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Heather Cameron

Brownsville,TX

Summary

Thorough and precise Quality Assurance Manager / Inspector, proficient in all QA operations, policies and procedures who creates successful quality assurance strategies and processes. Accomplished at identifying deficiencies and initiating solutions to problems. Experienced in multiple industries. . Experience hiring and developing individual team members. Committed to thoroughly assessing product quality and manufacturing processes to achieve excellent results and customer satisfaction.

Competent leader who is a seasoned field inspector who continues to perform daily and routine inspections, obtaining measurements and conducting tests on diverse materials. Dedicated, dependable and focused on making positive impact with careful work.

Enthusiastic, focused, meticulous and systematic welding professional woman eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail with proven skills. Clear understanding of fabrication and inspection and training in NDE methods. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Space technologies. Quality-driven and knowledgeable leader with advanced understanding of integrity & Quality Assurance. Highly organized with sound judgment, analytical problem-solving skills and decisive nature.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

SpaceX
Brownsville, Texas
11.2021 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Handled engineer concerns, resolved issues and adjusted our scope to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve areas where improvement was needed.
  • Utilized compensation program to reward kick ass actions and team building resources to improve employee morale.
  • Successfully managed high volumes of client / team interactions and established strong rapport with engineers, inspectors, HR staff, safety and colleagues in general from every department.
  • Performed annual evaluations and reviews.
  • Implemented well-organized work areas to minimize unnecessary work delays.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
  • Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with our dynamic unique needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Interviewed potential new hires, converted temporary employees and trained new employees for lead positions.
  • Monitored production, quality and performed admin chores effectively for 18 direct reports (16 now).
  • Added Bridge training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to team members and increased their completion numbers.
  • Streamlined operations of multiple critical path projects within Launch Pad Prop Farm.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Utilized standard operating procedures, manager portal, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual effectively.
  • Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.

Welding Inspector Specialist

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
  • Maintained current knowledge of ASME & AWS codes.
  • Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
  • Used Warp to track data and write up results.
  • Examined piping and structural parts for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
  • Generated and submitted detailed reports to peers and company leadership to help drive enhancements.
  • Located and investigated production concerns on QD Arm and helped build team implement corrective actions.
  • Performed daily inspection rounds throughout site to check on all quality issues.
  • Coordinated with 3rd party NDE vendors to provide volumetric requirements at a savings compared to previous fiscal periods.
  • Helped identify our teams support needs and suggested changes that are happening to improve our department.
  • Developed and maintain current knowledge of SpaceX specifications.

Quality Assurance Manager

Ford Bacon & Davis
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Represent Honeywell - Geismar as responsible on-site manager for implementation and adherence to Honeywell QA/QC program.
  • Supervise all members of Engineering capital project QA/QC team and overall management of QA/QC related matter.
  • Monitor, manage, and perform materials receiving inspections
  • Evaluate Individual Test Packages for scope and content.
  • Witness inspections and provided feedback on unacceptable observations.
  • Identify, document and file NCR's and follow up with corrective actions.
  • Perform remote shop inspection and vendor audits.
  • Verify contractor welding and NDE procedures and personnel qualifications.

Permian Basin Operations Supervisor

Oceaneering International Inc
Odessa, TX
10.2018 - 04.2020
  • Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness
  • Maintained project quality with hands-on management style
  • Conducted training and change management processes to improve operations
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits
  • Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from Asset Integrity-NDE, protecting company reputation and loyal client base
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Worked closely with clients to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.

QA Manager / CWI - Chief Inspector

TQS
Jal, NM
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Red Hills 2 - Inspector/CWI for H2S Treatment facility and slug catcher construction project (amine unit gas industry)
  • Coordinated QA/QC and monitored welding inspection on carbon steel and stainless from 2"-14" fabrication using various processes including SMAW, FCAW and GTAW, material verification, contractor QC, NDE and testing. Approximately 8000 LF of piping
  • Ensured that employees were well trained in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company regulations
  • Checked quality of construction and work site policies
  • Examined documents such as permits, MTRs and NDE records
  • Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments
  • Supervised nuclear facility operations to immediately determine any design, construction and operation practices that violated safety regulations, laws and protocols.

Managing Sr. Technician / CWI

Diamond G Inspection
Houston, TX
08.2011 - 11.2017
  • Level II in NDT methods including RT, MT, PT, UTTK, VT, ACFM, UTSW, PAUT
  • Provided business development in West Texas area
  • Extensive pipeline, facility, and storage tank construction experience
  • Radiographic film auditing
  • Coordinated crews and operations
  • Welder Qualification to API 1104 and ASME

Education

Certificate - Work At Heights

ENSA
Brownwood, TX
03.2019

80 PDHs - Welding Inspection

Real Education Services
Houston, TX
2017

Certification - NDT Level III Radiographic Film Interpretation

Patriot NDT, llc.
New Braunfels, TX
2017

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Corpus Christi State University
Corpus Christi, TX
1991

Skills

  • Weld Inspection
  • Welder/ Procedure Qualification Testing
  • Structural Inspection
  • Tank Inspection
  • Wind Turbine Inspection (ENSA certified)
  • Film auditing
  • Pipeline Operations and Inspection
  • UTSW & PAUT
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Coordinating site operations
  • Repair procedures
  • Training & Development
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Analytical skills
  • Microsoft Office

OBJECTIVE

To use my skills, experience and abilities to create a winning team dynamic, while insuring SpaceX quality standards are not only met - but exceeded. I can lead by being supportive, trusting and believing in every member of my team. I will be the role model that will provide coaching and constructive guidance in a professional and concerned manner at all times. I will take extreme ownership of my team as a Manager, fully responsible to our customers (engineers and build teams). I have the ability to do this, provide corrective action - if need be without ever undermining a team member. My reason for wanting this position is that I am committed to this team, this project and this mission! Advancing to a Manager would give me the opportunity to continue to serve my team - in just a more profound way.

Certification

  • AWS CWI : Certified Welding Inspector 17110871
  • API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector No: 83878
  • NDT Level II - RT MT PT UTTK UTSW PAUT ACFM PMI VT
  • Radiographic Film Interpretation III
  • OSHA 10 / CPR
  • ENSA

Timeline

Supervisor

SpaceX
11.2021 - Current

Welding Inspector Specialist

SpaceX
05.2021 - 11.2021

Quality Assurance Manager

Ford Bacon & Davis
07.2020 - 04.2021

Permian Basin Operations Supervisor

Oceaneering International Inc
10.2018 - 04.2020

QA Manager / CWI - Chief Inspector

TQS
11.2017 - 10.2018

Managing Sr. Technician / CWI

Diamond G Inspection
08.2011 - 11.2017

Certificate - Work At Heights

ENSA

80 PDHs - Welding Inspection

Real Education Services

Certification - NDT Level III Radiographic Film Interpretation

Patriot NDT, llc.

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Corpus Christi State University

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