Ifan Richards, QC / Production Manager

Ifan Richards

QC / Production Manager

Dermabit Waterproofing Industries Co.Ltd.

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jubail
Education
Master's degree, Enviromental Chemistry
Experience
30 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :30 years, 2 Months

QC / Production Manager at Dermabit Waterproofing Industries Co.Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • February 2012 to December 2017

Responsible for the smooth running of the laboratories production .Environmental Management Representative (EMR) .for the implementation of ISO 14001 EMS accreditation.

Responsible for 10 Asian laboratory staff, accountable to General Manager.

Head Laboratory Chemist at HBW bv
  • Netherlands
  • August 1990 to September 2010

HBW bv .(Anglo Dutch Company ) in Germany, Netherlands, Norway and Singapore Reporting to the Site Manager, managed 10(Iberian) employees performing physical and chemical tests. on.concrete and cement. Tested drainage water from various locations on site.… Translator of protocols faxes for the benefit of Irish sub- contractors.

Dec 1994 - Dec 1996 HBW sent me to Singapore to establish a Joint Venture with a local Window Frame Manufacturer(LI Hang What) where I set up a mini .testing lab and trained the local staff in all aspects related to manufacturing of Silicone Sealants and. supporting the Sales Department.

Senior Chemist at Macphersons Paints Ltd
  • United Kingdom - Manchester
  • July 1986 to August 1990

Reporting to Quality Assurance Manager . Responsible for analysis of raw materials required in paint production .Tested drains and potable water. Standards set by water authorities. MR ( ManagementRepresentative for BS auditing) for its application to British Standards ( BS) for BS 5750 certification.

Education

Master's degree, Enviromental Chemistry
  • at UW Bangor, Wales (80 Miles West from Liverpool)
  • July 2011

Project : GC-MS applications

Bachelor's degree, Applied Chemistry
  • at Liverpool University
  • July 1986

Inorganic, Organic, Industrial, Maths & ICT

Specialties & Skills

ISO 17025
Microsoft 2010 Windows , Excel Linux and Power Point presentation.

Languages

Welsh
Native Speaker
English
Native Speaker
Dutch
Intermediate
Danish
Beginner
French
Intermediate
Norwegian
Expert
Swedish
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate
Spanish
Beginner
German
Intermediate

Memberships

RSC (Royal Society of Chemsitry)
  • Graduate Member
  • July 1986

Hobbies

  • Etymology ,Mostarspelarer (Bømlo) , Soccer, Rugby, Golf , spinning and Hash House Harriers member.
    Organised sponsored walks for various charities. Support for Bahrain relay Marathon 2014/15.