GLORIA J. PIERCE

**** ******** *****. *******, ** 30906 ~ Contact Number 803-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Utilize my years of experience as a Qyality Assurance Engineer implementing the requirements and responsibilities associated with the ASME Program. Perform in the Corrective Action Program as a Field Engineer working to the requirements associated with the Corrective Action Program.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Field Engineer implementing the Corrective Action Program by ensuring that adverse conditions are identified, documented, controlled, and corrected in compliance to applicable procedures and utilizing technical qualifications to review Work Package contents (Weld Data Sheets, Design Specifications, Manufacturer’s Instructions, Drawings, Verification/Inspection and/or Testing Requirements, etc.) for compliance with applicable procedures.

Vastly qualified and experienced in performing programmatic document review of all project related documents for turnover. Skilled at leadership; analysis; planning; organizing; developing; executing; and controlling procurement strategies and programs for missions related to Quality Assurance. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills in interacting, developing, and maintaining positive relationships with the Client, other departments, and external entities as related to the project. Prepare, plan, and perform QA Surveillances and participate on Internal Audits. Issue associated reports.

EDUCATION

Doctorate of Manage Student 2022 - Present

MBA Degree - Nova Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FL – 1995

Bachelor of Science Degree – Limestone College – Gaffney, SC 1994

AA Degree – Limestone College – Gaffney, SC 1992

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Field Engineer-Fluor Nuclear Division, Plant Vogtle – Waynesboro, GA – 2017 – 2018

Certified as an Apparent Cause Investigator (ACI) to effectively perform Apparent Cause Analyses for the company’s Corrective Action Program. Responsibilities also include developing Corrective Action Plans to effectively address Conditions Adverse to Quality (CAQ) and all identified causes; implement Corrective Actions needed to address adverse conditions and minimize the potential for recurrence; close/approve for closure issues that have been verified for compliance.

Perform in the Work Package Closure group by ensuring the scope of work defined in the work package is physically complete; construction sign-offs and documentation are complete; review installation and/or testing documentation; verify as-built field sketches (where required) to depict installed work has been performed as required, etc.

Quality Assurance Engineer/Specialist - CB&I Power Division, Waynesboro, GA – 2014 – 2015

Responsibilities included providing support to Engineering, Procurement, Quality Control, and Construction by effectively maximizing teamwork and attaining goals of all the entities. Reviewed their technical documents (Nonconformance Reports, Purchase Orders, Requisitions, QC Inspection Reports, and Specifications) for accuracy and thoroughness to ensure the programs and implementing procedures are properly executed and documented. Initiated Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and Document Change Notices (DCNs).

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Quality Assurance Engineer/Specialist - Parsons Salt Waste Processing Facility - 2008 - 2011

Performed programmatic document review of Nonconformance Reports, Surveillance Reports, Quality Control Inspection Reports, Positive Material Inspection Reports, and Material Receiving

Inspection Reports for completeness, legibility and correctness in compliance with NQA-1-2004, applicable project procedures and manuals. Perform surveillances/assessments and participate in internal audits to ensure the assigned programs/departments meet the requirements of NQA-1-2004 and to ensure the programs and implementing procedures are properly executed and documented. Performed as the QA Lead in the Acquisition Process by providing QA flow down in requisitions, and coordinating the Environmental, Safety, Health, & Quality (ESH&Q) review of procurement documents (e.g., requisitions, supplier submittals, Request for Proposals).

Developed and implemented databases for tracking and trending the submittal review process and the project quality surveillance and assessment results. Provided support in our quality organization’s continuous improvement, self -assessment, and human performance efforts.

Senior Buyer and Small Business Coordinator - Davis Bacon Procurement – Bechtel Savannah River, Incorporated (BSRI) – 1996 - 2005

Prepared and issued Request for Proposals in accordance with guidelines, procedures, and pursuant to Government FAR and DEAR, as required. Managed the subcontracts by chairing pre-proposal meetings; pre-construction meetings; weekly construction meetings; interfacing with the Subcontracts Technical Representative, the requestor, and the subcontractor. Audited and approved subcontractor’s payrolls.

Mentored an assigned Small Minority Business in ensuring the company met with the Small Business Association (SBA) guidelines, completion of applicable forms and the Savannah River Site/DOE’s requirements.

Quality Assurance Engineer-F-Area Separations for Replacement Tritium (BSRI) - 1991 - 1996

Implemented and coordinated the configuration walk-down and test verification of the Savannah River Site’s Replacement Tritium Facility (RTF) prior to transfer to operations. Developed, revised and reviewed procedures for compliance to DOE Orders; ANSI; ASME NQA-1; 10CFR50; and project/site Quality Assurance. Performed independent assessments; compliance reviews; and field verification of DOE orders, management procedures, and its programs. Researched; evaluated; dispositioned; and resolved nonconformance and deficiency reports. Instrumental in tracking and trending conditions adverse to quality; supported corrective action investigations including the development and assistance with apparent causes and cause analysis for significant conditions adverse to quality. Worked with QC Engineers in the development of performance improvement processes and tools to meet the quality needs of the site.

Adjunct Instructor – Aiken Technical College – 2006 - 2010

Instruct all Business Related Courses, e.g. Small Business Management, Marketing, Business Ethics, etc.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Apparent Cause Investigator

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Action Program

Internal Auditing

Condition Reporting (Writing and Dispositioning

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