Dan Stegmaier
Consultant / Auditor / Laboratory Assessor at AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)- Claim this Profile
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Maria Knake
Dan is an expert in his field. He truly cares about making a difference, and as a consultant he consistently provides his clients with actionable and substantiative recommendations for continual improvement. He is mechanically gifted, highly organized, and is a skilled technical trainer. He has expert-level knowledge of quality management systems and auditing abilities. Dan is highly intelligent, loves helping others, and will succeed at anything he puts his mind to!
Maria Knake
Dan is an expert in his field. He truly cares about making a difference, and as a consultant he consistently provides his clients with actionable and substantiative recommendations for continual improvement. He is mechanically gifted, highly organized, and is a skilled technical trainer. He has expert-level knowledge of quality management systems and auditing abilities. Dan is highly intelligent, loves helping others, and will succeed at anything he puts his mind to!
Maria Knake
Dan is an expert in his field. He truly cares about making a difference, and as a consultant he consistently provides his clients with actionable and substantiative recommendations for continual improvement. He is mechanically gifted, highly organized, and is a skilled technical trainer. He has expert-level knowledge of quality management systems and auditing abilities. Dan is highly intelligent, loves helping others, and will succeed at anything he puts his mind to!
Maria Knake
Dan is an expert in his field. He truly cares about making a difference, and as a consultant he consistently provides his clients with actionable and substantiative recommendations for continual improvement. He is mechanically gifted, highly organized, and is a skilled technical trainer. He has expert-level knowledge of quality management systems and auditing abilities. Dan is highly intelligent, loves helping others, and will succeed at anything he puts his mind to!
Credentials
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Soils Level I Technician
WASHINGTON AREA COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING LABORATORIES INCJan, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Asphalt Technologist
Asphalt InstituteJan, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Technician, Nuclear Desnsity Gauge Safety
TroxlerJan, 2007- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant / Auditor / Laboratory Assessor
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Jun 2012 - Present
Performs technical conformity assessments (audits) of approximately 50 construction materials testing client laboratories annually for compliance to national and international standards. Stays up to date on auditing best practices and state-of-the-art testing technology. Drives continuous improvement in client laboratories through educational opportunities and relationship-building. Provides guidance and expertise on construction materials testing best practices and responds to technical inquiries. Trains and provides mentorship to new laboratory assessors, providing actionable feedback in order to encourage personal growth and professional development. Show less
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Program Coordinator and Auditor
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Dec 2011 - Jun 2012
Supported association members as the liaison for several technical committees that work collaboratively to develop product evaluation protocols for concrete admixtures, crack sealants, and highway traffic paint. Gathered and addressed feedback from manufacturers, test facilities, and state highway departments on evaluation workplans. Performed facility and quality system audits for plants that produce products manufactured to AASHTO standards, including rebar and HDPE drainage pipe.
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Assistant Program Supervisor
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Jun 2008 - Dec 2011
Managed and coached a staff of 7 full-time employees who performed technical assessments of 1800+ conformity assessment bodies across the United States. Monitored and provided regular feedback on staff performance. Provide input into the development of programmatic policy, onboarded and trained new staff, and provided oversight to the day-to-day operations of the program. Approved expenses, travel plans, and final audit reports for staff assessors. Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment and field equipment. Show less
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Laboratory Assessor
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Apr 2006 - Jun 2008
Performed technical assessments (audits) of approximately 50 construction materials testing client laboratories annually for compliance to national and international standards. Stayed up to date onauditing best practices and state-of-the-art testing technology. Drove continuous improvement in client laboratories through educational opportunities and relationship-building. Provided guidance and expertise on construction materials testing best practices and responded to technical inquiries. Trained and provided mentorship to new laboratory assessors, providing actionable feedback in order to encourage personal growth and professional development. Show less
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Saybolt International
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Netherlands
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Oil and Gas
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300 - 400 Employee
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Consultant
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Jun 2019 - Present
Collaborates with company leadership in order to develop and implement a quality management system framework that will achieve operational success and allow the facility to pursue laboratory accreditation. Performed a detailed evaluation of the testing facilities and staff resources to evaluate readiness for launching laboratory testing services and reported findings to management. Provided detailed recommendations for improvements that would allow the laboratory to provide best-in-class services to customers and business partners. Developed and delivered technician training in asphalt binder testing and asphalt grading in accordance with the Performance-Graded Binder methodology. Show less
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Cornerstone Engineering, LLC
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Consultant
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
Worked with top management to develop organizational policies and procedures that align with the strategic goals of the organization. Created a quality management system and roadmap for implementation in order to ensure compliance with national and international standards. Prepared laboratory testing staff and leadership for the process of pursuing laboratory accreditation. Developed and delivered technician training on soil and aggregate test procedures in accordance with AASHTO and ASTM standards. Show less
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Education
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Frostburg State University
Bachelor's of Science, Environmental Analysis and Planning