Gerald Estrada

• Planning and preparing Inspection Test Procedures (ITPs). • Performed vendor surveillance inspections on fabrication and Quality Management Systems (QMS). • Performed daily inspections on subcontractor’s materials, fabrications (welding, bolting), and installations. • Coordinate with subcontractors to maintain inspection hold points. • Interpret codes (B31.1, B31.3, B31.9, D1.1, D1.4 and ASME IX). • Generate and evaluate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). • Maintain NCR log to track and complete NCRs. • Maintain calibration log. • Review subcontractor quality documents (QMS, WPS, PQR, WQRs, and installation procedures). • Coordinate all Non-destructive testing required.• Inspected orbital weld technicians’ coupons for defects for defects noncompliant with the SEMI code and project specifications before and after daily welds. • Audited each technician’s weld log and isometric drawing weld maps for errors in recording as built. • Created close-out packages on various systems, consisting of stainless, orbital welding, and TIG welding. • Conducted proactive assessments of the quality management program. • Strategically leveraged project requirements to ensure efficient fabrication, installation, and construction outcomes. • Organized NDE, monitored weld inspections, and reviewed civil, structural, and mechanical operations. • Facilitated seamless coordination of quality assurance efforts with subcontractors and clients. • Engaged actively in project discussions and planning sessions. • Partnered in defining and managing the scope and logistics of quality-focused activities. • Worked closely with construction and engineering teams to resolve project challenges. • Conducted audits and evaluations of contractor deliverables and work packages.

Oversee quality procedures on project sites to ensure accurate documentation, procedures, and testing of required items in the contract specifications. Proactively used project specifications to support successful fabrication/installation/construction. Assist in company non-conformance reports and resolutions. Coordinated with construction and engineering teams to address project issues. Conduct and prepare internal and external audit documentation and reporting to support project site quality activities and compliance. Thorough inspection of project elements for compliance Active participation in project meetings. Effective coordination of quality-related activities with subcontractors and clients. Develop and manage quality control plans for projects. Scheduled NDE witnessed weld inspections and inspected civil, structural, and mechanical operations. Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.

Perform daily quality inspections on assigned projects and organize detailed records. Develop and execute QA/QC work packages and procedures. Monitor in-process welding and mechanical activities to ensure compliance with applicable code. Perform and monitor mechanical flange/gasket make-up inspections. Perform visual welding inspections on ASME code projects. Perform welder verification testing Direct welding work activities. Develop and maintain current weld logs, weld maps, flange logs, ISO's and P&ID's in addition to completed turnover packages to customer. Manage and coordinate third party NDE activities along with generating NDE requests. Assure proper usage of company weld procedures, filler metals and that associated requirements are applied. Properly review and interpret customer specifications, procedure, codes and material documents assuring they are in compliance with current codes. Perform Routine quality audits on company projects and subcontractors.