Samuel Mimila

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Long Beach, CA 90806

T: 310-***-****

Email: ad1crc@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To obtain a full time position as a Quality Manager

Overview: 20 years’ experience providing quality control/quality assurance for various refinery products including gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and other distillate products. Experienced in quality control/assurance for manufacturing of steel wire products. Lean six sigma trained, ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 auditor certified.

Professional Experience:

2022-2023 Davis Wire

As the Quality manager I oversaw all the processes in the plant, including the cleaning house, wire drawing, galvanizing and final inspection. I was responsible for training the lab techs and leadmen on quality control processes and reporting. My specific responsibilities are as follows:

●Focal point for clients request and inquiries.

●Compile statistical data on rejects, customer returns and finish product

●Coordinate daily SQC’s for the lab.

● Coordinate continual improvement and implementation of the Quality System Manual (QSM), Laboratory Quality System Manual (LQSM).

●• Prepare for internal, client, and regulatory audits according to the quality system procedure.

●• Coordinate the initiation of laboratory related Corrective Action Reports (CAR) and Preventive Action Reports (PAR), prepare audit reports, laboratory related client complaint reports, and maintain all records for review.

●• Keep control of all the laboratory equipment and supply inventory. Coordinate the replacement or repair of faulty equipment and supplies. Must also perform instrument calibrations and maintain verifications as per schedule.

●• Address all technical issues that arise from routine analysis

●• Provide training to laboratory personnel.

●• Act as a liaison between the floor supervisors and laboratory personnel.

2018-2022 Amspec LLC

West Coast Quality Manager

As the Quality Assurance Manager I am responsible for preparing documentation related to laboratory Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and ISO certification activities. I am also responsible for implementing quality control procedures, as well as preparing and safeguarding related records. I assist the Laboratory Manager in training personnel, quality control, round robins, and client or regulatory reporting in compliance with AmSpec’s quality system. My specific responsibilities are as follows :

• Serving as a focal point for QA/QC and will be responsible for the oversight and review of quality control data on a routine basis.

• Compiling daily Statistical Quality Control (SQC) data from all test methods that require a SQC, to ensure the laboratory is operating efficiently.

• Coordinate all internal and external Round Robin activities for the laboratory.

• Prepare and maintain SQC charts and Round Robin summaries.

• Assist with continual improvement and implementation of the Quality System Manual (QSM), Laboratory Quality System Manual (LQSM).

• Prepare for internal, client, and regulatory audits according to the quality system procedure.

• Coordinate the initiation of laboratory related Corrective Action Reports (CAR) and Preventative Action Reports (PAR), prepare audit reports, laboratory related client complaint reports, and assist Laboratory Manager maintain all records for review.

• Controlling the laboratory equipment and supply inventory. Coordinate the replacement or repair of faulty equipment and supplies. Must also perform instrument calibrations and maintain verifications as per schedule.

• Address all technical issues that arise from routine analysis and confer with Laboratory Manager/Supervisor on issues of less routine nature.

• Provide training to laboratory personnel.

• Act as a liaison between Laboratory Manager and laboratory personnel.

2017-2018 Amspec LLC

Laboratory Manager

The Laboratory Manager has overall responsibility for everyday operations of the laboratory. S/he will keep the Laboratory Director or Branch Manager informed of all laboratory needs. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for arranging instrumental calibrations, sample and analytical assignments, maintaining original data for calibrations and quality control, reviewing final reports, and physical maintenance of the laboratory. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for arranging the outside support services and record keeping as well. This also includes, but is not limited to instrument service contracts and subcontracting sample analysis.

2014- 2017 Saybolt Laboratory.

Chemist

Responsible for running day to day test on petroleum products. In charge of calibrations of instruments and glassware. Assist in training new employees to ASTM Standards and maintaining training in current employees. Maintaining quality control charts and quality control samples. Responsible for maintenance of ocatane and cetane engines in the laboratory . Also responsible for upkeep and maninteance of several instruments in the main laboratory including GC’s, distillation units, and other instruments.

2013 – 2014 Valero Energy Corporation, Wilmington, CA

Engine Specialist

Promoted to an Engine Specialist. Primary responsibility is maintaining the octane engine laboratory. Tasks include running and maintenance of the octane engines, ordering parts and consumables for the octane laboratory, training new hires to run the octane engines according to ASTM standards and upkeep of the procedures in the octane laboratory. In charge of hydrofluoric acid testing for strength, moisture content and sulfolane purity. Responsible for working on projects with Chemical Engineers to ensure the health of the refinery units especially the Alkylation Unit. Provided reports for PCRG round robin samples and other regulatory agencies.

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2006 – 2013 Lab Technician A

Promoted from Lab Technician B maintained responsibilities of Lab Tech B but now testing products for specialized areas of the lab such as, Gas Chromatography lab, WasteWater lab and Octane Engine lab. Responsible for lab training procedures, updating and training of new hires to lab standards.

2005 – 2006 Lab Technician B

Promoted from Lab Technician C duties, as Lab Technician B I assisted Specialist Technicians in making solutions for quality control of instrumentation and working solutions for everyday use. Provided trouble shooting to instruments that were not working properly.

2004 – 2005 Lab Technician C

Provided quality assurance/quality control in refinery products, such as diesel, gasoline and jet fuel. Testing included evaluating samples of finished products to meet specific requirements by government agencies such as CARB and the EPA, as well as industry standards. Testing was done by a variety of methods including distillation, corrosion testing, vapor pressure and FTNIR analysis. Testing was also done for contaminants, strength and toxic qualities in various refinery products. A Senior Lab Technician or a Chief Technician supervised these test methods.

Professional Experience:

2001 – 2004 Long Beach Unified School District

Science Teacher

Taught Biological Sciences to 7th grade students and Chemical Sciences to 8th grade students. Classrooms consisted of approximately 30 – 35 students. Kept curriculum standards, met with parents and other teachers as needed. Coach swimming and water polo at the high school level. Assisted with California Standardized testing procedures.

Education and Certifications:

1996-2000 Bachelor of Science, Biology, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Teaching Credential, California State University, Dominguez Hills

2006-2014 Hazmat Technician, Certified

Firefighter 1 and2, Certified

ROCO rescue certified, High Angle Rescue and Confined Space

Emergency Medical Technician, licensed

Current TWIC Card

Professional Affiliations:

2004 – Present Valero Fire Department

Fire Fighter 2

Emergency Rescue Team

ROCO

Hazmat

2010-2014 Valero Health and Safety Committee

Vice-Chair

Skills Bilingual, English and Spanish

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

ISO 17025 auditor certification

ISO 9001 auditor certification

Lean Six sigma green belt training

CMQ certificate

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