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E m e k a H e n r y N w a n k w o r
DFW Metroplex, TX, 76137 817-***-**** **********@*****.*** h t t p s : / / www.l i n k e d i n . c om/i n / emeka-nwankwor/ SUMMARY
A Chartered Engineer with over 15 years’ experience in quality management and project management, and proficiency in research, development and application of innovative problem-solving techniques within the ISO 9001:2015 standard. My expertise and specialties include, but is not limited to, developing and implementing quality management systems and strategies, instructional design and training plan, test plans and inspection, risk-based assessments, integrity- based inspection and assessment, asset reliability and defect susceptibility evaluations, integrity engineering audit, process design implementation, project reporting and reviews, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement. SKILLS
Excellent document management and control skills
Excellent analytical, numeric and technical computing skills
Highly proficient in Kaizen (continuous improvement), and process improvements initiatives such as SPC, Lean, Six Sigma and FMEA
Good interpersonal skills, and ability to integrate in a fast-pace, diverse and multi-cultural working environment
Proficient in instructional design and training development tools such as the ADDIE Model, Kirkpatrick Model and Bloom’s Taxonomy
Excellent understanding of ISO 9001:2015 standard and applicable API/ASME codes and standards
Ability to implement ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 & Z1.9 standards
Effective communication (writing/oral) skills in English language; and ability to interface with clients/vendors on quality and reliability issues
Ability to manage tight schedules by organizing and prioritizing jobs
Measurement Systems Analysis (Gage R&R, Calibration)
Data Gathering Analysis (accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility)
Highly proficient in MATLAB®, MINITAB®, PHYTON®, INFOR
®,
SPSS®, Microsoft Office suites (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project) EDUCATION
Jul. 2014 – University of Liverpool, England, UK
PhD Systems and Control
Oct. 2010 – Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, CANADA
MEng Petroleum Engineering
Nov. 2002 – Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, NIGERIA
BEng Mechanical Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Quality Manager Jul. 2020 – April 2022
PCL Energy, Inc. Edmonton, CANADA
• Served as Project Manager in support of strategic initiatives that include multiple technical program implementations across work streams.
• Managed project development tasks by analyzing workflow needs and establishing priorities and setting deadlines to keep team on task. NWANKWOR, Emeka Henry – Resume Page 2 of 4
• Developed waterfall project plans and continually revised plans to meet the changing needs of the project.
• Used budget tracker to monitor approved operational budget to cover expenses and personnel.
• Remained abreast of training and technology advancements in the power, oil and gas, mining, renewable, and offshore industries; and wrote and presented solution proposals.
• Built and mentored the design, development, and implementation of technical programs.
• Used MS Project™ and Excel™ to analyze project tasks, establish budgets and timelines and report project status via dashboards and process maps. Set clear goals and expectations for project team and tracked progress against timeline, milestone, and budget.
• Consulted with clients and subject matter experts to design and implement products, using a product design model. Identified gaps, proposed recommended solutions to project stakeholders, and collaborated with third party companies to deliver on requirements.
• Researched technical considerations, existing production functionality to develop a recommended solution to optimize the business practice.
• Assisted in the development of key performance indicators (KPI) to align with client’s strategic plan and recommended solution strategies.
• Facilitated and managed knowledge transfer of project management, consulting, and leadership methods across the organization.
• Collaborated with client and internal executives to assess performance monitoring and improvement plans, to ensure accountability, feedback loops, and monitoring systems. Prepared written and oral presentations for a variety of internal and external audiences.
Quality Assurance Coordinator/Advisor Jul. 2018 – Jun. 2020 Triple/S Dynamics Inc. Dallas, TX, USA
• Coordinated & administered Quality Management System (QMS) and Integrity Management Plan (IMP).
• Built, mentored and developed cross-organizational quality teams that helped meet defined business needs and desired business outcomes.
• Reviewed existing quality control and quality assurance standards to evaluate adequacy, compliance and effectiveness.
• Directed and oversaw fitness-for-service reviews; and conducted life extension analyses and integrity engineering audits.
• Reviewed and updated policies, processes and procedures.
