Chris Davis
Stony Plain,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and environmentally conscious ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certified professional with over 19 years of extensive experience in quality management, coordination, and construction management systems. Proven team leader dedicated to continuous learning and development, fostering a collaborative environment that drives successful business operations. Expertise includes mechanical and visual inspections, shutdowns, weld inspections, and the creation of comprehensive inspection test plans. Proficient in coordinating with governmental jurisdictions for audits and approvals, implementing procedures, and managing daily inspection activities across diverse sectors including environmental, mining, pressure vessels, pipelines, and heavy civil projects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor Position
Academy Fabricators
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Manage NDE Contractor
- Inspection of materials and welding
- Conduct inspections on behalf of the EPC
- Review contractor’s procedures and project quality plans
- Review Contractor’s ITP’s
- Conduct welding parameters
- Work with CSA Z662, B31.3 and ASME Codes
- Review and audit of turnover packages from contractors working on the project
- Participate in interdisciplinary release walk-downs as well as final walk-downs of piping systems
Quality Management Coordinator
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Experience with composite tank and piping repair
- Inspection of welding and hot-tapping procedures
- Implement a Quality Management System
- Conduct internal & external audits
- Consult with design engineers to implement hot tapping
- Responsible for writing and registering composite repair procedures with ABSA in coordination with our approved vendors
- Review of ITPs and turnover packages
- Register quality programs with provinces
- Assist in project management duties
- Review and audit the nuclear quality manual
Seasonal FT - IT Technician
RCR Fernie Alpine Resort
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide onsite technical support for staff and customers
- Update computers, voice-over IP phones, ticket checkers and other onsite tech. Equipment
- Set up security cameras, emails, and phone lines
- Ensure servers, firewalls, phones, and Moneris debit machines are working at optimal expectations
Quality Consultant
JNJ Inspection Services Ltd.
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Provide quality assurance and control contract services to the following companies:
- Quality Consultant, Oneco Construction, Alberta 2021
- Tradesmen Enterprises, Elkford B.C. 2019-2021
- COOEC Canada, Fort McMurray Alberta 2019
- Duties include but are not limited to:
- Manage NDE Contractor
- Inspection of materials and welding
- Conduct inspections on behalf of the EPC
- Review contractor’s procedures and project quality plans
- Review Contractor’s ITP’s
- Conduct welding parameters
- Work with CSA Z662, B31.3 and ASME Codes
- Review and audit of turnover packages from contractors working on the project
- Participate in interdisciplinary release walk-downs as well as final walk-downs of piping systems
QA/QC Coordinator
Employee of Aecon Nuclear (CanAtom)
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Inspection of Nuclear components inside Darlington 2 nuclear reactor
- Ensure construction is following ITPs
- Experience with the Candu Reactor
- Working with OPG, SNC & TSSA (Ont. Governing Authority) to close out NCRs that are complete in the field
- Compile turnover documents for OPG and TSSA Review
Quality Consultant
JNJ Inspection Services Ltd.
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Provide contract services to Bird Construction as a Quality Control Inspector responsible for activities at Gretna Pump Station on the Enbridge Line 3 Project
- Inspection of material and welding
- Manage NDE contractor
- Conduct welding parameters
- Compile turnover packages
- Review hydro-test packages
- Liaison with the client
Quality & Project Coordinator
Employee of Koch-Glitsch Canada
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Full-time employee of KGC field services, responsible for managing their Canadian Quality Program
- Maintain and renew quality certifications in AB, SK, and MB, and obtain certification in NB
- Travel internationally (U.S.) for business meetings and Quality Control activities at Chevron Salt Lake City
- Inspection of vessels and welding
- Implement KGCLP Quality Management System
- Conduct internal audits
- Learn about internals of various types of pressure vessels
- Review of ITPs and turnover packages
- Register quality programs with provinces
- Assist in Project Management duties
- Cost tracking of T&M projects
- Consult with process and mechanical engineer.s
Quality Consultant
JNJ Inspection Services Ltd.
