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John Jay Jermia

John Jay Jermia

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Attentive individual with main objective to gain work experience in quality assurance industry. Level-headed and strong attention to detail. Thrives independently or team setting. Knowledgeable manufacturing management professional with skills in leadership, planning and problem-solving. Motivates employees to high performance and encourages team-oriented approach. Detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in testing and measuring materials to verify quality. Committed to coaching team in adhering to quality control standards. Systematic Quality Assurance and Quality Control with high credentials in Engineering. Possesses outstanding skills in conducting internal audits and keeping employees aligned with requirements and procedures.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

QAQC Manager

Unigraf LLC
Dubai, UAE
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Evaluated manufacturing processes regularly and documented analysis results for business improvement and growth.
  • Provided administrative support to manage annual review processes for programmes.
  • Tracked performance metrics for plant operations and reviewed regular reports to proactively identify areas of concern.
  • Oversaw operational structures and with optimized logistics and workflows to meet demands.
  • Oversaw employee performance to monitor and enforce compliance with company standards.
  • Adhered to compliance and business timetable to meet set deadlines.
  • Updated individual service audit spreadsheets with review results.
  • Made follow-ups on allocated action plan to meet completion timescales.
  • Uploaded documents to internal and external systems for backup.
  • Enforced health and safety requirements for worker protection, keeping accidents and company liability at minimum.
  • Mitigated potential risks, implementing proactive strategies to address key issues.
  • Coordinated maintenance processes to keep equipment operating correctly and maximise uptime.
  • Attended meetings and submitted decisions made to senior management for approval.
  • Contributed to development of guidelines, processes and documentation to meet required business standards.
  • Identified opportunities to improve and streamline manufacturing processes to maximise time and revenue.
  • Implemented and maintained complaints and compliance action tracker to improve production standards.
  • Maintained current knowledge of environmental regulations to mitigate pipeline projects' impact.
  • Reviewed customer history to recommend appropriate products and services.

QAQ manager

Techwood
Dubai
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Evaluated manufacturing processes regularly and documented analysis results for business improvement and growth.
  • Established plans governing production policies, daily operations and long-term planning.
  • Adhered to regulatory and statutory requirements for wood manufacturing.
  • Identified opportunities to improve and streamline manufacturing processes to maximize time and revenue.
  • Maintained current knowledge of environmental regulations to mitigate pipeline projects' impact.
  • Mitigated potential risks, implementing proactive strategies to address key issues.
  • Defined manufacturing quality guidelines and criteria to adhere to company standards.
  • Implemented and maintained complaints and compliance action tracker to improve production standards.
  • Uploaded documents to internal and external systems for backup.
  • Oversaw employee performance to monitor and enforce compliance with company standards.
  • Establish Project Quality Management System and Project Quality Procedures.
  • In coordination with Construction Team, generate method statements (MS) and inspection and test plans (ITP) for site activities
  • Conduct site inspection with client representative as per Inspection Test Request (ITR) in conformity to project standards, project specifications and shop drawings.
  • Attend/Witness Material Testing or Site Testing
  • Review QA/QC Procedures, Method Statements and Material or Technical Submittals submitted by the Sub-Contractors in reference to Contract Requirements, Project Quality Plan and Project Specifications and ensure it is well and strictly implemented.
  • Prepare and Submit Technical Queries.
  • Attend site activities and ensure their compliance with QA/QC procedures and contract requirements.

Conduct regular Site Surveillance and report any discrepancies noted to QA/QC Manager, Project Manager and Construction Manager.

  • Ensure traceability of all materials and equipment delivered on site.
  • Conduct material inspection and equipment/tools verification used or delivered on site and ensure its compliance with the approved material submittal and project specification or requirement.
  • Closely monitor site activities, fully coordinate with client on a daily basis
  • Issue Non-Conformance Report for activities not conforming to project specification and requirements.
  • Review Corrective Action and Corrective Action proposals in coordination with technical or design team or the consultant.
  • Generate Corrective and Preventive Action proposals in response to consultant or client NCR’s.
  • Coordinate QAQC Engineers and Site Inspectors for the daily site activities
  • Keep Records and Logs for Qa/Qc Documents and Activities.
  • Prepare and Submit Weekly.
  • In coordination with Client prepare Snagging and De-snagging procedures
  • Prepare Handing Over Documents for Project Delivery.



