James Panama
Bolton,UK
Summary
Results-oriented professional with more than 13 years of hands-on seasoned experience in the Engineering and Construction Industry, pertinent to Quality System Management, Technical Office Management Site Management. Commercially aware and with excellent team working ability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Advisor
Bouygues UK
Hinkley Point C, Bridgewater, Somerset
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Report to the Quality Manager
- Trained team members on quality assurance protocols, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Developing and implementing quality control systems
- Monitoring and analysing quality performance
- Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Ensuring that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations
- Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements
- Reviewing codes, specifications, and processes
- Interphase with the client on system completion and commissioning procedures and documentation
- Preparation of LTQR's
Project Support Engineer
3RIO Groups limited
Manchester, UK
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Review project plans and proposals, and work with management to develop project objectives
- Oversee, coordinate, and perform technical aspects of project, with guidance, based on type of project manager support required (e.g., engineer, quality, scheduler)
- Review, evaluate, approve, and monitor cost schedule and technical scope baselines
- Ensure the preparation of required project documentation (RAM's, ITP's,)
- Schedule and coordinate activities and resources needed for efficient execution of work
- Delivered comprehensive project support for effective outcomes.
- Developed detailed plans and schedules to streamline task allocation and prioritisation.
- Tracked project progress and made adjustments as necessary for optimal results.
Technical office manager
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
NNPC Towers Façade Rehabilitation Project, Abuja, FCT - NG
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Report to the Project manager
- Supervises and manages the technical office functions, including, but not limited to: DCC, controlling, time scheduling, procurement, material control, engineering and review of Construction Method Statements
- Developing, maintaining and implementing quality management system documentation in accordance with corporate, region and contract requirements in conjunction with the QA/QC Manager
- Responsible for review of design and engineering documents and coordination/ preparation of shop drawings where necessary
- Preparation of technical documentation, including determination of quantities for material procurement
- Technical document review and control including distribution of drawings and other technical documents for use in the works; in accordance with requirements
- Preparation of cost schedule, performance sheet and internal performance report
- Preparation of quantity and cost-target vs Actual comparison
- Supervises and manages the site survey section through Chief Surveyor
Training & Internship: Technical Office Management
Julius Berger Nigeria
Julius Berger Regional Office, Abuja, FCT - NG
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Report to the regional technical manager (RTM)
- Preparation of Tender Prequalification Documentation
- Preparation of tender stage Schedule using MS. Project and Primavera P6
- Design management, review and approval of preliminary designs for tendering.
- Preparation of tender stage cost estimation and Bill of quantities
- Preparation of project Material, Manpower and Equipment schedule.
- Compilation of the final tender documentation for submission
- Attend Bids and carry out follow up.
Senior QA/QC Engineer
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
Independent Power Plant (IPP) Phase II, Okpai, NG
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Report to the Quality Manager
- Developing and implement quality standards and documentations including project quality plans, Work method statements and ITP's
- Monitor and analyse quality performance
- Inspection and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met
- Collaborating with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Investigate and troubleshoot products, preparation NCR and follow ups.
- Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements
- Preparation of final quality documentations and LQTR's to be submitted to client
- Interphase with the client on system completion and commissioning procedures and documentation
Commissioning & Warranty Engineer
Julius Berger Nigeria
Azura-Edo IPP Project, Benin NG
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Manage and oversee the completion all remaining works and products of the project.
- Follow up, complete and close out of outstanding NCR's, punch lists and snag lists.
- Prepare and implement handover and commissioning plans and protocols, including check sheets, function tests.
- Ensuring all aspects of the project meet safety and quality standards
- Provide training sessions and manuals to operation and maintenance team on the use of our products
- Interphase and liaise with the Client on warranty claims within the Contractual Warranty Defect Period.
- Analyse, troubleshoot and investigate root cause of defects and circulate findings to back office and client.
- Prepare and execute corrective action plan, documents and close out of warranty items.
Senior QA/QC Engineer
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
Azura-Edo IPP Project, Benin, NG
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Report to the Quality Manager
- Coordinate quality control and Inspections
- Develop, implement and review quality documentations including; plans, ITP's and method statements.
- Monitor and analyse quality performance and preparation of monthly quality status report.
- Materials testing and validation measuring and monitoring of measuring equipment.
- Ensuring that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations
- Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements
- Prepare final quality documentation and Interphase with the client on system completion commissioning procedures.
Construction Quality Inspectors
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
BUA Cement (obu) Line, Okpella, NG
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Perform regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from vendors and finish products
- Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations
- Read blueprints, plans, and specifications to understand the requirements of products and services
- Measure product dimensions, examine functionality, and compare the final product to the specifications
- Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality control
- Document inspection outcomes by completing detailed reports and performance records
- Teach the production team about quality control concerns to improve product excellence
- Resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Health, Safety & Environment test for Managers and Professionals (HS&E MAP)
CITB
UKCertificate of Completion - Project Management Professional Course
Management Professional Institute
Certificate of Higher Education - Primavera P6 & MS. Project
New Horizon Computers
Abuja NG 10.2020 - 11.2020
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - Quality Engineering Course
DU&T Consulting
Lagos, NGInternal Auditor; ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System
Premium Resources
Lagos, NGBachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
Bauchi, NGSkills
- Project Quality Documentations & LTQR's
- Total quality management knowledge
- Structural Steel and Weld Inspection
- Primavera P6 & MS Project
- Microsoft Office Suite & AutoCAD
- Database management & MS Access
- Technical communication
- Results-Oriented mindset
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Quality Advisor
Bouygues UK
05.2024 - 04.2025
Project Support Engineer
3RIO Groups limited
07.2023 - 04.2025
Technical office manager
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
03.2021 - 07.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Primavera P6 & MS. Project
New Horizon Computers
10.2020 - 11.2020
Training & Internship: Technical Office Management
Julius Berger Nigeria
09.2020 - 03.2021
Commissioning & Warranty Engineer
Julius Berger Nigeria
09.2018 - 10.2020
Senior QA/QC Engineer
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
06.2018 - 09.2020
Senior QA/QC Engineer
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
06.2016 - 06.2018
Construction Quality Inspectors
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
08.2012 - 06.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Health, Safety & Environment test for Managers and Professionals (HS&E MAP)
CITB
Certificate of Completion - Project Management Professional Course
Management Professional Institute
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - Quality Engineering Course
DU&T Consulting
Internal Auditor; ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System
Premium Resources
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
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