AMIR QURESHI,

AMIR QURESHI

PCC AirStructures Woodbridge, Ontario

Location
Canada
Education
Master's degree, Quality Assurance
Experience
18 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 8 Months

at PCC AirStructures Woodbridge, Ontario
  • March 2020 to April 2020

Quality inspection, Mechanical (September 2019 to Date )
Eclipse Automation Cambridge, Ontario; Canada (Jan 4, 2021 to Date )

at Lumar Machining and Manufacturing Ltd. St. Thomas Ontario
  • September 2019 to November 2019
QMS Engineer
  • November 2018 to May 2019

Wood / AmecFW Kuwait (ISO-9001, OHSAS-18001, & ISO-14001)
Projects: KNPC’s Clean Fuels Project, Mega project cost USD 14 billion. Major upgrade of the Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah Refineries. The objective is to increase the overall throughput by 264, 000 bpsd to 800, 000 bpsd and to increase conversion of fuel oil to higher value, low Sulphur content products fuels
Responsible for implementation of (QMS) Quality Management system requirements
Conducted Audit and prepared Reports of Quality Audit covering activities of the construction, PMC team, contractors and key suppliers. Technical coordination between site and Management team.
Monitored the effectiveness of the quality management system by conducted audits in accordance with the audit schedule and contract between client and contractor. Audit, surveillance of supplier, vendor, contractor QA/QC programs to ensure compliance.
Prepared Quality reports and updated internal data base on weekly bases.
Assisted and Prepared lessons learnt workshops and submitted it to the client
Performed site Audits and followed up on the audit- reports to ensure compliance to the agreed audit schedule, lesson learned, follow up NCR / ITR, updated tracker.
Carried out daily site visits to follow up on non-conformances (NCR) of sub- contractors
Planned, scheduled, and provided work direction to regular and contractor employees.

Sr. QC Engineer at Abu Dhabi / CCC-TR
  • December 2011 to October 2012

(ISO-9001, OHSAS-18001, & ISO-14001)
Client: ADCO, SAS-SHAH, oil and gas Project,
•Provided leadership to the quality control team and ensured compliance to quality norms on construction sites with respect to Mechanical, Piping, Welding, Fabrication, NDT, Painting, Coating, Installation of Equipment and valves. Supervising shutdown activities, Hydro testing, bolt Torqueing & Test Packs / Dossiers and handing over final acceptance certificates.
•Analyzed, identified and compiled welding defects, linear rate and joint wise ratios.
•Developed, Prepared, Reviewed and Approved of own and Sub- Contractors / Vendors Quality Control Plans (QCP), ITP’s, Procedures and Quality Records thru Shell DEP. Reviewed welding Maps, WPS / PQR, evaluated welding repair rate. Monitored Welding consumable, Witness Welder Qualifications, welding process parameters, welding reports, P & IDs, Isometric drawings.
•Audited that activities at site followed approved, Latest edition shop drawing, method statement (MS), Quality Control Procedure (QCP) and Inspection & Test Plan (ITP).
•Developed and implemented of skill training programs gave presentations to client regarding quality, Appraisal, Training, KPI’s etc. Issued NCR, MDR,
•Conducted awareness training, knowledge transfer Presentation to juniors.
•Developed continuous improvement plans/strategies, Traceability & Identification, correction and prevention of quality problems, Trouble-shooting & Problem-solving during project.
•Conducting monthly Audit on consumable-storage, Prepared reports, issues NCRs
•Liaised with Customers, Clients, Contractors, Vendor, ITL / ITR, TPI and Certifying Authorities at all levels on daily /weekly basis and dealt with their feedback and complains.
•Ensured ASME Sec IX, B31.1, B 31.3 & 8, AWS, API, were applied and used.

Sr. QC Engineer
  • March 2011 to August 2011

Client Petrofac / CCGI-Turkmenistan (ISO-9001, OHSAS-18001, & ISO-14001)
•South Yoloten Gas Development project Turkmenistan, Project cost US$3.4 billion include gas treatment and Sulphur handling facilities, gathering facilities, infrastructure and utilities, condensate processing, storage and export.
•Responsible for all site inspection of steel structure, pipe racks, spools fabrications, and installation of stationary equipments etc through RFI, ITL / ITR (inspection and test request)
•Coordinated of all QA/QC activities e.g. fabrication, welding inspection and NDE, PWHT, piping pressure tests, final inspection and punch listing activities.
•Compiled and maintained the Job Packs, ensuring that all the required reports/certification are progressively generated and captured, Maintain comprehensive records of all as-built drawings, test certification and pre-commissioning procedures
•Provided technical input to ensure technical completeness and integrity of constructed facilities
•Captured and reported project quality performance and where necessary make recommendations for areas of improvement, Support MS, QCP, ITP. Participated and coordinated with PMT and meetings.
•Verified initial inspection findings and disposition of receiving material. Ensures the timely follow up and close out of OS&D's, NCRs, and RFIs relative to Supplier Quality Control problems when requested by Procurement Coordinators.

