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Quality Management Owner Operator

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
June 04, 2025

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Albert J. Noriega

***** *** ***** ***** ******, Texas 773**-***-*** 5364 ***********@*****.*** Objective

To provide Professional, Dependable, and Quality Representation of diversified experience as Quality Management, Quality Inspection Advisor, Vendor Surveillance, Inspection Coordinator, Welder Training in the Industrial Market Place of Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Projects representing (EPC) Engineer, Procurement, Construction and Owner Operator Companies of the Oil and Gas, LNG, and Energy Power Manufactured Equipment at Supplier Facilities, and Construction Work Site.

Education

H.L Bourgeois High / Gray La.

Certification

AWS/CWI Certification # 96050231 (active 05/1996 – expiration/renewal 05/2026) Credentials

Review Project Purchase Orders, Quality Procedures, Inspection Test Plans, Specifications, Test Procedures, Industry Codes and Standards, Engineer Design Drawings, and P&IDs.

Inspection and Test Plan Development, Implementation, and Verification.

Review material requisition packages and collaborate with requisitioning engineers to ensure the completeness of the scope of supply and review the inspection matrix requirements and technical content.

Attend and/or chair kick-off and pre-fabrication meetings.

WPS & PQR Development and Qualification.

Conduct WPQ Testing and Qualification.

Proficient in Welding and Inspection (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW) Processes.

Welding Consumable Control, Welder Identification & NDE Verification and Mapping.

Radiograph Film Review and Code Evaluation.

Certified Material Test Report Review and Verification.

Surveillance Inspection and Verification (Process Pipe, Code Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Structural Designs, Mechanical Components, Electrical & Instrumentation, Coating (Paint, Galvanize, TSA, and Fire Proofing), and Insulation (Pipe and Mechanical Equipment).

Final Acceptance Test Package Review and Witness Testing (Mechanical, Hydrostatic, Pneumatic, Electrical)

Manufacture Final Data Book Documentation Implementation, Review, and Acceptance.

Proficient in PC software (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel), Technical Report Writing, and Photo Editing.

Attention to Detail, Self-Motivated, Goal Oriented, Work Under Minimal Supervision, Strong Leadership, Good Communication, Organizational and Delegation Skills, Work Well with Others, Team Player, and Safety Conscious. Knowledgeable of Codes & Standards

ASME Sec. VIII Division 1 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessel

ASME Sec. IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications

ASME B31.3 Process Pipe and ASME B31.1 Boiler Code Pipe

ASME/ANSI/API Standards & Specifications (pipe, valves, pumps, and tanks)

AWS D1.1 Structural Code, D1.6 Stainless Steel Structural Code, and D1.2 Aluminum

API 1104 Welding of Pipeline and Related Facilities

ASNT Standards & Practices (VT, PT, MT, RT, and UT)

NACE Standard & Practices (Surface Preparation and Coating Applications) Page 2

Work History

SUPPLIER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE KIEWIT - LENEXA, KANSAS. 09/2019 – 01/2025

Oversight of supplier surveillance inspection performed at various supplier fabrication and manufacturing facilities. QUALITY SPECIALIST NOV RIG TECHNOLOGIES - HOUSTON, TX. 10/2018 - 8/2019

Oversight of facility quality, welding, and assembly of fabricated drill rig structures and pipe. CWI WELDING SPECIALIST INSTRUCTOR TULSA WELDING SCHOOL - HOUSTON, TX. 3/2018 – 9/2018

Perform hands-on laboratory weld instruction and evaluate acceptance and/or rejection of the Destructive Bend Test of pipe and plate coupons (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) processes.

Administer Tulsa Welding School syllabus curriculum classroom studies, PowerPoint presentations, and computer- based testing.

PROJECT PRINCIPAL QUALITY INSPECTOR KBR - HOUSTON, TX. 10/2016 – 9/2017 BASF / YARA Ammonia Plant Project (Freeport, TX.) (site construction)

Oversight of Pipe and Structural Welding Inspection, Pipe and Mechanical Installation Package Verification, Pipe Isometric and P&ID Package Walkdown and Verification, Witness NDE and Pipe Hydrostatic Testing, Mechanical and Rotating Fixed Equipment Installation Verification, Welding Consumable Control and Verification. EXXONMOBIL QUALITY INSPECTION ADVISOR FIRCROFT - HOUSTON, TX. 03/2014 – 08/2016 Fluor Odoptu Sakhalin Stage 2 Project

Provide high-quality expertise, oversight, surveillance of fabrication and manufacturing facility quality, welding, and assembly of fabricated pipe, ASME vessels, structures, valves, mechanical equipment, fixed equipment, instrumentation, electrical equipment, welding, NDE, and coatings.

Liaison with company Quality Manager, EPC project staff, and suppliers regarding updated status of quality issues and concerns that may require attention.

SUPPLIER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE LEAD AMEC OIL & GAS - HOUSTON, TX. 07/2012 – 12/2013 BP Mad Dog Phase 2 “Big Dog” Project / Exxon Kizomba Phase 2 “Satellites” Project

Provide oversight and required technical support to the Inspection Coordinator and assist in ensuring the successful execution of work office or the field, domestic and international.

Review inspection reports, ensure necessary actions are taken and resolved regarding concerns or issues. Facilitate resolution of inspection issues with Supplier, Surveillance Inspector, Responsible Package Engineer, and Client Quality Representative.

QA/QC SPECIALIST FACILITY SURVEILLANCE SHAW - BATON ROUGE, LA. 05/2011– 07/2012 Shaw/AREVA MOX Services, LCC. (Savannah River Project)

Provide oversight surveillance at supplier facilities of manufacture equipment per ASME NQA-1 10 CFR US NRC

(United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission).

SR. QUALITY FACILITY SURVEILLANCE INSPECTOR MUSTANG - HOUSTON, TX. 09/2007 – 02/2011

Oversight of quality vendor surveillance inspection performed at various manufacturing facilities. QUALITY MANAGER TECHNIP - HOUSTON, TX. 03/2004– 09/2007

Manage procurement project purchase order, quality procedures, company inspection coordinators and inspectors, and 3rd party surveillance inspectors.

Review project schedules for quality-related activities to ensure timely and effective implementation of the project quality assurance programs and plans.

Maintain client liaison and communication for project quality assurance-related activities, domestic and international.

Assist and consult with the Procurement and Project Managers, Engineers, Clients, and Suppliers regarding quality concerns and issues of in-process project tasks.

Recommend corrective actions to the project team referencing supplier quality deficiencies.



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