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Ambika Jagmohansingh Sammy

Quality Assurance Manager
Penal. Trinidad, W.I.
When Greatness is Legacy, Excellence Becomes Tradition

Summary

Accomplished Quality Assurance Manager with a proven track record at Gulf Engineering Services Limited, enhancing product quality and operational efficiency through expert implementation of ISO standards and continuous improvement practices. Skilled in internal audits and fostering a culture of accountability and have significantly contributed to organizational growth and industry compliance. Methodical, with superb problem-solving and analytical abilities. Keeps meticulous records and identify and troubleshoot problems. Specialties include operational improvements, program implementation and documentation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Manager

Gulf Engineering Services
04.2021 - Current
  • Performed required duties as the Management Representative for API Spec. Q1 certification and Premium Connections (Tenaris, JFE Steel, Hunting Energy, Grant Prideco, Benoit)
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
  • Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance. Mentored junior staff members in best practices for quality management, contributing to overall team growth and development.
  • Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
  • Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
  • Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards. Established robust quality documentation systems that ensured traceability throughout the entire production lifecycle.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
  • Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives, consistently seeking ways to optimize operations for better results.
  • Evaluated new technologies and methodologies for potential implementation within the organization''s quality assurance program, staying ahead of industry trends.

HSE Coordinator

Gulf Engineering Services
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Ensured proper use of personal protective equipment, reducing the occurrence of workplace injuries.
  • Investigated incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate preventive measures to prevent recurrence.
  • Streamlined incident reporting processes to ensure timely response and corrective actions.
  • Supported management in achieving key performance indicators related to Health Safety and Environment resulting in overall business sustainability and growth.
  • Maintained accurate records of safety data, facilitating trend analysis for continuous improvement initiatives in the HSE domain.
  • Improved employee safety awareness by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
  • Reduced workplace accidents by 20% through thorough risk assessments and proactive hazard identification.

Electrical Engineer

Business Improvement Support Services
12.2016 - 12.2017

Possess adequate Process Safety principles and management skills for a process plant; performing HAZOPs, LOPA studies while ensuring compliance with IEC 61511 and IEC 61508 (SIL, SIF, SIS) for 3 major projects:

  • YARA Trinidad, Tringen 2: Emergency Shutdown Upgrade
  • YARA plant: Sulphuric Acid Process O&M and a SafOP of related existing procedures; Developed the sulphuric acid system O&M manual, including the operating principle, control and instrumentation system, ESD Interlock alarms and Trip system.
  • Retrofit of Borsig Waste Heat Boiler and Steam Drum for Tringen 2 Plant; Retrofit of GE steam turbine

Power Plant Engineer Trainee

Trinidad Generation Unlimited
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Developed and maintained detailed documentation of all operational processes for a 720MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, facilitating seamless knowledge transfer among team members and ensuring consistency in procedures.
  • Assisted in planning and executing plant shutdowns or startups efficiently while minimizing any disruptions to service levels or performance metrics.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for equipment failures, implementing corrective actions that minimized future instances of failure occurrences.
  • Enhanced safety standards within the facility by updating operational procedures and conducting regular safety audits.
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication between departments involved in the power plant operation process, streamlining workflow and promoting collaboration towards shared goals.
  • Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
  • Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
  • Assessed risks associated with various aspects of power plant operations, implementing appropriate mitigation measures to protect against potential hazards and minimize possible consequences.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges in power generation systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering

University of The West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad
06.2014
  • 3.48 GPA - Upper Second Class Honors
  • Recipient of IEEE Larry K. Wilson Student Ambassador for Latin America (Region 9), October 2014
  • NIHERST Prime Minister’s Awards for Scientific Ingenuity and Innovation, Special Mentioned, November 203
  • Recipient of the PowerGen UWI Student Bursary for Academic Excellence 2012/2013 and 2013/2014
  • Richard E. Merwin Scholarship, September 2013 from IEEE Computer Society
  • Chair of IEEE Student Chapter, 2012 to 2014
  • Lightning Protection Software Tool – Simulation, Final Year Project - Grade A+
  • Developed an Eco-friendly Turtle Safe Flashlight; certified by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation, 2014

Skills

  • Internal Audits
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Quality Assurance Management
  • Audit Coordination
  • Document Control
  • Quality Systems
  • Knowledge of quality systems
  • Quality Control
  • Risk Analysis and Mitigation
  • Documentation Review
  • System Development
  • ISO Standards

Certification

  • Associate Safety Professional - October 2019 to present Credential ID ASP-31097 (Board of Certified Safety Professionals)
  • API Q1, 10th Edition Practitioner - January 2024 Credential ID 5909-21420 (Mireaux Management Solutions)
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor - November 2019 to present Credential ID QLA1053313 (PECB)
  • ISO 45001 Lead Implementer - January 2021 to present Credential ID OSH-LI1053313
  • NEBOSH International General Certificate in OSH - August 2017 with Distinction Credential ID 2698100

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of GES Internal CMMS Management System Software.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop Incidents and inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Work Availability

monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Microsoft Project

C, Python

WordPress

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Software Development

Theme Parks, Roller-coaster Enthusiast

Travel - Nature

Timeline

Quality Assurance Manager - Gulf Engineering Services
04.2021 - Current
HSE Coordinator - Gulf Engineering Services
01.2018 - 03.2021
Electrical Engineer - Business Improvement Support Services
12.2016 - 12.2017
Power Plant Engineer Trainee - Trinidad Generation Unlimited
06.2014 - 08.2016
University of The West Indies - Bachelor of Science, Electrical And Computer Engineering
Ambika Jagmohansingh SammyQuality Assurance Manager