Site manager

Insides Retail Solutions
Dubai, UAE
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Check and Review project BOQ and monitor procurement schedules to serve the overall project Programme.
  • Inspect finishing works to ensure compliance with specifications, as well as quality assurance.
  • Produce design solutions and presented them for clients to address business requirements and budget
  • Review and evaluated Vendors Package along with sub-contractors shop drawings and technical submittals against project particular specifications and contract documents.
  • Reviewed project schedules, weekly progress reports, invoices and payment certificates comprising of subcontractors’ evaluation and certification with formulating details of finished work at the site to meet requirements for smooth workflow.
  • Ensure the development and availability of shop drawings at site to a certain targeted progress of the projects, simultaneously the subcontractors in interpreting scope of work as per contract documents.
  • Monitor subcontractors’ construction activities and ensured adherence to project schedules, quality norms, specifications and safety requirements for enhancing the profitability of the organization.

Project Manager

Arco Interiors LLC
Dubai, UAE
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Check and Review project BOQ and monitor procurement schedules to serve the overall project Programme.
  • Inspect finishing works to ensure compliance with specifications, as well as quality assurance.
  • Produce design solutions and presented them for clients to address business requirements and budget
  • Review and evaluated Vendors Package along with sub-contractors shop drawings and technical submittals against project particular specifications and contract documents.
  • Reviewed project schedules, weekly progress reports, invoices and payment certificates comprising of subcontractors’ evaluation and certification with formulating details of finished work at the site to meet requirements for smooth workflow.
  • Ensure the development and availability of shop drawings at site to a certain targeted progress of the projects, simultaneously the subcontractors in interpreting scope of work as per contract documents.
  • Monitor subcontractors’ construction activities and ensured adherence to project schedules, quality norms, specifications and safety requirements for enhancing the profitability of the organization.

Sr. QAQC Engineer

Al Qabdah Global Contracting LLC
Sharjah, UAE
09.2015 - 08.2019
  • Establish Project Quality Management System and Project Quality Procedures.
  • In coordination with Construction Team, generate method statements (MS) and inspection and test plans (ITP) for site activities
  • Conduct site inspection with client representative as per Inspection Test Request (ITR) in conformity to project standards, project specifications and shop drawings.
  • Attend/Witness Material Testing or Site Testing
  • Review QA/QC Procedures, Method Statements and Material or Technical Submittals submitted by the Sub-Contractors in reference to Contract Requirements, Project Quality Plan and Project Specifications and ensure it is well and strictly implemented.
  • Prepare and Submit Technical Queries.
  • Attend site activities and ensure their compliance with QA/QC procedures and contract requirements.
  • Conduct regular Site Surveillance and report any discrepancies noted to QA/QC Manager, Project Manager and Construction Manager.
  • Ensure traceability of all materials and equipment delivered on site.
  • Conduct material inspection and equipment/tools verification used or delivered on site and ensure its compliance with the approved material submittal and project specification or requirement.
  • Closely monitor site activities, fully coordinate with client on a daily basis
  • Issue Non-Conformance Report for activities not conforming to project specification and requirements.
  • Review Corrective Action and Corrective Action proposals in coordination with technical or design team or the consultant.
  • Generate Corrective and Preventive Action proposals in response to consultant or client NCR’s.
  • Coordinate QAQC Engineers and Site Inspectors for the daily site activities
  • Keep Records and Logs for Qa/Qc Documents and Activities.
  • Prepare and Submit Weekly Report to QAQC Manager.  In coordination with Client prepare Snagging and De-snagging procedures
  • Prepare Handing Over Documents for Project Delivery.

