Anno Alex, Quality and Facility Management Consultant

Anno Alex

Quality and Facility Management Consultant

Freelance

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration
Experience
20 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 6 Months

Quality and Facility Management Consultant at Freelance
  • India - Kerala
  • My current job since September 2020

Provide consulting services in Quality Management and Facility Management

QA/QC Manager at United Masters Electromechanical
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2020 to August 2020

• Lead and Control a team of QC Engineers and QC Inspectors to ensure the Quality Management system is maintained (both in-house and Subcontractors) across multiple projects.
• Manage site and material inspections.
• Implementation support & monitoring of Quality Management System procedures in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards across various projects.
• Internal Auditor for Quality Management System.
• Review of subcontractor progress reports and performance.
• Conduct & Actively Participate in External and Internal Audits.
• Preparation of Project Quality Plan.
• Review and preparation of project-related document submissions - Material Submissions & Method Statements, Preparation of ITP & Checklists.
• Preparation of reports and procedures for Top management review and subsequent implementation at site. Prepare and update the top management on performances based on quality objectives, KPIs, etc.
• Liaising with the Suppliers/Main Contractor/Client/Consultants/Project Managers for various project-related matters.
• Actively participating in weekly Project Quality meetings, weekly project progress meetings.
• Participate and conduct training concerning the work methods, quality requirements, or quality improvement activities.
• Coordinate with site and consultants for preparation and approval of mock-ups.
• Follow up for immediate closure of NCR, Deficiency notice, Bulletins, etc.
• Preparation of Closeout documents.
• Witness and Review of Testing & Commissioning Reports Prepared by the 3rd Party.

Manager - Quality at Meydan Sobha Construction
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2015 to February 2020

• Prepare, implement, and comply with the Project-specific Quality Control Plan and KPIs defined for the job.
• Formulate Inspection and Test Plans for activities done in house and review of ITP from Sub contracted activities.
• Actively participate in the External Audits.
• Carry out internal audits of departmental processes such as Design, Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Project Controls, Vendor/Subcontractor Management, Receiving, Handling & Storage, Construction, etc., as per approved audit schedule and follow up for closeout of internal QA/QC audit findings and related documentation; highlight areas of process improvement to ensure compliance with standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes, specifications, and drawings.
• Develop and introduce the company’s staff to the Quality Management System and relevant quality procedures. Actively lead/participate in improvement initiatives, upgrading the QMS in line with Quality policy.
• Liaise with Clients and Consultants Quality representative reporting critical issues to management.
• Manage the phased inspection of preparatory Site Inspections, Initial Inspections, and Follow up inspections with a team of Quality Control Engineers / Inspectors.
• Ensure Method statement, Inspection Test Plan, relevant drawings, and other details are approved by statutory authorities where applicable as per the defined specifications.
• Investigate, analyze, and monitor the corrective actions for the Non-Conformance Reports, by conducting root cause analysis with the team, advising proactive solutions, perform statistical analysis of relevant data to identify trends. Report findings to the top management for review.
• Lead Quality Briefings / Practical Training before the start of new activities and to communicate the preventive actions to avoid the recurrence of non-conformance and compliance to project requirements and authority regulations. Coach technicians.
• Actively participate in the recruitment process for various positions. Assessment of staff deployed.
• Lead and manage the team of Quality Control Engineers & Inspectors. Conduct Vendor Inspections, and Quality Audits for Subcontractors to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Manage site testing, mock-up inspections, and site field tests listed in the specification.
• To provide periodic management review by highlighting the internal/external audit results and recommending improvement plan.
• Lead closeout activities.
• Enforce standards for health and safety during work operations.
• Additional Responsibilities: Project Management of Minor Projects with Client (Meydan Group). Lead Testing and Commissioning Team (T&C). Review of T&C records with relation to the specification and project requirements.

