SUMMARY
Proven ability and experience in the Quality Management System related to oil and gas, LNG, GTL. power, chemical, paper, pipe-line, deep water petroleum terminals, and pharmaceutical construction activities. Experienced in FEED activities, review and approval of contractor submittals, construction and Client acceptance of the finished product. Experienced in operating in the Project Management Team / Consultant role on numerous large scaled projects."
Career Profile
Qualified Civil Engineer with track record of over 40 years in Quality Assurance (QA)/ Quality Control (QC) of domestic as well as international projects
Skilled communicator with proven leadership abilities and an in-depth understanding of international codes, standards & construction practices
Good understanding of various cultures and extensive training experience in QA/ QC
Proficient in writing project quality plans, inspection plans, test plans and numerous quality documents, establishing and maintaining Key Performance Indicators.
Demonstrated ability in successfully completing projects on time, within budget and as per quality standards.
Working knowledge of Task Risk Mitigation Plans.
FERC Certificate
Previously certified in NDE including Mag Particle, Dye Penetrant, UT, film interpretation.
BUSINESS EXPOSURE
City of Houston, Tx. Dec. 2017-Prersent
Public Infrastructure Inspector
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the inspection, installation, progress and payments during the installation of the
Intelligent Traffic System controls for traffic control sponsored by a 50 million grant from the US Govt.
This includes electrical. Instrumentation, civil and structural components, CCTV cameras, message signs,
and enhanced detection equipment.
Inspection and approval of New Bike Lanes. Roadway, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks
City of Houston, Tx. July 2016-DEC. 2017
Key Responsibilities
Inspection of all work during sewer line restoration performed by Contractors. Includes measurement, payment and invoices.
Cameron LNG April 2015-April 2016
Project Quality Manager
Key Responsibilities
As the Client, responsible to assure that the Contractors’ Quality Department performed the required
surveillances and inspections as delineated in the Project Procedures, Specifications, and ITP’s. This
included Audits, daily monitoring of documentation produced as the result of inspections. Also included the
assignment of 3rd party Source inspectors worldwide and coordination with Discipline Engineers.
Bluewater Energy March 2014-Feb.1, 2015
Project QA/QC Manager
Key Responsibilities
Assigned to Dominion Energy, a Virginia Public Utility, as the Project QA/QC Manager to over-see the
construction of an LNG gasification facility in Cove Point, Maryland. This involves the over-sight of
the prime Contractor and his lower-tier subcontractors to assure compliance with Codes, permits,
specifications and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioning (FERC) guidelines.
Dialog Malaysia BHD, Johor, Malaysia Aug. 2012-March 2014
Project QA/QC Manager
Key Responsibilities
Project: Construction of an Independent Deep-water Petroleum Terminal at Pergerang, Malaysia.
As the Project QA/QC Manager, acting as the Client’s representative, responsible for the
implementation of the Quality Management System
Including the construction of a 3km jetty, associated steel structures, pipelines, pump modules and
approx. 57 various sized storage tanks, and associated electrical and instrumentation.
Fluor, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Nov. 2011-Sept. 2012
Director-1, Construction Quality Control / Assigned to Project as PMC Package 2-3 Area Quality Manager
Key Responsibilities
Project; Shaw Gas Development, process and treatment facility to process sour gas.
As a member of the Project Management Consultant group for ADNOC, responsible for the over-sight
of the primary Contractor and his lower tier subcontractors to ensure compliance with Contractual
documents, Quality Plans/Inspection & Test Plans. This included the review and approval of the
documents and the direction of the QA/QC Engineers and 3rd party inspectors.
Chicago Bridge & Iron, Cabinda, Angola Feb.2011-Nov. 2011
Project QC Manager
Key Responsibilities
Project: Gas Plant enhancement to enable plant to process full NGL spiking and provide for inlet/divert capability.
Responsible for the implementation of the Field Quality Program including providing support and direction for the inspectors from initial activities to the commissioning of the project.
Kellogg Brown & Root, Nigeria July 2009-Feb. 2011
Senior Inspector
Key Responsibilities
Project: Gas-To-Liquids Train in Escravos, Nigeria.
