Michael Foster
Houston, Tx 77041
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Objective
To work for a organization as a Quality Assurance Manager or a Quality Assurance Specialist
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Previously certified as a LVL III NDE examiner in VT, PT, MT and UT both thickness and Weld Soundness
Previously certified as a NACE LVL II equivalent Critical Coatings Inspector
OSHA training as a Safety Manager
Certified Journeyman Ship fitter
Able to write procedures
Education
Indian River High, Chesapeake, Va.
General Studies
1974
Norshipco Apprentice School, Norfolk, Va.
Marine Engineering
1982
Experience
McDermott International Senior Quality Inspector
10/2011 07/2015
Official duties include but not limited to reviewing all quality related documents from all vendors i.e. welding procedures, NDE procedures, FAT test procedures, Inspection test plans, material certifications etc. Also traveled throughout Europe/Asia on vendor audits and inspections. Reviewed bids, contracts, specifications etc. for quality input and resolved issues with same.•
NO 102 New Build project pipe lay vessel Reviewed and commented on all quality related documents from all vendors i.e. welding procedures, NDE procedures, FAT test procedures, Inspection test plans, material certifications etc. Also traveled throughout Europe/Asia on vendor audits and inspections. Reviewed bids, contracts, specifications etc. for quality input and resolved issues with same.•
NO 108 New Build project pipe lay vessel. Reviewed and commented on all quality related documents from all vendors i.e. welding procedures, NDE procedures, FAT test procedures, Inspection test plans, material certifications etc. Also traveled throughout Europe/Asia on vendor audits and inspections. Reviewed bids, contracts, specifications etc. for quality input and resolved issues with same•
DB 50 Derrick Barge alterations. Performed quality inspections of fabrication of modified Crane sheaves. This included fit up, dimensional inspection, weld visuals, NDE and painting. Also acted as onsite PM to ensure work was performed per contract specifications and completed on time for upcoming commitment.•
Pappa Terra Project for Petrobas. Performed quality inspections for mooring winches for offshore project in Brazil, this included fit up, dimensional inspection, weld visuals, NDE, electrical hookup and painting. Also witnessed Factory acceptance testing of the above mooring winches•
DLV 2000 New build Deep water lowering vessel with 2000 MT Crane. Reviewed and commented on all quality related documents from all vendors i.e. welding procedures, NDE procedures, FAT test procedures, Inspection test plans, material certifications etc. Also traveled throughout Europe/Asia on vendor audits and inspections. Reviewed bids, contracts, specifications etc. for quality input and resolved issues with same.
Alamo Iron Works Plant Manager/Quality Assurance Manager
10/2008 07/2010
Plant Manager Structural Fabrication
Plant Manager/Quality Assurance for Structural Steel Fabricator. In charge of Plant production, quality, hiring, material procurement, equipment maintenance and all quality issues, test and inspection documentation, quality assurance manual, write procedures for work items, welding, NDT etc. Currently certified AISC structural steel building Quality System. Performs steel fabrication inspections. Performs paint and critical coating inspections for subcontractors. Performs audits for quality trend data and handles audits from the customers and AISC for completion of jobs and maintenance of certification.
Bexar County Justice Center addition
Structural steel fabrication and erection, 12 story addition to the center. San Antonio, Texas
Structural steel fabrication and erection San Antonio and Austin college and high school additions and modernizations.
06/2008 10/2010
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Assurance Manager for Structural Steel Fabricator. In charge of all quality issues, test and inspection documentation, quality assurance manual, write procedures for work items, welding, NDT etc. Currently certified AISC structural steel building Quality System. Performs steel fabrication inspections. Performs paint and critical coating inspections for subcontractors. Performs audits for quality trend data and handles audits from the customers and AISC for completion of jobs and maintenance of certification.
San Antonio Aerospace Quality Assurance Auditor
10/2007 06/2008
In charge of auditing of workforce for compliance to Company and customer Quality procedures and policies. Performed internal audits for compliance. Working on Aircraft overhauls and repair for Delta Airlines program.
L-3 Communications Dept. 32 Quality Assurance Specialist
05/2006 09/2007
Performs all phases of inspections for all trades iaw T & I plan. Wrote test and inspection plans and procedures. Performed paint and critical coating inspections for subcontractors. Performed audits for quality trend data and handled audits from the Government for completion of jobs. Level III NDT inspector in PT/UT thickness and weld Soundness / MT/ VT.
L-3 Communications Deputy Program Manager LCAC
09/2006 05/2007
Manage LCAC SLEP program i.e. Hiring personnel, monitoring and decision making for logistics, purchasing, production in Norfolk, Va. and at ACU 4 in San Diego, Calif., approving material requisitions, leading weekly production meetings, attending pertinent meetings for program, keeping track of and interjecting information and decisions on all pertinent LCAC matters, interfacing with government customers i.e. MARMC project manager, ships force, SBS, Contracts, Quality Assurance, Property Administrator, etc.
Aepco Marine Quality Assurance Manager/Safety Manager
04/2000 09/2006
Quality Assurance Manager/Safety Manager/Project Manager for ship repair firm. In charge of all quality issues, test and inspection documentation, quality assurance manual, certified Level III NDT inspector, wrote procedures for work items, welding, NDT etc. Currently ISO 9001 2000 compliant Quality System. Performs inspections for all trades iaw T & I plans. Performs paint and critical coating inspections for subcontractors. Performs audits for quality trend data and handles audits from the Government for completion of jobs. Certified Level III NDT inspector in PT/ UT/ MT/ VT. NAVSEA certified PCMS, and critical coatings inspector.
Marine Hydraulics International Quality Assurance Specialist
04/1998 04/2010
Performed all phases of inspections for all trades iaw T & I plan. Wrote test and inspection plans and procedures. Performed all paint and critical coating inspections for subcontractors. Performed audits for quality trend data and handled audits from the Government for completion of jobs. Level II NDT inspector in PT/UT thickness and weld soundness / MT/ VT. NAVSEA certified PCMS, and critical coatings inspector.
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Norman Longoria
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Susan Stone
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