EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Waterloo University Canada
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Southland U. (now LaSalle U.) USA
CERTIFICATIONS
IRCA ISO 9001 Auditor/Lead Auditor (certification scheduled 3Q 25)
ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Lead Auditor (expired)
Certified Lead Quality Auditor Westinghouse Nuclear International (expired)
CGSB RT Level II (Weld / Weldments, Heavy Castings/ Forgings), LPI Level II, UT Level I Reg. #
2245 (expired)
American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector Certification # 97020037 (expired)
Canadian Welding Bureau Level II Welding Inspector Registration # 1127 (expired)
Certifiable to SNT-TC-1A Level II RT LPI MPI UT
COURSES
Lloyds Register QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Course IRCA CQI certified
Incident Free (IF) Safety Leadership Course, SAP Training Maersk Oil USA
AWS Certified Welding Inspector Seminar USA
Managing Safety Performance Skills for Developing HSE Leadership BHP Billiton USA
Helicopter Escape/Water Survival U. of Louisiana Marine Survival Training HUET certified
Risk Assessment & Management – Technical Level ExxonMobil USA
Safety Leadership ExxonMobil USA
Project Management Fred Pryor Seminar USA
Advanced Safety Audit Global Marine Drilling UK
Arctic Cold Weather Survival Occidental Petroleum Russia
Statistical Process Control G. R. Technologies Limited Canada
Welding Fundamental Principles & Practices, Welding QC & Inspection, Welding Institute of Canada
LPI / UT Level II Canadian NDE Institute Canada
Certified Lead Auditor Westinghouse Nuclear International USA
RT Licensee Chicago Bridge & Iron S. Africa; Liquid Penetrant Inspection Level II Canadian NDE Institute
Languages
French
limited Thai Indonesian Russian
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Multi-degreed professional developing, executing, auditing Quality Management Systems (QMS) in nuclear / non-nuclear manufacturing, machine shop, metal fabrication, and heavy industrial Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) / drilling projects.
Fluent in home office, fabrication, manufacturing, procurement, construction environments.
Third Party API Q1 & Q2 Auditor. Auditor training. Lead Auditor.
Lloyds ISO 9001 QMS Auditor / Lead Auditor Training Course IRCA recognized (completed 12/17)
IRCA ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (scheduled 3Q 25)
ASME Nuclear NQA-1 Lead Auditor (expired). External supplier and internal audits.
Westinghouse Nuclear International Certified Lead Auditor (expired)
API Q1/Q2 oil field service company audits. Opening / closing meetings. Audit to API criteria. Report findings /observations / strengths / improvement opportunities. CAR close out.
Audit nuclear supplier/contractor QMS compliance to ASME NQA-1, ASME Section III Division 1 NCA-3800 and 4000, 10 CFR50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, 10 CFR Part 50.55 (e), USNRC Reg. Guide 1.28, ISO 9001.
Manage Supplier Qualification Program via pre-qualification audit, annual surveys, triennial audits. Approved Supplier List. Commercial Grade Dedications.
Generate audit procedures, audit plans/schedules, checklists, notices. Review previous audit reports/ CARs, lead entrance / exit meetings, execute audits, report audit findings / observations / recommendations. Generate CARs. CAR response review / follow up. Audit close out.
Audit / assess pressure vessel, pipe, valve, fittings, pump, structural steel, calibrating laboratory, welding consumables, electrical, M&TE, machine shop, drilling & completions equipment tools & services, services, and others.
Lead ISO 9001 QMS generation for certification purposes. Participate in ISO 9001 pre-certification survey. Respond to survey results.
ISO 9001 Steering Committee member. Generate / review / implement ISO 9001 procedures. Audit ISO 9001 QMSs. Continuous improvement.
QA skills are not limited to generate/review/implement QMS, PEP, PEP QA section, quality plans (QP), ITPs, QA/QC procedures/checklists, surveillances, assessments, witness inspections, audits, vendor qualification, quality deliverables, CAR, NCR, preventative action, RCA, resolve quality issues, records review / turnover. KPI, quality metrics, QMS performance measurement. Champion project quality culture and objectives.
