- Phi Alpha Theta National Honor Society Lafayette, LA - Scholastic Honor Society (2001-2003)
- Pi Gamma Mu National Honor Society Lafayette, LA - Scholastic Honor Society (2001-2003)
- Evangelical Philosophical Society (Current Journal Member)
- Music
- Reading/Study
Blaine Arnold
Lafayette
Summary
Highly experienced industry professional with a wide level of operational, analytical, and project management experience. I have implemented and managed both Quality and Safety Management Systems as well as Asset Management/Maintenance Systems. I have deep experience in Safety and Service Quality Incident/Event Investigation and Root Cause Analysis. I have given successful workshops on Human Factors-related HSE/Service Quality topics such as Human Factors General Introduction, Human Cognitive Bias, and Human Decision-Making. I have successfully implemented, managed, and completed an ISO9001:2015 QMS Certification from Gap Analysis through the 2nd Assessment. Most recently, I have conducted significant Quality Management System improvements in the area of oil field equipment manufacturing related to Preventive Maintenance, Supplier Corrective Actions, Training and Competence among others.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
ParkerTech
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Oversee and provide QA, QC, HSE services to the Engineering, Project Management, Operations and Manufacturing Teams for the delivery of engineered drilling systems, subsystems, equipment and materials. Work with management to create QHSE goals, priorities, and key performance measures.
- Plan and monitor key aspects of integrated quality management system including Management Reviews, Internal Audits, Vendor Audits, On-Time Delivery, NCRs/Corrective Actions, Preventive Maintenance, etc.
- Participate and maintain quality plans and quality control plans.
- Review, update, and manage internal process standards and procedures in accordance with international industry standards e.g. – ISO9001/APIQ1 and Q2.
- Ensure compliance with other applicable national and international standards – API7-1 and API8C.
- Lead efforts for continuous supplier quality improvement through supplier quality audits, supplier performance evaluations, non-conformance and deviation trend analysis and quality incident investigations.
- Ensure QHSE Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated, properly understood and appropriately and thoughtfully implemented.
- Establish QHSE objectives in line with Global Corporate KPIs.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing quality practice systems.
Quality Manager
Page Wire Rope & Slings
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Oversee and provide support for all Quality Management Systems
- Plan and monitor key aspects of Quality Management System including Management Reviews, Internal Audits, Vendor Audits, On-Time Delivery, NCRs/Corrective Actions, Preventive Maintenance, etc.
- Review, update, and manage internal process standards and procedures in accordance with international industry standards e.g. – ISO9001.
- Lead efforts for continuous supplier quality improvement through supplier quality audits, supplier performance evaluations, non-conformance and deviation trend analysis and quality incident investigations.
- Ensure QHSE Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated, properly understood and appropriately and thoughtfully implemented.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Devised specifications for processes.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
ISO 9001:2015 Implementation Consultant
Page Wire Rope & Slings
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Formulate Quality, HSE, and Risk Management Policies
- Formulate and implement all company Quality, HSE, Risk Management Procedures
- Formulate, edit, and Quality Manual to coincide with company processes and business structures
- Update and formalize all company SOPs
- Update and formalize all company job descriptions
- Create formal Process Maps and Risk Assessments for all company Processes
- Internal auditing company processes and procedures to align with ISO 9001:2015 specifications
- Prepare management team/employees for ISO 9001:2015 certification audit
HSEQ Coordinator 2
Expro Group International
08.2004 - 10.2019
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Coordinates all Recertification work (including Third Party) for WIS Product Line
- Manages Service Quality Maintenance Program for WIS Product Line
- Conducts External Audits for Expro Lifting, NDE, and other third party support vendors
- Conducts Internal Audits for alignment with Global, Region, and Local QMS (including APIQ2)
- Oversees Expro Broussard North Document Control Office (works closely with Subsea, Engineering, and Quality Assurance in this role)
- Manages TMMDE Calibration Database for WIS, Subsea, Welltest, and TCP/DST Product Lines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Political Philosophy)
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2001
Skills
- Excellent operational awareness of CNC parts manufacturing
- Excellent operational awareness of Subsea, Well Intervention, TCP/DST, and Welltest services industries
- Demonstrated skill managing simultaneous projects and meeting multiple deadlines within demanding environments
- Excellent working knowledge of Quality and Safety Management systems (ISO9001, APIQ2, APIQ1)
- Computer and desktop publishing skills include Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Visio
- Exemplary communication and Analytical skills (verbal and written)
- Experienced Internal and External Auditor/Incident Investigator (5-Why, Kelvin Topset, Taproot)
- API Q2 Professional
- API Q2 Technical Lead Auditor
- DNV ISO 9001:2000 Foundations Auditing Management Systems
- OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting
- OSHA Compliance
- IOSH Managing Safety Systems
Accomplishments
- Initiated long-term project to align manufacturing facility with all APIQ1 requirements and specifications – Stage 1 Audit set for Q4 2025
- Successful company implementation and certification of PWR (with no major or minor findings in the Stage 2 Audit)
- Successful completion of APIQ2 Surveillance Audit as part of Lead Audit Coordination Team (September 2019)
- Successful completion of APIQ2 Stage One and Stage Two Audits as part of Lead Audit Coordination Team (November 2018)
- Co-led an internal cost-reduction effort aimed at lowering expenses re: Third Party recertification of Subsea Assets (cost savings estimated at 250k per annum)
- Created and delivered very successful Human Factors Workshops on Human Cognitive Bias (both individual and collective) and Human Decision-Making as well as an Introductory Course
Certification
- API Q2 Professional Course
- API Q2 Technical Lead Auditor
- DNV ISO 9001:2000 Foundations
Interests
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
ParkerTech
08.2022 - 05.2025
Quality Manager
Page Wire Rope & Slings
01.2022 - 08.2022
ISO 9001:2015 Implementation Consultant
Page Wire Rope & Slings
12.2019 - 12.2020
HSEQ Coordinator 2
Expro Group International
08.2004 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Political Philosophy)
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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