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United States

Kennedy Space Center

Interpret federal, NASA and JSOG safety requirements and regulations, as they applied to TOSC operations, implemented policies and procedures to ensure that operations are in compliance. Investigate and provide technical solutions to compliance problems or questions/concerns received from within JSOG, from NASA, government regulatory agencies, etc. Interact with customers to resolve safety health and environmental issues. Track, monitor and report on safety operations across internal customer groups. Review and approve Work Authorization Documents. Provide oversight of compliance with safety health and environmental requirements and company policy. Work with operations to ensure workplace conditions comply with all applicable federal, NASA and state occupational safety and health standards. Coordinates and assists in carrying out internal company safety audits. Thorough understanding of occupational safety and health regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques. Excellent problem solving, written and verbal communications and customer interface skills. Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment. Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy. Self-motivated and be able to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Orlando, Florida Area

Assemble and maintain project specific Quality plans for the Americas Region Wind Division. Identify changes required within the Quality Plan and pursue modification. Created and maintain department database to track checklist errors found during the project flow by site QA and Documentation Quality department. Designed and publish Quality Bulletins and Information Bulletins for the Wind Division and Project QA inspectors to review and electronically sign-off. Create and maintain Project Quality WorkSpace (SharePoint). Created Long Term Storage procedure used by the Quality Documentation department for archiving production and assembly docuemntation. Certified as a QMIP. QMiP on Bison 2/3 and Auwahi project sites to ensure project readiness milestones are met. A L6S team member for training and certification status visibility for project QA.Continuosly strive to improve the processes of the department as the Wind Division grows. Managed and Closed Project Non- Conformances to ensure Root Cause and Corrective Action.

Kennedy Space Center, Fl

Performed safety and mission assurance functions to ensure compliance with Ares 1X and Shuttle ground processing safety requirements and procedures. Responsible for surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of fixed price contractors safety and occupational health activities. Perform safety specialist functions that include the monitoring of hazardous operations in the construction, maintenance, transportation and handling of materials and systems that utilize explosives, high pressure systems, propellants, and other high risk equipment, chemicals and systems. Conduct risk assessments of systems and operations in Space Shuttle ground processing. Provide safety expertise and advise on OSHA, NASA and company safety requirements, develop solutions for safety issues and increase efficiency of shuttle processing. Responsible for the shipping and receiving of all required safety monitoring equipment to support Trans-Atlantic Landing sites. Recommends modifications and revisions to safety policies, procedures and guidelines. Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1900-1910, familiar with NEC, NIOSH, NFPA, and ANSI standards. Completed the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 10 and 30 Hour construction Safety & Health courses. Familiar with HAZCOM, lockout and tagout, confined space entry, and electrical safety programs. Performed accident and mishap investigation as a certified investigator, performed Root Cause Analysis using REASONS® RCA. Identified safety problems and Human Factors concerns, develop mitigation and corrective action. Prepare comprehensive written reports and recommend corrective actions to senior safety management. Completed CPR training.

Kennedy Space Center, Fl

Proess improvement project team leader, utilizing team-based facilitation and project management techniques. Performed process assesments and process observations to identify possible improvements areas to increase the safety and effieciency of processes. Received L6S Green Belt training and became an active team member. Performed accident and mishap investigation as a certified investigator, performed Root Cause Analysis using REASONS® RCA. Identified safety problems and Human Factors concerns, develop mitigation and corrective action. Prepare comprehensive written reports and recommend corrective actions to senior safety management. Performed Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).

Kennedy Space Center, Fl

Configured Flight Deck for Payload operations. Performed electrical harness routing, repairs and wire termination. Performed structural modifications. Certified in high reliability soldering & fabrication. Established and monitored safety clears for hazardous operations. Performed the installation and removal of avionics and other major system components. Conducted system and sub-system testing and functional. Certified Self Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) technician.

Kennedy Space Center, Fl

Quality inspection and monitoring of the installation, modification and connection of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic and mechanical systems in compliance with company and customer specifications, drawings and schematics. Performed mold impression analysis using an optical comparator. Identified and documented discrepancies on flight hardware. Performed Documentation review priot to task execution. Conducted non-destructive inspection (dye penetrant, bore scope). Responsible for assuring that all task being performed comply with the proper procedure, manufacturer drawings, and specification parameters. Performed the inspection, mapping and tracking of orbiter radiator defects. Inspected high-reliability soldering and fabrication task to identify and document discrepant soldering. Performed surveillance inspections of flight hardware and payload installations. Executed final close-out inspections for flight to include completion of documentation, photography, and NASA Quality Assurance final inspection. Interpret customer and manufacturer drawings, blueprints and schematics to verify configurations and compliance. When problems occurred I directly corresponded with NASA Quality and system engineers to determine corrective action that allowed continuation of processing real time while adhering to safety and quality requirements. Performed surveillance and sampling to randomly audit compliance to work authorization documents. Performed audits to ensure proper tool control. Served as the point of contact between NASA Quality, contractor Quality and Quality Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Quality Supervision when problems occurred in order to maintain a team atmosphere and ensure effective corrective action. Certified Self Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) Inspector.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Performed General Aviation maintenance, inspections and servicing of flight school and privately owned aircraft. Inspected aircraft to ensure that all work is accomplished and maintenance records are completed in accordance with the Company Maintenance Publications, manufacturers maintenance manuals, customer requirements, Repair Station Manual and the FAR‘s.

Macdill Afb

Completed USAF F-16 maintenance and inspection training. Performed routine pre- & post-flight inspections and documented all discrepancies. Coordinated and performed phase, calendar and transfer inspections of military aircraft. Interpreted technical orders, manufacturer drawings, blueprints and schematics to verify aircraft componenet configurations are correct. Conducted engine removal and installation. Serviced oxygen, fuel, oil and pneudraulic systems. Verified and performed aircraft safe for maintenance procedures. Troubleshot anomalies and performed maintenance in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces/controls, anti-icing, hydraulic, pneudraulic, powerplant, ventilation and heating systems. Adjusted, aligned and calibrated aircraft systems/components. Performed aircraft launch and recovery operations.