In charge of inspection of Civil, Structural, Protective Coatings, Mechanical, and Fireproofing for the Process and Utilities Area. Provide direction to the QC Inspectors and coordination of activities with the Construction Team. This process involves the liquefaction of vapours gas into a liquid form, utilizing high pressure and low temperatures.
Kellogg Brown & Root, Algeria Sep 2007 – Apr 2009
Site QA/ QC Manager
Key Responsibilities
Project: LNG Train in Skikda, Algeria
In charge of preparation, implementation, final commissioning and hand-over of the project to the client, Sonatrach.
Managed the implementation of the Quality Management System. This included the over-sight
of the Site Contractors to assure their successful implementation of the site quality requirements.
The Site Contractors responsibilities during the construction phase, included the construction of the
gas treatment facilities, (i.e. condensate, CO2, mercury removal), refrigeration, liquefaction, storage
and loading facilities.
Foster Wheeler, Saudi Arabia Feb 2007 – Aug 2007
PMT QA/ QC Manager
Key Responsibility
Project in Jubail, KSA
Member of the Project Management Team and responsible for over-sight, monitoring and surveillance of the main contractor’s QA/ QC program to ensure compliance with project requirements on various oil and gas facilities.
KBR, Algeria Sep 2006 – Dec 2006
Field Quality Manager
Key Responsibilities
LNG project for El Andalus, Arzew, Algeria
Responsible for the implementation of the Quality Management System during the construction of an LNG facility.
Conducting weekly meetings with the sub-contractors’ field quality personnel for monitoring the status of quality requirements. Also performed over-sight, surveillance, and monitoring of the Site Contractors activities.. This involved the construction of the gas treatment facilities, refrigeration, liquefaction, storage and loading facilities.
KBR – EOS (joint venture), Papua New Guinea Apr 2006 – Aug 2006 Construction Quality Control Manager
Key Responsibilities
In charge of installation of 400 km. of underground gas pipelines in Papua New Guinea for Exxon/ Mobile including coatings, cathodic protection, welding, civil, mechanical installation of drums, vessels & pumps and associated testing
Working on FEED portion of contract in Brisbane, Australia prior to moving to the field
JGC Corp., Qatar Apr 2004 – Feb 2006
Deputy Field QA/QC Manager
Key Responsibilities
Supervising the Field QA/QC department during the construction of the Dolphin Upstream and Compression Facilities project in Doha, Qatar
Assisting in the preparation of field quality control plan, inspection & tests plans, method statements and other quality related documents
Implementation of scheduled audits
Coordinating with the client for planned inspections and compiling mechanical completion tests records
Other responsibilities include review as well as approval of potential subcontractors, contractor submittals and conducting weekly quality related meetings with the sub-contractors’ quality personnel. As a member of the Project Management Team, provided over-sight, monitoring, and surveillance of the contractors ‘activities to assure the compliance to the quality requirements
Kellogg Brown & Root, Malaysia Jul 2001 – Apr 2004 QA/QC Project Manager Aug 2003 – Apr 2004
Key Responsibilities
Building Train-8 and rebuilding Train-7 for the TIGA MLNG Project for Petronas in Malaysia
Liaison with the client, preparation of inspection test plans and implementation of an audit schedule
Scheduling inspectors, inspection activities and related quality progress reports
Quality Control Manager Jul 2001 – Aug 2003
Key Responsibilities
Performing the duties of the Area QC Manager while supervising inspectors during the construction of a “Liquefied Natural Gas” plant for Petronas/Shell in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia
In charge of inspection activities like electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, piping, welding, civil and structural works
Coordination with the client for punch-lists for the turn-over of emergency diesel generators, gas-fired generators, air compressors, columns, vessel internal inspections, pumps and associated equipment
Provided Project Management Team over-sight during the construction of the gas treatment, refrigeration, liquefaction, storage and loading facilities.
