Ron Paredis
Summary
Quality Management professional with successful career delivering efficiency and standardization, and maintaining all ISO and QS 9000 and Six Sigma Quality Systems. Drives smooth operation of production and manufacturing lines, coordinate efforts of employees and facilitate communication between management and production departments. Apply creativity in improving manufacturing process to achieve higher productivity and quality of finished goods. Experience in reviewing and interpreting regulatory and programmatic guidance, implementation of corporate compliance, risk management and corrective action programs.
Construction professional prepared for high-stakes roles with extensive experience in overseeing multifaceted construction projects. Consistently ensures projects meet quality standards and deadlines, fostering collaborative work environment. Known for strong leadership, adaptability, and proficiency in project management and site supervision.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
QAQC Manager
Electricity Substations Provider
05.2024 - Current
- Install and steer quality requirements by setting up a Quality Management System QMS
- Responsible for quality assurance of the respective sub-project
- Supervising the Quality Control functions/activities of the project
- Managed documentation related to QAQC activities, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for future reference.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
QAQC Site Quality Manager
INEOS Project One
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Setup and Implementation of the Site Project Quality Plan PQP and Quality Control Plan QCP
- Supervising the Quality Control functions/activities of the project
- Supervising the Quality Control functions/activities of the project, including Quality Control inspection schedules and the collection of Quality Records
- Setup quality system with design and implementation of the applicable ITP documentation and checklists
- Streamlined quality assurance processes for increased efficiency and reduced waste.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
Executive Officer Build
NMBS Belgian Railway Stations
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Support the team in producing and delivering documentation
- Manage project change, building cost & programme impacts
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Implemented company-wide sustainability program, reducing environmental impact and achieving industry recognition.
Civil Works Manager
EDF RENOUVELABLES
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Construction of Gravity Base Structure Foundations GBS for the Fecamp Offshore Wind Farm
- Monitoring the contractors on-site works performance
- Coordinating and communicating with contractors site managers
- Contribute with all the managers of the department to the development of integrated civil engineering on all its business lines and identify possible synergies and common means or processes (onshore / offshore)
- Supervise the application of the quality plan for the entrusted perimeter (validate procedures, studies and deliverables, ensure the reporting of non-qualities...)
QAQC Site Quality Manager
ASKROMEIN / GOOGLE
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Implementation of the Site Quality Plan QP in a BIM360 environment
- SPOC for Project Control
- Facilitate internal & external communication (KPIs, Dashboard, PSS, monthly report)
- Standardize on a proactive QA/QC process with BIM 360, enabling the whole team to participate in quality inspections
- Enhanced site quality by implementing and maintaining rigorous inspection protocols.
Project Manager (Interim)
EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Project Chik Facility Redesign: Concept Design phase, Detailed Design Construction phase
- Responsible for the team involved in detailed engineering
- Initiate and review engineering design, procurement for purchasing, manufacturing/ production operations and field activity to ensure compliance with project specifications
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CSA, E&I
PM GROUP / ALCON LABORATORIES
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Construction Manager for the construction for new offices and warehouse building for the client ALCON Laboratories Antwerp
- Responsible for the team involved in detailed engineering
- Promote and manage safety within your assigned projects
- Promote and manage safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the project engineering is compliant with company, HSE and industry regulations
- Reviewed architectural designs and provided valuable feedback for improving functionality or reducing costs without sacrificing quality.
QAQC CSA Manager
ABB GmbH Mannheim
01.2018 - 01.2019
- QAQC CSA Manager for the Kriegers Flak HVDC Project (high-voltage direct current) TIC 250MEUR for ABB GmbH Mannheim – Site Rostock Germany, Client 50Hertz Transmission GmbH and Energinet.dk
- Supervising the Quality Control functions/activities of the project
- Implementing Quality Control Plan on site
- Maintain detailed activity records and prepare progress and activity reports NCR’s and Observation Report acc to DIN, EN, FIDIC requirements, WHG (Wasserhaushaltsgesetzes), VOB (Vergabe- und Vertragsordnung für Bauleistungen) and HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure)
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Civil Works Superintendent
JACOBS ENGINEERING
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Civil Works Superintendent on the NSE3 large scale green field project (TIC 400MEUR) for NIPPON SHOKUBAI EUROPE NV
- Monitoring and tracking the progress of civil work activities
- Implementing Quality Control Plan on site
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Incorporated innovative construction techniques into projects, resulting in improved efficiency and overall quality of workmanship.
