John Kinkaid
Meraux,La
Summary
To utilize my knowledge of work processes and quality control programs to gain employment in the industrial and construction sector.
I have 19 years of experience with quality control systems and programs. This experience ranges from the inspection and documentation of repairs to the oversight of service technicians performing repairs and final inspection and acceptance of repairs. I am proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs and also have experience with SAP, Oracle and ADP (Automatic Data Processing) software which is utilized for work management.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Coordinator
Zachry Industrial
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for receiving and coordinating all materials for Maintenance activities
- Coordinate with Contractor personnel on materials issued for specific work packages
- Organize and maintain inventory in the Material Lay Down Yard
- Identified and documented materials non-conformance for follow-up, ensuring incorrect or defective materials were not issued for work
- Responsible for ordering tools and safety supplies through the Oracle program
- Responsible for the company's Smart Focus program capturing cost saving ideas and implementation of ideas to the site.
QC Coordinator
ZMB Inspection & Consulting
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Assisted in the development of the Turnaround Quality Management System for the refinery
- Responsible for the review of final packages submitted by contractors
- Documented and tracked non-conformances
- Worked with Contractor QC Personnel to resolve quality or resource issues
- Verified and documented corrective actions and report findings to QA/QC Manager
- Responsible for verifying the refinery flange and connection make-up program is being followed by all contractors
- Reviewed deficiency data for trends and recommended solutions
- Collected completed documentation for final acceptance to ensure completion and compliance prior to start up
- Verified Hydrostatic testing by various Contractors ensuring test were being performed to code.
Materials Coordinator
Engineering & Inspection Services
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for receiving and coordinating all materials for shutdown and turnaround activities
- Coordinated with Contractor Expeditors on materials issued for specific work packages
- Organized and maintained inventory in the Material Lay Down Yard
- Identified and documented materials non-conformance for follow-up, ensuring incorrect or defective materials were not issued for work.
QA/QC Auditor - Mechanical Integrity QA (MIQA) Coordinator
Engineering & Inspection Services
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Responsible for performing and documenting quality audits
- Documenting and tracking non-conformances
- Worked with Contractor QC Personnel to resolve quality or resource issues
- Verified and documented corrective actions and report findings to QA/QC Manager
- Responsible for the collection and entry of audits and findings for trending and stewardship
- Audited the Mechanical Integrity Quality Assurance program on a periodic basis
- Review deficiency forms for trends and recommend solutions
- Collected completed MIQA documentation for final acceptance to ensure completion and compliance prior to start up
Commercial-Fleet Service Assistant / Supervisor
Bohn Ford
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for documenting commercial vehicle mechanical and maintenance issues
- Documented and reported critical repair items directly to Ford Motor Co
- For review and approval as required
- Communicated repair scope to client and enter work orders into the ADP system for the necessary repairs
- Responsible for ensuring that technicians are completing repairs as directed and according to specification
- Inspection of new and used vehicles for delivery
- Supervising the application of coatings and tinting to ensure specifications are met and proper installation.
Assistant Service Manager
Bohn Ford
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsible for documenting customer's vehicle mechanical and maintenance concerns
- Enter work orders into the ADP system for the necessary repairs
- Ensuring that technicians are completing repairs as directed and according to specification.
Estimator
Bohn Ford
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Estimated collision damages, including forecasting hidden damages and developed work items to be completed
- Responsible for working with insurance companies ensuring repairs are approved and covered
- Responsible for the quality control of repairs being made during and after completion to ensure work was completed satisfactorily and per specification.
Supervisor
Bohn Ford
01.1996 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the inspection of incoming shipments including damage inspection, documentation of necessary repairs, final inspection ensuring all repairs were in accordance with specifications and satisfactory
- Responsible for performing inspections of new and used vehicles in preparation for sale
- Responsible for staffing, weekly payroll and ordering of supplies.
Repair and Fabrication Specialist /Unit's Combat Lifesaver
Louisiana Army National Guard
01.1994 - 01.2003
- Responsible for the repair and fabrication of various equipment utilized in training and operational exercises
- Trained as Units Combat Lifesaver: Certified in CPR
- Responsible for administering IV's, applying tourniquets, treating soldiers for shock and splinting fractures
- Activated for Tropical Storm Francis and Hurricane George to assist local authorities with rescue and protection operations
- 1997 Louisiana Battalion Soldier of the year Expert Rifleman
Education
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA01.1996
John Ehret High School
Marrero, LA01.1995
Skills
- Inventory Audits
- Communication abilities
- Quality assurance checks
- Materials controls
- Organization and Time Management
- Receiving coordination
- Documentation skills
- Staging management
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Materials Coordinator
Zachry Industrial
01.2019 - Current
QC Coordinator
ZMB Inspection & Consulting
01.2015 - 02.2018
Materials Coordinator
Engineering & Inspection Services
02.2014 - 01.2015
QA/QC Auditor - Mechanical Integrity QA (MIQA) Coordinator
Engineering & Inspection Services
01.2013 - 07.2013
Commercial-Fleet Service Assistant / Supervisor
Bohn Ford
01.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Service Manager
Bohn Ford
01.2010 - 01.2011
Estimator
Bohn Ford
01.2009 - 01.2010
Supervisor
Bohn Ford
01.1996 - 01.2009
Repair and Fabrication Specialist /Unit's Combat Lifesaver
Louisiana Army National Guard
01.1994 - 01.2003
Delgado Community College
John Ehret High School