• Established document management & control procedure across board.
• Identified QMS gaps, and proposed recommendations to management, and collaborated with external body to deliver solutions.
• Established sampling plans and reviewed vendor documents & records to verify compliance with specifications.
• Collaborated with clients and management to assess performance, and implemented improvement plans and feedback loops.
• Liaised with management and subject matter experts to design and implement quality and technical training programs.
• Liaised with the Integrity Contractor(s) to ensure that the asset register, inspection strategies, programs, plans of inspection and condition monitoring are complete and up to date.
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• Established a system for continuous evaluation of project timelines and adjusting priorities and delivery expectations in accordance to changing organizational needs.
Quality Assurance Lead Jan. 2017 – Jun. 2018
PCL Energy, Inc. Fort Hills, CANADA
• Assisted in developing key performance indicators (KPIs) to align with stated organizational goals and objectives
• Participated in Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) analyses and ensured that proposed risk mitigation actions derived therefrom are implemented.
• Evaluated product quality through pressure quality testing (PQT) and proactive updating of all KPIs.
• Verified and maintained technical integrity and specifications of project deliverables.
• Assigned functional responsibilities to team members, and monitored project progress to ensure timely completion, as well as compliance to codes and standards.
• Ensured that quality inspection and integrity histories are maintained and accessible to designated relevant stakeholders.
• Maintained a register of the critical threats, risks to HSE and business performance for all assigned assets and ensured that these threats and risks are effectively communicated, understood, owned and managed.
• Reviewed quality findings, condition/threat/risk status and proposed changes to quality assurance programs.
• Ensured that all duties assigned are carried out within the boundaries of acceptable resource utilization mandates.
Assistant Professor Jun. 2014 – Dec. 2016
Delta State University Oleh, NIGERIA
• Developed lesson plans that present clear illustrations and concrete examples to help students understand complex engineering concepts.
• Set learning goals and expectations in a way that is significant and challenging to the extent that students are stimulated to think ‘beyond’ their comfort zone and feel involved in their learning process.
• Led class and lectured on Engineering Thermodynamics, MEC 430.
• Led instruction on Elements of Reservoir Simulation, PGE 512.
• Instructed MATLAB for System Modeling & Analyses, MEC 402.
• Developed innovative activities to motivate students and elicit stimulating classroom discussions.
• Designed, developed and delivered teaching materials using different instructional design models & blended learning strategy to analyze complex concepts in a way that stimulate students' learning experience.
• Tested, assessed, and graded students’ coursework and exams. E&I Quality Assurance Jun. 2013 – Jun. 2014
Shawcor Canada Calgary, CANADA
• Participated in the execution and validation of internal and external quality audits.
• Monitored work progress and updated project dashboard. NWANKWOR, Emeka Henry – Resume Page 4 of 4
• Executed document control duties and ensured that all non- conformance, corrective action & preventive action reports (NCRs, CARs & PARs) are maintained.
• Ensured total compliance with project/company HSE policy and values are strictly adhered to.
• Ensured that dissemination of information to the project management team occurred in a timely manner to meet schedules & deliverables.
• Reported to management on the performance of aspects of the quality management system (QMS) and any operational deficiency therein. QA/QC Field Engineer Sept. 2004 – Jan. 2008
Abbeycourt Energy Services Limited Port Harcourt, Nigeria
• Carried out applicable inspection test plans (ITPs) and ensured that all QA-specific documents are completed and filed according to statement of work (SOW) and other ISO/QMS requirements.
• Ensured that technical integrity and specifications are maintained throughout facility.
• Evaluated and reported all quality incidents and near-misses, and recommended corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Participated in integrity-related incidents and near-miss investigations and provided support in Root Cause Assessments (RCAs) and Lessons Learned documentations.
• Involved in document control duties like Non-Conformance Reports
(NCRs) and Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Played an advisory role to personnel and human resources department on issues such as hiring of personnel and promotion of staff.
• Ensured total compliance with project/company HSE policy and values are strictly adhered to.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Certified
Chartered Mechanical Engineer (CEng)
Member, Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)