Hector Luis De La Garza G.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with strong time management and problem-solving abilities. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a quick capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and make valuable contributions to organizational growth.

• American Welding Society, Certified Inspector CWI #11071191, Certified Welding Supervisor CWRI #1405005S, Educator CWE #1107018E
• American Bureau of Shipping, Quality Evaluations, Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor 608-917
• The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, ACCP Level II Visual and Optical Testing #203595
• The Association for Materials Protection and Performance, Certified Coating Inspector #35900

18+ years in QA/QC Structural, Piping and Outfitting inspections on shipyard, 1 year as QA/QC Assistant Manager, 2 years as QA/QC Manager, 8 years as QA/QC Superintendent, 10 years as QA/QC Coordinator/Supervisor, 18+ years evaluating Welder's bend specimens, 10+ years in evaluating PQR'S and Welding Procedures, 10+ years in ASNT ASME Pressure Vessel Inspections, Experience with pre-heat and PWHT operations on piping and pressure vessels, Six years in Paint Inspections, Work with engineers and technical staff in configurations and upgrades related to Structural, Piping and Outfitting issues, Skilled in blueprint and schematic reading and interpretation, Familiar with the use of precision measuring instruments, Interpretation of Gamma Ray film, Level II MT / PT / can perform and interpret, Familiar with ASME, NBIC, API, AWS, ABS and DNV Codes

• Manage, lead, and oversee all aspects of daily operations for all manufacturing, manufacturing support and administrative functions needed to support shipyard operations.
• Project execution including maintaining quality standards, cost effectiveness and time management to ensure projects are on time and within budget.
• Developing, improving, and reviewing specifications and procedures for products or processes, and training staff to use them.
• Supervising inspectors, technicians, and other staff members, providing guidance as needed.
• Gains an understanding of the client's needs and communicates these along with quality standards to the production teams.
• Ensuring legal obligations are followed and compliance with regulatory bodies and health and safety guidelines.
• Overseeing product development procedures to identify any deviations from quality standards.
• Inspecting the final output, comparing it to the requirements, and approving or rejecting the final products.
• Keeping accurate documentation and performing statistical analysis.
• Maintaining quality and NDT schedules by monitoring progress on projects, identifying potential delays, and taking corrective action as needed.
• Monitoring employee performance to ensure that they are meeting all company standards for quality and productivity.
• Oversee NDT processes (Techniques include ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, magnetic particle testing, and dye penetrant testing).
• Ensures that shipbuilding contracts are executed according to agreed-upon specifications.
• Monitor the work performed by contractors and subcontractors to maintain quality throughout the project.