Introduction This article provides an overview of Quality Surveillance (QS) Assignments (QSAs) for capital projects, focusing on how inspection roles, QS levels, and QS activities differ based on work location at a: What is a QS Assignment? A QSA involves detailed production oversight in disciplines such as coating, concrete, electrical, mechanical, and welding. It is…
Today, someone reached out to me for advice on advancing their career in the energy sector. With their solid experience, certifications, and education, they’re already on a great track, but they wanted to know how to build on that success. I shared some straightforward advice that I believe can help anyone looking to elevate their…
Searching for a job can feel even more challenging than working. It comes with no guarantees and no paychecks! Yet, it’s a necessary task. And the sooner you find success, the better. Leveraging any available information and every available tool to your advantage is crucial for your success. 1 Introduction The moment has come: you’ve…
There is already too much work. And now I need to travel for work? Now there is more to do. And even more to remember! How will I manage? 1 Introduction Those who travel regularly for work have a routine that is as innate as looking both ways before crossing the street. But even frequent…
This article describes how to greatly improve your resume (Section 1) and cover letter (Section 2) at a high level. It also describes the benefits of using a career coach (Section 3). This article draws from my first-hand job-seeking successes and failures over the last 40 years. I am not a professional recruiter or resume…
Worldwide, only 6 million people speak Danish. Why learn it? Because, while reaching the destination is rewarding, it is in the journey that we learn the real lessons. It is all about the journey. The lessons I learned from my journey culminated over decades. I used them to identify the need for, and then to…
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A supplier non-conformance report (NCR) is often a bain (a thing that ruins or spoils) that causes chronic headaches and drains money and time from capital projects in energy and other sectors. But inefficient work processes and a lack of analysis leave a boon (something extremely beneficial, helpful, or useful) of lessons unlearned, which is…
For supplier quality surveillance (SQS), using shared folders and Microsoft (MS) Excel spreadsheets is tried and true (proven in the past to be effective and reliable). However, some information technology (IT) solutions for SQS, like MS SharePoint, are better and truer (more effective and reliable) than using conventional shared folders and MS Excel spreadsheets. INTRODUCTION…
1 Introduction This article summarizes considerations and requirements for welding procedure specification (WPS) reviews. Smart projects review WPSs as described in this article. Suppliers (i.e., constructors, fabricators, manufacturers, or organizations) may be required to use certified (this may also be defined as accepted or registered) WPSs by the code of construction such as ASME BPVC…