- Managed 3 cubcontractors when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
Quality Engineer
ExxonMobil
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Quality Control Engineer on the ExxonMobil Refinery Antwerp for the EPC2 Revamp and Offsite Facilities Project
- Interact with construction sites, clients, and engineering offices
- Monitoring of the activities of contractors and subcontractors
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
Field Engineer
Ericsson
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Field Support Engineering for 2G, 3G and LTE sites nationally
- Perform analysis of large data sets to find and target areas for improvement
- Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
- Developed comprehensive reports documenting field activities, findings, and recommendations for improvement.
- Streamlined communication between team members, resulting in improved collaboration and faster problem resolution.
Civil Works Build Coordinator
Motorola Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Coordination inspection build new sites, upgrades, colo sites for the Nødnett Project in Norway
- Coordination inspection build new sites
- Site supervision to ensure projects are constructed in compliance
- For site build, Access details available to field team; Access risk assessment provided to field team; BTS in footprint; BTS Power & Ground connected; BTS Transmission DDF and cables installed; Transmission link (E1) to BTS disconnected; GPS Antenna mounted and tested; work for design and construction of works projects. Design and implementing of a system of materials management on site. Maintain safety standards and environmental control measures on site
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Civil Works Design Engineer
Taminco Chemical
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Civil works structures, new builds, extensions, demolitions
- Preparing contracts and negotiate revisions with clients
- Preparing contracts and negotiate revisions with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Surveying work for design and construction of works projects. Design and implementing of a system of materials management on site. Maintain safety standards and environmental control measures on site
- Improved product quality by conducting detailed design reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Liaised with stakeholders to define and document design requirements.
Site Solution & Design Engineer
Alcatel-Lucent Schweiz AG
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Mobile Network Deployment of 3G/4G Technologies
- Manage Swap activities for rooftop sites and towers
- Selection and functional designs/swaps of the radio access network systems related to 2G, 3G, LTE, Macrocell, Microcell, repeaters, WiFi, defining BBU, RRU, Flexi’s NodeB BTS system/radio modules and ancillary kits
- Installing Flexi Multiradio BTS Feederless where System Module is installed apart from the Remote Radio Heads with a fibre optical cable
- Successfully met challenging client requirements by developing tailored engineering solutions that exceeded expectations.
QAQC Manager
Tractebel Engineering
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Quality Assurance, Quality Control on a new construction COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT
- Responsible for the implementation of project quality and HSE management
- Coordinating Quality Control and Quality Assurance towards civil, structural and architectural aspects respecting ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 and relevant EN Norms
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous QAQC procedures and standards.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure all team members were well-versed in QAQC protocols.
- Managed documentation related to QAQC activities, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for future reference.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Established robust quality documentation systems that ensured traceability throughout the entire production lifecycle.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
Construction Manager
Fluxys NV
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Project Loenhout IV at Fluxys Storage LNG Infrastructure
- Management FEED Team, Coordinating design and execution
- Promoting all safety protocols for a zero harm work ethic
- Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
Construction Superintendent
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals
01.2008 - 01.2009
- construction of a Facility Building Production Area "RX181 – Pa Capacity Expansion" (Installation of a single 800L Fermentation Train for the production of acellular pertusis)
- Supervise the construction of a Facility Building
- Assist in surveying and detailing of the demolition scope
- Assist in surveying and detailing of the demolition scope; Generation of cost estimates; Reviewing the design to ensure efficient constructability and material selection; Procurement of materials; Demolition and Installation; Commissioning and IOQ Assistance, preparation of Method Statements
- Business analysis, Feasibility study, Concept Select study, Scheme Design study, Site Construction, Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Closeout and Benefits
- Successfully mitigated risks associated with complex projects by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate contingency plans.
Construction Supervisor
Janssen Pharmaceutica
05.2007 - 12.2007
- Supervise the construction of a Facility Building with Offices
- Negotiate commercial contracts and determine subcontractor
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and designers to develop comprehensive plans that met client requirements while adhering to established budgets and timelines.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes, regulations, and industry best practices through diligent oversight of all construction activities.
Site Engineer
Siemens Mali S.A.
