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Houston, Texas, United States

Global QMS LeaderResponsible for the developing and implementing of the Corporate QMS and ongoing support of quality policies, procedures, and compliance programs at EthosEnergy operated facilities. Working closely with the business function leadership in regard to maintaining Integrated Management System and with site quality managers to ensure effective implementation and enhancement of the QMS at global level. Support a strong Quality culture and EthosEnergy’s management team with strategic planning and program development to further improve the company’s Quality Management Systems performance. Support EthosEnergy facilities in implementing and complying with corporate QMS programs and procedures.Provide site leadership for ISO and other 3rd party (external) audits required to ensure compliance to industry requirements or contract compliance. Develop and periodically review corporate quality procedures, recommending necessary improvements.

Houston, Texas

Lead the successful implementation and maintenance of, and adherence to, quality management system that satisfies ISO 9001, ISO 17025, API Q1 requirements and all applicable local and international laws, regulations, codes, and standards.Responsible for all aspects of quality: improving effectiveness of systems and processes and identifying solutions for quality problems.Developed and managed the implementation of policies, procedures and systems to support and ensure the execution of corrective and preventative actions and compliance with customers and API specifications.Responsible for training personnel for compliance with QMS requirements.Promoted quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.Worked with the leadership team on developing strategy deployment action plans and coordinating continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects to support the deployment. Ensured effective sustainment of results and supported problem solving as needed to close gaps to targets.Responsible for ensuring quality requirements are adequately defined at all functional levels to permit appropriate quality planning and verification of compliance to established requirements.Reported on quality metrics from value stream perspective, analyzed (key organizational) quality metrics and performed periodical reviews to evaluate results and establish action plans to close the gaps.Chaired management review meetings and prepared effective and relevant reports to QMS Steering Committee and corporate peers.

Houston, Texas Area

Established the competent QHSE department.Lead the effort to develop and implement completely new QHSE Management Systems (QHSEMS) to include compliance with ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001: 2007, ISM and regulatory and government standards.Obtained and maintained the ISO 9001:2008 certification. Certification awarded in October 2010.Obtained the OHSAS 18001:2007 certification with zero non conformities.Established, managed and monitored standards, planning, processes, communication, training and systems to ensure the existence and awareness of a suitable QHSE Management System.Responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient document control system including SharePoint maintenance.Monitor and review offshore operations to ensure effective QHSEMS implementation.Updated ISNetworld, PEC and National Compliance Management System.Set the QHSE objectives and associated KPI and ensuring targets are achieved or corrective and preventive actions are taken.Developed and implemented Behavior Observation Safety System.Responsible for driving Lesson Learned process.Developed Operations and Offices Emergency Response plan including bridging documents between sites/vessels and Houston office. Prepared Specific Project QHSE Plans and Bridging Documents.Participated as QHSE advisor in tenders and projects.Interfaced with personnel of business streams to facilitate the spread of best practices and an appropriately consist approach to QHSE within the company.Provided QHSE support to Procurement Department regarding to vendors and subcontractors evaluation, approval, and reevaluation. Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures as necessary.Served as a liaison between Houston QHSE department and Vessel/Site Operations.Acted as an independent liaison between Company and Client on all matters related to QHSE.Provided Quality and HSE training.Planned HSE training according to SEMS requirements.

Give support to the HSEQ manager in the corresponding activities including:Maintain and improve Quality and HSE Management SystemsDevelop and update manuals, procedures and forms according to the improvement opportunities and audits findingsConduct HSEQ new employee orientationPrepared and develop HSE annual planCarry out quality audits for project in execution including revision of Project Execution Manual, Quality Plan and all project documents, generating the corresponding Non Conformities and Corrective action reports and follow upConduct HSE Office Inspections and follow up the corresponding CAPA implementationConduct incidents/accidents investigation as neededEncourage personnel to have good health habits, follow safety rules and minimize the environmental negative impacts

Managed and coordinated all activities to integrate and drive standardization of the Quality and HSE Management Systems (QHSEMS) for the corporation and its three business units and four regional sites. Led and designed the road map to update the existing QMS to meet ISO 9001:2000 requirements and achieve certification. Leaded QHSE area project according to ISO 9001:2001 and OHSAS 18001 standards, elaborating policies, objectives, documents and programs necessaries to achieve the client's requirements according to the company standards, applying codes as appropriate and complying with the established scope and budget. Strong project management skills, ability to engage stakeholders and process know-how were instrumental when dealing in a cross-business, cross-sites QHSEMS umbrella project. Provided leadership to the Department Managers and Project Managers to ensure QHSEMS compliance by advising corrective actions through the analysis of Quality Audit reports and Quality assurance reviews. Ensured the integrity of the QHSEMS and kept track of changes. Quarterly QHSEMS and KPI status report to business leaders. Owned audit process and certification renewals and dealt with the accreditation body. Developed audit plan and coordinated QHSE resources to best support audit efforts to functional areas, projects, subcontractors and vendors in order to identify gaps, develop and execute improved policies and procedures. Provided the functional specification and lead the effort to implement Vepica's electronic normative document management system. Major features of the system include compliance with Vepica's procedure, version control, revision control and internet access to all documentation. Designed Client Satisfaction Survey process, format and rhythm; follow-up mechanisms and metrics to track progress and improvements. Managed 10 professional staff employees/forecasted and budgeted yearly expenses.

Established the competent QHSE department and supervised more than 10 people including office and field environment. Managed and coordinated all activities to simplify, integrate and drive standardization of the Quality and HSE Management Systems for the corporation and its three business units and four regional sites including EPC, Inspection and environmental projects. Developed and improved HSEMS, establishing police, procedures, CAPA programs and metrics necessaries to compliance with OHSAS 18001 Standard and Wood Group requirements.Led and designed the road map to update the existing QMS to meet ISO 9001:2000 requirements and achieve certification within 1 yr. Leaded QHSE area project to achieve the client's requirements according to the company standards, applying codes and regulations as appropriate and complying with the established scope and budget.

Coordinated the development, implementation and improvement of two QMS simultaneously. The biggest challenge was adapting the Process Definition & Process Documentation phase to meet the professional level gaps of the different client bases. One dedicated to on-site non-destructive test (NDT) with limited process awareness background and other highly skilled process oriented group. Achieved ISO 9002:95 Certification in 12 months for LIV-CA Co. (Inspection Company) and ISO 9001:95 in 8 months for AmbioConsult Co. (Environmental Company) with cero non-conformities in both cases.Developed, implemented and updated policies, objectives, procedures, and forms.Developed yearly audit plan and conducted 50+ periodic audits according to ISO 19011 Standard, to the different functional areas and projects, developing new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.Designed and implemented Quality assurance training programs to train employees in Quality matters. Developed and updated database for training personnel control.Evaluated Suppliers' Quality Management System.Coordinated quality efforts in existing projects

Coordinated the elaboration of procedures, manual and standards for Engineering, Procurement and Constructions projects.Performed internal audits in functional departments, suppliers and projects. Implemented corrective and preventive action.

Coordinated and directed Quality Assurance Program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards by led instrumentation Quality Control activities in EPC projects.

Managed day to-day execution of project in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industry, including: scope, budget, staffing requirements, man hours and expenses monthly reports, invoices, deviation notices and changes order requests, etc.