QA Engineer
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Added: 7/9/2014
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Last Updated: 7/9/2014
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State:
OH Ohio
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
I need a job as soon as possible.
I prefer temp jobs.
I prefer permanent jobs.
I need a job as soon as possible.
I prefer temp jobs.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Certifications
Previous NQA-1 Lead Auditor, Level II receipt inspector, pt, mt, welding, electrical, mechanical, real time radioscopy, USACE Construction Quality Management For Contractors and Licensed Electrician.
Education
BS Engineering Quality Control, Warren University
KDS DAR High School
KDS DAR High School
Experience
WILLIAM G. HELTON
4168 Dry Run Dr. HELTON8@AOL.COM
Hamilton, Ohio 45013 Cell 865-850-9470
SUMMARY
Over twenty five years of Quality Management, Field Engineering, Construction Supervision and Quality Inspection. Skills include construction, maintenance, modifications, manufacturing, and demolition of environmental remediation facilities, nuclear power facilities, and manufacturing facilities. Previous Certified -NQA-1 Lead Auditor, QA Receipt Inspector, and qualifications/certifications include Auditor, Document Review, Fieldwork Package Preparation, Asbestos Hazard Abatement, Non-destructive Examination, Electrical Insulating Material, Radiation Worker II and Instrumentation. Perform Causal Analysis, Root cause analysis, and disposition of non-conformances. Working knowledge and experience with ANSI B31.1, B30-10, B30-20, ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 830.120 and 10 CFR 820, AWS, and National Electric Code. Collateral duties included competent electrical person, task lead for facilities maintenance, emergency supervisor for office facility, hoisting and rigging manager, and construction manager.
Projects worked on:
US Army Training Center USAF - 15KV Hospital Switchgear Change-out
NASA - Nuclear Facility Remediation Environmental Various DOE Nuclear Facilities Remediation
Construction, Maintenance, and Modifications
Private Industry - Electrician/Welder
Nuclear Power- Single & Twin Reactor, Boiling Water & Pressure Water Reactors, New Construction, Maintenance,
and Modifications
Valve Manufacturing Facility
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
01/13/2014 to Present
CBI Inc.
Level II Source Inspector
Verify that piping spool pieces and parts meet required specifications, codes and standards for Westinghouse AP1000 Nuclear Reactors. Verify correct N stamped parts, valves, and piping prior to leaving fabrication shop. Perform document reviews, generate Notice of Unsatisfactory conditions, verify corrective actions, generate inspection reports, and generate certificates of conformances.
10/01/13 to 01/04/2014
Crane Nuclear Valve
Quality Assurance Engineer
Verify N, NR, and NPT valve packages are compliant with applicable Codes. Approve weld material for release to manufacturing for production. Certified receipt inspector for valves and parts. Complete documentation close out for items to be shipped. Create certificate of compliance for finished product. Process deviation reports, Non-Conformances, and corrective action reports for non-compliant processes and parts.
Oak Ridge National Labs contractor Isotek Systems, LLC 2008 -03/2013
Senior Quality Engineer
Responsible for performance of audits, assessments, and surveillances, including development of plans and preparation of final reports.
Perform Vendor assessments to assure conformance to NQA-1 criteria.
Certified Lead auditor, and Receipt inspector
Facility Manager
Perform welding inspections on new design, Work on proto type pipe cutter.
EFCOG point of contact for commercial grade dedication of items
Suspect/ Counterfeit item trained
QA liaison for work control to implement Projects Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), including development of work packages, hazard analysis, approval of testing plans, field inspections and start-up testing, and post-installation testing.
Task manager on safety structures, systems and components. Review and approval of specifications, statements of work, and the resulting procurement documents.
Hoisting and Rigging Program Manager responsible for critical, pre-engineered, and ordinary lift development and approval.
Charter committee member for Projects charitable activity Support the Troops.
