Dariush Esfandiari
West Vancouver,Canada
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Specialist
RAM Consulting
06.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
WOOD PLC
11.2021 - 05.2022
Mechanical Quality Lead
Acciona Infrastructure Canada
01.2019 - 01.2022
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Canadian Base Operators
01.2015 - 06.2016
Program Quality Manager
Tetra Tech
01.2014 - 10.2014
Program Quality Manager
AMEC Americas
08.2013 - 12.2013
Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Surveillance
Saipem Canada Inc.
11.2011 - 07.2013
Project Quality Manager
SNC-Lavalin Inc.
11.2006 - 10.2011
Construction Site Quality Manager
SNC-Lavalin Inc.
11.2006 - 10.2011
Director of Quality
FARAB CO.
03.2001 - 10.2006
Industrial & NDT Division Manager
SGS Iran
08.1991 - 03.2001
Site QA/QC Manager
SGS Iran
08.1991 - 03.2001
Education
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering -
Iran University of Science and Technology
Summary Of Experience Roles And Responsibilities
- Corporates (Quality Director, Quality Manager)
- Establish, maintain, reinforce, effectively implement, audit, and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 Standards.
- Develop, review, revise, update, and implement the QMS documents, i.e., quality manuals, programs, plans, procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, and logs.
- Perform gap analysis to identify and rectify possible deficiencies in the QMS.
- In collaboration with the management, define the quality objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs). Monitor and follow up the goals and indicators, and report KPIs status.
- Work closely and efficiently with the project managers, departments, and functions on quality requirements and performance improvement to ensure that the QMS is adequately being implemented and adhering to continual improvement.
- Plan and facilitate annual Management Reviews, follow up on Management Reviews conclusions, decisions, and outputs.
- Contribute to the Risk Management and Change Management processes in collaboration with other divisions/departments/functions managers and leads.
- Support the Supply Chain Department in procurement processes, provide inputs regarding quality requirements for evaluation and selection of External Providers (suppliers, vendors, contractors), and update the Vendor Data List.
- Review and provide inputs to the bid documents and proposals to ensure completeness and conformance with the regulatory codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and report internal audits to ensure that QMS complies with ISO 9001 standards and is maintained; regulatory and statutory, client, corporate, and project requirements are met, and continual improvement is in the process.
- Deal with and act on audit findings and identify non-conformities. Perform root cause analysis, take required corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) until coming up with the final and timely resolutions, NCR(S) closure, and opportunities for improvement.
- Initiate and perform “Client Satisfaction Survey,” facilitate sessions with the client(s) and management to discuss survey results, client complaints, concerns, and expectations; prepare and follow up on the resulting action list to enhance and exceed client expectations.
- Conduct external audits to evaluate External Providers’ (suppliers, vendors, contractors) quality management system, quality control system, key processes and procedures, and performance.
- Ensure that employees are aware of and understand their roles, responsibilities, and duties as assigned and planned.
- Investigate and assess awareness and training needs of the employees and new hires regarding QMS, based on which, develop training programs and provide training sessions.
- Engage the employees to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.
- Establish a reliable documentation system for the maintenance, tracking, retrieval, and retention of hard and soft copies of documented information, including manuals, plans, procedures, work instructions, reports, forms, checklists, and logs.
- Issue regular Quality Reports, including QMS implementation, audits, NCRs, KPI status, and recommendations for solutions and improvement.
- Projects (Project Quality Manager, Site QA/QC Manager)
- Manage and oversee project quality requirements to ensure compliance with the contract, codes, standards, regulations, and specifications.
- Assist Project and Construction Management in developing the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for all phases of the project, providing the “Quality Section” of the PEP for the Scope of Work.
- Develop Project Quality Plans (PQP) and Project Construction Quality Plans.
- Develop risk-based quality assurance plans to ensure contractual and project specifications requirements will be met.
