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Krista Oliver

Krista Oliver

St. John’s,Canada

Summary

Results-driven Quality Manager known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in process improvement, quality assurance protocols, and regulatory compliance. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to achieve continuous improvement objectives. Committed to maintaining safety standards and enhancing product quality across operations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Operational Excellence Advisor - Auditor

Suncor Energy
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
08.2019 - 04.2024
  • Developed and implemented customized audit schedule for East Coast in alignment with organizational demands.
  • Streamlined and optimized the Internal and External Audit Process
  • Led the Internal and External Audit Process
  • Successfully executed the regulatory audit process
  • Evaluating organizational practices and identifying both satisfactory performance in meeting requirements as well as possibilities for advancement
  • Maintained a leadership role as Quality Advisor, driving optimal performance and adherence to quality standards throughout the 2020/21 Subsea Project's riser replacement.
  • Delivered temporary support for Sr Quality Advisor during absences.
  • Served as HSE Advisor on a Response Management Team

Account Manager

HSE Integrated LTD
Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland, Canada
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Generated leads to increase sales
  • Achieved sales targets by effectively pitching products and services
  • Developed quotes and proposals
  • Maintained and nurtured positive relationships with current clientele
  • Conducted research on organizations and individuals to discover new leads and potential markets
  • Determined the purchasing preferences and requirements of potential clients through comprehensive analysis
  • Effectively initiated contact with potential clients to foster relationships and arrange meetings.
  • Planned and supervised various new marketing initiatives.
  • Attended conferences, meetings, and industry events.

Quality Manager

FMC Technologies
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
01.2013 - 08.2017
  • Developed and implemented quality management systems to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
  • Create, align, and implement an ISO 9001/API Q2 QMS system at the base.
  • Demonstrated expertise in implementing and utilizing various functionalities of SAP including QM, MM, PM, SM, PLM, and BPM.
  • Implemented, rolled out, and maintained an ISO 9001 QMS and are in the process of building an API Q2 QMS.
  • Led supplier evaluation activities, including vendor selection, based on criteria such as cost effectiveness and delivery times.
  • Global qualification of local suppliers to internal standards, thus ensuring compliance with the Atlantic Accord.
  • Managed customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution and implementing changes to prevent recurrence.
  • Managed the transfer of custody of Client Projects (turnover)
  • Managed team of inspectors to ensure adherence to product requirements.
  • Managed company onboarding processes, interviewing, and selecting new quality assurance personnel.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
  • Conducted training sessions for employees on quality assurance processes, techniques, and tools.
  • Monitored product performance against customer specifications and standards, ensuring that all products met the required standards.
  • Ensured effective implementation of corrective actions to resolve any identified issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Provided technical guidance to enhance quality control measures and optimize operations, and developed SOPs outlining quality control policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify potential areas of improvement within the product life cycle process.
  • Ensured conformity of engineering change requests with established quality standards.
  • Established procedures for inspection and testing of incoming materials, components, and products prior to shipment.
  • Identified root causes for defects by analyzing statistical data from test results, customer feedback, and other sources.
  • Maintained records related to product inspections, tests, calibrations, and other quality control activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality issues and developed strategies for resolution.
  • Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections, tests, investigations, and other QA activities for senior management review.
  • Created KPIs related to process performance metrics, such as defect rate and scrap rate.
  • Provided leadership in developing best practices for continuous improvement initiatives across all departments.
  • Evaluated existing processes using lean principles, such as Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies.
  • Collaborated with customers to develop quality control criteria for products based on customer needs and intended product applications.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Delivered reports on quality control metrics to internal departments for analysis, as well as to outside vendors and contractors for consideration in new contracts.
  • Analyzed quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive improvements, and support decision-making processes.

QHSE Manager

FMC Technologies
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
01.2008 - 01.2013

Technical and Quality Control.

  • Very knowledgeable of Horizontal Subsea Completion, Invention and Work- Over Systems for on template and satellite type fields (also including Landing String Operations)
  • Experienced with UWD-15 Wellheads and Rigid Lock Wellhead Systems.
  • Arranged and oversaw NDT, blasting, painting, coatings, dips, bucking, load testing and pressure testing while accurately following FMC specs.
  • Quality Reps at SIT's and FIT's.
  • Performed various QC checks to ensure adherence to product quality requirements, including approval of onshore documentation for equipment usage during service production in the field.
  • Collaboration with Engineering to ensure products are compliant with various regulations.
  • (DNV, API 17D, 6A, ASME, etc)
  • Advisor for Regulatory Compliance.
  • Conducted quality inspections and approved release of incoming goods.

Quality Assurance.