QAQC Engineer

Spark Building Contracting LLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
05.2015 - 05.2015
  • Conduct site inspection with client representative as per Inspection Test Request (ITR) in conformity to project standards, project specifications and shop drawings.
  • Attend/Witness Material Testing for Road Works (i.e. FDT, CBR, MDD, SIEVE, CORE Testing Etc.)
  • Review QA/QC Procedures and document control as submitted by the Sub-Contractors and ensure implementation is in compliance with Contracts requirements.
  • Review Inspection and Test Plans and other technical submittals as required and ensure compliance with contracts requirements.
  • Prepare and Submit Technical Queries.
  • Attend site activities and ensure their compliance with QA/QC procedures and contract requirements.
  • Prepare and Submit Site Surveillance reports to QA/QC Manager, Project Manager and Construction Manager for any discrepancies on site.
  • Ensure traceability of all materials and equipment delivered on site.
  • Check materials and equipment as delivered on site and ensure its compliance with approved materials and specification.
  • Closely monitor site activities, fully coordinate with client on a daily basis, issue NCR’s in case of noncompliance and report to Project Manager in case of shortage of skilled labors and/or site supervision staff.
  • Keep Records and Logs for Qa/Qc Documents and Activities.
  • Prepare and Submit Weekly Report to Project Manager.

Sr. QAQC Inspector

Alpine Bau D
Dubai, UAE
08.2011 - 04.2015
  • Conduct site inspection with client representative as per Inspection Test Request (ITR) on civil, architectural and structural construction in conformity to project standards, project specifications and shop drawings.
  • Witness Field Density Test and Laboratory Test for Earth Works.
  • Inspect rebar, formworks and concreting works
  • Undertake remedial measures to problems being encountered during actual concrete pouring
  • Supervise Concrete Batch Plant and Laboratory Technicians.  Conduct surveillance on on-going works, inform site in-charge for any discrepancies and give advice/site instructions for the rectification work procedure to avoid Non-Conformance.
  • Implement, monitor and document contractor’s activities as per established Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Inspection Test Plan (ITP).
  • Conduct steel fabrication inspection and witness Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).
  • Conduct sampling and testing with third party laboratory technicians in all related test on civil, architectural and structural works as per project requirements, specification and standard.
  • Conduct site auditing on records and documents of all section on their activities as per company policy and requirements of ISO 9001:2008 standards.
  • Monitor sub-contractor quality system as well as review and evaluate the sub-contractor’s quality document submittal, Method Statement (MS), Inspection Test Plan (ITP), and material approval compliance.
  • Raise Non-Conformance Report (NCR) on non-conforming materials and site activities, and liaise concerned parties for closure.
  • Propose Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions.
  • Documentation of project quality documents, review drawings for site implementation base on specification and standards, answers correspondence with regards to technical and quality matters.
  • Keep Quality Records, Reports and Logs.
  • Report to the Project Manager and Construction Manager about matters of technical and quality issues encountered during construction phase, give inputs to resolve the issues.
  • Prepare and Submit Daily and Weekly Report to Qa/Qc Manager.
  • Coordinates with subcontractors on resolving technical and quality matters at site.
  • In-charge on closure of all outstanding comments by the consultant.
  • Participate weekly QA/QC meeting to discuss technical and quality issues.
  • Designated as a Mechanical Completion Coordinator and part of the pre-commissioning team.