Lata-Parallax 2006 2008
Senior QA Engineer
Perform readiness assessments for new projects, respond to Problem Reports Vendor oversight program including evaluation for approved vendor list.
Direct client interface for contract conformance through pre-award audits, vendor site visits, and receipt inspections
Complete procurement requisitions, schedule Post Maintenance equipment tasks, perform work package audits and provide QA support for new work packages and completed work packages for closure.
Ft. Irwin Army Training Center 2006
Quality Control Manager
Erosion Control Project.
Responsible for of replacement drainage avenues verification and acceptance.
Developed subcontractor turnover procedures and authorization processes for incorporation into client submittal package.
On-site project superintendent and safety representative.
WILLIAM G. HELTON
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Lackland Air Force Base 2005 2006
Quality Control Manager
Developed Construction Quality Control Plan.
Oversee switchgear change out for 15 KV electric switchgear at base hospital, including mobilization, drawing review, vendor review, civil and electrical inspection and acceptance.
On-site safety representative.
NASA Plum Brook Station 2003-2005
Quality Control Manager
Developed procedures and desktop instructions.
Competent person for electrical and heavy equipment.
Other duties included approval of hoisting and rigging plans and performance of annual man lift inspections plan and execute assessments and surveillances, process non-conformance reports, perform receipt inspections.
Prior to 2003:
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer DOE Hanford 2002-2003
Construction Control Manager DOE Hanford 2001-2003
QA/QC Technician DOE Fernald 1998-2003
Safe Shut Down Maintenance Manager DOE Fernald 1995-1998
Foreman/Electrician Watts Bar Nuclear Plant 1991-1995
Walk down Technician Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, 1990-1991
Procurement Specialist Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Level 2 QC Inspector Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, outage 1991
Level 2 QC Inspector Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, outage 1991
Level 2 QC Inspector Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Level 2 QC Inspector Callaway Nuclear Plant
Electrician/Welder John L. Davis Construction
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BS Quality Control, Warren University
U. S. Air Force, Honorable Discharge
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Certified Level II Quality Control Inspector Welding AI-BM #1748
Licensed Electrician, Chattanooga, Tennessee Level II Liquid Penetrant
Level II Real-Time Radioscopy Vacuum Leak Testing
Level II Magnetic Particle "D" Meter Thickness Test
USACE Construction Quality Management For Contractors
4168 Dry Run Dr. HELTON8@AOL.COM
Hamilton, Ohio 45013 Cell 865-850-9470
SUMMARY
Over twenty five years of Quality Management, Field Engineering, Construction Supervision and Quality Inspection. Skills include construction, maintenance, modifications, manufacturing, and demolition of environmental remediation facilities, nuclear power facilities, and manufacturing facilities. Previous Certified -NQA-1 Lead Auditor, QA Receipt Inspector, and qualifications/certifications include Auditor, Document Review, Fieldwork Package Preparation, Asbestos Hazard Abatement, Non-destructive Examination, Electrical Insulating Material, Radiation Worker II and Instrumentation. Perform Causal Analysis, Root cause analysis, and disposition of non-conformances. Working knowledge and experience with ANSI B31.1, B30-10, B30-20, ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 830.120 and 10 CFR 820, AWS, and National Electric Code. Collateral duties included competent electrical person, task lead for facilities maintenance, emergency supervisor for office facility, hoisting and rigging manager, and construction manager.
Projects worked on:
US Army Training Center USAF - 15KV Hospital Switchgear Change-out
NASA - Nuclear Facility Remediation Environmental Various DOE Nuclear Facilities Remediation
Construction, Maintenance, and Modifications
Private Industry - Electrician/Welder
Nuclear Power- Single & Twin Reactor, Boiling Water & Pressure Water Reactors, New Construction, Maintenance,
and Modifications
Valve Manufacturing Facility
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
01/13/2014 to Present
CBI Inc.
