Darell G. Mijares
Pembroke Pines
Summary
Dynamic Technical Manager with extensive experience at SGS North America, Inc., excelling in regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Proven track record in project coordination and team leadership, driving successful outcomes in product certification. Adept at problem-solving and fostering client relations, ensuring high standards in inspection methodologies and training development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Technical Manager
SGS North America, Inc.
Doral
01.2019 - Current
- Remain abreast of all technical requirements related to the product certification and inspection tasks performed by the US Sales/Executing affiliate and ensure that Sales, Operation, Inspections teams are adequately informed of these requirements so that they carry out their responsibilities as required.
- Supports sales and operational teams with understanding, selling, coordinating product testing requirements
- Training Coordinator: Ensure that effective dissemination of information across all team members with regular communications and training. Train Teams on Certification requirements and updates including country regulatory instructions
- Work with the Standardization Coordinator and Operations Manager to resolve complaints, claims and appeals in accordance with procedures and put in place corrective actions to ensure issues are resolved on a permanent basis
- Trade Facilitation Services (International Trade Compliance and Product Certifications)
Part Time Electrical Instructor
CBT Technological Institute
Hialeah and Flagler Campuses
01.2016 - Current
- Electrical Instructor for Diploma and Associate Classes
- Fundamentals of AC and DC Electricity
- Electrical Motors Applications and Troubleshooting
- Applications for HVAC Electrical Systems
- OSHA Safety
- ESCO Electrical Certifications
- NCCER Electrical Certification
- College Physics
- College Algebra
- Electric Motors and Controls
Operations Manager & Technical Manager for Inspections
SGS North America, Inc.
Doral
01.2009 - 01.2019
- To provide technical guidance to all Trade Analysts in the contribution to the achievement of Quality Goals and Performance Standards.
- Management in the aspect process and systems design to ensure: Trade Facilitation through appropriately attuned technical policies for all PCA contract teams following Conformity Assessment Instructions, GIS Business Rules and all other related references.
- Compliance to Company Policies, Rules and Regulations
- Monitor results and take corrective actions
- To ensure strategic planning of goals of the Department.
- Proposes and implement approved Annual Strategic Project Plans that contributes to the Over-all SGS GIS Objective/s.
- To provide Conformity Assessment related technical support as required by Management.
- To provide higher level of decision with regards to technical issues of the Conformity Assessment process including any discrepancy that may occur between certification centers and inspecting affiliates.
- To provide Trade Analyst with technical advice and guidance for further development of the Conformity Assessment Programs
- Technical Manager for Inspections
- Overall responsibility to ensure that the inspection activities are carried out in accordance with ISO 17020:2012 Standard and with GIS Business Rules, manuals and contractual obligations.
- Responsible for the technical issues of the Inspection team
- Improve the technical expertise and capability of the Inspection team
- Provide technical support to the Inspection team
- Coordinate the Inspection team on work of technical issue
- Take final decision at office level to resolve technical inspection issue
- Review the content of QMS documents concerning technical issue
- Organize the Inspection team to improve the inspection methods, inspection procedures & methodology
- Supervise and monitor the execution and implementation of technical activities
- Governments and Institutions Services (now as Trade Facilitation Services)
Project Coordinator / Quality Assurance - Technical Analyst & Technical Inspector
SGS North America, Inc.
Doral
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Perform technical inspection, witness testing, and analyze results based on client’s Test plan and standards, issue are report and recommendations for issuance of certificate for customs clearance / product acceptance.
- Obtain, verify, process and report all documents and data required for the issuance of Report of Findings/Certificate of Inspection for the pre-shipment inspections of Industrial Products for quality conformance and logistic purposes.
- Identification of the product inspected for the purpose of classification and valuation for the purpose of customs duty and taxes depending on client’s requirement.
- Perform product inspection and market value research / appraisal of used equipment for issuance of customs clearance.
- Analysis of logistic matters and checking requirements of the client. Writing instructions for quality inspections, audits/survey and product certification. Analyzing Reports and review of documents for the issuance of Report of Findings /Certificate of Compliance to the clients & Letter or credit requirements.
- Assist clients directly in finding solutions to export / import concerns and issuance of customs clearance.
- Industrial Services Division
Education
Associate in Management of Information Systems - Network Security, CISCO (CCENT and CCNA), Microsoft (MCP, MCSE)
COMPTIA
FastTrain Technical College03-2009
BS Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
Manila, Philippines11-1991
Skills
- Technical compliance and regulatory knowledge
- Quality assurance and inspection methodologies
- Project coordination and trade facilitation
- Client relations and effective communication
- Team leadership and employee development
- Problem solving and technical performance monitoring
- Training development and mentoring
Current Projects
- Product Certifications and safety testing for 16 countries in Africa and the Middle East.
- Saudi Arabia ROHS, IECEE and Quality Mark Certifications.
- East Africa Standard And Technical Regulation Compliance Certification.
- Kuwait Technical Inspection and Evaluation Certificates.
Certification
ISO 9001 Lead Implementer: Certificate # 53237
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor: Certificate # 58733
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor: Certificate # 58733
Current Position
SGS North America, Inc., Technical Manager, Connectivity & Products, Trade Facilitation Services, 22 years
CBT Technical Institute Electrical Instructor for Associate and Diploma Degrees, 9 years
Key Clients
- GE Vernova
- GE Hydro
- Cummins
- Eaton / Insinkerator
- Siemens
- Baker Hughes
- National Oilwell Varco
- ITW/Hobart
- Energy International
- ThermoFisher Scientific
- Hughes Network
Timeline
Technical Manager
SGS North America, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Part Time Electrical Instructor
CBT Technological Institute
01.2016 - Current
Operations Manager & Technical Manager for Inspections
SGS North America, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2019
Project Coordinator / Quality Assurance - Technical Analyst & Technical Inspector
SGS North America, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2009
Associate in Management of Information Systems - Network Security, CISCO (CCENT and CCNA), Microsoft (MCP, MCSE)
COMPTIA
BS Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology