Mistras Group
Quality Assurance / Environmental, Safety and Health Specialist

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State: NJ New Jersey
Country: United States
Status:
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Certifications
Contracting Basics for Contracting Officer Technical Representative, 40hrs, 06-2005, Graduate School (USDA), Washington, DC; Navy Occupational Safety and Health (Ashore) Course, 40hrs, 04-2005, Naval Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Training Center, Naval Submarine Base New London, CT; Naval Surface Ships Demilitarization Training, 40hrs, 01-2004, DLA Headquarters, Columbus, OH; Fire Protection and Life Safety Course, 40hrs, 11-2002, Naval Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Training Center, Naval Submarine Base New London, CT; Hazardous Substance Incident Response Management Course, 40hrs, 12-2002, Naval Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Training Center; Naval Submarine Base New London, CT; U.S. Navy Radiation Safety Officer Training (R.A.S.O.), Yorktown, VA. 23691, 40 hrs, 05-1995; Navy Knowledge on-line Training for Environmental, Safety and Health, 23 courses, (i.e. OSHA safety for general industry, OSHA recordkeeping and training, OSHA standards and compliance, Fall Protection Awareness, Confined Space Entry), 10-2002 to 10-2006; Geo Learning on-line Training for Environmental, Safety and Health, 44 courses, (i.e. Asbestos and Radiation Awareness, Hazard Communication, Hot Work Permits, Respiratory Protection, Welding Safety and First Aid),12-01 to 12-02; ASNT-TC-1A, LEVEL II Training and Testing as follows: Q.S.L. Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection 40 hrs., 07-1996; Penetrant Inspection 40 hrs., 08-1996; Ultrasonic Inspection (shearwave and thickness) 120 hrs., 09-1996; Radiographic Inspection 80 hrs., 10-1996; Visual Inspection 40 hrs. 11-1996. Philadelphia Naval Shipyard - Penetrate Inspection 40 hrs.,05-1987 ; Magnetic Particle Inspection 40 hrs., 06-1987; Radiographic Inspection 80 hrs.,07-1987; Ultrasonic (Thickness) inspection 40 hrs., 08-1987; Ultrasonic Inspection (Shearwave) 80 hrs., 01-1988. Eastern Testing and Inspection- Penetrate Inspection 40 hrs., 05-1984. Magnetic Particle Inspection 40 hrs., 07- 1984;Radiographic Inspection 80 hrs., 10-1984; Ultrasonic (thickness) Inspection 80 hrs., 01-1985.
Education
9/1974 to 6/1978-South Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, PA. 19145
Experience
08/2004 to Present Environmental, Safety and Health Specialist (ES&H)
Supervisor of Shipbuilding, U.S. Navy Ship Disposal Project (SDP) and U.S. Navy Repair and Conversion, Philadelphia Project Office

· Review and approve private contractor’s instructions, plans, and process control procedures concerning Ship Disposal Project (SDP), quality assurance and ESH issues.
· Monitor the contractor’s compliance with its ES&H management plan; ensure that this plan provides for the identification, removal, treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal of all potentially regulated hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
· Summit weekly reports, including quality assurance progress status, ES&H issues, accident rates, and photos detailing concerns and progress associated with SDP activities.
· Audit work sites and facilities for compliance with applicable quality assurance criteria, OSHA and environmental codes and regulations.
· Instruct and assure that all personnel who are exposed to hazardous material are trained in the proper personal protective measures to reduce or eliminate possible injury and exposure.
· Make recommendations to management relative to projected ES&H and quality assurance inspection requirements, which will impact U.S. Navy projects, technical, and facility posture as it relates to accomplishment of project work.
· Manage and coordinate all matters pertaining to safety, occupational health, fire protection, and ship safety onboard all vessels in plant and at contractor’s production facilities.

05/2000 to 08/2004 Quality Assurance Production Controller
Supervisor of Shipbuilding, U.S. Navy Repair and Conversion, Philadelphia Project Office

· Develop, review, and negotiate modifications to original specifications and new specifications for nondestructive inspections and work to be accomplished by contractor on government contract.
· Witness evolutions and processes during the production phase to insure proper inspection methods, acceptance criteria and tolerances all meet the contract requirements.
· Review and evaluate contractor’s inspection reports and make recommendations for additional methods of examination and provide rationale for overall acceptance or rejection.
· Provide detailed cost estimate including labor, material and time, with all required supporting data for new work and modifications to original work specification.
· Monitor contractor’s recordkeeping of quality assurance inspections and verify that a site-specific safety program and emergency evacuation plan have been developed and are adequate.
· Represent U.S. Navy during Regulatory Agency visits and inspections, ensure that all visits and inspections are reported and that actions taken against the government contractor or any subcontractor is documented and reported immediately to supervision.

