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Douglas E. Parks

Douglas E. Parks

Lafayette,IN
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
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Summary

JOB OBJECTIVE I am seeking an opportunity with a organization who can utilize my various experiences to enhance the quality of their products resulting in a positive contribution to the operation.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Vacuum Technician and QC Manager

Premier Cryogenic Services,LLC
Delphi, IN
05.2022 - Current
  • Filled out Cold Rate of Rise and Warm Rate of Rise reports, vacuum logs (micron readings) and leak report log to document work completed.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to equipment and/or parts quickly and complete.
  • Removed wiring, piping and tubing to complete the vacuum investigation in its entirety to give an estimate to the customer of the fix that is required.
  • Installed new components or replaced defective parts to meet the customers requirements.
  • Inspect for vacuum leaks once the general location of the leak was determined using a blanket (tarp). Then use process of elimination to narrow down the location of the vacuum leak.
  • Inspect cryogenic transport trailers to DOT standards and wrote the reports and sticker them if acceptable.
  • Perform Level II Liquid Penetrant tests and filled out the reports.
  • Inspect inner vessel condition and complete a report of what is broken, cracked or out of tolerance.
  • wrote R1 Data Forms for submission to the NBIC. Responsible for customer and ASME / NBIC code audits. Check drawings, calculations and verify customer and code compliances; maintain weld qualification records and WPS qualifications; responsible for QC Manual compliance.

Quality Control Manager

ProAxis Group
West Lafayette, IN
09.2018 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for all aspects of quality control in ASME and NBIC regulated cryogenic transport and pressure vessel manufacturing operation; Level II Liquid Penetrant, responsible for successful customer and ASME code audits. Check drawings, calculations and verify customer and code compliances; maintain weld qualification records and WPS qualifications; responsible for QC Manual compliance. I was also Supervisor for the fabrication department for approximately six months until they realized they needed me as the QC Manager more.

Quality Control Specialist

Alloy Custom Products, Inc./ Trinity Cryogenics LLC
Lafayette, IN
08.2003 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for all aspects of quality control in ASME and NBIC regulated cryogenic transport and pressure vessel manufacturing operation; Level III radiographer; wrote WPS procedures; responsible for successful customer, vendor, ASME code, DOT and Transport Canada audits; check drawings, calculations and verify customer and code compliances; maintain weld qualification records and WPS qualifications; responsible for QC Manual compliance; responsible for completing and submitting all ASME data reports; identify high rework areas and implement or suggest solutions; familiar with FDA and CGA recommended oxygen clean requirements; training and scheduling of QC analysts

NDT Technician

U.S. Inspection of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
01.2002 - 08.2003
  • Perform magnetic particle, ultra-sonic and liquid penetrant tests; x-ray pipe welds and other various parts; traveled extensively performing tests at all hours and shifts to accommodate customer requirements

Quality Control Manager & Level III Radiographer

Alloy Custom Products, Inc
Lafayette, IN
01.1998 - 09.2002
  • Responsible for performing X-rays on seams welds on third shift; confirmed proper fit up and proper orientation of tank shells; confirmed oxygen clean compliance; later promoted to QC Manager

Quality Control Inspector

Fluidrive, Inc
Brookston, IN
06.1993 - 01.1998
  • Responsible for first piece inspections; responsible for calibrations of calipers, torque wrenches, and micrometers; reviewed, inspected and determined usability of scrap material; inspected hydraulic axle assemblies for compliance

Education

Certified Associate Weld Inspector (CAWI) First Responder Metrology Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Level II Radiography Concepts of Digital Radiography Coordinate Measuring Machine Microsoft Office -

Delphi Community High School

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Quality Processes
  • Specification Review
  • Staff Supervision
  • Test Result Interpretation
  • Raw Material Inspection
  • Process Documentation
  • Product Inspections
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Employee Training
  • Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
  • Final Product Approvals
  • Quality Control
  • Team Support and Oversight
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • High Tolerance Measurement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Report Writing
  • Defect Identification
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Time Management
  • Statistical analysis skills
  • Licensed Refrigeration Technician
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Market research experience
  • [Software] expert
  • Operational budget forecasting
  • Google Workspace

References

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

Work Availability

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Timeline

Vacuum Technician and QC Manager - Premier Cryogenic Services,LLC
05.2022 - Current
Quality Control Manager - ProAxis Group
09.2018 - 05.2022
Quality Control Specialist - Alloy Custom Products, Inc./ Trinity Cryogenics LLC
08.2003 - 08.2018
NDT Technician - U.S. Inspection of Indiana
01.2002 - 08.2003
Quality Control Manager & Level III Radiographer - Alloy Custom Products, Inc
01.1998 - 09.2002
Quality Control Inspector - Fluidrive, Inc
06.1993 - 01.1998
Delphi Community High School - Certified Associate Weld Inspector (CAWI) First Responder Metrology Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Level II Radiography Concepts of Digital Radiography Coordinate Measuring Machine Microsoft Office,

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