Dean Davies

A highly qualified multi disciplined construction QA/QC professional having worked in many Global Locations in the Oil & Gas Sector, Rail Sector and some of the largest construction companies in the world. Excellent presentation and communication abilities, comfortably interacting with Senior Management, Operational and Client personnel at all levels. Professional, yet approachable, management style, with a positive 'can do' attitude.

Business focused and commercially aware, yet having extensive technical abilities and awareness of current and emerging technologies. Highly developed client/supplier facing skills, able to negotiate at a senior level, establishing, developing and maintaining strategic business relationships. Extremely skilled and qualified in all aspects of Operational Delivery, Quality Assurance.

Skilled QA/QC Manager with in-depth knowledge and experience of implementing 'best practice' methodologies and techniques over the full project life cycle, managing multi-disciplined teams and controlling significant budgets. Experienced in applying recognised operational management processes to business driven initiatives. Proactive people manager - establishing and motivating teams, developing and transferring skills, advising management and leading from the front.

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Emphasis has been placed on Continuous professional career development; ensuring up to date knowledge is maintained and Amplified as required within the work environment. With Reference to New construction Technology Inspection Methods, Fabrication and Erection Methods and Industrial Directives (P.& I.D) etc. The end result being a multi skilled individual, with the ability to work independently or as a team member, With a Proactive no nonsense attitude, Capable of completing large projects in diverse geographic locations and political Climates.

Project QA Lead - ENI Congo - Congo

(2015-05)

• Establishing a framework for the quality management and continually applying it to the project

Lead QA/QC Lead Engineer - Basrah Gas Company - Iraq

(2013-08 - 2015-04)

• Following the expected standards for quality deliverables at the completion of each Front End Loading (FEL) phase which are set out by the Project Lifecycle Process (PLP) Tollgate Guidelines
• For FEL4 stage deliverables including: Quality Management Plan, Management System & Procedures
• Quality Man-plan and Budget Man-hours
• Project Quality Review Program, Project QA/QC Function Performance
• Continual Improvement, Quality Performance Periodic Report
• Consultants/Specialists/AIA Quality Requirements (where applicable)
• Supplier/Contractor Quality Requirements
• Establish Quality Requirements and Risks
• Ensuring review of supplier documentation by the QA/QC Coordinator including quality controls, test plans, procedures and programmes
• Material certification, critical hardness & dimensional reports
• Manufacturers data reports
• Welding and NDT procedures and qualification records
• Corrosion protection, Data books
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedures

Lead QA/QC Lead Engineer - Shell IRAQ - Iraq

(2013-08 - 2015-04)

• Develop and update Quality Plans
• Provide direction in implementing Work Packages/Inspection plans, Receipt Inspection, Witness and Hold Points, In-Process and Final Product Inspection, Sampling Plans, inspection and acceptance criteria and Start-up Testing
• Review and/or document Field Change activities
• Perform internal audits to assess compliance to Standards and to the internal Quality System, including investigation, presentation of observations and findings, and reporting
• Apply sound systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving construction quality issues
• Provide trending analysis on quality issues and performance metrics
• Provide guidance on treatment of punch-list items vs Non-conformances
• Regulatory Compliance: ATEX, EU Directives & ISO 17025
• Assist in maintaining Rule/Order and Program Quality compliance
• Review and document Rule/Order changes for Projects/Programs
• Perform product and process evaluations to identify areas for improvement
• Recommend solutions to identified problems
• Implement approved changes using sound quality engineering principles and fully document requirements

QA/QC Manager - Abu Dhabi National Oil Company - Abu Dhabi

(2011-03 - 2013-07)

Das Island Expansion Project - Abu Dhabi, Involved in the development and Implementation of the Soil Integrity Management System responsible for over 20 inspection Personnel, Using the X-Block shoreline protection system, including training, conducting compliance audits and development of QMS based on ISO 9001/14001/18001 series for the following departments within the soil improvement program, Integrity. The overall reclamation site is located on the south side of the existing Das Island. The newly created land is more than 193 ha in size and requires a volume of 16 million m3 of reclamation fill including a new airport, 500 man field logistic base housing and recreation facilities, permanent housing estates and office blocks.

• Material management programs and new Storage facilities
• In overall charge of 20 Inspectors Multi Discipline, reference to QA/ QC activities scheduling and coordination
• Successfully wrote and implemented a compliant ISO 9001:2008, Quality Management System, 18001 Health & Safety System and the company received Certifications
• Interface with Client QA/QC and other related project departments regarding QA/QC matters
• Evaluate QA/QC requirements on a daily Basis
• Review of all proposed QA/QC, procedures and plans
• Review Isometric Drawings, and allocate appropriate WPS
• Review follow up and monitoring of QA/QC activities
• Consolidate Final Test packs for final review
• Evaluate and correlate information into a Weekly status report for the Project Manager
• Utilize quality metrics and KPI systems for compliance
• Audit 2nd party for all suppliers i.e Laboratories, transport, catering etc.

QA/QC Lead Engineer - BP Basra - Iraq

(2010-05 - 2011-03)

BP Rumalia Oilfield Project IRAQ

• Implemented Quality, Safety & Environmental management systems compliant with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 18001 standards
• Led a multidisciplinary team of 20 engineers and assured on time completion of all QA/QC activities including witnessing of laboratory & mechanical testing
• Established a documents control centre and trained staff in compiling database records and registers
• Evaluated the QHSE systems of all contractors and provided training to bridge shortfalls and documenting, monitoring and evaluating site activities
• Conducted second party audits of all contractors and followed up the closeout of NCRs
• Implemented systems for tracking quality & HSE metrics and mapping KPI progress with leading and trailing trends
• Interfaced with the consortium partners - BP, SOC and CNPC - and resolved all QHSE issues
• Trained local personnel in the safe management of H2S hazards
• Conducted HAZOP & HAZID studies for all new ESP systems and wellhead connections

QA Co-Coordinator/Auditor - Rourke

(2008-12 - 2010-05)

• Provide day to day support to the Quality

Senior QA/QC Engineer - Total Nigeria - Nigeria

(2007-06 - 2008-11)

Senior Corporate QA/QC Engineer - Shell Nigeria - Nigeria

(2006-04 - 2007-06)

Multi Projects Port Harcourt Gbaran Ubie

QA/QC Engineer - Shimazu Con

(2004-06 - 2006-04)

Foundation Engineering Tunnel project

Lead QA/QC Engineer - Shell Nigeria - Nigeria

(2001-06 - 2004-05)

Lead QA/QC Engineer - BBGOS Atlas Cove Nigeria - Nigeria

(1998-04 - 2001-05)

Civil Inspection Engineer - ABB/Chevron

(1996-06 - 1998-05)

TBM Engineer/Company Representative - Trans Manche Link - Channel Tunnel - Channel

(1988-04 - 1996-05)

HND - Civil Engineering & Structural Engineering - Stafford College

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies - Stafford College

High School Diploma - Durham College