Technical Advisor Quality/Training

• Feb 2022 - Present

Quality Assurance Advisor

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

Barzan Subsea Pipeline Project Functional Support / Quality Adviser (6-month contract extended by 6-months) Italy, Qatar. Primary role was to utilize my many years of quality and technical knowledge to help progress this project through Phase Ⅰ, of Mechanical Completion. I reported directly to the Qatargas Project Quality Manager as well as supporting QG Construction and Engineering Team Leads. I collaborated with the EPC (Saipem) Engineering and Technical Quality Manager to ensure that contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors essential manufacturing and installation documents were supplied to me, so I could perform a detailed review, and ensure these documents were in alignment with technical content and in compliance to project specifications, procedures, codes, and standards. This documented information covered a wide range of subsea pipeline engineering, manufacturing, and installation disciplines, including a rigorous inspection and testing regimen, based on the Criticality Level. I provided a fully comprehensive report to the Quality Manager and Engineering Team Leads on a daily and weekly basis, also updated records in the project database. Once all documents were reviewed for compliance, they were submitted to the respective quality and technical engineering senior team members, for final approval and disposition. With my support, this project did progress on-time through phase Ⅰ, to phase Ⅱ of mechanical completion. Show less

Quality Engineer / Auditor

• Apr 2015 - Jan 2019

JMT QA/QC Services, Self Employed Houston, Texas 2015-2018 QA/QC Engineer / Auditor Working on a self-employed basis, while seeking full time employment as a quality lead/coordinator in align with my experience and qualifications in the Oil & Gas or alternative Industries. I keep myself well informed of the latest industry technology by reading and comprehending monthly journals, newsletters etc. Keep up to date with latest revisions of relevant Codes, and Standard’s Claico Financial, Inc. Houston / James E. Claiborne On a contract basis, performed assessments regarding quality control, quality assurance, document control and record keeping ensuring client’s quality requirements were aligned. Also, appraised performance of Auditee’s personnel, observed daily operations and financial collection procedures. Met with Auditee to discuss and resolve any quality problems observed, provided detailed written report of audit findings and summary of audit adjustments. I am also attending continuing education classes in quality engineering and NDE, attend regular networking events, and trade shows. • Online webinar training with Innovations for Quality, LLC. - Quality Engineering • World-spec NDT Basic Level III online training Leading to Level III Ultrasonic, MT and PT Inspection • Attended advanced NDE training sessions held by (ASNT) at San Jacinto College Houston TX. Show less

QA/QC Coordinator/Project Manager

• Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

Monitored project quality for major clients such as Chevron, Apache, Kosmos, and Trinidad Drilling. Selected suitable Third Party Inspectors (TPIs). Reviewed results of internal audits and/or client project construction quality audits and ensured development of satisfactory corrective actions and closeout of audit findings. Attended project meetings, daily construction meetings and client meetings. • Prepared site quality activity reports and ensured cost and schedule expectations were met • Worked with Client Representatives during the manufacture, fabrication testing and release of a wide range of drilling completion equipment. • Reviewed inspection reports for technical content NCRs, notable conditions, and other relevant data. Show less

Quality Assurance Coordinator

• May 2013 - Mar 2014

Quality Assurance Coordinator - Tension Leg Wellhead Platform (TLWP), Chissonga Development Project Organized and monitored the Quality/Assurance Control function to promote incident-free project execution and operations. Reviewed, evaluated and rated prospective project supplier packages for due diligence, Reviewed procurement documentation and approved vendor list for specification compliance. Appraised supplier Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection Test Plans (ITP). • Assisted engineers in compilation/completion of Chissonga Assurance Plan/Audit Plan • Assisted in the development of strategies for quality/safety elements, verification and marine warranty). • Reviewed and commented on deliverables in alignment with Corporate and Houston quality requirements. Show less

Subsea Installation & Intervention Quality Lead/Specialist

• May 2012 - May 2013

Ensured conformance to project quality plans for subsea pipeline installation activities. Managed TPI and Site Quality Leads at various locations (up to 10 Inspectors). Interfaced with contractor and quality organizations. Worked with the Project Quality Lead to ensure incorporation of quality requirements Reviewed Purchase Order Quality Requirements (POQRs). Ensured proper review cycles and sign-offs of engineering drawings. Generated cost time resources (CTRs) for inspection services. Reviewed final project manuals for fabricated and installed equipment. Ensured safety induction for all Quality staff. • Reviewed contractor quality plans for incorporation of quality plans into the procurement process. • Performed interim checks on SSII site quality personnel and contractor personnel • Liaised with SSII Installation Engineers to ensure referencing of proper quality requirements in bid packages and other contract documents for Installation Contractors. . Show less

Quality Coordinator

• Apr 2008 - May 2012

Managed XOM Site Leads and Inspectors (onshore / offshore), 2 Site Leads and 15 Inspectors at Angola sites. Accountable for quality operations on a $1.3 billion deep-water, brown field project offshore Angola. Reviewed vendor quality plans, procedures. Performed TPI assessments, reviewed TPI inspection reports. Worked with XOM Material Welding Specialist to review WPS/PQRs and NDE procedures against XOM requirements. Worked with disciplined engineers through FEED and Detailed Design • Developed, implemented, administered and audited the Project Quality Plan as a member of the Project Leadership Team • Controlled procedures for engineering, procurement and construction of topsides and subsea flowlines and other sub-sea equipment. • Developed, assessed verified strategies for Quality Assurance/Control and associated audit schedules for suppliers, EPC contractors. • Chaired pre-production and quality meetings. • Led audits and assessments of project construction and fabrication contractors. • Reported closeout corrective actions and identified instances of non-conformance. Tracked and trended metrics. • Participated in development of criticality ratings. • Witnessed weld procedure qualification and attend test labs in Houston and Angola West Africa. Show less

QA Manager

• Apr 2005 - Apr 2008

Part of a Project Management Team on a $1 billion West African Gas Pipeline / Gas Compressor and R&M Stations project. Supervised up to 30 inspectors. Managed all project QA/QC activities and developed QA/QC project plans/procedures. Managed Site Leads and provided onsite support for QA/QC and Site Safety requirements adherence in Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria. Managed EPC contractor Quality and Inspection Departments. Managed Chevron Site Inspectors at various manufacturers, fabricators and pipe mills. • Managed and implemented audit plan and worked with HSE Manager to audit onsite safety requirements. • Monitored contractors’ audit program. • Provided quality input during engineering design process. • Led and coordinated QA/safety audits at vendor supplier locations, which included pipe mills in Italy and Greece Show less

Quality Coordinator

• Apr 2002 - Jan 2005

QA/QC Coordinator Occidental Ecuador Pipeline and Production Facility - Ecuador and Houston, Texas Worked in the design office in Ecuador and Houston. Led and coordinated QA/Safety audits at vendor/ supplier locations, which included pipe mills in Italy and Mexico QA/QC Coordinator Occidental Ecuador Pipeline and Production Facility - Ecuador and Houston, Texas Worked in the design office in Ecuador and Houston. Led and coordinated QA/Safety audits at vendor/ supplier locations, which included pipe mills in Italy and Mexico

Drilling QA/QC Coordinator

• Feb 2001 - Apr 2002

Ensured Quality during the manufacture and refurbisment of Drilling Equipment and Tools also Associated lifting equipment Ensured Quality during the manufacture and refurbisment of Drilling Equipment and Tools also Associated lifting equipment