QC skills are not limited to inspection of soils compaction, concrete slump / compressive / batch plant, forms/r-bar, structural steel, bolting, welder qualification, welding, NDT, piping, tank, pressure vessel, mechanical/rotating equipment, painting, coatings, wrapping, utilities, PWHT, hydrotests, corrosion, electrical, system walk down.
Site / office safety skills are not limited to permit to work systems, site/office safety inspections, site safety committee member, lead safety meetings. Review safety data, incident investigation reports, HSE Plan, safety procedures. HSE gap analysis.
Certified CGSB NDE Level II RT and LPI, Level I UT. Historical certified AWS CWI, CWB Level III, Nuclear Lead Auditor. SNT-TC-1A Level II RT, UT, LPI, MPI certifiable.
Train/mentor QC/NDE/Audit personnel. Manage 50 multi-discipline inspectors.
Codes/standards knowledge not limited to ASME, ISO 9001, API Q1/Q2, API, ASTM, SSPC, SNT-TC-1A, AWS D1.1, CSA W59, IEEE, AWWA.
Team building, communication, leadership skills. Multi-cultural awareness.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Quality Manager 2024 to present
Equinor USA Titan Offshore Platform/Subsea Decommissioning Project GOM USA
Operator senior team leader. Facilities / Drilling & Wells QA/QC management. Develop contract bid documents with Equinor legal/ commercial teams for project work scope, required deliverables and QA QC standards. Ensure project objectives alignment. Assess potential contractors expertise, performance, personnel competency, ability to meet project requirements. Bid evaluations / clarifications/ meetings. Kick off meetings. Project workshops. Develop company project QMS (Project Quality Plan, procedures). QMS rollout / personnel training. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards/ project QA QC requirements. Ensure project stakeholders understand QA QC requirements to preclude Quality issues/ decommissioning activities comply with offshore regulations (BSEE 30CFR50 Part Q, etc.). Verify Equinor project Quality requirements are implemented on project. Monitor contractors, suppliers, drilling tools & services providers via shop/field inspections/audits to ensure compliance with project Quality requirements. Monitor contractor QMS performance/ project quality documentation system. Risk Assessment to identify/assess/mitigate project risks. Interface Management. Identify/resolve NCRs. Implement CAR/PA to prevent recurrence. Lessons Learned. Resolve contractor quality issues. KPIs. Management reporting. Champion company Quality and safety expectations.
Project QA QC Manager 2022 to 2024
Samsung Engineering & Construction Semi-Conductor Chip FAB Project Austin TX USA
Support PQM. Develop / implement / manage contractor project QMS. Revise PQAP /procedures. Client, contractor, city inspector, engineering, project controls interfacing. Lead QA/QC/ Bid meetings. Prepare 3rd party inspection RFPs/inspection budgets. Negotiate bids. Direct 3rd party site / offsite inspection activities. Review contractor quality deliverables. KPIs. Internal / external audits. Review Site Observation Reports (SOR) / NCRs. Generate / review RFIs / Technical Submittals. Oversee multi-discipline field QC inspections (soil, rebar, batch plant, concrete, drilled pier, structural steel, architectural, mechanical / piping). Verify specification, drawing, code compliance. Document control. Review quality records for turnover. Coordinate startup & commissioning. Interview QA QC candidates. Personnel QA QC training/ mentoring. Korean management spokesperson / consultant. Community Town Hall presentations. QA orientations. Lessons Learned. Identify/resolve QA QC issues. QA QC Leadership/coordination.
