Eric West
Summary
Quality Control Technician with expertise in product analysis and quality assurance, specializing in refrigerant testing and compliance. Demonstrated success in conducting rigorous testing and maintaining quality control processes aligned with industry standards such as ISO. Achievements include improving process efficiency and reducing defects while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols for hazardous materials.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician (Lab Duties)
Contracted Operations (Chemours Refrigerant Plant)
Louisville, KY
05.2020 - 09.2025
- Conducted comprehensive quality control inspections on refrigerant containers, focusing on visual assessments for labels, leaks, and dents.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality challenges and implement corrective actions effectively.
- Executed laboratory tests using advanced equipment such as GC, HPLC, Accupoint, and spectrometers; results documented in LIMS.
- Performed thorough qualitative analysis of HFO-1234yf refrigerant products to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Maintained accurate QC documentation including compliance reports and production logs for process integrity.
- Provided training to new staff on established quality control procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Oversaw calibration processes for specialized equipment involved in refrigerant packaging operations.
- Ensured adherence to all relevant quality standards and EPA guidelines during refrigerant handling.
Delivery Driver
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
Louisville, Kentucky
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Safely and efficiently delivered Coca-Cola products to various locations.
- Inspected delivery vehicle daily for safety and operational readiness.
- Communicated delivery details effectively with customers to confirm expectations.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and paperwork for company records.
- Adhered to all safety regulations during driving and delivery operations.
- Drove safely in diverse weather conditions including rain, snow, and ice.
- Navigated routes using map programs and GPS systems for optimal efficiency.
- Handled customer service complaints professionally to uphold company loyalty.
Education
BBA - Accounting
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TXSkills
- Technical skills: Refrigerant handling and recovery, leak detection, pressure testing, calibration, electrical testing, and statistical process control (SPC)
- Quality assurance: Quality audits, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), non-conformance reporting, standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Regulatory compliance: EPA regulations (CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs), HAZMAT procedures, DOT shipping regulations
- Delivery driver: Route optimization, time management, customer service, vehicle maintenance, GPS navigation
- Software and Systems: Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Agilent Software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Statistical Analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel for data recording and reporting)
- Vehicle inspection
Certification
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Infernal Quality Control Program
- Hazmat Handling and Emergency Response (Internal Training)
- Process Safety Management (PSM), including Management of Change (MOC), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Quality Control Technician (Lab Duties)
Contracted Operations (Chemours Refrigerant Plant)
05.2020 - 09.2025
Delivery Driver
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
04.2019 - 05.2020
BBA - Accounting
The University of Texas At Arlington