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Civil works design, build and supervise the expansion of 2G GSM network
- Technical review activities with client, subcontractor on site
- Ensured high-quality standards were maintained throughout the project lifecycle by adhering to industry best practices and codes of conduct.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
- Coordinated with subcontractors ensuring their work met project specifications as well as monitored their progress towards completion deadlines.
- Led team in construction of major infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with all technical specifications and regulations.
Design Engineer
SPX Cooling Technologies
01.2006 - 06.2006
- FEED Management, Design and modeling of MEGA AIR COOLING SYSTEMS
- Design and modelling of the foundations
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
- Delivered detailed product specifications and design guidelines to support manufacturing excellence.
Construction Supervisor
Proximus Belgacom Mobile
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Design build and optimize the civil works 2G and 3G network
- Technical review (TR) activities with architect, subcontr on site
- Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes, regulations, and industry best practices through diligent oversight of all construction activities.
- Mitigated risks by conducting thorough site assessments and implementing appropriate safety measures.
Site Engineer
Ericsson Pakistan Pvt
01.2005 - 09.2005
- FEED, Coordinate all civil aspects in order to build a GSM Mobile Network; Quality Control in Dubai and Bangkok
- Coordinate all civil aspects in order to build a GSM Mobile Network
- Prepare technical specifications rooftops, greenfields
- Ensured high-quality standards were maintained throughout the project lifecycle by adhering to industry best practices and codes of conduct.
- Coordinated with subcontractors ensuring their work met project specifications as well as monitored their progress towards completion deadlines.
- Oversaw quality control processes by conducting regular inspections, addressing non-compliance issues promptly, and implementing corrective actions to uphold project standards consistently.
Structural Design Engineer
Tractebel Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Civil structural design of industrial buildings
- Design, coordination and supervision of steel structures
- Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
- Reduced material costs through value engineering and optimizing design elements for sustainability.
- Evaluated existing structures for potential renovations or expansions, providing detailed reports on feasibility and recommendations for improvements.
Civil Manager
Celtel Congo S.A.
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Project: GSM 900/1800 Mobile Telecommunications Rollout
- Receive Plans and Budget from Planning Board
- Set up scope of project: Planning, Budget, deadlines
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Performed concurrent design, manufacturing and engineering, reducing time required to bring products to market.
- Implemented innovative construction techniques that increased productivity without compromising safety or quality standards.
Civil Engineering Project Manager
Orange
01.2001 - 01.2002
- UMTS rollout, building sites throughout Stockholm
- Manage 9 teams on the field
- Oversaw design and construction of process lined ponds, tailing ponds, railroads, underground utilities and site drainage structures.
- Resolved conflicts among team members professionally while maintaining a focus on achieving common goals for the benefit of the project.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through diligent monitoring of construction activities and documentation practices.
- Managed contracts with vendors and subcontractors, negotiating favorable terms and maintaining strong working relationships.
Site Engineer
Ericcson
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Project: GSM 900/1800 Mobile Telecommunications Rollout
- Coordinated with subcontractors ensuring their work met project specifications as well as monitored their progress towards completion deadlines
- Site Acquisition, Preliminary design, detailed design, planning, execution works, implementation radio BTS/RBS, commissioning and handover
- Troubleshot on-site issues promptly using analytical problem-solving skills resulting in minimal delays to the overall schedule.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget constraints by effectively managing resources, schedules, and risks.
- Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
Structural Designer
Autoeuropa
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Championed safety measures by conducting regular reviews of construction site conditions and implementing necessary design modifications
- Reduced construction costs through value engineering techniques and innovative design solutions
- Evaluated existing structures for potential retrofitting or rehabilitation projects based on condition assessments and feasibility studies
- Improved project efficiency by developing detailed structural plans, specifications, and schedules
- Plant AUTOEUROPA, Lisboa
Structural Design Engineer
Vekoma
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Project: Design of amusement park constructions
- Consultant for the company VEKOMA (Amusement parks worldwide
- Created detailed technical reports outlining findings from analyses conducted on various projects, contributing to company knowledge base for future reference purposes.
- Developed load calculations based upon relevant building code criteria/regulations to ensure stability and safety of structures throughout their lifespans.
- Producing drawings of steel constructions as 8-tracks, suspended loopings etc
- Optimized use of materials through careful analysis of load-bearing capacities and stress distribution across structures.
