Matthew Eidson

• Supervised 12 Multi-disciplined QA Inspectors
• Review, write and approve Quality / Inspection reports
• Set Daily Inspection Plans to achieve set goals
• Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
• Conduct welder qualification and testing in accordance with AWS procedures and ABS Rules.
• Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
• Determined if work was in accordance with all applicable Job Specifications and project specific Codes.
• Noted violations and issued appropriate documentation to Manager
• Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
• Kept up-to-date on inspection requirements
• Completed inspections and performed oversight of inspectors
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Enhanced team performance by providing regular training, feedback, and guidance to Quality Assurance staff.
• Contributed to new product development projects by providing expertise on quality requirements during design and production stages.

• Performed Coatings Inspection work on behalf of coatings manufacturer.
• Wrote and maintained detailed logs and Reports.
• Set up New Construction and Repair jobs as onsite coatings specialist.
• Performed Inspections on coatings marine and Industrial systems in Shipyards and Plants
• Set up pre-construction panel lines
• Performed Corrosion Surveys
• Ensured Coatings were applied in accordance with product specifications and industry standards.
• Trained contractors on the application of specialty coating systems.
• Maintained a safe work record
• Cooperated with engineering, manufacturing and corporate accounting to verify adherence to quality standards.
• Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
• Collected production samples regularly and performed detailed quality inspections.
• Inspected and recorded worker progress throughout production.
• Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
• Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers and internal plant operations

• Perform Coatings, Structural and Weld Inspection

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• Maintained current knowledge of ABS codes.
• Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
• Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
• Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.
• Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities
• Evaluated fabricated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
• Inspected surface preparation, primers, mid-coats, top-coats and powder coatings.
• Conducted inspections, tests and measurements
• Generated and submitted detailed reports to regulatory agencies and company leadership to help drive enhancements.
• Examined Large fabricated units for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.