Project QA/QC Manager` at Thermo LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2014 to April 2015

• Lead and Control a team of QC Engineers and QC Inspectors to ensure the Quality Management system is maintained (both in-house and Subcontractors).
• Manage site and material inspections.
• Implementation support & monitoring of Quality Management System procedures in line with ISO 9001:2008 standards.
• Internal Auditor for Quality Management System.
• Review of subcontractor progress reports and performance.
• Conduct & Actively Participate in External and Internal Audits.
• Preparation of Project Quality Plan.
• Review and preparation of project-related document submissions - Material Submissions & Method Statements, Preparation of ITP & Checklists.
• Preparation of reports and procedures for Top management review and subsequent implementation at site. Prepare and update the top management on performances based on quality objectives, KPIs, etc.
• Liaising with the Suppliers/Main Contractor/Client/Consultants/Project Managers for various project-related matters.
• Actively participating in weekly Project Quality meetings, weekly project progress meetings.
• Participate and conduct training concerning the work methods, quality requirements, or quality improvement activities.
• Coordinate with site and consultants for preparation and approval of mock-ups.
• Follow up for immediate closure of NCR, Deficiency notice, Bulletins, etc.
• Preparation of Closeout documents.
• Witness and Review of Testing & Commissioning Reports Prepared by the 3rd Party.

Sr. QA/QC Engineer at THERMO LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2008 to March 2014

Lead and control a team of QC Engineers and QC Inspectors to ensure the Quality
Management system is maintained (both in-house and Subcontractors), including
providing necessary training.
* Implementation support & monitoring of Quality Management System procedures in line
with ISO 9001:2008 standards.
* Internal Auditor for Quality Management System.
* Review of subcontractor progress reports and performance.
* Successfully cleared several project quality audits from Consultant, Main Contractor, and
Internal & External Auditors without any major Non-Conformity.
* Actively involved with the preparation of the Project Quality Plan.
* Review and preparation of project submissions - Material Submissions & Method
Statements.
* Preparation of ITP & Checklists.
* Liaising with the Suppliers/Main Contractor/Client/Consultants/Project Managers for
various project-related matters.
* Actively participating in weekly Project Quality meetings.
* Participate and conduct training with respect to the work methods, quality requirements
or quality improvement activities.
* Site Inspection & Material Inspections.
* Coordinate with site and consultants for preparation and approval of mock-ups.
* Follow up for immediate closure of NCR, Deficiency notice, Bulletins etc.
* Preparation of Closeout documents.
* Witness and Review of Testing & Commissioning Reports Prepared by the 3rd Party.
* Preparation of Snagging reports and follow up for de-snagging Consultant/Main
Contractor snags.

QA/QC ENGINEER at ARABTEC LLC (EFECO LLC)
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2005 to April 2008

Roles and Responsibilities
* Preparation of ITP, Method statements, Checklists, Material submissions for consultant
approval.
* MEP Site inspection, Material inspection.
* Coordination of various MEP and Civil activities.
* Preparation of handing over documents.
* Follow up with NCR, Deficiency notice, Bulletins etc. for its immediate closure.
* Work closely with the consultants for inspections.
* Preparation and maintenance of project-specific documentation in line with ISO
9001:2000.
* Verify to ensure that commissioning test reports are conforming to contract
requirements.
* Follow up with Consultant and Customer snag for its clearance.
Projects Handled:
1. Dubai World Central International Airport, Jebal Ali: Air Traffic Control Tower, Technical
Blocks, Simulator Tower, & Pedestrian Check Point Building. Client: Dept. of Civil Aviation;
Consultant: Dar Al Handasa, ADPI JV; Main Contractor: Arabtec - MAX BOGL JV
2. Jumeirah Beach Residence: 42 Floor Residential Tower Project; Client: Dubai
Properties/MACE; Consultant: Hyder Consultants; Main Contractor: Arabtec LLC; MEP
Contractor: A&P Paraskevades & Partners, EFECO LLC
3. Emirates Hills, M Development (Meadows & Springs): 714 Nos. Villas; 2 Nos. Community
Center Project Consisting of Gymnasiums, Retail Areas, Restaurants, Community areas, &
Clinics; Client: Emaar; Consultant: Arif & Bintoak; Main Contractor: Arabtec LLC

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE at EXCEL GLASSES LTD
  • India
  • November 2003 to November 2004

Roles and Responsibilities
* Supervised the day to day quality control activities
* Conducted product performance analysis for various glass containers
* Supervised the various testing procedures for containers
* Preparation and maintenance documentation in line with ISO 9001:2000
* Interacted with customers for product requirements and for resolving quality and sales
related issues

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at University of Keral
  • July 2003
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at University of Madras
  • January 2000

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Specialties & Skills

Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
ISO Internal Auditor
Interpersonal Skills
problem solving skills
Team Management
DOCUMENTATION
ISO 9000
QUALITY
QUALITY CONTROL
CONSULTING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
PROGRESS
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

IOSH Managing Safely (Training)
Training Institute:
ITAC Safety Training
Date Attended:
February 2018
Six Sigma Black Belt (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2006
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2017