Total Energies USA 2019 to 2021
Offshore Deputy QA Manager Mozambique LNG Project USA
Execute owner project QA function. Support QA & Assurance Managers. QMS continuous improvement. Pipelines, flowlines, structures, jumpers, MEG, subsea production trees, umbilicals, valves, onshore subsea procurement QA. Review / generate PEPs, Plans, procedures. Interface with PMT/Contractor project management. Equipment criticality / inspection levels. ITTs / RFQs. Interpret specifications. Procurement / Kick Off, PIMs / Progress / QA meetings. Select PMT QA personnel. Manage Procurement Inspection function / TPI inspectors. Monitor/verify contractor QA contractual compliance. Review QA/QC deliverables. Manage / execute internal / external audit program. Audit schedule. Execute / observe audits, reports, CARs, follow up. Monitor supplier audit program. NP Audit module. NCRs. QAR data base. MOC. DC. Document turnover. MRB review. Monitor owner/contractors QMS performance. Resolve concerns. KPIs. Lessons Learned. Champion Total Quality, HSE, Code of Conduct objectives.
Project QA QC Lead North Platte Offshore Development Project GOM USA
PMT QA QC Lead. Drilling & Wells, FPU, URF, SPS HPHT 20K project. Interface/support Project Director/ Total HQ / Package Managers/ Engineers/Drilling. Select/manage QA/QC personnel. Develop / manage project QMS. Continuous improvement. KPIs. Report QMS performance. Resolve issues. Equipment criticality. Develop ITTs / RFQs. Qualify suppliers. Interpret specifications. Procurement, Kick Off, PIMs. Verify contractor / subcontractor QMS contractual compliance. Review QA/QC deliverables. Support construction QA/QC function. Internal / external audit program. CARs. NCRs. MOC. DC. Report to Project Director. Assist Project Director on Partner Quality matters. Partner Workshops / Committee meetings. Lessons Learned. Risk management. Project feedback to Total HQ on quality issues/Lessons Learned. Champion Total Quality & HSE.
Supplier QA Manager Global Capital Procurement (2018 to 2019)
Chemours Chemical Company USA
Develop / manage / improve procurement QMS. Manage global Supplier Qualification Audit program. Approved Supplier List. Pre-qualification, annual desk top, triennial audits. Issue audit reports/ CARs. Generate procedures, checklists, ITPs, RACI charts. Inspection budgets/man power planning. Generate TPI RFPs. TPI MSA award. Manage company / TPI procurement inspection resources. Pre-Fabrication meetings. Critical equipment ITP inspections. Resolve quality issues. Review inspection reports/supplier deliverables. Fabricator performance evaluation. KPI input. Plant major equipment installation/repairs support. Engineering, Procurement, plant site QA QC interfacing.
Senior QA Specialist (2015 to 2016)
CB&I Laurens Fabrication & Manufacturing Facility USA
Execute QA function on ASME Section III / B31.1 piping components, supports, modular assemblies. Generate multiple discipline surveillance checklists. QA surveillances on receipt, material control, material traceability, kitting, fitting, welding, bending, visual, NDE, hydro testing, PWHT, special processes, cleaning, painting, coating, final, shipping inspection, documentation, other project QA/QC activities. NCRs, Condition Reports, CARs/ analysis trending. RCA. ASME NQA-1 Lead Auditor. Internal /external supplier audits. Supplier triennial audits / annual evaluations. Commercial Grade Dedications. Maintain Approved Suppliers List. Monitor QMS effectiveness. Housekeeping / safety observations. Foster ASME nuclear quality culture and awareness.
QA QC Lead Specialist (2014 to 2015)
Maersk Oil Chissonga Oil Field Development Project USA Angola
Develop / implement project QMS. Generate PEP quality section, QP, QA/QC procedures/checklists. Lead procured equipment QA/QC function. Contracting strategies, specifications, ITT work scope, inspection budgets, equipment criticality. Tender evaluation / clarifications. Review / approve supplier ITPs, QA/QC procedures, special processes. Manage Third Party Inspection (TPI) procurement inspection. Track TPI budgets. Pre-Inspection /Kick Off meetings. Witness vendor machined tools ITP inspections / FATs. Review TPI reports. NCRs. CARs. Supplier qualification audit reviews. Expediting. Lessons Learned. Foster Company quality / safety culture. Coordinate international quality efforts.