  • Implemented organizational changes aligning with ISO 9001 and FMC regulations.
  • Managed FMC equipment handovers to clients.
  • Facilitated supplier approval and led qualification audits while providing support for supplier development.
  • Conducted internal audit procedures
  • Managed and led TapRoot RCA investigations
  • Managed the logging, monitoring, closing and trending of NCR's.
  • Managed the maintenance and control of quality records and documents.
  • Maintained regular communication with customers and corporate through monthly reporting.

HSE

  • Revamped and reconstructed management systems to ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001 and FMC regulations.
  • Performed thorough safety checks on all project sites.
  • Performed risk assessments, conducted job safety analysis, and facilitated regular stand downs.
  • Conducted training sessions to enhance employee skills.
  • Ensured compliance with Provincial OHS Regulations.
  • Generated monthly reports for clients and the corporate office.
  • Led the coordination of Emergency Response Team training and assumed responsibility for managing the ERT process/procedure.

Technical Coordinator

FMC Technologies
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Assist in program design for refurbishment of subsea equipment as well as programs for decompletion
  • Management of equipment servicing for various jobs (completion, drilling, change out programs, etc)
  • Management of proper paperwork and certification for various jobs
  • Coordination action tracker with various product responsible groups
  • Create, distribute, monitor, and track quotes to customers, including quotes from third-party vendors. Also, monitor the work performed and ensure quality assurance.
  • Assisted in creating Variation Orders to contracts.
  • Creating, maintaining and closing of Service Orders
  • Management of services on equipment (preventative maintenance program)
  • Preparation for invoicing
  • Compiling and reviewing technical reports on equipment
  • SAP and iMan proficient
  • Updating drawings with Autocad
  • Maintaining daily offshore costs and providing reports to customer
  • Logistical background
  • Attend weekly meeting with customer and third-party reps.

Project Planner/Assistant Project Manager

FMC Technologies
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Collaborated with Project Manager to address accounting challenges
  • Generated detailed Client Reports on a Weekly, Monthly, and Close Out basis
  • Managed the generation of service production orders, logs, and project planners.
  • Managed and updated documentation of work task orders.
  • Created detailed project plans, including timelines, resources and budgeting.

Education

Certificate - Internal Auditor ISM

DNV
St. John's, NL
03-2021

Certificate - Problem Solving And Decision Making

Kepner-Tregoe
St. John's, NL
11-2020

Certificate - Enterprise Risk Managment

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL
01-2017

Certificate - Management And Leadership

FMC School of Leadership
Texas, USA
03-2013

Certificate - OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor

Omnex
St. John's, NL
02-2012

Certificate - Root Cause Investigation

TapRoot
St. John's, NL
11-2010

Certificate - RABQSA Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Omnex
St. John's, NL
04-2010

Certificate - UWD-15 Wellhead

FMC Drilling School
Texas, USA
10-2005

Certificate - Hydraulic Theory, Safety

Consolidated Fluid Power Institute
Seal Cove, NL
05-2005

Diploma - Petroleum Engineering Technology

College of The North Atlantic
St. John's, NL
06-2002

Skills

  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Progress Reporting
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Reliability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Task Prioritization
  • Professionalism
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Conflict Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Data Interpretation
  • Relationship Building
  • Group facilitation

Associations

  • Registered Professional Technologist from AETTNL
  • ASQ (American Society for Quality), member in Global and local community

References

Edward Woolfrey, ewoolfrey@gmail.com, 7097467230

Certification

  • Registered Professional Technologist from AETTNL
  • ASQ (American Society for Quality), member in Global and local community
  • BST
  • CAPP Medical
  • H2S Alive
  • Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)
  • Fall Protection Training
  • Overhead Crane Operation and Forklift
  • Principles of Rigging
  • WHIMIS

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Scuba Diving
  • Yoga and Meditation
  • Exercising
  • Adventure!

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr Operational Excellence Advisor - Auditor

Suncor Energy
08.2019 - 04.2024

Account Manager

HSE Integrated LTD
10.2018 - 03.2019

Quality Manager

FMC Technologies
01.2013 - 08.2017

QHSE Manager

FMC Technologies
01.2008 - 01.2013

Technical Coordinator

FMC Technologies
01.2004 - 01.2008

Project Planner/Assistant Project Manager

FMC Technologies
01.2003 - 01.2004

Certificate - Internal Auditor ISM

DNV

Certificate - Problem Solving And Decision Making

Kepner-Tregoe

Certificate - Enterprise Risk Managment

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Certificate - Management And Leadership

FMC School of Leadership

Certificate - OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor

Omnex

Certificate - Root Cause Investigation

TapRoot

Certificate - RABQSA Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Omnex

Certificate - UWD-15 Wellhead

FMC Drilling School

Certificate - Hydraulic Theory, Safety

Consolidated Fluid Power Institute

Diploma - Petroleum Engineering Technology

College of The North Atlantic
Krista Oliver