- Prepare the construction QC Plan and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) in conformance with the project Scope of Work, specifications, and contractual quality requirements.
- Work closely and communicate with the Construction Manager regarding construction operations, documents, and records, as well as any changes that can affect the PEP, PQP, QA/QC scope of work, activities, and ITP(s).
- Review, comment/accept the Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) submitted by the suppliers or contractors to verify their completeness and conformance with the applicable codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements. Obtaining the client’s approval, if required.
- Attend per-fabrication and pre-inspection Kick-off Meetings at manufacturers to ensure the quality requirements are communicated and understood by all parties.
- Witness tests at manufacturers where required by the ITPs.
- Execute Field Audits. Deal with and act on identified nonconformities and root causes until coming up with the final, timely, and satisfactory closure.
- Working as a construction turnover and close-out team member to review work packages and ensure completion of project documents and handover packages.
- Enhance behavioral-based safety thinking and approach within the quality team to identify, assess, and eliminate safety hazards related to the QA/QC activities.
- Chair weekly project quality meetings and prepare and act on the minutes of meetings and action lists.
Additional Information
Ready and willing to relocate.
Professional Development And Training
- Certified Lead Auditor under Exemplar Global Certification per ISO 19011:2011 (Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems) and ISO 9001:2015 Standard (Quality Management Systems)
- Exemplar Global ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor, BSI Canada
- IRCA registered ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor, SGS, Yarsley, United Kingdom
- IRCA registered ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor, SGS, Yarsley, United Kingdom
- IRCA registered Lead Assessor Training Course ISO 9001:1994, SGS, Yarsley, United Kingdom
- AWS Level II Welding Inspector (SMAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW) - National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Level II, SNT-TC-1A-ASNT – SGS Qualitest, Paris, France
- Radiographic Testing (RT) and Radiation Protection in Industries – IOAE, Tehran, Iran
Competencies And Expertise Highlights
- Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience and knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Inspection, and Non-Distractive Testing (NDT).
- Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor for Quality Management Systems per ISO 9001:2015.
- Lead Auditor Certificate for ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 Standards, BSI Canada.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, and turn-over phases of hydropower plants, oil & gas, pipeline, and infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of national and international standards, e.g., ASME, AWS, API, and CSA.
- Experienced and knowledgeable in welding processes, weld inspection, welding procedure specification (WPS), and procedure qualification record (PQR).
- During the years of working in EPC companies (as the client or contractor), I have directly and continuously been involved in the manufacturing processes and production of supplied equipment; hence, I have gained considerable experience in QA/QC during manufacturing and equipment production.
- Lead, coach, and supervise QA/QC, inspection teams, and document controllers.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in developing, reviewing, revising, and implementing Quality documents, including Quality Manuals, QMS Procedures, Project Quality Plans, Supplier Surveillance Plans, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP).
- Professional competencies and skills, including leadership, coaching, communication, teamwork, task prioritizing, decision-making, creative problem-solving, root cause analysis, and time management.
- Computer literate and proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Quality Specialist
RAM Consulting
06.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
WOOD PLC
11.2021 - 05.2022
Mechanical Quality Lead
Acciona Infrastructure Canada
01.2019 - 01.2022
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Canadian Base Operators
01.2015 - 06.2016
Program Quality Manager
Tetra Tech
01.2014 - 10.2014
Program Quality Manager
AMEC Americas
08.2013 - 12.2013
Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Surveillance
Saipem Canada Inc.
11.2011 - 07.2013
Project Quality Manager
SNC-Lavalin Inc.
11.2006 - 10.2011
Construction Site Quality Manager
SNC-Lavalin Inc.
11.2006 - 10.2011
Director of Quality
FARAB CO.
03.2001 - 10.2006
Industrial & NDT Division Manager
SGS Iran
08.1991 - 03.2001
Site QA/QC Manager
SGS Iran
08.1991 - 03.2001
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering -
Iran University of Science and Technology
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