Professional Summary
Corrosion Control Professional with 38 years’ experience in the coating industry specializing in shop and offsite Project Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Safety in the US and abroad. Ability to manage a Quality Management System (QMS), as well as Manage Production depending on my position. Excellent Project Management skills in the coating industry.
Professional Experience
Coating Shop Manager
Sigma Fasteners March 2021 – Present
Manage the day to day operations of the Coating department
Provide daily production reports virtually to Upper Management
Plan and execute daily production for the coating team and verify the plan is being achieved throughout the day
Ensure the safety of all team members and guests of the facility
Recruit new talent for the coating department as needed
Maintain inventory of coating materials months in advance to ensure the team can maintain OTD
Ensure the team works well together and efficiently
Vice President of Quality
LoneStar Corrosion Services, Inc. Feb. 2015 – Feb. 2020
Managed the Quality Management System (QMS)
Performed quality audits of the QMS that consisted of managing tests and inspections of products, services and processes to evaluate quality and performance
Wrote all coating procedures, ITP’s, and work instructions for LoneStar
Interpret customer coating specifications, drawings and industry standards into the work order data base system
Performed contract reviews using PO’s, specs, drawings, industry standards, e-mails and other instructions
Managed the QC inspection team
NCR’s - Performed Root Cause Analysis, Corrective / Preventive Actions
Initiated and sold off-site work in the petrochemical industry
Ensured safety systems and procedures were followed.
Customer service
Production Manager
Southwest Impreglon Inc. Oct. 2012 – Feb. 2015
Managed and directed day to day production activities of the Air Dry and Thermal Sprayed coatings department
Maintained a safe working environment and ensured safety systems and procedures were followed.
Performed Inside sales duties.
Performed contract reviews using PO’s, specs, drawings, industry standards, e-mails and other instructions
Ensured employees were committed to producing quality products as efficiently as possible and safetly
Interpret customer coating specifications, drawings and industry standards into the work order data base system
Project Manager for some of the off-site work
Inventory and purchasing of all consumables, equipment and supplies for the department
Customer Lead Site Tech
Praxair Surface Technologies 2009 – Oct. 2012
Managed and directed the day to day production of the Thermal Sprayed Aluminum (TSA) Department
Managed Inventory and purchasing of all consumables, equipment and supplies for TSA
Interpret customer coating specifications, drawings and industry standards into the work order data base system
Performed contract reviews using PO’s, specs, drawings, industry standards, e-mails and other instructions
Maintaining a safe working environment and ensure safety systems and procedures were followed.
Project Manager for all off-site work for TSA
Controlling Costs
Performed inside sales duties
Troubleshooting, repair and maintaining of all blasting and coating equipment for TSA and Custom Coatings
General Manager of Operations
Century Corrosion Technologies 2007 – 2009
Managed and directed the day to day activities of all departments
Managed the Quality Management System (QMS) per ISO 9001:2008
Performed quality audits of the QMS that consisted of managing tests and inspections of products, services and processes to evaluate quality and performance
Wrote coating procedures, ITP’s, and work instructions
Interpret customer coating specifications, drawings and industry standards into the work order data base system
Performed contract reviews using PO’s, specs, drawings, industry standards, e-mails and other instructions
Managed the QC inspection team
NCR’s - Performed Root Cause Analysis, Corrective / Preventive Actions
Project Manager for all off-site work
Ensured safety systems and procedures were followed.
TSA Business Unit Manager
Sermatech Texas 1998 – 2007
Managed and directed the day to day production of the Thermal Sprayed Aluminum (TSA) Department
Managed Inventory and purchasing of all consumables, equipment and supplies for TSA
Interpret customer coating specifications, drawings and industry standards into the work order data base system
Performed contract reviews using PO’s, specs, drawings, industry standards, e-mails and other instructions
Maintaining a safe working environment and ensure safety systems and procedures were followed.
Project Manager for all off-site work for TSA and some rotating equipment projects all over the globe
Controlling Costs
Performed inside sales for the coating department
Troubleshooting, repair and maintaining of all blasting and coating equipment for TSA and Custom Coating plants
Education, Certification and Special Training
Education: Pasadena High School
Certifications: NACE CIP Level II
Other Training: Basic Plus, Confined Space, HAZMAT, Forklift/ Overhead Crane operation, Crane Rigging, Fireproofing (Chartek 7, SW Firetex 90/02, Chartek 1709)
Software: MS Office, Shoptech (E2), Oracle, Global Shop
Other Special Skills:
Ability to handle multiple tasks, and effectively manage work priorities in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Strong project management and organization skills
Supervisory and leadership skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Team-oriented and collaborative
Customer service oriented
Interpret customer specifications, drawings and Industry Standards
3 years of elevated water tank experience/Supervision
3 years off-site coating inspection including bridge, elevated tanks and O&G pipeline