james howard

* QA/QC Source Inspection * Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills * Good abilities with computer software, i.e., MS Word, Excel, etc. * Demonstrated ability as a decision maker * Demonstrated experience with * Safety Policies and Procedures * Pre-inspection / order review meetings / engineering kick-off meetings * Fabrication and welding * Pressure vessels / heat exchangers * air cooled / shell & tube / towers / internals * Pressure testing * hydrostatic / pneumatic * Fabricated piping * field and shop * Furnaces / fired heaters / boilers * Cooling towers * Tanks / spheres * Valves * pressure relief, control, gate, globe, ball, etc. * NDE & NDT experience in but not limited to; RT, MT, PT and UT

* Analyzed production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports to detect production problems * Estimated costs and set quality standards * Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances * Oversaw design, procurement and construction from a mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical systems * Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance * Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges * Coordinated inventory and cost control measures * Responsible for setting minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems used in the process * Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products

* Responsible for the inspection of construction and maintenance projects according to Client’s Technical Guidelines and applicable regulations. * Responsible for adhering to safety guidelines and standards and for following safety rules and regulations to promote a positive safety culture. * Responsible for adhering to environmental standards and for environmental awareness. * Responsible for cost control of projects in area of responsibility. * Expected to make responsible decisions in the field for the required work to be accomplished. * Ensure no leaks, spills or releases.

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