Manager Project
Resume:
Milton L. Smith
Chicago, IL 60617
Phone: 872-***-**** or 773-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
Synopsis:
• Quality Assurance Manager/Lead with over 20 years’ experience in QA/QC inspections for heavy construction projects in the oil and gas, power, and nuclear industries.
• Inspect power boilers, pressure vessels, pumps, motors, turbines, and compressors, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Supervise all NDE code requirements via RT, welders, testing and code interpretation.
• Experienced in system walk-downs, using P&IDs and isometric drawings, welding, machinery, vessels and pipe inspections and system reinstatements after chemical cleaning.
• Proven ability to manage a high volume workload in a calm and constructive manner with a solid record of success in trouble shooting and problem solving.
• A reputation for building productive and positive relationships with unions and diverse environments.
Professional Summary:
QA Lead, 09/2010 – Present
MIDCOM CORP/CHEVRON OIL REFINERY, El Segundo, CA
QA Lead on new ground up Sulfur Recovery Unit.
Evaluate contractors QC procedures and making changes as required to collate to Chevron’s specifications, procedures and current codes.
Observe and verify welders’ qualifications and approve procedures.
Review all NDE and RT results to accept or reject.
Follow all aspects of construction; civil, concrete, piers, piles, underground electrical, piping, and structural.
Inspect internal and external vessels upon arrival, and perform walk down using P&IDs and Iso.
Follow electrical, piping, and structural equipment settings above ground.
Assign tasks to Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI), Concrete, Structural, NACE, Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E), Vessel, Piping, Specialty, Refractory, and Insulation Inspectors.
Ensure the project’s core values: “EVERYONE GOES HOME SAFELY & ACCIDENT AND INJURY FREE”.
Boiler and Machinery Specialist, 11/2009 – 09/2010
INSPARISK NATIONWIDE RISK INSPECTION SERVICES, Queens, NY
Temporary Contractor for Insparisk Nationwide Risk Inspection Services; performing nationwide inspections on boiler, pressure vessels, and welded repairs for governmental locations throughout the United States.
QA Lead/Inspector, 06/2009 – 10/2009
WORLEY PARSONS GROUP, Toledo, OH
Contracted to Sunoco to complete SRU and Consent Decree for new construction project into a 51 day turn-around of new scrubber and boiler renovations.
Inspected boilers, vessels, welding tie-ins, reactors, skid units, and entire piping systems.
Executed walked downs of completed systems and created punch lists using P&IDs and Iso.
Observed testing of vessel and piping systems using air and water.
Accepted or rejected systems, vessels and piping spools as required using appropriate codes, API, NBIC, AWS, and Sunoco standards.
Completed all vessel closures on site as needed.
QC Manager, 04/2008 – 05/2009
ADKORE ENGINEERING INC., Philadelphia, PA
Contracted to Burns & McDonnell Construction and assigned to Sunoco Oil Refinery as Quality Control Manager to assist Sunoco’s Quality Assurance Manager over the 859 Low Sulfur Diesel Refurbishing Restart Project.
Managed all construction, welding, hydro testing, NDE testing, new piping installation, existing piping re-hab, new vessel installation and repairs for the entire unit.
Assisted QA Manager as needed for any project changes.
Attended meetings with construction, general contractors, and other clients with regards to the project assigned.
Ensured all work conformed to applicable codes; ASME, National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels, API, AWS, and B31.
Executed walk downs of piping systems using P&IDs and Iso to ensure piping installations, equipment and instrumentation was installed in accordance with owner specifications.
Established new QA procedures not addressed in client’s specifications; documenting all additions and recommended changes and updates for codes.
Signed off on all construction work performed on site and delivered it to the client for final approval.
QA/QC Manager, 02/2008 – 04/2008
ZACHRY CONSTRUCTION CO., Newburg, MD
Managed the 135 day SCR and Boiler project; setting up the QA/QC department with all required documentation and welding requirements.
Supervised and assigned all work to the Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) for the project.
Reviewed all contractors welding procedure, qualifications and PQR’s.
Inspected all incoming materials used for welding and mechanical installations.
Followed all construction and installation of equipment, materials and duct work; performing hands on inspection and signed off on all construction work performed on site.
Attended meetings with construction contractors and other clients.
Updated computer system for tracking project.
Set work schedules for the QA/QC department.
Managed the Emergency Response Team during the Emergency Asbestos Release.
Set up the environmental sub-contractors to perform air quality testing, material sampling and abatement procedures for the clients and workers on site.
Made sure all contracts with the state and EPA were compliant with the state and federal law.
Mechanical and Plumbing QA Inspector, 08/2007 – 02/2008
POTOWMAC ENGINEERS, Capital Heights, MD
Contracted to the State of Maryland as a Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector for Capital Construction and the State Department of Corrections Prison new and renovation projects.
Inspected all mechanical and plumbing equipment installed to drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.
Provided reports to clients for approval or disapproval on work installed as required.
Verified completion and approved changes, using all codes; BOCA, National Board Inspection, ASME, National Plumbing, National Electrical and state.
QA Manager/Assistant Project Manager, 03/2005 – 08/2007
WACHS UTILITY SERVICES, Landover, MD
Contracted to Washington DC Water and Sewage Authority to perform all construction shut down plans for fire hydrant, water main, and large valve replacements.
