Carlos Zavala
Kingwood,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated quality driven individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Metrology Technician
Tenaris Conroe
Conroe, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Performed scheduled calibrations and maintenance on equipment and systems in facility.
- Initiated documentation when instrumentation calibrations indicated out of tolerance or failure.
- Researched, recommended and specified instrumentation to support new projects.
- Managed new instrument documentation setup and calibration database integration.
- Reviewed, entered and scanned incoming calibration and preventive maintenance data from outside vendors.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Internal Auditor
Tenaris Conroe
Conroe, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Drafted audit reports to display findings.
- Addressed and resolved audit issues.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
- Collaborated with management to address all major risks.
- Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand level of compliance.
- Coached new employees to inform and educate on processes, procedures and deadlines.
Metallurgical Technician
Tenaris Conroe
Conroe, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products for testing.
- Prepared and prevented cross-contamination of samples by thoroughly disinfecting equipment and tools used for collection and analyzing.
- View and measure weld defects via microscope for accurate weld analysis results.
- Proper set up of samples on tensile testing machine for accurate results to keep the heat treat department running on schedule.
Metrology Technician
Vallourec Tube-Alloy
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Documentation review and control of testing and inspection equipment certifications in compliance with API and company SOP specifications.
- Calibration of dimensional equipment stored on GageTrak software.
- Created purchase requisitions via MOVEX (ERP system) for tools and equipment for shop needs.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Vallourec Tube-Alloy
Houston, TX
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Receiving inspection on incoming raw materials and finished products.
- Dimensional inspection of API/Premium threads.
- Thread profile inspection using cast or repro rubber compound with optical comparator.
- NDT testing using liquid penetrant and magnetic particle (wet/dry)
- Final inspection on final products and document review prior to shipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
John H. Reagan
Houston, TX2011
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Dimensional Measurement
- Instrument Calibration
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Cost reduction by internal calibration eliminating cost of outsourced calibration.
- Led project in usage and maintenance in new equipment created by the company to reduce the cost of consumables.
- 5S Certified Lab through continuous improvement project to maintain an ergonomic, clean and visually organized work environment.
- Led training courses through company's training program to ensure all inspectors were confident in inspecting our products.
Certification
- Magnetic Particle Level II
- Liquid Penetrant Level II
Timeline
Metrology Technician
Tenaris Conroe
01.2023 - Current
Internal Auditor
Tenaris Conroe
02.2022 - Current
Metallurgical Technician
Tenaris Conroe
02.2021 - Current
Metrology Technician
Vallourec Tube-Alloy
01.2016 - 06.2020
Quality Assurance Inspector
Vallourec Tube-Alloy
09.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
John H. Reagan
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