Chevron Corporation (2011 to 2014)
Senior QA QC Specialist DOE Methyl Hydrate Corer Tool Development Project USA
Supplement supplier /sub-supplier machine shop fabrication, HSE, quality systems. Review BOD, design deliverables, FAT/ storage procedures, project schedule, tool operational manuals, Generate quality / engineering / HES specifications. Facilitate project execution. Champion Company quality / safety objectives. Witness machine shop ITP inspections / tool FATs. Georgia Institute of Technology design interface. Reports.
Project QA Lead Main Pass 299 / 144 Platform Refurbishment Project GOM USA
Generate PEP quality section, QP, QA/QC procedures. Procured equipment/ construction QA/QC. Equipment criticality. Supplier assessments. Resolve quality issues. Generate QA/QC ITT specifications. Review RFQs / supplier deliverables, ITPs, special process procedures. Procurement Inspection Coordination. Generate PO inspection packages. Pre-Inspection Meetings. Witness ITP mechanical skids, piping, valves, pumps, pressure vessel, structural steel inspections. Review inspection reports. NCRs. Audits. Lessons Learned. Generate reports. Foster project quality/safety culture.
ExxonMobil Corporation (2007 to 2010)
Drill Team Quality Representative North Caspian Sea Project USA Kazakhstan
Generate QP, PEP quality section, RFQ quality specifications/ Purchase Requisitions. Audit/assess suppliers/service companies. Review bid proposals / clarifications. Manage TPI procurement inspection. Review TPI inspection reports. Witness vendor machine shop ITP inspections / FATs. CMTR review. Quality Event Database (QED) input. RCA. Report QMS Quality Performance Indicators. Determine supplier KPIs. Rig safety tours. Procurement, engineering, quality meetings. Reports. Champion Company quality / safety objectives. Coordinate international quality efforts.
QA QC Safety Supt. Drillship Semi-Sub Rig Construction Projects USA S. Korea
Review/generate contracts, procedures, specifications, mobilization plans, project budgets. Report AFE costs. Negotiate contracts. Monitor owner / builder shipyard project execution. Review PEP, quality / safety deliverables. Shipyard safety tours. Review safety data / incident investigation reports / weld repair data. Safety, progress, quality meetings. Promote safety / quality objectives. MOC. Engineering Key Action Log pre-empting technical issues cost / schedule impact. Overview drilling unit hull / topsides modular fabrication, assembly, outfitting, commissioning, drilling systems installation / acceptance. Punch lists. Drill string mill inspection. OFE / BFE storage/ custom clearance. Personnel mobilization. Reports. L L. Emergency Evacuation / Medical Plans.
Quality Consultant (2005 to 2007)
QA QC Manager BHP Billiton Shenzi Development TLP Project USA
Project QA Manager Qatar Gas LNG Project Japan
QA QC Manager Flint Energy / Kiewit Tar Sands Projects USA Canada
Procurement Inspection Coordinator – Worley Parsons Unocal BGDP Project USA
ExxonMobil Corporation (1998 to 2005)
QA QC Coordinator On and Offshore Projects USA Nigeria
Project Coordinator Drillship Semi-Sub Rig Construction Projects USA UK Singapore Azerbaijan
Project QA QC Engineer (1997 to 1998)
VICO Bontang Train H LNG Project & 36” Gas Transmission Line Indonesia
Project QA QC Engineer / Construction Manager (1996 to 1997)
Mobil Oil Corporation Onshore & Offshore EPC Projects USA Nigeria
Project QA QC Manager (1995 to 1996)
Raytheon Engineers & Constructors Petrochemical Power Projects USA KSA
Project QA Manager (1994 to 1995)
ABB Lummus Crest Onshore & Offshore Projects Saudi Arabia
Senior QA Engineer (1994)
Raytheon Engineers & Constructors Alyeska Trans-Alaska Pipeline Alaska USA