03.2008 - 01.2017
- Provide quality assurance and control contract services to the following companies:
- Enbridge Pipelines, Alberta, Saskatchewan & Ontario 2014-2017
- Devon Energy, Edmonton Alberta & Corvallis Oregon 2012-2014
- Suncor Energy, Fort McMurray 2010-2012
- Bechtel Corporation, Houston, Texas 2009-2010
- Phoenix Industrial, Fort McMurray 2008-2009
- Services provided include, but are not limited to, the following:
- IVP installation experience on mainline
- Visual inspection of welding and components
- Implement Quality Management Systems
- Conduct internal documentation audits
- Witness welder testing
- Witness hydro-testing
- Inspection of vessels
- Witness pipe strains to pumps
- Conduct environmental inspections
- Tie-in & Closure weld experience
- Review of ITP’s and turnover packages
- Register quality programs with Provinces
- Assist in Project Management duties.s
- Cost tracking of T&M projects
- Consult with process and mechanical engineers
- Witness pump & motor alignments
- Issue daily, Safe Work Permits to Contractors
- Liaison with Government Officials
Education
Lead Auditor Training and Certification -
BSI ISO 9001-2015
12.2022
Google Data Analytics Specialization -
Coursea
01.2022
Communication & Ethics - undefined
ACSA
12.2020
Auditor Training Program - undefined
ACSA
12.2020
Principles of Health & Safety Management - undefined
ACSA
09.2020
Contractor Management - undefined
ACSA
09.2020
Leadership for Safety Excellence Proficiency - undefined
ACSA
09.2020
WHMIS Train the Trainer -
ACSA
09.2020
Aircraft Mechanics - Diploma - Aircraft Mechanics
ICS Canada
01.2014
Private Pilot License - undefined
Brandon Flying Club
01.2010
Metallurgy 101 & Materials and Processes for NDE - undefined
NAIT
01.2007
General Diploma - undefined
John Paul II High School
01.1997
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Effective problem resolution
- Collaborative team member
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Experience with ASME standards
- Effective communication
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- CWB Level II Welding Inspector + API 1169 Pipeline Inspector and 19+ years of expertise in construction & site management.
- Security cleared for OPG nuclear facilities to Dec-2023 SCS # 1107903
- API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Certification - Expired.
- Excellent understanding of Quality Assurance & Control Concepts.
- Computer literate, extending my knowledge with ongoing I.T. Certificates.
- Excellent customer relations with the end-user & customers.
- 18 + years of experience in quality management systems, including ISO 9001
- Interested in obtaining certification as a Lead Auditor in Integrated Management Systems through ISO which includes Environment, Quality and Health and Safety.
- Expertise in scheduling and coordinating the inspection of facilities with site engineers, operators, CS&U, and regulators and implementing various inspections and testing plans.
- Expertise in assisting in the planning of site expansion & the construction of new facilities, ensuring the proper implementation of Company Specifications and Governing regulations.
- Excellent ability to analyze drawings and blueprints, with advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SQL, MS Project, Primavera, and Acorn piping software.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Contractor Position
Academy Fabricators
02.2025 - 09.2025
Quality Management Coordinator
04.2022 - 01.2025
Seasonal FT - IT Technician
RCR Fernie Alpine Resort
11.2021 - 04.2022
Quality Consultant
JNJ Inspection Services Ltd.
07.2019 - 09.2021
QA/QC Coordinator
Employee of Aecon Nuclear (CanAtom)
01.2019 - 07.2019
Quality Consultant
JNJ Inspection Services Ltd.
06.2018 - 12.2018
Quality & Project Coordinator
Employee of Koch-Glitsch Canada
05.2017 - 06.2018
Quality Consultant
JNJ Inspection Services Ltd.
03.2008 - 01.2017
Communication & Ethics - undefined
ACSA
Auditor Training Program - undefined
ACSA
Principles of Health & Safety Management - undefined
ACSA
Contractor Management - undefined
ACSA
Leadership for Safety Excellence Proficiency - undefined
ACSA
Private Pilot License - undefined
Brandon Flying Club
Metallurgy 101 & Materials and Processes for NDE - undefined
NAIT
General Diploma - undefined
John Paul II High School
Lead Auditor Training and Certification -
BSI ISO 9001-2015
Google Data Analytics Specialization -
Coursea
WHMIS Train the Trainer -
ACSA
Aircraft Mechanics - Diploma - Aircraft Mechanics
ICS Canada