Manager, Supervisor, Staff, Technician, etc….

Philip A. Lapara

**** ********* ****.

Meraux, La. 70075

Cell: 504-***-****

Home Phone: 504-***-****

E-Mail: ********@*****.***

Objective’s: Manager, Supervisor, Staff, Technician, etc….

To continue my career in a position responsible for the day-to-day operations in a company to achieve and meet productivity, do with efficiency, provide great customer-service and satisfaction, meet cost, build quality, and ensure safety is first; through both individuals and team contributions.

Job Role: Manufacturing, Operations, Production, etc…

Job Hours: Multiple Shifts (3rd Shift preferred)

Sector: Southeast

Location: Louisiana

Salary: negotiable

Work Experience Summary:

Business Unit: Cajun Constructors, INC. 15635 Airline Hwy. Baton Rouge, 70817 La.

Phone: 225-***-****

From: 08 Nov. 2010 to 20 May 2011

Reason for Leaving: “Layoff” due to Project completion

Job Title: Q.C. Mgr. of Splice Yards: onsite and offsite (Building/Welding of Spliced H-Piles: 7,584 needed)

Program: LPV-148.02 (USACE Protection Levee Wall Project); Project # W912P8-100-C-0047

Responsibilities: Managed and coordinated all Testing Inspection Contractors for the Q.C. Testing Inspections (NDE) during the Fabrication of Spliced H-Piles needed for the LPV-148.02 (USACE Protection Levee Floodwall Project). Observed, Monitored and assisted managing all Welding Contractors in the Fabrication of Spliced H-Piles to ensure the Fabrication was done correctly and to all Spec.’s and contract documents for this Project. Ensured all Weld Data and Test Data was documented and correctly recored. Created a S/N # System to each Spliced H-Pile, created and maintained this Projects required Weld Log Data Base for each Spliced H-Pile Fabricated, wrote daily Q.C. Reports of all activities related to Fabrication of Spliced H-Piles and Test Inspections for all Splice Yards; onsite and offsite. Provided direction of daily operations and ensured Safety of all Welding and Testing in all Splice Yards and actively assisted and provided direction to subordinates as required of the: Welding Contractor’s (Welders, Fitters, Helpers) and to all the Testing Inspection Contractor’s Test Inspectors (CWI’s, MT’s & UT’s, etc.). Worked as a Q.C. Inspector for the floodwall fabrication and it’s construction progress: Observed and Monitored Q.C. Testing of Concrete to ensure the Test and Results were to all Spec.’s and Contract Documents for this Project, documented and reported all discrepancies as required.

Business Unit: United States Environmental Services, LLC. (Meraux, La. - Division)

365 Canal St., Suite 2500 New Orleans, LA. 70130

Phone: 504-***-****

From: 11 May 2010 to 02 Sept. 2010

Reason for Leaving: “Layoff” due to Oil Spill Clean-up Ending

Job Title: Decon Yard Supervisor / Foreman in Hopdale, La.

Program: B.P. Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Responsibilities: Decontamination of Oil Barrier Boom, Decontamination of People as required, Decontamination of various types and sizes of Boats and Decontamination of various types of Oil Spill Clean-up related Equipment.

Work Experience Summary Cont’d on next page.

Work Experience Summary Cont’d:

Lockheed Martin/Space Systems Company and Martin Marietta/Manned Space Systems (29 yrs. Total of Service) at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility 13800 Old Gentilly Rd. New Orleans, La. 70129

Phone: 504-***-****

Reason for Leaving: “Layoff” due to Space Shuttle Program Ending

Business Unit: Lockheed Martin/Space Systems Company

From: 2006 to 1-29-2010

Job Title: Mult. Func. Manufacturing Asc. Mgr. / General Foreman

Program: External Tank for the Space Shuttle Program; customer being NASA

Responsibilities: Managed more than one functional area of manufacturing, such as machining, assembly, tool and die, packaging. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Assignments are received in task oriented terms. Provided direction to primarily non-exempt and entry level exempt subordinates using established policies and precedents. Work was reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall quality and efficiency. Administered and executed policies and procedures that typically affect individual subordinate employees. Ensured that projects are completed on schedule following established procedures, schedules, and work plans. Provided direction of daily operations of a section and actively assists, or provides direction to, subordinates as required. Developed work assignments, assessed performance. Normally did not perform direct tasks of group supervising, but may assist as workload requires. Accomplished results through lower level subordinate supervisors, associate managers, or exempt professional staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in assignments. Often headed skilled, experienced and senior level exempt professional staff unit(s).

Business Unit: Lockheed Martin/Space Systems Company

From: 1996 to 2006

Job Title: Mult Func Manufacturing Supervisor / Foreman

Program: External Tank for the Space Shuttle Program; customer being NASA

Responsibilities: Supervision of Bargaining Unit “Hourly” Employees, and NES Personal Engaged in multiple work areas, multiple Job Family Groups of Manufacturing such as: Production Welding, and (NDE Department that performed: Visuals, Mag-Partical, Dye Penetrant, X-Ray, Backscatter X-Ray, Terahertz-U.T. in the Fabrication of External Tanks). Supervisor for: Tooling Department, P.A./Q.C. Department, Mechanical Assembly Department and also a Supervisor for the Mod Center Operations (2004 & 2005) for Return to Flight Activities and for the re-start of Initial Build of External Tanks.

