ERIC ONEAL LATTIMORE
Navasota
Summary
Project Quality Manager with extensive experience in construction and quality assurance. Demonstrated ability to implement QA/QC frameworks, enhance compliance with safety standards, and improve field productivity. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with quality objectives and timely delivery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Quality Manager
MATRIX PROJECT SERVICES
Rougemont
05.2025 - Current
- Plan, organize, and direct, the activities of all site quality control personnel, single point of contact for the client on all quality issues.
- Ensured project quality system compliance across civil, electrical, instrumentation, structural steel, coating, mechanical, and pipe disciplines.
- Monitored project execution to identify opportunities and facilitated corrective and preventive actions for overall project improvement.
- Customized the quality system to effectively meet project goals and objectives while continuing to meet the requirements of the IMS program.
- Planned and implemented quality standards to ensure thorough document reviews, surveillance, and audits of field operations.
- Created ITPs for the LNG project and reviewed, approved subcontractor Quality Plans and ITPs to align with project standards.
- Provided expert technical support for welding processes and practices.
Manager II, Quality Control
WORLEY
Channelview
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Direct and manage all aspects of quality control operations within the Capital Projects Group.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards through thorough inspections of structural steel, civil, and mechanical disciplines.
- Oversee weld and NDE tracking, reporting, and documentation processes.
- Select welds designated for NDE and ensure welding clearance for test packages.
- Facilitate the release of piping systems for testing, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- Perform independent inspections and surveillance to confirm that installation activities meet project requirements.
- Witness all civil testing activities, verify documentation, and maintain sign-off records.
- Collaborated with LYB Quality Assurance Team to coordinate and streamline inspection processes, improving overall quality assurance efficiency.
- Developed and submitted Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for client approval, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Review all quality records for accuracy, ensuring alignment with project requirements, guidelines, and standards.
- Formally document the acceptance of completed installation examinations and tests upon mechanical completion, adhering to project guidelines and standards.
- Scheduled and obtained competitive quotes from NDE contractors to enhance project cost management.
- Conduct final walk-downs with clients to ensure satisfaction and confirm work completion.
Quality Assurance Manager
WORLEY
MOSES LAKE
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and managed the Quality Management Plan
- Oversaw project quality matters, ensuring adherence to quality standards and compliance with contractual obligations
- Promoted and enforced quality standards across project teams, fostering a culture of quality awareness and accountability
- Designed and conducted quality training programs for project personnel
- Approved Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Plans before implementation
- Monitored project quality objectives, KPIs, and non-conformance reports
- Managed non-conformance issues, implementing corrective actions to uphold safety and quality requirements
- Investigated and addressed Surveillance Trends and Non-Conformance Reports
- Collaborated with Client on sub/contractor’s Quality Personnel for audits and inspections
- Interpreted contract quality requirements for inspection and testing activities
- Maintained Document Control Compliance with Worley and client standards
- Worked with other Discipline Managers to integrate quality into project activities
- Offered guidance on compliance strategies and documentation
- Developed surveillance planning and scheduling activities
- Participated in project meetings and prepared regular reports
- Prepared and delivered weekly and monthly reports to Project Manager, Client, and Quality Director
- Conducted Lessons Learned Workshops and documented project lessons
Project QA/QC Manager
MATRIX PROJECT SERVICES
NEWBERRY SPRINGS
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Overall responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the activities of all quality control personnel; single point of contact for the client on all quality issues.
- Ensured that the project quality system employed by the project (civil, electrical, instrumentation, structural steel, coating, mechanical, and pipe) has been customized to effectively meet project goals and objectives while continuing to meet the requirements of the IMS program.
- Planned and implemented quality standards that provided sufficient internal oversight in terms of document reviews, surveillance, and audits of field operations and work processes to assure compliance with project plans and procedures.
- Monitored project execution opportunities and facilitated corrective and preventive actions to enhance overall project quality.
- Maintained documentation of performance evaluations and data required for engineering design and quality control system.
- Facilitated quality handover process, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with project standards.
- Provided technical welding support.
- Managed welder qualification activities.
- Ensured weld and NDE tracking & reporting were in order; interpreted NDE results.
