Richard Thomas
West Kelowna
Summary
Professional in quality assurance with strong skills in inspection, testing, and process optimization. Known for ensuring standards compliance and improving product consistency through collaboration and adaptability. Possess keen attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and commitment to team success. Reliable and flexible, consistently delivering high-quality results amidst changing requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Supervisor
Trans Mountain
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Quality Control Supervisor
Newcart Contracting
05.2022 - 10.2022
- QC and sign off closure welds, monitor welding parameters, walk down work packages with QA
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
Quality Control Inspector
Keyera Corp
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Actively participated in regular audits to verify compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring continued certification and enhanced credibility within the market.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality, working closely with manufacturing teams to resolve concerns swiftly.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing standardized inspection processes and procedures.
Quality Control Inspector
Koch & Glitsch
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Create ITP, work along side client QA to deliver full turnover package SRU Vessel 4586
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Quality Control Supervisor
Parkland Pipeline Contractors
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
Quality Control Supervisor
PCL Industrial Constructors
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Directed consistent measuring, inspection and testing procedures and tabulated data for detailed reports.
- Validated new methods and equipment to properly integrate improved strategies into quality control processes.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Education
CWB Level 1 - Welding
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB01-2012
Mechanical Contracting Project Management -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON01-2010
Project Management -
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB01-2009
Blue Seal - Business Competencies Achievement
ACSA
Edmonton, AB01-2009
Red Seal - Pipefitting
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB01-2005
Red Seal - Welding
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB01-2001
Bachelor of Science -
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB01-1993
High-school Diploma -
Blessed Sacrament High School
Wainwright, Alberta01-1991
Certification
Certified Level 2 - CSA W178.2
- Certification of Welding Inspectors
ASME B31.3-2010, CSA Z662-2015
Timeline
Quality Control Supervisor
Newcart Contracting
05.2022 - 10.2022
Quality Control Supervisor
Trans Mountain
01.2022 - 11.2023
Quality Control Inspector
Keyera Corp
11.2021 - 05.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Koch & Glitsch
01.2020 - 03.2021
Quality Control Supervisor
Parkland Pipeline Contractors
01.2019 - 10.2019
Quality Control Supervisor
PCL Industrial Constructors
01.2017 - 01.2019
CWB Level 1 - Welding
Red Deer Polytechnic
Mechanical Contracting Project Management -
University of Waterloo
Project Management -
Mount Royal University
Blue Seal - Business Competencies Achievement
ACSA
Red Seal - Pipefitting
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Seal - Welding
Red Deer Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science -
Red Deer Polytechnic
High-school Diploma -
Blessed Sacrament High School
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