to detail and safety oriented, received multiple awards for implementing ideas that improved safety and streamlined processes. Knowledgeable in Best Safety Practices, Quality Assurance, production planning, scheduling, permit writing and operator training.
Leadership and Project Management Skills: Experienced in leading teams of up to 80 people in delivering projects on time and within budget.
Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Visio, Paint, PowerPoint, Outlook, SCADA, DCS, PLC, SIS, SCI, SAP.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONTRACT WORK, Houston, TX January, 2011 - Present
Technical Writer
* Contracted with several companies to develop new System Description Manuals and Operating Procedures to include commissioning, start-up, normal operations and emergency shutdown for new projects.
* Reviewed and revised existing System Description Manuals to bring them current utilizing operator interview, field walkthrough, current P&IDs and Management of Change documentation.
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ABBOTTSFIELD INDUSTRIAL TRAINING, Portland, OR 2006 - 2010
Technical Writer
* Contracted to BP Alaska for work on their North Slope Operations.
* Developed new System Description Manuals and Operating Procedures to include commissioning, start-up, normal operations and emergency shutdown for new projects.
* Worked as a Team member to review and revise existing System Description Manuals and bring them current utilizing operator interview, field walkthrough, current P&IDs and Management of Change documentation.
Major Projects and Accomplishments:
Completed work assignments in a timely manner ensuring that materials were submitted to client for review/revision purpose then delivered as final documents to meet federal and state mandated completion deadlines.
MEMC PASADENA, Pasadena, TX 2002 - 2005
Process Technician
* Ensured the continuous and safe operation of electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment for this leading electronic materials manufacturing company.
* Supervised teams of up to 40 contractors on various projects including unit turn-around projects and equipment expansions.
* Maintained daily production logs.
Major Projects and Accomplishments:
* Streamlined operations, increased plant production, and decreased the learning curve for new employees by analyzing manufacturing processes, implementing more efficient processes, and authoring operational procedures manuals.
* Significantly increased plant safety and decreased employee injuries by playing a key role on the plant`s Environmental Safety and Health Occupational Committee (ESHOC) and implementing several ideas for a safer work environment.
LYONDELL CHEMICAL, Channelview, TX (formerly ARCO CHEMICAL) 1990 - 2002
Lead Process Technician / Temporary Supervisor
* Managed the daily operation of large-scale chemical manufacturing units (MTBE and Polyols).
* Supervised 12 technicians in the absence of the regular shift supervisor on a routine basis.
* Monitored process variables and equipment to ensure employee safety, efficient and cost effective operations, and the production of high quality products.
* Served on the Plant`s Emergency Response Team as an EMT and Rescue Team member.
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Major Projects and Accomplishments:
* Supervised teams of up to 80 contractors on two unit expansion projects and an equipment overhaul project worth in excess of $13 million. Authored manuals and procedures for the commissioning, start-up, operation, and shut-down of these projects. Delivered projects safely, on time, within budget, and without impact to normal operations.
* Awarded for saving the company $30,000 on initial project costs and increasing safety by suggesting a redesign of a bio-re-mediation project.
* Saved the company over $100,000 annually, increased production yields, decreased wear on key control valves, and increased plant safety by suggesting streamlined manufacturing process flow configurations.
Additional experience as a Process Technician at Cook Composites and Polymers in Houston, TX and Southwest Chemical and Plastics in LaPorte, TX
EDUCATION & TRAINING
* ARCO Chemical, 168-hour Operator Certification Program - achieved highest academic average.
* College of the Mainland Professional Firefighter Training Academy - achieved highest academic average and served as Class President.
* DuPont Root Cause Analysis, A Way of Thinking.
* DuPont Managing Safety for Supervisors.
* DuPont STOP program for Supervision.
* ISO 9000 Training and Implementation.
* Six Sigma Exposure and Implementation.
* EPA Region 6 Hazardous Material Emergency Response.
* EPA HAZWOPER Training.
* Level 1 and 2 High Angle Rescue Training/Certification.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
* Eight year Firefighter / EMT, Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. Awarded Outstanding First Year Firefighter.
* Five year Captain, Community Crime Watch Program.
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