QA/QC Manager
PARTNERS SPECIALTIES, INC
HOUSTON
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed Quality department, overseeing in-process and final inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Developed and maintained a Quality Management System specifically designed for the company.
- Conducted internal audits to evaluate adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated repair plans and non-conformance reports (NCRs) to drive resolution and maintain quality control.
- Ensure weld and NDE tracking & reporting are in order, interpret NDE results, and maintain welding records.
- Coordinate and upkeep all welder qualification activities.
- Provide technical welding support internally and externally for the company.
- Conducted U, S, and R stamp renewal with state representatives.
- Work directly with multiple in-house disciplines as well as clients to achieve quality compliance with contract documents.
Project Principal Quality Inspector
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
WEBSTER
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Inspect, examine, document, and record results of testing activities accordingly.
- Inspected and reviewed test packages for compliance and completeness, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Conducted visual examinations of completed welds across various disciplines and sub-contractors (Civil, Structural, Pipe, Coating).
- Ensure weld and NDE Tracking & Reporting are in order, interpret NDE Results, and maintain welding records.
- Complete document reviews and surveillances based on the Quality Plan
- Clear welding by test packs, release piping systems for testing activities
- Monitor the progress of the weld defect prevention program to ensure the team members adhere to procedures.
- Tracked trends and reported anomalies from the plan to KBR Global Construction Quality Director for timely intervention.
- Prepare required surveillance reports.
Senior Welding General Foreman / Welding Inspector
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
BEAUMONT
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Oversee welding projects and functions related to new construction on the Blade One Exxon Mobil Project
- Coordinated all welder qualification activities (welder performance qualifications, continuity log, etc.)
- Coordinated welder qualification activities, ensuring compliance with performance standards and maintaining continuity logs.
- Performed weld mapping and daily reporting, coordinating scheduling of NDE and PWHT to align with project timelines.
- Delivered NDE results (RT Film, Reports Etc.) to QC Manager
- Managed welding consumables, including purchasing, issuance, and control.
- Performed weld mapping and daily weld reporting. Coordinated and scheduled all NDE, PWHT, etc.
- Ensured all completed weld data cards were collected and turned into Quality
Piping Inspector / Welding General Foreman
JACOBS FIELD SERVICES
DEER PARK
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed general inspection procedures required to satisfy employer requirements and performed overall management of all site welding activities for new construction on the Lubrizol ZEUS Project
- Inspected work, materials, and products associated with the project for quality and conformity to standards.
- Conducted materials testing and analysis using designated tools and applied appropriate technical knowledge.
- Conferred with NDE contractors and stakeholders to discuss and resolve inspection results.
- Recommended corrective procedures, compiled reports, and assessed recommendations to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and oversaw the overall welding project work for new construction projects.
- Managed daily activities and tracked progress to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
- Reviewed, inspected, and accepted materials and work related to the overall supervision and delivery of the project.
- Met with foremen and supervisors to coordinate welding projects, inspections, and project completion.
Senior Welding General Foreman / Welding Inspector
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
FREEPORT
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Supervised welding projects for new construction on Yara-Peony Project, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Inspected work product to ensure compliance with contract quality standards, facilitating timely project completion.
- Oversaw allocation of duties to welders and organized shift schedules, maintaining optimal staffing levels to meet project demands.
- Mitigated workforce challenges and disputes, including inventory shortages and vendor relations.
QA Specialist
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
MARSHALLTOWN
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversaw quality control for new construction functions during KBR nightshift, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Inspected all material and work to ensure compliance with contractual specifications for quality standards.
- Implemented quality assurance system, standardizing quality control methods across projects to enhance consistency and reliability.
- Applied QA/QC management guidelines to uphold project standards.
- Accepted or rejected work and materials according to inspection results against contractual standards.
- Based on test results, recommended changes to materials or procedures to meet quality standards.
- Witnessed tests such as hydro testing and performed walk-downs of systems for pre- and post-completeness.
QA/QC Inspector
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
WAGGAMAN
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Oversaw quality control for new construction functions for the KBR nightshift at the 2536 STPD Ammonia Plant.
- Evaluated and inspected materials and final work according to contract specifications and client’s Global Practices.
- Audited field work by subcontractors to ensure compliance and conformance.