Sr. QAQC Inspector

Alpine Bau Deutschland AG
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2011 - 04.2015
  • Conduct site inspection with client representative as per Inspection Test Request (ITR) on civil, architectural and structural construction in conformity to project standards, project specifications and shop drawings.
  • Witness Field Density Test and Laboratory Test for Earth Works.
  • Inspect rebar, formworks and concreting works
  • Undertake remedial measures to problems being encountered during actual concrete pouring
  • Supervise Concrete Batch Plant and Laboratory Technicians.
  • Conduct surveillance on on-going works, inform site in-charge for any discrepancies and give advice/site instructions for the rectification work procedure to avoid Non-Conformance.
  • Implement, monitor and document contractor’s activities as per established Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Inspection Test Plan (ITP).
  • Conduct steel fabrication inspection and witness Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).
  • Conduct sampling and testing with third party laboratory technicians in all related test on civil, architectural and structural works as per project requirements, specification and standard.
  • Conduct site auditing on records and documents of all section on their activities as per company policy and requirements of ISO 9001:2008 standards.
  • Monitor sub-contractor quality system as well as review and evaluate the sub-contractor’s quality document submittal, Method Statement (MS), Inspection Test Plan (ITP), and material approval compliance.
  • Raise Non-Conformance Report (NCR) on non-conforming materials and site activities, and liaise concerned parties for closure.
  • Propose Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions.
  • Documentation of project quality documents, review drawings for site implementation base on specification and standards, answers correspondence with regards to technical and quality matters.
  • Keep Quality Records, Reports and Logs.
  • Report to the Project Manager and Construction Manager about matters of technical and quality issues encountered during construction phase, give inputs to resolve the issues.
  • Prepare and Submit Daily and Weekly Report to Qa/Qc Manager.
  • Coordinates with subcontractors on resolving technical and quality matters at site.
  • In-charge on closure of all outstanding comments by the consultant.
  • Participate weekly QA/QC meeting to discuss technical and quality issues.

QAQC Engineer/inspector

ICGL Technical Works
Dubai, UAE
06.2010 - 04.2011
  • Prepare Method Statements for every working procedure on site to be submitted to the Main Contractor subsequently to be evaluated by THE ENGINEERS for approval.
  • Comply, prepare and submit the necessary documents specified by the Main Contractor for the appraisal of the Materials to be used as per approved drawings and specifications
  • Secure Material Approval and approved Method Statement prior to installation of the materials.
  • Attend site activities and ensure their compliance with QA/QC procedures and contract requirements.
  • Ensure traceability of all materials and equipment from purchasing and up to delivery on site.
  • Check materials and equipment as delivered on site and ensure its compliance with approved materials and specification.
  • Closely monitor site activities, fully coordinate with client on a daily basis, issue NCR’s in case of non-compliance
  • Prior to installation, request ITR to Main Contractor and conduct Material Inspection as per MS/ITP for the purchased and delivered materials on site to assure that materials delivered are approved, as per purchase order and in good physical condition.
  • Comply the necessary documents as ITR attachments as per the procedure.
  • Request ITR for Installation and Setting Out to assure materials are installed as per Method Statement and approved drawings.
  • Request ITR for Final Inspection after all the work has been completed and secure hand-over report.
  • Observe, Record and Coordinate with main contractor representatives (i.e. site engineer and Qa/Qc) to reconcile/resolve Quality issues and problems
  • Prepare and Submit Weekly Report to Project Manager.
  • Prepare and Submit Operation and Maintenance Manual.

QAQC Inspector

Yongnam Engineering and Construction
Dubai, UAE
06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Conduct site inspection with client representative as per Inspection Test Request (ITR) in conformity to project standards, project specifications and shop drawings.
  • Supervise Civil and Structural works to achieve quality works
  • Conduct Material Inspection with Client and Consultants
  • Supervise Site/Field Welds
  • Monitor progress and plan activities as per project schedule.
  • Conduct Fabrication inspection with Client and Consultants (On Site and Off Site).
  • Supervise Third Party NDT Technicians and Witness NDT Inspections for Welds.
  • Conduct Surface Preparation Inspection and Paint inspection together with the paint supplier representative (JOTUN).
  • Keep Quality Documents, Records and Reports.
  • Liaise with the main contractor Qa/Qc for Inspection and Documentation.
  • Observe, Record and Coordinate with main contractor representatives (i.e. site engineer and Qa/Qc) to reconcile/resolve Quality issues and problems
  • Implement Quality System and Safety Programs at site.  Supervise material storage and handling.
  • Submit Weekly Report to Qa/Qc Engineer
  • Attend weekly coordination meeting with the Contractor.

