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Larry T. Dowd Jr

Larry T. Dowd Jr

San Antonio,TX

Summary

A dependable, detail oriented Quality Assurance Manager with over 28 years of experience. Proficient in all QA operations, policies and procedures development. Experience hiring and developing individual team members. Committed to thoroughly assessing product quality and processes to achieve excellent results and customer satisfaction.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

QA Manager

Sarens Nuclear & Industrial Services, LLC
Hartford, WI
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
  • Led audit teams, internal and external, as Certified Lead Auditor.
  • Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
  • Wrote and Implemented a Quality Assurance Program, including department standards, practices, and procedures, in accordance with NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B and Quality Control Program in accordance with ASME Sections I and VIII Div. 1 and NBIC, defining business practices, leading to certificates of Authorization for R, NR, S, U, NA, NPT and NS stamps.
  • Developed NDE program as ASNT Level III.
  • Developed special processes and test plans for the NuScale VOYGR SMR Plants.

Nuclear QA Manager

Arc Energy Services
Rock Hill, SC
04.2016 - 07.2022
  • Developed, Implemented, and maintained the Nuclear Quality Assurance Program written in accordance with 10CFR50 Appendix B, Part 21, ASME Section III, XI, and NBIC.
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
  • Collaborated with lead auditors, suppliers, and clients to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
  • Led continuous improvement team and meetings.
  • Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review the effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput, and achieving customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained all NDT/NDT procedures and personnel training and certifications as ASNT Level III.
  • Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing themin design and production.
  • Led audit teams, internal and external, as Certified Lead Auditor.

NDE/NDT Level II and Special Inspector

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Columbia, SC
08.2015 - 04.2016
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams and template specifications.
  • Conferred with clients and subcontractors regarding inspection results to recommend corrective procedures and communicate needed repairs.
  • Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
  • Performed NDE/NDT as Level II in Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Visual Testing, and Ultrasonic Testing.

Nuclear Source Surveillance Inspector

PMQS
Laurens, SC
06.2013 - 08.2015
  • Reviewed and approved, procurement documentation packages on items being delivered to nuclear facilities.
  • Signed, after review, Certificates of Conformance on all approved shipments going to nuclear facilities.
  • Wrote detailed weekly reports on all activities performed on each work order for pipe spool and module fabrication.
  • Monitored fabrication processes, inspections (receiving, in-process and final), including all NDE.
  • Performed radiographic film review of ASME Section III NB, NC and ND pipe welds.
  • Documented notices of unsatisfactory conditions (nonconformances), and review of corrective actions.

Project QA Manager

Troy Construction Co
Ganado, TX
09.2012 - 04.2013
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
  • Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
  • Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
  • Scheduled and monitored subcontracted NDE services.
  • Developed and maintained the weld tracking system.
  • Wrote welding procedure specifications.

Education

No Degree - Environmental Health Sciences

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
05.1995

High School Diploma -

Airport High School
West Columbia, SC
06.1993

Skills

  • Quality Program Development
  • QMS Software Management
  • Employee Training
  • Auditing and Audit Reporting
  • Document Control
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Corrective Action and Nonconformance Reporting
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, OneDrive, and Dynamics
  • Root Cause Analysis and Reporting
  • Test result interpretation
  • Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute
  • American Society of Nondestructive Testing
  • Council for Six Sigma Certification

Certification

  • Nuclear Lead Auditor
  • ASNT Level III, No. 141342 (MT, PT, VT)
  • Certified Welding Inspector, No. 00100281
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Timeline

QA Manager

Sarens Nuclear & Industrial Services, LLC
07.2022 - 05.2023

Nuclear QA Manager

Arc Energy Services
04.2016 - 07.2022

NDE/NDT Level II and Special Inspector

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
08.2015 - 04.2016

Nuclear Source Surveillance Inspector

PMQS
06.2013 - 08.2015

Project QA Manager

Troy Construction Co
09.2012 - 04.2013

No Degree - Environmental Health Sciences

Medical University of South Carolina

High School Diploma -

Airport High School

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