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Quality Assurance Program

Location:
Evans, GA
Salary:
150,000 minimum
Posted:
December 15, 2023

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BRIAN S NEWMAN, SR.

**** ******** *****, **********, ** 30817 ● 706-***-**** ● ad1zq6@r.postjobfree.com P R O F I L E

Working knowledge of ANSI/ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50, Appendix B; 10 CFR Part 21 and CFR 50.55(e)

40 + years in construction industry i.e. nuclear, fossil fuel, chemical, & manufacturing plants

Extensive talents leading cohesive & cross-functional teams to consistently achieve aggressive quality goals.

Considerable strengths in team building, staff leadership and development, and interfacing with diverse personnel.

Supporting and/or leading teams to assess, standardize and improve processes.

Played a pivotal role in major project milestone completion.

Championed quality assurance/control policies, programs, and protocols.

Remedied emergent quality program issues at the Vogtle 3 & 4 Nuclear Construction Site. P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Bechtel, NS&E, Waynesboro, Georgia, October, 2017 to Current Closure Field Engineer Lead

Manage the Work Package Closure process in accordance with Bechtel, Westinghouse, & SNC QA programs

Coordinate with Construction Management, Client, ITP, Superintendents, area Field Engineers on CWP priorities to support the system turnover & project milestone schedule.

Maintain unescorted access during nuclear construction & into operation of protected area.

Assist management in reporting the CWP status for project visibility

Review work packages with responsibility for the development and implementation of new processes and procedures for effective and efficient team operations specific to work package closure of safety related activities.

Management of the site generated quality documentation that provides and furnishes documented evidence for the achievement of nuclear quality program implementation, e.g. weld material records, non-destructive tests and request, material transfers, and weld data sheets.

Administer remedial efforts for defects and deficiencies as integral member of corrective action development.

Perform in-depth reviews of work packages from fabrication/installation through closure to verify compliance.

Interface between site engineering, construction work force, and quality assurance/control with attention to quality documentation for turnover to client.

Tracking, evaluating and closing corrective action documents, e.g. inspection reports and nonconformances.

Actively monitor and act on quality program implementation weaknesses. FLUOR, Waynesboro, Georgia, February, 2017 to October, 2017 Closure Field Engineer

Review work packages with responsibility for the development and implementation of new processes and procedures for effective and efficient team operations specific to work package closure of safety related activities.

Management of the site generated quality documentation that provides and furnishes documented evidence for the achievement of nuclear quality program implementation, e.g. weld material records, non-destructive tests and request, material transfers, and weld data sheets.

Administer remedial efforts for defects and deficiencies as integral member of corrective action development.

Validated fabrication compliance at project site with special attention to safety related structural modules, and safety-related ASME mechanical modules.

Perform in-depth reviews of work packages from fabrication/installation through closure to verify compliance.

Interface between site engineering, construction work force, and quality assurance/control with attention to quality documentation for turnover to client.

Tracking, evaluating and closing corrective action documents, e.g. inspection reports and nonconformances.

Actively monitor and act on quality program implementation weaknesses. WACHS, Waynesboro, Georgia, September, 2014 to December, 2016 Lead Field Engineer

Enforce quality assurance/control for AP1000 modules at Vogtle site requiring proficiency in staff supervision, report generation, troubleshooting, and safety awareness.

Review work packages with responsibility for the development and implementation of new processes and procedures for effective and efficient team operations specific to work package closure of safety related activities.

Management of the site generated quality documentation that provides and furnishes documented evidence for the achievement of nuclear quality program implementation, e.g. weld material records, non-destructive tests and request, material transfers, and weld data sheets.

Administer remedial efforts for defects and deficiencies as integral member of corrective action development.

Validated fabrication compliance at project site with special attention to safety related structural modules, and safety related ASME mechanical modules.

Perform in-depth surveillances of work packages from fabrication/installation through closure to verify compliance.

Interface between site engineering and construction work force with attention to project management and client oversight organizations.

Tracking, evaluating and closing corrective action documents, e.g. inspection reports and nonconformances.

Actively monitor and act on quality program implementation weaknesses. Intermech, Jackson, SC, May, 2012 to July, 2014

Field Engineer, Planner, & Closure Manager

Creation, maintenance, & approval of work packages for fabrication, installation, testing, and flushing of ASME code piping and piping systems.

Developed & coordinated change orders for approval and payments.

Consistently ensure that business is conducted with integrity at all times and that behaviors aligned with company values.

Worked with Plant Management to create and maintain a world-class culture, focused on delivering quality results by providing ongoing coaching and development of field engineering support staff.

Established & maintained document control compliance in regards to as-built drawings for incorporation of final design.

Work closely with Pricing Analysts to address issues or concerns and ensure the timeliness of field activities.

Served as the main point of contact for field staff and address calls for most general business issues; escalate to senior management, as appropriate.

Ga-Lina Plumbing and Remodeling, Inc., Martinez, GA, 1999 to 2012 Owner

Estimations, bidding, scheduling, Creation, maintenance, & approval of work packages for fabrication, installation, testing, and flushing of ASME code piping and piping systems.

Developed & coordinated change orders for approval and payments.

Approve expenses and manage profitability reporting as it relates to field metrics.

Execution of hiring process with coordination of interviews, employee development and performance.

Consistently ensure that business is conducted with integrity at all times and that behaviors aligned with company values.

Larry Pittman & Associates, Augusta, GA, 1990 to 1998 Project Manager/Construction Manager

Estimates, bidding, scheduling, change orders, proposals, scheduling, tracking, invoicing of all piping and mechanical jobs.

Bid and completion of all types of weld piping, and resistant piping, nuclear grade piping and supports, structural steel and supports including concrete forming and pouring numerous projects at Savannah River Site as well as numerous chemical & manufacturing plants.

Creation, maintenance, & approval of work packages for fabrication, installation, testing, and flushing piping and piping systems as well as structural steel and supports.

Tracking, evaluating and closing corrective action documents.

Develop and monitor budget for site project management i.e. labor & expenses.

Handled all employment of personnel under applicable scope of work. Pullman Power Co. (Plant Vogtle 1 & 2 Construction), Waynesboro, GA, 1979 to 1989 Supervisor

Creation, maintenance, & approval of work packages for fabrication, installation, testing, and flushing of ASME code piping and piping systems.

Developed & coordinated change orders for approval and payments.

Consistently ensure that business is conducted with integrity at all times and that behaviors aligned with company values.

Worked with Plant Management to create and maintain a world-class culture, focused on delivering quality results by providing ongoing coaching and development of field engineering support staff.

Established & maintained document control compliance in regards to as-built drawings for incorporation of final design.

Work closely with Pricing Analysts to address issues or concerns and ensure the timeliness of field activities.

Served as the main point of contact for field staff and address calls for most general business issues; escalate to senior management, as appropriate.

E D U C A T I O N & C R E D E N T I A L S

Augusta College - Business – Augusta, GA – 1977-1979 OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training

ASSE Backflow Certification

Georgia State Certified – Medical Gas

Purdue University – UA Instructor Training – 5 years State of Georgia Licensed Master Plumber - Unrestricted P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

ASME Orientation for AP1000 Design

Local Union #150 Member – 40 years

Local Union #150 Apprenticeship Training Instructor – 20 years ASSE Certified Instructor

ASSE Certified Test Proctor



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