Quality Assurance Manager

Robert (Bob) P. Davis

Telephone: Home - 403-***-**** Cell: 403-***-****

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Profile

I have over 26 years of experience within the oil and gas fabricating industry. Experience consists of Operations Manager, Shop Manager, Welding Supervisor and Quality Assurance/Control Manager. I am an experienced Tradesman with two trade tickets (red seal). I enjoy developing and mentoring teams and based on my vast industry experience, I have been appointed a position on both the local and provincial Apprenticeship Boards. Over the course of my career I have had an influence on over 1300 apprentices. I consider myself a Welding subject matter expert based on my experiences, knowledge and the two year Welding Engineering Technology program at SAIT.

Professional Associations2004 – present

Appointed to the Local Apprenticeship Advisory Board Committee Presiding Officer

2008 – present

Appointed to the Provincial Apprenticeship Advisory Board Committee

Professional Experience

Service Manager Jan 2012 - present Maxim Truck & TrailerOversee the daily operations of the Service Department to ensure customer needs are met.Provide leadership to the Service Department to meet financial goals through productive staffing, customer retention, technician training, and quality workmanship while improving productivity, reducing costs, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Operations Manager Nov 2010 – Dec 2012 Dynacorp FabricatorsResponsible for the initial set-up and ongoing management of the operations of the Calgary location plant (financial, organizational, and cultural well being of the Calgary Operations).Provide leadership, responsible for customer satisfaction, sales and revenue, scheduling, workface planning and coordinating, supervising, training, cost control and safety.Ensure cost-effective management of resources while maintaining production and client service standards. Plan, develop and implement strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the company. Develop and maintain production schedule and outlining work expectations to ensure operational efficiency and productivity.

Page 1 of 3Ensure compliance with the safety regulations, safety policies and company procedures.Succession planning and coaching/mentoring/training of team members.Personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and corrective action. Applying the company’s discipline and corrective action policy where applicable.Evaluation and completion of performance reviews of the Calgary Operations team.

Quality Assurance Manager Mar 2010 – Nov 2010 TIW Western Inc.Responsible for the management of the Quality Assurance Department within two shop facilities in Alberta for a multi divisional company.Ensure compliance to ASME Sections I and VIII, OTSG and HRSG.Development of company Quality Control Manual, policies, procedures, weld procedures and conduct code research.Ensure compliance to and point of contact for ABSA audits/inspections, EPC and owner/operator inspections of our facility and CWB Certifications.Conduct vendor inspections and audits.Liaison with 3rd party inspectors and ABSA InspectorsConduct welder testing and certification.

Senior Project Manager 2007- 2009 GP Industries LtdAssisted Owner with complete restructuring of company.Provide training and assistance with quoting, estimating of man hours, structuring of site crews and management of personnel.Assisted with the enhancement of client base.Work directly with clients to identify client requirements and specifications.

Corporate Quality Assurance Manager 2006 - 2007

Crossfire Energy ServicesResponsible for overseeing and facilitating the effective implementation of the quality programs. Provide direction, leadership and motivation to the business units Quality representatives and the employees of Crossfire. Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing ASME, ABSA, CSA quality manuals and procedures and developing welding procedures. Assist in the training of employees in regards to the quality program, liaise with customers, regulatory authorities, subcontractors and internal departments. Conferring with engineers regarding quality assurance for new products and designed and manufactured products to rectify problems. Excellent understanding of ASME VIII/IX, Sect II, Sect V & B31, B31.3,CSA W47.1 & 59, Z662, Alberta Safety Codes Act, and Saskatchewan Boiler and Safety.Ensuring internal quality audits were initiated and carried out.

Vessel Shop Foreman 2005 - 2006

Kvaerner Process Systems Responsible for scheduling and supervision of unionized vessel shop personnel, in-house NDE and training of inspection personnel.

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Quality Control Manager 2004 – 2005

Magic Span FabricatingResponsible for ensuring customer scope is identified and expectations are met while ensuring quality of work. Participate in customer project meetings and field follow-ups when required, ensuring company compliance to all codes. Training and supervision of Quality Department staff.

Quality Assurance Supervisor 2002 – 2004

Maxfield Incorporated (formerly Western Rockbit)Supervision of both day and night shifts Quality Inspectors. Developed weld procedures and Work Instructions. In process inspection of pressure vessels and piping (ASME Section VIII, B31.3). Radiographic interpretation, magnetic particle examination, dye penetrant examination and code research. Testing of B Pressure Welders.

Welding Supervisor 2000 - 2002

Crown IndustriesMaintained production work schedules.Worked with Lead Hands in developing Operating Procedures and Job Safety Analysis Instructions for all power tools used. Provided training to all employees, work order material take offs and ordering of material.Control the usage of overhead accounts.Ensure that proper communication and manpower assignments from day shift to the afternoon are well planned out.Act as liaison between engineering and production.Developed a cross training program to ensure a diversified work force.Performed employee (Lead Hand) performance appraisals.Developed welder testing policies, oversee CWB certification and compliance and set company hiring policies for welders.

Education/Certification2003 to present: ABSA Weld Examiner Certification (2004 – present)2001: Welding Supervisor Certification (Canadian Welding Bureau) 2000: Canadian Welding Bureau Certified (4 position stick) 1996: Journeyman Millwright Certification (Interprovincial Certification) 1987: Journeyman Welding Certification (Interprovincial Certification) 1983 – 1985: Welding Engineering Technology Program (SAIT)

Relevant CoursesStandard First Aid Level B (St. John’s Ambulance) Confined Space Supervisor (Manufacturer’s Health and Safety Association) Leadership Excellence (Manufacturer’s Health and Safety Association) Magnetic Particle Levels 1 and 2 (SAIT)Safe Training of Overhead Crane – Operators and Supervisors

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