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Wind Farm Quality Controller

Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted:
October 20, 2021

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Dean Lee Thomas

Cape Town, Western Cape, **** 071*******

ado3mn@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Perceptive Quality/ Project Coordinator with 6 years of experience reviewing and optimizing systems and processes. Observes and collaborates with main workforce to understand and streamline standard operating procedures. Innovative in increasing efficiency, eliminating risk and waste. SKILLS

EMPLOYMENT

WORK HISTORY

Quality management systems, material specifications, raw material questionnaires, critical thinking skills, knowledge of quality systems, data collection, employee supervision, staff training and development, quality control tests, Documentation management, audit compliance, customer service.

CONCOR INFRASTRUCTURE

March 2015 – Present (Different Project sites)

MONTIFORCE

2013 – 2015

CONCOR INFRASTRUCTURE

March 2015 – Present (Different Project site)

QA / AC OFFICER

Concor Infrastructure Meerkat - SKA 06/2021 – current

• Forecast program for daily, weekly, and monthly targets and milestones to be reached.

• prepare daily weekly, monthly report and give feedback to management and client.

• Life cycle planning and preventative maintenance plans during each project.

• Asset control, managing the asset register for lab and staff accommodation, offices, tools, and equipment for site use.

• Manage the operational costs for the lab including forecasts and budget variance reports.

• Ensure that equipment is compliance and maintained according to ISO9001 standards.

• Manage and respond timeously to technical complaints and queries from contractors and clients on a regular basis.

• Manage a good relationship with client.

• Keeping track and closing of all non-conformity reports (NCR’s).

• To build and maintain a good relationship with local communities, suppliers and well as client.

• Making sure housekeeping is always on standard for any audits, inspection, and client visits.

• Building verification plans / inspection test plan ITP’s, conduct inspection at work activities with the necessary check sheets.

• Program planning, manage and coordinate lab and testing team staff activities and deliverables and implementing work schedules

• Budget planning for lab, ensuring they are within budget. WORK HISTORY

CONCOR INFRASTRUCTURE

March 2015 – Present (Different Project site)

QUALITY COORDINATOR 05/2018 - 06/2021

Concor Infrastructure Kangnas & Roggerveld Wind Farm Northern Cape

• Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.

• Created and collaborated in implementation and maintenance of Client complaint log, control plans, work and inspection instructions, local procedures and visual aids and samples.

• Spearheaded programs to keep production processes in line with industry standards.

• Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics, communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies with quality and production leadership.

• Project quality assurance planning.

• Compiling weekly quality reports for client.

• Producing quality documentation for quality record.

• Compiling and uploading of quality records.

• Managing site construction drawings and register.

• Liaison with Resident Engineer and client for sign-off on quality documentation.

• Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assist with creation and maintenance of quality training.

• Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.

• Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.

• Coordination of civil laboratory activities for testing.

• Interpret test results and ensure compliance with specifications.

• Supervision of two Civil lab supervisors and 12 lab assistance.

• Procurement of laboratory equipment and consumables. CONCOR INFRASTRUCTURE

March 2015 – Present (Different Project site)

QUALITY CONTROLLER 01/2017 - 05/2018

Concor Infrastructure Loeriesfontein & Khobab Wind Farm Northern Cape

• Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize client satisfaction.

• Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.

• Calibrated tools and equipment to meet requirements.

• Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

• Compiling quality documentation.

• Uploading of quality documentation to company and client's SharePoint.

• Conducting and interpreting of load bearing testing for WTG hardstands.

• Gathering and managing of as-built information.

• Daily site inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality assurance.

• Liaises with client and Resident Engineer.

• Compile snag lists.

• Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.

• Reviewed incoming materials against specifications.

• Inspected set sample of products for defects and compliance with client specification.

CONCOR INFRASTRUCTURE

March 2015 – Present (Different Project site)

QUALITY CONTROLLER 02/2016 - 12/2016

Concor Infrastructure De Aar 1 Wind Farm Northern Cape

• Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.

• Conducting and interpreting heat & hydration testing of concrete.

• Conducting and interpreting of load bearing testing on hardstands.

• Compiling concrete quality files.

• Conducting concrete testing at laboratory.

• Calculation and interpreting of concrete test results.

• Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.

• Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.

• Calibrated tools and equipment to meet requirements.

• Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.

• Performed continuous reviews of quality management system.

• Reviewed incoming materials against specifications.

• Scanned, filed and transmitted various documents and adhered to digital filing procedures.

• Maintained document archive and file server of approved documents and drawings to provide easy traceability and retrievability.

• Monitored due dates and deadlines and worked to submit all documents on time or early.

• Established and managed document distribution matrix and document control register.

CONCOR INFRASTRUCTURE

March 2015 – Present (Different Project site)

QUALITY TECHNICIAN 03/2015 - 02/2016

Concor Infrastructure Noupoort Wind Farm, Northern Cape

• Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.

• Testing of concrete and soils in laboratory.

• Calculating and interpreting of test data.

• Capturing of test results.

• Conducting heat & hydration testing.

• Conducting plate bearing testing.

• Liaise with Quality Engineer.

• Made recommendations on ways to improve testing procedures, production processes and training.

• Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.

• Evaluated results against design standards and compliance requirements.

• Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.

• Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.

• Completed recordkeeping, filing, and data entry duties.

• Verified safe and proper disposal of hazardous materials and waste to avoid spills and accidents.

• Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws.

• Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

ADMINISTRATOR 01/2013 to 03/2015

Montiforce Port Elizabeth, Eastern cape

• Montiforce – Facilitation of personal loans.

• Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes.

• Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.

• Data capturing.

• Conducting Credit scoring of applicants.

• Gathering of personal documents for application.

• General administrative duties.

• Procurement of office stationery Expected Salary R20 000.

• Codified office structures and processes to promote teamwork and performance.

• Streamlined processes to maximize operational efficiency.

• Confirmed accurate completion of forms and reports for admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.

• Established positive working relationships with colleagues, manager and customers through regular communication and effective anticipation of needs.

• Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.

• Improved information collection and recordkeeping accuracy by creating, updating and managing customer communications.

• Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information.

• Complied with regulatory requirements, including Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act and Community Reinvestment Act.

• Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.

• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.

EDUCATION

High School 2012

Andrew Rabie High School, Eastern Cape

Courses and Certificates

UNISA (Part time)

Business Management – Currently

Other:

• SABS - Certificate of ISO 9001:2015 based on ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17021-1:2015 (Quality Management System-Implementing and Auditing).

• Construction Regulations.

• Legal Liability.

• SOILLAB – ASTM D1196 & TMH1 A10(b).

. • Roadlab – SANS Civil Testing.



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