Set up emergency plans for incomplete water shut downs.
Attended construction meetings for all future projects.
Deputy Boiler Inspector, 02/2004 – 03/ 2005
STATE OF MARYLAND, DEPT. OF LICENSING, LABOR AND REGULATIONS
Deputy Boiler Inspector for Montgomery County; performing boiler and mechanical inspections in the assigned territory.
Input information into JOL system.
Made required recommendations and followed up on repairs to clients.
Project and QC Manager/Field Superintendent, 11/2002 – 02/2004
S & S PLUMBING, SEWER AND MECHANICAL CONTRACTING INC, Chicago, IL
Responsible for completing and ensuring all operational requirements for standard and specifications were met in a safe and timely manner.
Executed underground sewer and plumbing layouts.
Supervised and planned pipe shop work.
Planned and organized manpower and work schedules.
Purchased construction materials as required.
Initiated all State and City permits.
Inspected all work prior to jurisdictional inspections.
Set up all site and jurisdictional construction meetings.
QC Supervisor and Field Inspector, 06/2001 – 11/2002
PHILLIPS BAYWAY OIL REFINERY, Linden, NJ
Contracted to Kvaerner Process E&C as a Quality Control Supervisor and Field Inspector.
Responsible for implementing all applicable codes during construction; providing testing of all piping requiring hydro or pneumatic pressure testing and completed welding inspections.
Observed and signed off on all piping pressure test.
Executed machinery, vessel and equipment inspections from vendors prior to installation; also executed system walk downs using P&IDs and Isometric drawings.
Verified completed work assigned to the piping contractor.
Set up all re-tests required after piping changes and re-work.
Worked closely with QA/QC and clients to ensure all codes and API were compliant.
Observed all sensitive leak tests required after chemical cleaning re-instatement.
QA Inspector, 08/2000 – 06/2001
TOSCO BAY OIL REFINERY, Linden, NJ
Contracted as an in-house owner/user QA Inspector of capital projects; Polypropylene plant and light olefins unit.
Inspected all vessels and equipment arriving.
Signed off on all phases of construction; observing NDE, and reviewed all RT to B31.3 for owner’s acceptance.
Authorized all welders, PQR and WPS to ASME code.
Reviewed all QC records of contractors.
Observed and accepted all hydrostatic tests of piping and vessels and completed inspections after installation.
Executed pre and post turnover walk down of all systems, vessels and equipment.
QA Manager and Estimate Contractor, 11/1999 – 08/2000
AADVANTAGE PLUMBING, HEATING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., Plainfield, NJ
Approved all project estimates, material take-offs, QA inspections, and pre-bid walk downs.
Attended all bid openings for new projects.
Executed completed walk downs with client to resolve punch list items.
Reviewed A/P and A/R invoices and made appropriate payments
Verified and signed off on employee payroll.
Boiler & Machinery Specialist, 10/1997 – 11/1999
CNA COMMERCIAL INSURANCE, New York, NY
Performed code inspections for welded repairs in equipment.
Provided engineering knowledge to assist in equipment problems.
Executed shop drawings, designs, fit-up, and final inspections to code vessels.
Coordinated all loss activity; repairs or replacement of equipment.
State Boiler Inspector, 01/1994 – 10/1997
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF BOILER & PRESSURE VESSEL COMPLIANCE
Performed state required inspections; boiler, code welded vessels, refrigeration and all trouble accounts.
Assisted clients in obtaining various mechanical licenses.
Assisted in repairs or replacement of damaged or lost equipment.
Licensed Journeyman Plumber/Pipefitter, 06/1990 – 01/1994
PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS LOCAL #24, Springfield, NJ
Executed a large $100m account with the Water Treatment plant in Franklin, New Jersey.
Performed new construction of plumbing and mechanical systems.
Read mechanical drawings and layouts.
Repaired or replaced existing mechanical systems.
Boiler and Machinery Loss Control Representative, 06/1985 – 06/1990
CHUBB INSURANCE COMPANY, Chicago, IL
Executed engineering surveys and loss control inspections for large accounts.
Investigated complex losses.
Completed code shop inspections for QA.
Verified welded repairs and inspections.
Education:
Licensed, 1995 – Plumbing and Pipefitting
Theory of Plumbing & Pipefitting, Waste, Vent, and Welding, Springfield, NJ
Certificate, 1985 – Mechanical Engineering and Code Interpretation
Hartford Steam Boiler School, Chicago, IL
A.A.S, 1983 – Mechanical Engineering, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Kennedy-King College, Chicago, IL
Honorable Discharge 1979 – Mechanical Engineering & Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic
United State Air Force – Chanute AFB, IL
Graduate 1976 – Occupational – Auto Mechanics
James H. Bowen High School, Chicago, IL
Technical Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
License and Certificates:
National Board Commissioned Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector
Boiler Operator License
TWIC Certified
Nuclear Plant Cleared and In-Service Inspections – Braidwood Nuclear Plant
HUD REAC Inspector
CWI – Certified Welding Inspector- 00010070
Boiler Controls Operation Certificate
Licensed Master Plumber
State of Illinois Licensed Maintenance Mechanic
State of New York Licensed Environmental Engineer in Asbestos
City of Chicago Licensed Drain Layer
API 570
References:
Available upon request.
Additional Information:
Worldwide travel acceptable.
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