Matthew Smith

Shop & Quality Manager

Profile

I specialize in Project Management Coordination. I have a strong piping background but I possess a very well rounded knowledge with respect to other areas of construction (Civil, Mechanical, Structural etc). I have the ability and will power to adapt and learn very rapidly, making me a solid asset to any construction management team.

Professional Accomplishments

• Designed hydrostatic testing program from scratch. This included the scoping of all hydro tests, writing testing procedures, procuring all required equipment and materials, designing the hydro test packages and coordination of team members and physical testing.

• Successfully assembled and coordinated the completion of 500+ piping IWP packages.

• Created a quality management system from scratch. This included writing the quality manual, creating inspection and test plan templates, creating all quality deliverable documentation and implementing the process within the company.

• Was acknowledged by the Suncor safety management team with an award for assisting another contractor who was in medical distress.

• Was promoted from quality assurance manager to a shop fabrication manager. This included managing all aspects of the businesses machining, fabrication and sandblasting/ painting operations. Manage the company’s social media outlets to assist with marketing. Employment History

Shop Manager & Quality Assurance Manager at Zanron Mechanical Services, Kitimat, BC

February 2019 — Present

• Reviewing the Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance is maintained and continual improvement objectives are accomplished.

• Development of project-specific Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans based on contract and project requirements;

• Verify that quality related site activities are in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.

• Planning and conducting field audits to confirm compliance and for reporting the results and maintaining records.

• Investigate deficiencies and non-conformance's resulting from audits, both internal and external.

• Ensure all quality control documentation is compiled and completed for turnover;

• Analysis to determine root-cause, develop appropriate corrective actions and assess the effectiveness of those actions. Details

60 Saugenay Street, Kitimat, BC,

V8C 2B6, Canada, 709-***-****

adc4m0@r.postjobfree.com

Skills

Oil & Gas

Oil Facilities

Structural Fabrication

Mechanical

B31.3

NDE

Bluebeam Revu

Acorn Piping Software

Material Traceability

Interpretation of codes,

standards and client

specification

Hydrostatic Testing

Piping Coordination

Microsoft Office

Autodesk 3ds Max

Links

Linkedin Profile

Facebook Profile

• Ensure the promotion of quality awareness and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators for QA/QC activities to satisfy internal and client reporting requirements.

• Created production schedules, work instructions & operating procedures for these various departments

• Successfully achieved or exceeded company safety, quality, production and financial goals

• Developed and communicated ISO procedures.

• Involved in developing a Quality and Safety Plan.

• Operations manager of machine shop, piping shop, fabrication shop and paint shop.

Project Coordinator at Inland Glass & Aluminum Ltd, Kamloops, BC June 2018 — February 2019

• Assist the Project Manager with overall project performance including planning, costs, schedule, execution, quality control and project status.

• Support change order processes, including pricing, negotiating, processing and assessing cost and schedule impact prior to reviewing with the Project Manager.

• Prepare and maintain granular work schedules for review with the Project Manager weekly.

• Support Quality Control and adherence to contract requirements.

• Log, process and issue site instructions and change orders.

• Maintain plans, specifications, cost and materials estimates, work completed, material yields, subcontracts and reports and ensures latest issues are distributed as required.

• Coordinate procurement of construction materials ensuring timely delivery and accuracy of materials in accordance with the terms of the purchase order.

• Read and interpret the construction contracts, drawings and assist Project Execution Team, QC sta and Superintendents in the interpretation of construction agreements.

Construction Coordinator at Ledcor Industrial, Fort McMurray, AB November 2016 — May 2018

• Performed system walk downs on previous contractor’s scope, granting the company an accurate scope of work for estimating and overall cost control targeting.

• Coordinated with field sta to resolve engineering /material issues by reviewing.

• Record keeping functions including the review and distribution of Field Installation work packages, hydro static test packages, maintenance of files, logs, drawings and specifications.

• Performed Redlines on IFC documents to reflect current as-built conditions in accordance with specifications and procedures.

• Prepared material take o s from IFC documentation and uploaded it into the materials management system to ensure alignment with schedule requirements.

• Prepared purchase requisitions based on require scope of work materials.

• Contributed to the project turnover by collecting signed RFIs and redlines

Lead Hydro Test Coordinator at Air Liquide Global Solutions, Fort McMurray, AB

June 2015 — April 2018

• Created a database for tracking and progress reporting.

• Managed and created a test pack building schedule.

• Attended daily meetings with the client to resolve issues.

• Managed a group of 15 employees and successfully completed all hydro static test packs on site.

• Prepared hydro static testing procedures.

• Responsible for reviewing and signing all hydro test packs prior to QA submission.

• Identifying engineering and construction discrepancies, finding solutions for issues as they arise.

• Technical liaison for all hydro static/ pneumatic test related issues.

• Material Acquisition for subcontractors

Piping Coordinator at Innovator Industrial Services, Fort McMurray, AB April 2014 — March 2015

• Creating hydro static check sheets/quality hydro test documentation for client approval.

• Preparing, distributing and controlling all hydro test packages on site.

• Material Acquisition

• Maintaining database for tracking and progress reporting.

• Identifying engineering /construction discrepancies, finding solutions for issues as they arise.

• Accuracy checks on third party turnovers and construction.

• Scheduling of hydro static test using a notification system.

• Generation of AB-83’s and overall coordination of completion.

• Reinstatement review of test packs, and final review. Coordinating system priorities to completion.

System Completions Coordinator at Saipem, Fort McMurray, AB October 2013 — March 2019

• Final AB-83 generation

• Rectifying issues on the pre-hydro review and final AB-83 review identified by Husky’s Quality Assurance team.

• Coordinating the overall completion of the final AB-83 / AB-81 for each system.

• Responsible for meeting strict deadlines set by the client.

• Attending meetings to obtain and pass down new priorities as they arise from the client.

• Create and send a daily report to keep senior management well informed of the status of each system.

• Manage the tracking of test packs using Visual Basic software. Education

Steamfitter / Pipefitter, College of the North Atlantic, St. John's, NL September 2007 — March 2010

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