Methodical professional in quality control and assurance field, known for being highly productive and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in precision measurement, defect identification, and regulatory compliance which ensure adherence to industry standards. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and time management, making significant contributions to team success and product excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Capital Projects Quality Assurance Representative
Albemarle
08.2023 - 04.2024
Company Overview: Silver Peak Mining
Responsible for Quality Assurance and Control for a company housing development, a lithium hydroxide/lime reactor, a lithium metal recycling reactor, and the 2024 plant turnaround
Reviewed and supported contractor Inspection and Testing Plans
Performed inspections and audits of civil, mechanical, and electrical/instrumentation work
Generated inspection reports, reviewed contractor documentation, and coordinated with Document Control to file QA/QC documents in company SharePoint
Conducted vendor factory audits and oversaw factory acceptance testing
Worked with engineering team to conduct failure analysis of newly installed equipment
Assisted with project scheduling, HSE, and construction management as needed
Silver Peak Mining
Assistant Project Manager/ Site QA/QC Lead Manager
Yilmaz Process Technologies
01.2022 - 01.2023
YPT Azerbaijan hired me directly on a contract basis after continued consultancy across several projects
Wrote multiple project quality documents from scratch pertaining to project quality management (Method Statements, Inspection/Testing Plans, Risk Assessments, and final project inspection forms)
Supervised system and equipment design, procurement, fabrication, quality management, as well as construction management for a 138 ton/hour CIL project with a milling circuit
Collaborated closely with client operations team, project management consultant representatives, and general contractor representatives, as well as supervised YPT junior engineers and craftsmen (concrete, ironworkers, millwrights, pipefitters, and E&I technicians) daily once construction was started
Was part of the senior leadership of the commissioning team that oversaw conveyors, two mills (SAG and ball), eight 1600 m3 CIL tanks, two high speed thickeners, and a Zadra pressure strip gold recovery unit with electrowinning cells, mercury abatement systems, and an eight ton/day carbon regeneration kiln
Created a strong working relationship with a premier mining equipment manufacturer that is looking to break into the North American market
Consultant
Detox & Treatment
01.2017 - 01.2022
Company Overview: Mining Consultancy Company
Providing consultancy services to various construction and mining companies on various stages of the project lifecycle, including:
System Design and Engineering Services
Contract Equipment Installation and Maintenance: Providing knowledge and support on current equipment and identifying ways to increase equipment lifespan
Gold Recovery Process Consultant: Expert consultancy to enhance gold recovery processes, utilizing the latest technologies and techniques for improved operational efficiency
Equipment Procurement
Quality Control: Provide input on quality control measures across all stages of gold recovery, ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines
Mining Consultancy Company
Construction Manager/ QA/QC Manager
Scotia International OF NV
01.2012 - 01.2016
Company Overview: Mining Projects
Construction management of 17 projects, including gold/silver recovery projects, mercury abatement, and water treatment
Plant design and installation
Commissioning and start-up training
Engineering review
Equipment procurement
Quality Control management of equipment during fabrication and installation
Mining Projects
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Great Basin College
Elko, NV
06.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Millwright Technology