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Maurice Ruffin, Jr.

Patterson,LA

Summary

Well-qualified Quality Control Inspector proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations. Bringing 25 years of related experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

Turner Industries Shell Refinery
2022.06 - Current
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Performed visual inspections and destructive and non destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.

Sr. Project Field Coordinator /QA Inspector

RCI Energy Group
2021.08 - 2022.06

Performed site visits and monitored quality / production of FBE Coating being applied to Line Pipe for Williams Whale Project. Visually inspected random joints for conformance with agreed upon standards and ITP. Monitored workers to ensure they were using safe work practices. Generated daily reports and distributed to all parties involved.

QA/QC Inspector

Aerotek/ Shintech, Plaquemine
2019.10 - 2021.05
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
  • Performed multitude of inspections, including Concrete Coatings, Coatings of Exterior of Tanks, Interior Tanks Rubber & PVC Lining and Coatings Under Insulation inspections.
  • Lifted materials up to 50 pounds for purpose of examination, transportation and storage

Quality Control Inspector

Brown & Root, LLC
2018.07 - 2019.10
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.

Quality Control Inspector (Turnaround / Coatings)

Kelly Services, Inc.
2018.03 - 2018.05
  • Performed visual inspections where appropriate.
  • Performed visual inspections and tests where appropriate.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.

Third Party / QA (Coatings)

POND & Company
2018.03 - 2018.04

Performed TPI (third party inspections) on interior of approximately 500 each joints of 3" pipe. Witnessed abrasive blasting and coating application being performed on joints belonging to Atlanta Gas Light. Joints were tested for blast cleanliness, specified surface profile acceptance (per specification), mixing of coating , recorded batch numbers from material being applied and the application of coating to each individual joint. Generated daily coating report and distributed to all parties involved.

  • Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
  • Supported the company in maintaining a work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
  • Ensured that process checks were done properly and at the correct frequency.
  • Oversaw onsite testing for customers as required by the project specifications.

Quality Control Inspector (Coatings)

Maintenance Protection Systems
2017.10 - 2018.02
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Performed visual inspections and tests where appropriate.
  • Monitored all cleaning and coatings operations performed daily
  • Generated coatings reports and distributed to all parties involved on a daily basis.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control (Coatings)

Maintenance Enterprises ( A Brown & Root Company)
2016.01 - 2017.02
  • Reviewed project requirements to uncover bugs and resolve issues within a timely manner.
  • Oversaw onsite testing for customers as required by the project specifications.
  • Ensured that process checks were done properly and at the correct frequency.
  • Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
  • Supported the company in maintaining a work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
  • Appointed as the main corporate office contact, handling all questions and issues from customers and vendors.

Quality Control Inspector

Brand Energy Solutions
2015.07 - 2016.12
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Performed visual inspections and tests where appropriate.
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
  • Maintained quality of coating (assigned area of plant) per agreed upon specification.
  • Traveled to different sites (plants) performing turnaround / shutdowns per plant's paint program.

Construction Manager

Audubon Field Solutions
2014.04 - 2015.02
  • Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
  • Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 1 year.
  • Ensured projects were completed according to approved time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.
  • Oversaw the LOOP 38 man living quarter project in Galveston, TX. Site was at Lonestar Marine Shelters. (Received a letter of recommendation from LOOP's Mario Sanchez, Director of Projects)

Quality Assurance Inspector

PDI Solutions, LLC
2014.02 - 2014.05
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
  • Witnessed preparation and application process of FBE and Syntactic Coating (5LPP)
  • Reported to Lead Inspector at morning meetings (distributed reports to all parties involved)

Paint Supervisor / QC Inspector (Coatings)

InterMoor Inc.
2012.10 - 2014.02
  • Researched and updated all required materials needed for existing and upcoming projects
  • Conducted daily safety meetings/toolbox discussions. Collected JSA's from crew leaders and filed.
  • Tracked time (manhours), evaluated crew members (performance),
  • Ensured crew complied with ALL safety rules and regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Morgan City High School
Morgan City, LA
1984

Skills

    • Extremely organized
    • Strong verbal communication
    • Powerful negotiator
    • Team oriented
    • Conflict resolution
    • Self-motivated

      Punctual

      Pro-Active

Certification

NACE CIP 1

NACE CIP 2

SSPC CA 1

Certified PT / VT

OSHA 30hr

Safegulf / Safeland

Affiliations

  • MWPHGLL
  • Prince Hall Affiliated (PHA)
  • Mt. Pisgah Lodge #40 (Past Master)
  • Patterson LA, 70392

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

Turner Industries Shell Refinery
2022.06 - Current

Sr. Project Field Coordinator /QA Inspector

RCI Energy Group
2021.08 - 2022.06

QA/QC Inspector

Aerotek/ Shintech, Plaquemine
2019.10 - 2021.05

Quality Control Inspector

Brown & Root, LLC
2018.07 - 2019.10

Quality Control Inspector (Turnaround / Coatings)

Kelly Services, Inc.
2018.03 - 2018.05

Third Party / QA (Coatings)

POND & Company
2018.03 - 2018.04

Quality Control Inspector (Coatings)

Maintenance Protection Systems
2017.10 - 2018.02

Quality Assurance & Quality Control (Coatings)

Maintenance Enterprises ( A Brown & Root Company)
2016.01 - 2017.02

Quality Control Inspector

Brand Energy Solutions
2015.07 - 2016.12

Construction Manager

Audubon Field Solutions
2014.04 - 2015.02

Quality Assurance Inspector

PDI Solutions, LLC
2014.02 - 2014.05

Paint Supervisor / QC Inspector (Coatings)

InterMoor Inc.
2012.10 - 2014.02

High School Diploma -

Morgan City High School

NACE CIP 1

NACE CIP 2

SSPC CA 1

Certified PT / VT

OSHA 30hr

Safegulf / Safeland

Maurice Ruffin, Jr.