- Witnessed tests such as hydro testing and performed walk-downs of systems for pre- and post-completeness.
- Conducted quality surveillance and generated detailed reports to track compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement procedures and specifications of designated code and engineering requirements for projects.
- Read and interpreted prints, drawings, ISOs, and other related plans for specifications and requirements
- Established a quality assurance system to standardize and enhance quality control methods across all operations.
QC Piping Inspector
RILEY POWER GROUP
TONOPAH
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Conducted piping and welding inspections for new construction at Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant, ensuring compliance with Fukushima Project safety regulations.
- Performed quality assurance and monitoring for new construction, confirming adherence to established quality standards and enhancing overall project integrity.
- Reviewed materials and procedures for projects, inspecting product outcomes to guarantee quality assurance and compliance with project specifications.
- Inspected welds and related construction tasks for compliance with the GC contract requirements.
- Reviewed all final products and outcomes to ensure that project work met or exceeded standards
- Assessed and issued job clearance cards for welders according to qualifications against standards.
Program Director – Combination Welding (NCCER Program)
SOUTH TEXAS VO-TECH INSTITUTE
WESLACO
12.2011 - 09.2014
- Directed combination welding program for accredited vocational-technical education, ensuring curriculum alignment and compliance with industry standards.
- Delivered dynamic instruction to diverse learners, facilitating both foundational and advanced welding skills for career advancement.
- Trained and mentored students, guiding them through the welding certification process to enhance skill development and confidence.
- Prepared coursework and related materials associated with welding instruction for the certification program.
- Maintained accreditation standards for program instruction according to specified guidelines.
Combination Welder
VARIOUS EMPLOYERS
01.1995 - 01.2012
- Executed diverse welding services for various employers over 17 years, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Contributed to shutdown, turnaround, and new construction projects in roles including welder, supervisor, welding inspector, and welding instructor.
- Employers included Genco Energy Services, Bechtel, Zachry, Foster Wheeler, MCS, DZ Atlantic, Progress Energy, Fluor, Jacobs, KBR, Brown and Root, Texas Municipal Power Agency, Carolina Energy, etc.
Education
Program Director – Combination Welding - Combination Welding
SOUTH TEXAS VO-TECH INSTITUTE
Weslaco, TX09-2014
Skills
- Quality focus
- Continuous improvement
- Inspection skills
- Knowledge of codes and standards
- Workplace safety
- Risk management
- Construction management
- Civil works proficiency
- Structural steel expertise
- Mechanical and piping skills
- Radiography interpretation
- Combination welding
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector, 14082021
- NACE Coating Inspector CIP1, 102346
Key Qualifications
- Workplace Safety
- Quality – Focused
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Inspection
- Construction Management
- Combination Welding
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaborative Team Builder
- Cognizant of diverse codes and Standards
- Radiography Film Interpretation
- Risk Management
- Structural Steel
- Civil Works
- Mechanical / Piping
Timeline
Project Quality Manager
MATRIX PROJECT SERVICES
05.2025 - Current
Manager II, Quality Control
WORLEY
08.2024 - 05.2025
Quality Assurance Manager
WORLEY
07.2023 - 03.2024
Project QA/QC Manager
MATRIX PROJECT SERVICES
06.2022 - 07.2023
QA/QC Manager
PARTNERS SPECIALTIES, INC
12.2021 - 06.2022
Project Principal Quality Inspector
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
10.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Welding General Foreman / Welding Inspector
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
06.2019 - 09.2020
Piping Inspector / Welding General Foreman
JACOBS FIELD SERVICES
02.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Welding General Foreman / Welding Inspector
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
02.2017 - 02.2018
QA Specialist
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
02.2016 - 01.2017
QA/QC Inspector
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT
05.2015 - 02.2016
QC Piping Inspector
RILEY POWER GROUP
09.2014 - 04.2015
Program Director – Combination Welding (NCCER Program)
SOUTH TEXAS VO-TECH INSTITUTE
12.2011 - 09.2014
Combination Welder
VARIOUS EMPLOYERS
01.1995 - 01.2012
Program Director – Combination Welding - Combination Welding
SOUTH TEXAS VO-TECH INSTITUTE