Sr. QC Engineer at Qatar Petroleum / CCIC-Qatar
  • June 2009 to November 2010

(ISO-9001, OHSAS-18001, & ISO-14001)
•EPIC of Ras Laffan, Qatar, CCW phase II for recirculation, Project cost 585Mn.
•Responsible for Reporting and providing feed back to the Quality Manager on quality matters regarding implementation and administration of QA/QC activities on the project including procurement and vendor Inspection issues. Raising and resolving Non-conformance reports when abnormalities are detected and defend findings.
•Prepared of Quality Procedures / Method Statements for obtaining approval of the clients.
•Inspected & witnessed all process for HVAC, Steel Structure, Piping, and Welding.
•Liaised with Client, TPI, sub contractors and Supplier on QA/QC matters.
•Ensured Shop hydro testing, Installation and inline Hydro testing of RBJ & Valves (MOV & manual, diameter from 25mm to 3450mm, 6-52 bar) were carried out as per Qatar petroleum.
•Maintained and stored product for quality and reliability, Steel products & FRP/GRP.
•Inspected and Supervised of fabrication, Piping (CS, SDSS and GRP), welding, Painting,
•Provided technical assistance and information to the Procurements, Engineering, and Quality department. Reviewed & Prepared ITP, QCP, RFI, NCR, MDR, Valves Hydro testing, Installation and Erection of Valves, Pipe bridges, Steel Bridges, pipe supports (4760 Metric-Tn), Plate forms (2023metric Ton) saddles, & Heavy steel structures. Worked with PMC / PMT team.
•Trained Company personnel related to QA/QC systems and functions. Managed of the Quality Control system and Document Control system. Verified reports of 3rd party / ITL (Independent testing laboratory
•Compiled of all project’s QA/QC records, and ensures that all records are kept and filed for Submission of MCC package, Inspection of Piping (Metallic & Non Metallic / RTR, GRE )
•Walk through with contractor /PMT, generated punch list points, and close out.
•Handed over Dossiers, Test packs, to QP client,
•Participated with PMC disciplines in reviewing the Close Out Report as submitted by Contractor
•Reviewed and made recommendations for the continuing development and improvement of inspection.

Quality Specialist at Mancor Industries
  • September 2000 to June 2009

, Ontario Canada (Environment: ISO-9001: 2000)
•Multi Heavy-Steel-Structure Projects in Fabrication shop, Canada. (Name of projects Caterpillar, JD, Breamer, Butler, National steel projects, LAV)
•Responsible for monitoring, internal auditing, inspecting and guiding of all activities related to piping & heavy structural fabrication, welding, NDT, shot blast cleaning, rust & corrosion, paint inspection.
•Provided metrology support and supervised all lab activities including testing and calibration.
•Implemented Quality Management system requirements and monitored the effectiveness of the quality system by conducting internal audit and liaised between client and contractor per TS16949.
•Conducted and assisted in preparing for internal quality audit, and supported in completion of activities for project management completion (PMC) team, contractors and key suppliers.
•Liaised and coordinated with 3rd party, site and management team on status of production processes.
•Measured and analyzed process capabilities, process capabilities index, charts and bar graphs.
•Applied and implemented Quality tools, six sigma techniques, Lean manufacturing.
•Assisted in the implementation of continual improvement activities & quality tools.
•Planned, scheduled, and provided work direction to regular and contractor employees.
•Monitored gauge tracking, verification, and calibration activities and ensured timely completion.
•Oversaw inspection of heavy steel structural fabrication and pre and post welding heat treating, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, Laser and Plasma cutting
•Verified all receiving materials, material testing reports, daily gage calibration and maintained consumables records, pre-weld joint set-ups and tack structures.
•Prepared material discrepancy reports, inspection test plans and quality control procedures.
•Participated in welding procedure specifications and assisted in procedure qualification reports.
•Completed quality checks as per client’s requirements and approved for shipment.
•Conducted monthly internal auditing/ dock audit, supplier audit and inspection.

Education

Master's degree, Quality Assurance
  • at California University DH
  • August 2021

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Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at NED UniversitySheridan College
  • August 2021

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Higher diploma, Quality & NDT
  • at USA & CANADA
  • January 2001

EDUCATION:  Master of Science in Quality Assurance, California University DH, USA.  Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, NED University Pakistan.  Quality Assurance Management, (One-year Program) Sheridan College, Canada. ASNT CERTIFICATION IN NDT: ASNT NDT Level - II in RT, SNT-TC-1A Qatar ASNT NDT Level - II in MT, SNT-TC-1A Qatar ASNT NDT Level - II in PT, SNT-TC-1A Qatar ASNT NDT Level - II in UT, SNT-TC-1A Qatar NDT COURSES (Canada): Ultrasonic Test level I and II, Course, CINDE, Canadian Institute for NDE. Magnetic Particle Level I & II, Course, CINDE, Canadian Institute for NDE Liquid Penetrate Level I & II Course, CINDE, Canadian Institute for NDE. WELDING: CSWIP 3.1, Course completed AWS Level I course completed, Aramco Saudi Arab CERTIFICATION IN QUALITY: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Course, Canada Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Course ASQ , Canada Certified Quality Inspector (CQI /CMI) ASQ, Canada Certified Quality Technician (CQT) ASQ, Canada Certified Profession Inspector (CPI ), interNachi.org USA ISO & HSE: Trained in TS-16949: 2002, Auditor Training, Manor Canada. ISO 9000 & Audit function, California University, USA Implementation of ISO-9000: 2000, Canada, H2S training, Working at height, Suspension Trauma, Heat stress, MSDS, HSE, Excavation safety. Confined space entry, Standard First Aid w CPR Level-A, (5-day course), ARAMCO COURSES COMPLETED (TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT): Welding inspection and Certification Level-1 (5 days course) The Hot tap & stopple orientation session ( 1 day course) Structural steel inspection CEI-300 (3 days course) Leadership challenge (3 days course) Project Management essentials. (3 days course) Injury prevention workshop by loss prevention dept (LPD) (3 days course) Group problem solving and Decision making (1-day course) 7 habits of highly effective people (5 days course) Great leaders, Great teams, Great results (4 days course) Concrete pouring and its Testing LSS (Lean Six Sigma) Training.

Diploma, Quality Assurance Management
  • at Sheridan College Institute Of Technology And Advanced Learning
  • December 2000

Specialties & Skills

Quality Auditing
Management
Inspection
Quality Management
Welding
AUDITING
CALIBRATION
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DIRECTING
ISO 9000
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000