Douglas E. Parks
Lafayette
Summary
JOB OBJECTIVE I am seeking an opportunity with a organization who can utilize my various experiences to enhance the quality of their products resulting in a positive contribution to the operation.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Vacuum Technician and QC Manager
Premier Cryogenic Services,LLC
05.2022 - Current
- Filled out Cold Rate of Rise and Warm Rate of Rise reports, vacuum logs (micron readings) and leak report log to document work completed.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to equipment and/or parts quickly and complete.
- Removed wiring, piping and tubing to complete the vacuum investigation in its entirety to give an estimate to the customer of the fix that is required.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to meet the customers requirements.
- Inspect for vacuum leaks once the general location of the leak was determined using a blanket (tarp). Then use process of elimination to narrow down the location of the vacuum leak.
- Inspect cryogenic transport trailers to DOT standards and wrote the reports and sticker them if acceptable.
- Perform Level II Liquid Penetrant tests and filled out the reports.
- Inspect inner vessel condition and complete a report of what is broken, cracked or out of tolerance.
- wrote R1 Data Forms for submission to the NBIC. Responsible for customer and ASME / NBIC code audits. Check drawings, calculations and verify customer and code compliances; maintain weld qualification records and WPS qualifications; responsible for QC Manual compliance.
Quality Control Manager
ProAxis Group
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Responsible for all aspects of quality control in ASME and NBIC regulated cryogenic transport and pressure vessel manufacturing operation; Level II Liquid Penetrant, responsible for successful customer and ASME code audits. Check drawings, calculations and verify customer and code compliances; maintain weld qualification records and WPS qualifications; responsible for QC Manual compliance. I was also Supervisor for the fabrication department for approximately six months until they realized they needed me as the QC Manager more.
Quality Control Specialist
Alloy Custom Products, Inc./ Trinity Cryogenics LLC
08.2003 - 08.2018
- Responsible for all aspects of quality control in ASME and NBIC regulated cryogenic transport and pressure vessel manufacturing operation; Level III radiographer; wrote WPS procedures; responsible for successful customer, vendor, ASME code, DOT and Transport Canada audits; check drawings, calculations and verify customer and code compliances; maintain weld qualification records and WPS qualifications; responsible for QC Manual compliance; responsible for completing and submitting all ASME data reports; identify high rework areas and implement or suggest solutions; familiar with FDA and CGA recommended oxygen clean requirements; training and scheduling of QC analysts
NDT Technician
U.S. Inspection of Indiana
12.2001 - 08.2003
- Perform magnetic particle, ultra-sonic and liquid penetrant tests; x-ray pipe welds and other various parts; traveled extensively performing tests at all hours and shifts to accommodate customer requirements
Quality Control Manager & Level III Radiographer
Alloy Custom Products, Inc
01.1998 - 09.2002
- Responsible for performing X-rays on seams welds on third shift; confirmed proper fit up and proper orientation of tank shells; confirmed oxygen clean compliance; later promoted to QC Manager
Quality Control Inspector
Fluidrive, Inc
06.1993 - 01.1998
- Responsible for first piece inspections; responsible for calibrations of calipers, torque wrenches, and micrometers; reviewed, inspected and determined usability of scrap material; inspected hydraulic axle assemblies for compliance
Education
Certified Associate Weld Inspector (CAWI) First Responder Metrology Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Level II Radiography Concepts of Digital Radiography Coordinate Measuring Machine Microsoft Office -
Delphi Community High School
Skills
- Operation Monitoring
- Quality Processes
- Specification Review
- Staff Supervision
- Test Result Interpretation
- Raw Material Inspection
- Process Documentation
- Product Inspections
- Complaint Resolution
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Performance Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Employee Training
- Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
- Final Product Approvals
- Quality Control
- Team Support and Oversight
- Coaching and Mentoring
- High Tolerance Measurement
- Attention to Detail
- Manufacturing Processes
- Effective Multitasking
- Report Writing
- Defect Identification
- Strong Work Ethic
- Time Management
References
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Vacuum Technician and QC Manager
Premier Cryogenic Services,LLC
05.2022 - Current
Quality Control Manager
ProAxis Group
09.2018 - 05.2022
Quality Control Specialist
Alloy Custom Products, Inc./ Trinity Cryogenics LLC
08.2003 - 08.2018
NDT Technician
U.S. Inspection of Indiana
12.2001 - 08.2003
Quality Control Manager & Level III Radiographer
Alloy Custom Products, Inc
01.1998 - 09.2002
Quality Control Inspector
Fluidrive, Inc
06.1993 - 01.1998
Certified Associate Weld Inspector (CAWI) First Responder Metrology Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Level II Radiography Concepts of Digital Radiography Coordinate Measuring Machine Microsoft Office -
Delphi Community High School