Dressler Kellogg Energy Services, Nigeria Aug 2000 – Jul 2001 Site QA/QC Manager
Key Responsibilities
Supervising a team of 28 inspectors for the construction of the Obigbo Node AGG Project for Shell Petroleum Development Company in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
The above mentioned inspection activities cover civil, electrical, instrumentation, piping, welding, mechanical, coatings and architectural works
Coordination and scheduling with subcontractors for inspection, testing and turnover documentation
Preparing “Advanced Systems Completion Notice” and “Notice to Punch” for client review of completed systems
Assembling the necessary packages for client review of “Mechanical Completion”
Supervising the turn over systems tracking reports (TOSTR) program
Brown & Root Inc., Texas May 2000 – Aug 2000
Quality Assurance Technical Professional
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for monitoring and auditing of contractors as well as subcontractors’ activities during the construction of 2 offshore operating oil platforms for PEMEX at the Greens Bayou Fabrication Yard in Houston, TX
The above mentioned audits were for structural, protective coatings, electrical, instrumentation, welding, piping and insulation works
Working with the client to resolve discrepancies, take corrective action and solve problems of vendor supplied equipment
Brown & Root Services, Houston, TX May 1998 – May 2000
Project Quality Manager
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the management and enforcement of the Quality Control Program during the construction of The Ballpark at Union Station for the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority
Monitoring and auditing subcontractors’ quality programs
Auditing disciplines include civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, HVAC, and piping works. Responsible for providing Project Management over-sight on the contributing contractors activities.
Brown & Root Inc., Oct 1996 – May 1998
Resident Inspector - Houston, TX Jan 1998 – May 1998
Key Responsibilities
Inspecting the 8000 linear feet of 102”diameter steel pipe and associated welding for Coastal Water Authority
Quantity tracking, progress reporting, receiving and testing
Monitoring the subcontractor quality program and taking corrective actions
Project Quality Manager – Houston, TX Jul 1997 – Jan 1998
Key Responsibilities
Inspection and documentation for the rebuilding of the OP-3 Olefins Unit for Shell at Deer Park, TX
Developing project QCP manual and responsible for electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, instrumentation as well as welding inspections
Project Quality Manager – Luke, MD Oct 1996 – Jul 1997
Key Responsibilities
Supervising the inspection during the rebuilding of 2 fine paper machines for Westvaco Paper Co.
Testing & certification of all welders and inspection of mechanical, piping, HVAC & structural works
Auditing subcontractors’ and contractor’s activities
Ratnala & Bahl Inc., Houston, TX Oct 1995 – Oct 1996
Resident Inspector
Key Responsibilities
Performing inspection and testing during the installation of 40,000 linear feet of 96” diameter reinforced concrete pipe
Tunnelling, welding inspection, valve stations, and cathodic testing
Other responsibilities include quantity tracking, monitoring and auditing contractor’s activities & quality programs
Brown & Root Inc., Houston, TX Oct 1990 – Oct 1995
Project Quality Manager / Contract Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
In charge of quality inspection of a pharmaceutical plant for Hoffman-LaRoche in Florence, SC
Responsible for monitoring and auditing over 100 subcontractors performing commercial work for the project
Resident Inspector
Key Responsibilities
In charge of inspection during the installation of 9000 linear feet of 108” diameter pipe for Coastal Water Authority in Houston, TX
Welding inspection & testing, pressure grouting and in-line controls
Auditing and monitoring the activities of the contractors
Supplier Vendor Surveillance
Key Responsibilities
Performing surveillance inspections at various supplier locations for equipment supplied for the construction of a paper machine at Champion Paper in Courtland, ALA
Inspections include various items like equipment modules, pumps, valves, pressure vessels, polished piping, electrical equipment and rotating equipment
EDUCATION
Graduate Apprentice, Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, VA, 1970
BS – Civil Engineering, Notre Dame University
OTHER
Code Training: ASME, API, ACI, AWS, ANSI, CFR1050, NACE, ASTM, AWWA, ASNT, ISO 9000 & 9001
Computer Skills: Windows, Microsoft Office, Acrobat Adobe, Lotus Notes, TOSTR, Excel, Power Point
Interests include travelling and outdoor activities.