01/1996 to 05/2000 Quality Assurance Technician (N.D.E.)
Q.S.L. Inspection Inc., 5 Nealy Boulevard, Trainer, PA. 19061

· Certified Welding Inspector via American Welding Society certification # 96080981.
· Certified API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector certification # 20756.
· Certified ASNT IRRSP (Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel) and ASNT-TC-1A Level II in radiographic film interpretation (Castings and Weldments) and also in most nondestructive test methods (VT, RT, UT, PT, MT).
· Ultrasonic shear wave technician. Duties include – Understanding sound path determination, sound speeds in different materials, and transducer emissions characteristics.
· Proficient with multiple A-scan flaw detection equipment, such as Panametrics Epoch 2, 3 & 4; Krautkramer USN 38, 48, 50 & 52.
· Technical writing skills to develop detailed reports, recommendations and correspondence.

04/1994 to 09/1995 Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, PA. 19112

· Knowledge of quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure that government standards and acceptance criteria are adhered to.
· Establish and maintain licensees’ record keeping system.
· Assumes control and initiates corrective action in emergency radiation situations.
· Develops, conducts the training of and determines the competency of radiography personnel.
· Conducts monthly audit of field sites and determine preventive measures of radiation incidents.
· Knowledge in negotiating techniques to acquire services at a fair and reasonable cost to the government.

5/1987 to 4/1994 Quality Assurance Technician (N.D.E.)
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, PA. 19112

· ASNT-TC-1A Level II in radiographic film interpretation (Castings and Weldments) and also in most nondestructive test methods (VT, RT, UT, PT, MT).
· Conducts hull survey using ultrasonic nondestructive test methods and mechanical measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and depth gauges.
· Perform special inspections of components following incident/accident involving system failure and prepare written report and recommendations on findings.
· Perform radiographic testing on pipe welds; structural welds also on special propeller pieces and propeller castings.
· Conduct full penetration butt weld inspections on pipe welds, structural welds and peripheral propeller plate welds using ultrasonic shearwave testing.
· Ensure work preformed by production shops meets the applicable acceptance criteria, if specific component is rejected, draw sketch and written direction in order that defective material can be repaired.
· Coordinate with technical groups on research and development projects to confirm the validity of new methods of inspection.

1/1982 to 5/1987 Quality Assurance Technician (N.D.E.)
Eastern Testing and Inspection, Thorofare, N.J. 08086

· ASNT-TC-1A Level II in radiographic film interpretation (Castings and Weldments) and also in most nondestructive test methods (VT, RT, UT, PT, MT).
· Responsible for setting and maintaining boundaries for the radiographic operation and assuring compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
· Review and interpret radiographic film to many acceptance standards, such as MIL-STD-271, and ASME B31.1, B31.3, Sec. I, VIII, IX.
· Conduct visual survey using surface nondestructive testing and mechanical measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales and depth gauge to record depth and length of discontinuity.
· Capable of reading, interpreting and thoroughly understanding blueprints and technical documents.
Comments
References

Geno Borelli – U.S. NAVY; SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING; CONVERSION AND REPAIR; ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER, BATH, ME.
PHONE # 207.442.2829

James Cardinale – U.S. NAVY; SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING; NAVAL WEAPON STATION EARLE; DEPUTY OFFICER-IN-CHARGE; COLTS NECK, NJ.
PHONE # 732.866.2811

Vince Albanese – U.S. NAVY; PHILADELPHIA NAVAL SHIPYARD DETACHMENT NORFOLK, VA; PROPELLER FACILITY; NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING SUPERVISOR; PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PHONE # 215.897.6491

Steven Jacunski - U.S. NAVY; SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING; CONVERSION AND REPAIR; DEPUTY OFFICER-IN-CHARGE; BATH, ME.
PHONE # 207.442.2520
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