Patrice M. Byford
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OBJECTIVE To obtain a rewarding career with an opportunity for advancement
EXPERIENCE
Delta Steel Technologies, Dallas, TX Apr 2020 – Present
Engineering Document Control
Collect approved release packages from engineers, upload and enter data into the system
following set procedures, distribute copies accordingly and file hard copies in archives in a
timely fashion
Communicate information across various departments about revisions to previous releases
Input and organized supplier/material information in company databases
Tracked and controlled changes to documents and performs edits as applicable
Reviewed site policies, operating procedures, work instructions and forms for format
consistency
Oki Data Americas, Dallas, TX Jan 2018 – Apr 2020
Lead Documentation Administrator
Communicate with engineering staff to verify accuracy of technical documents
Check promptness and approval of documents and ensure their timely turn over
Record files into EDMS according to transmittal numbers and disseminate according to matrix
Supervise track and issue documents and ensure all documentation follows government norms and provide issue resolutions services
Verified and controlled documentation release to manufacturing, ensuring all documentation was accurate and up-to-date preventing rework and resulting in efficiency
Operated as a team member on successful SAP go-live project, meeting goal and deadline
Austal USA, Mobile, AL June 2012- Dec 2017
Engineering Document Control Coordinator/Engineering Technical Assistant
•Responsible for control and issue of engineering documents including drawings, technical manuals and vendor drawings
•Responsible for issuing, receiving and tracking drawings to Production, Client and Regulatory Body
•Responsible for tracking all issued documents through their approval process
•Responsible for uploading and downloading documents to secure websites
•Confers with document originators or engineering liaison personnel to resolve discrepancies and complies required changes to documents
•Expedite Vendor Furnished Information (VFI) with Austal suppliers
•Coordinate change support with Engineers/Designers to include BOM and Engineering Product estimates
•Coordinate and execute product formatting and submittal to Document Control
ThyssenKrupp Steel USA, LLC, Calvert, AL Mar 2009 - June 2012
Project Document Control Specialist
•Provide support to the technical service teams in support of technical publications and data entry
•Work with engineering and configuration control to ensure data and documentation is valid and accurate for various processes
•Manage the documentation process for a $5.2bn industrial project
•Serve as a liaison between the company and contractors
•Performing all documentation functions on a project for both hard copy and electronic media; implementing and maintaining project document control system
•Developing, defining and analyzing solutions to documentation problems requirements
•Managed and maintained web based automated document/drawing control databases with varied levels of access for clients and customers to view or change drawings, documents, etc.
Chevron Refinery, Engineering Technical Group, Pascagoula, MS Sep 2007 – Mar 2009
Document Control Coordinator
•Receive and respond to routine correspondence following established procedures
•Responsible for the entire document control management process for the project. This includes knowledge of Electronic Document Systems (EDMS), eRoom and Coreworxs
•Verify document numbers, revisions, and original signatures are in agreement with electronic files submitted
•Interfacing with internal and external customers; issuing project specific status reports
• Develop and implement process for tracking, statusing, archiving and retrieving technical design and vendor documentation
•Building loop folders and system books for package turnover to the general contractor; designing and maintaining a file system that made all paperwork easily accessible for package turnover
Jacobs Engineering, Pascagoula, MS Sep 2005 – Sep 2007
Document Control Coordinator
•Prepare and maintain up-to-date control records, documenting receipt of service requests, document & revision number, original distribution, revised distributions and transmittal dates
•Assist in conducting internal audits and inspections to ensure department work is performed correctly, efficiently and cost consciously
•Process engineering & construction documents insuring accuracy and timeliness of reproduction and release
•Coordinating the implementation of established documentation procedures
•Receiving all paperwork and drawing updates from the general contractor and distributing copies to the field and office staff
QUALIFICATIONS
•Strong customer service skills
•12-years of maintaining organized Engineering Document Control and Project Records Management processes
•Intermediate to advanced skills in utilizing Microsoft Office products including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
•Strong Knowledge of SharePoint, Lotus Notes, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Electronic Document Systems (EDMS), SAP, AutoCAD, Documentum, Coreworxs, eRoom and Jobboss
EDUCATION
S D Bishop State Junior
John L. LeFlore High School
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request