Structural Design Engineer
Pellens Engineering
09.1989 - 12.1996
- Evaluated existing structures for potential renovations or expansions, providing detailed reports on feasibility and recommendations for improvements.
- Created detailed technical reports outlining findings from analyses conducted on various projects, contributing to company knowledge base for future reference purposes.
- Developed load calculations based upon relevant building code criteria/regulations to ensure stability and safety of structures throughout their lifespans.
- Designed innovative solutions for complex problems encountered during construction phases, minimizing delays and cost overruns.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations in all aspects of structural design work performed.
- Developed comprehensive AutoCAD drawings for various residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Inspected and evaluated existing buildings for structural deficiencies and code violations.
Education
BSc - Civil Engineer
Provinciale Hogeschool Limburg/PXL Hogeschool
06-1989
Skills
- CAPEX PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- QAQC ISO OSHA EC DIN
- AUDITS ISO 9001:2015
- ISO-14001-2015
- ISO-45001-2018
- FEED and EPCM Development Projects
- Design
- Planning
- Execution
- Implementation
- Commissioning
- Leadership
- Persuasiveness
- Decision Maker
- Negotiator
- Project Management
- QAQC System Setup
- Quality Control
- Civil/Structural/Architectural Design
- HSE Inspections (VCA-VOL)
- MS-Office software
- Autocad
- StaadPro
- Tekla Structures
- Navisworks
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
- BIM360
- QAQC Field Management (ISO19650)
- Inspection Techniques
- Quality Management Systems
- Document Control
- Validation Protocols
- Risk Analysis and Mitigation
- Performance Metrics
- Construction management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Profile
Project Construction Manager, QAQC Manager, Construction Project Manager, Civil/Construction/Architectural Manager, Supervisor, Lead Site Engineer, Design Engineer, QAQC Site Manager
Availability
Worldwide, 30 years
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
QAQC Manager
Electricity Substations Provider
05.2024 - Current
QAQC Site Quality Manager
INEOS Project One
11.2022 - 04.2024
Executive Officer Build
NMBS Belgian Railway Stations
02.2022 - 11.2022
Civil Works Manager
EDF RENOUVELABLES
09.2021 - 02.2022
QAQC Site Quality Manager
ASKROMEIN / GOOGLE
01.2021 - 08.2021
Project Manager (Interim)
EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
09.2020 - 12.2020
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CSA, E&I
PM GROUP / ALCON LABORATORIES
01.2019 - 01.2020
QAQC CSA Manager
ABB GmbH Mannheim
01.2018 - 01.2019
Civil Works Superintendent
JACOBS ENGINEERING
01.2017 - 01.2018
Quality Engineer
ExxonMobil
01.2016 - 01.2017
Field Engineer
Ericsson
01.2015 - 04.2015
Civil Works Build Coordinator
Motorola Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2015
Civil Works Design Engineer
Taminco Chemical
01.2013 - 01.2014
Site Solution & Design Engineer
Alcatel-Lucent Schweiz AG
01.2012 - 01.2013
QAQC Manager
Tractebel Engineering
01.2010 - 01.2012
Construction Manager
Fluxys NV
01.2009 - 01.2010
Construction Superintendent
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals
01.2008 - 01.2009
Construction Supervisor
Janssen Pharmaceutica
05.2007 - 12.2007
Site Engineer
Siemens Mali S.A.
06.2006 - 05.2007
Design Engineer
SPX Cooling Technologies
01.2006 - 06.2006
Construction Supervisor
Proximus Belgacom Mobile
01.2005 - 01.2006
Site Engineer
Ericsson Pakistan Pvt
01.2005 - 09.2005
Structural Design Engineer
Tractebel Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2004
Civil Manager
Celtel Congo S.A.
01.2002 - 01.2004
Civil Engineering Project Manager
Orange
01.2001 - 01.2002
Site Engineer
Ericcson
01.2000 - 01.2001
Structural Designer
Autoeuropa
01.1996 - 01.2000
Structural Design Engineer
Vekoma
01.1996 - 01.1998
Structural Design Engineer
Pellens Engineering
09.1989 - 12.1996
BSc - Civil Engineer
Provinciale Hogeschool Limburg/PXL Hogeschool
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