Level II Source Inspector
Verify that piping spool pieces and parts meet required specifications, codes and standards for Westinghouse AP1000 Nuclear Reactors. Verify correct N stamped parts, valves, and piping prior to leaving fabrication shop. Perform document reviews, generate Notice of Unsatisfactory conditions, verify corrective actions, generate inspection reports, and generate certificates of conformances.
10/01/13 to 01/04/2014
Crane Nuclear Valve
Quality Assurance Engineer
Verify N, NR, and NPT valve packages are compliant with applicable Codes. Approve weld material for release to manufacturing for production. Certified receipt inspector for valves and parts. Complete documentation close out for items to be shipped. Create certificate of compliance for finished product. Process deviation reports, Non-Conformances, and corrective action reports for non-compliant processes and parts.
Oak Ridge National Labs contractor Isotek Systems, LLC 2008 -03/2013
Senior Quality Engineer
Responsible for performance of audits, assessments, and surveillances, including development of plans and preparation of final reports.
Perform Vendor assessments to assure conformance to NQA-1 criteria.
Certified Lead auditor, and Receipt inspector
Facility Manager
Perform welding inspections on new design, Work on proto type pipe cutter.
EFCOG point of contact for commercial grade dedication of items
Suspect/ Counterfeit item trained
QA liaison for work control to implement Projects Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), including development of work packages, hazard analysis, approval of testing plans, field inspections and start-up testing, and post-installation testing.
Task manager on safety structures, systems and components. Review and approval of specifications, statements of work, and the resulting procurement documents.
Hoisting and Rigging Program Manager responsible for critical, pre-engineered, and ordinary lift development and approval.
Charter committee member for Projects charitable activity Support the Troops.
Lata-Parallax 2006 2008
Senior QA Engineer
Perform readiness assessments for new projects, respond to Problem Reports Vendor oversight program including evaluation for approved vendor list.
Direct client interface for contract conformance through pre-award audits, vendor site visits, and receipt inspections
Complete procurement requisitions, schedule Post Maintenance equipment tasks, perform work package audits and provide QA support for new work packages and completed work packages for closure.
Ft. Irwin Army Training Center 2006
Quality Control Manager
Erosion Control Project.
Responsible for of replacement drainage avenues verification and acceptance.
Developed subcontractor turnover procedures and authorization processes for incorporation into client submittal package.
On-site project superintendent and safety representative.
WILLIAM G. HELTON
Page Two
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Lackland Air Force Base 2005 2006
Quality Control Manager
Developed Construction Quality Control Plan.
Oversee switchgear change out for 15 KV electric switchgear at base hospital, including mobilization, drawing review, vendor review, civil and electrical inspection and acceptance.
On-site safety representative.
NASA Plum Brook Station 2003-2005
Quality Control Manager
Developed procedures and desktop instructions.
Competent person for electrical and heavy equipment.
Other duties included approval of hoisting and rigging plans and performance of annual man lift inspections plan and execute assessments and surveillances, process non-conformance reports, perform receipt inspections.
Prior to 2003:
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Engineer DOE Hanford 2002-2003
Construction Control Manager DOE Hanford 2001-2003
QA/QC Technician DOE Fernald 1998-2003
Safe Shut Down Maintenance Manager DOE Fernald 1995-1998
Foreman/Electrician Watts Bar Nuclear Plant 1991-1995
Walk down Technician Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, 1990-1991
Procurement Specialist Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Level 2 QC Inspector Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, outage 1991
Level 2 QC Inspector Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, outage 1991
Level 2 QC Inspector Watts Bar Nuclear Plant
Level 2 QC Inspector Callaway Nuclear Plant
Electrician/Welder John L. Davis Construction
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BS Quality Control, Warren University
U. S. Air Force, Honorable Discharge
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Certified Level II Quality Control Inspector Welding AI-BM #1748
Licensed Electrician, Chattanooga, Tennessee Level II Liquid Penetrant
Level II Real-Time Radioscopy Vacuum Leak Testing
Level II Magnetic Particle "D" Meter Thickness Test
USACE Construction Quality Management For Contractors