Insured Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, POSA, and PRS Goals are Achieved, perform Supervisors Administrative Duties, provided employee Training, provided Status of Production Activities to all levels of my Management, and to our Customer. I’ve Supported and Lead B.P.T. Meetings. I’ve worked in the Training Department for the “PAT” Teams Implementations related to Certifications/Qualifications for Weld/X-Ray and other Production Operations as needed.

I’ve work with various Support Organizations to achieve Company: Production Requirements, Goals, Milestones, Schedule, Cost and Enhancements for the Fabrication of External Tanks and also for other Company business/projects.

Business Unit: Martin Marietta/Manned Space Systems

From: 1981 to 1996

Job Title: Aerospace Weld Technician / Production Welder

Program: External Tank for the Space Shuttle Program; customer being NASA

Responsibilities: Certified and Qualified to Build Filght Hardware on all Weld Fixtures in the Fabrication of the External Tank from Sub-Assy’s through Major-Assy.’s of both the L02 & LH2 Tanks of 2219 & 2195 Aluminum (TIG, VPPA).

Education Summary on next page.

Education Summary:

Ocean Springs High – Ocean Springs, Mississipi (2+ Years); obtained “GED” Jefferson Parish, La. 1979

Nunez Community College – Chalmette, La. (part-time student) Working to obtain Associate, Business Administration / Technolgy (2005/present GPA = 3.8+).

Delgado Community College – Certificate in Welding, 1979 (ARC, TIG, MIG, Brazing,Cutting)

U.S. Army Field Artillery School – (U.S. Army & Louisiana Army National Guard) 1981-1986

Diploma in Ballistics Management Systems – 1982, Honorable Discharge 1986. Awards: Presidental Citation & State of Louisiana Service Ribbion, also a Team Member of the S.R.T.= Special Reactions Team.

Additional Education and Trainning:

A.) Attended: Management Courses & Training at Michoud Assembly Facility and at I.M.S. Seminars, completed several Home Management Courses (Books & Internet). Held several Qualifications and Certifications in Safety, Q.C. and Processes related for the Fabrication of the External Tank for the Space Shuttle Program at the Michoud Assembly Facility.

B.) Held Hazardous Materials Technician Certification: (Hazwoper) Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response Operations in accordance with OSHA 29CFR1910.120 (e) (3) (i) & (q) (6) (iii)

C.) Held 08 Basic Plus: issued by Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils,Inc..

D.) Certified in Construction Quality Management For Contractors from the U.S.A.C.E. on 11 Jan 2011, (Exp. Date 11 Jan 2016)

E.) Certified in Superviosr Training in Accident Reduction Techniques from Cajun Industries, LLC on 11Nov. 2010

F.) Certified in Near Miss- Hazaed Recognition- Investigation Reporting from Cajun Industries, LLC on 11Nov. 2010

G.) Attended: CPR and First Aid Training from Cajun Industries, LLC - May 2011

Farmilliazation and Knowledge in:

H.) Welding NDE such as: Weld Visual Inspection, Mag-Partical, Liquid Dye Penertrant, X-Ray, Backscatter X-Ray, and Terahertz-U.T...

I.) The Thermal Protection System “TPS” Processes for the E.T. as I’ve worked in the VAB & Mod Centers (Bldg. #420 & Final-Assembly) for Return to Flight and Recurring-Build in the fabrication of External Tanks and also for future Career Opportunities.

J.) Microsoft- word, excel, powerpoint, e-mail and some in data bases

Professional Experience Summary:

Strengths and Abilities: Willing to Learn / Trainable, Willing to Teach, Self-Motivated, a Team-Builder & Player, real Good Organization Skills, and also love any new/all opporturnities. Qualified “SME” of all Weld Fixtures, Processes & Procedures in Fabrication of the External Tank for the Space Shuttle Program, Understands Weld Repair Techniques, Understands and proficient in the Non-Conformance Process/MRB Requirements. Proficient in using “PMES’s” that are known as Paperless Manufacturing Electronic Systems (PMES & SAP).

Security Clearances held: Level 1 / Public Trust, Secret, & Confidential….

Affiliated / Organizations: Louisiana F.&A.M./32 /Shriner and a Volunteer Fire-Fighter for Fort-Pike in N.O., La…

Professional References:

1.) Mr. Jesse "Tres" Wilkins 225-***-****, Sr. Q.C. Mgr. for Cajun Constructors, INC....

2.) Mr. Tom Charrier 225-***-****, Sr. Project Mgr. for Cajun Constructors, INC....

3.) Mr. Bryan Magee 225-***-****, Corp. Q.A. for Cajun Industries, LLC....

4.) Mr. Raymond Zibilich 985-***-****, Chief Weld Eng. (Orion-Program) for Lockheed Martin/Space Systems Company -Michoud Division....

5.) Mr. AJ Duvio 504-***-****, Owner/Operator of A & A Mechanical, INC. in Chalmette, La....

6.) Mr. TJ Mora 504-***-****, Owner/Operator of TJ's Electric, LLC. in St. John Parish....

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