QAQC Inspector

National Pipe Company Ltd.
Dharan, KSA
11.2003 - 05.2008
  • Conduct Material Verification and Inspection (i.e. Hot Rolled Coils/Plates)
  • Witness/Attend Laboratory Testing of Materials.
  • Monitor Pipe Dimension during and after Pipe Rolling/Production
  • Conduct NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) inspection (i.e. Visual, MPI, DPT, X-RAY and Ultrasonic Inspection) for the produced Pipes.
  • Conduct Film Interpretation for Radiographic Testing Examination.
  • Supervise NDT Technicians
  • Secure Documents, Records, Reports and Results of the Inspection conducted.
  • Prepare supporting documents such as Mill certificate, Laboratory Test result.
  • Monitor Measuring Tools and Equipment.
  • Liaise with Client Representative.
  • Prepare weekly QC Activity report and forward to QA Manager.
  • Reviews and checks material and technical submittal to be submitted to the consultant/client.  Prepares QA/QC inspection reports
  • Prepares daily report and monitors progress of each activity.

Education

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Al Shabaka Technical Institute
UAE
08.2014 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology

Davao Doctor's College
Philippines
03.1995 - 04.2001

Skills

  • Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Workplace safety
  • Data gathering and review
  • Communication skills
  • Knowledge of MS Office
  • Leadership
  • Previously certified in NDT testing and procedures level 2

(VT, MPT, PT, UT, RT)

  • Attended training for ASQ - Quality Engineer certification
  • Knowledgeable in Project Handing Over documentation
  • Skilled in preparation and generating ISO QMS Manual, Method statements, ITP and other QAQC related documentation
  • Knowledge in Auditing procedures


Languages

English
Advanced

Accomplishments

  • Prepared IMS QMS Manual and Procedures for Unigraf LLC.
  • Spearheaded Unigraf IMS certification (ISO 9001; EMS 14001 and OHS 45001 Systems)
  • Delivered 2 fit-out projects for Jumeirah Beach Hotel - Dhow and Anchor Projects.
  • Spearheaded Al Qabdah Global Contracting LLC Project Handing over documentations and submission for Al Zahia Projects.
  • Spearheaded Alpine Bau Deutschland LLC Project Handing over documentations and submission for Borouge 3 Projects.

Certification

  • Certified ISO 9001 QMS Lead Auditor
  • Certified ISO 9001 QMS Internal Auditor
  • Certified ASNT-C1 Level 2 Visual Testing Inspector
  • Certified ASNT-C1 Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing Inspector
  • Certified ASNT-C1 Level 2 Magnetic Particle Testing Inspector
  • Certified ASNT-C1 Level 2 Penetrant Testing Inspector
  • Certified ASNT-C1 Level 2 Radiologic Testing Inspector
  • ARAMCO certified Radiologic Testing Film Inspector

Timeline

QAQC Manager

Unigraf LLC
10.2022 - 12.2023

QAQ manager

Techwood
03.2022 - 10.2022

Site manager

Insides Retail Solutions
06.2021 - 03.2022

Project Manager

Arco Interiors LLC
08.2019 - 05.2021

Sr. QAQC Engineer

Al Qabdah Global Contracting LLC
09.2015 - 08.2019

QAQC Engineer

Spark Building Contracting LLC
05.2015 - 05.2015

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Al Shabaka Technical Institute
08.2014 - 02.2015

Sr. QAQC Inspector

Alpine Bau D
08.2011 - 04.2015

Sr. QAQC Inspector

Alpine Bau Deutschland AG
08.2011 - 04.2015

QAQC Engineer/inspector

ICGL Technical Works
06.2010 - 04.2011

QAQC Inspector

Yongnam Engineering and Construction
06.2008 - 06.2010

QAQC Inspector

National Pipe Company Ltd.
11.2003 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology

Davao Doctor's College
03.1995 - 04.2001
  • Certified ISO 9001 QMS Lead Auditor
  • Certified ISO 9001 QMS Internal Auditor
  • Certified ASNT-C1 Level 2 Visual Testing Inspector
  • Certified ASNT-C1 Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing Inspector
  • Certified ASNT-C1 Level 2 Magnetic Particle Testing Inspector
  • Certified ASNT-C1 Level 2 Penetrant Testing Inspector
  • Certified ASNT-C1 Level 2 Radiologic Testing Inspector
  • ARAMCO certified Radiologic Testing Film Inspector
John Jay Jermia