James Howard
About James Howard
James Howard is a QA/QC HSE Officer at Applied Cryo Technologies in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in quality assurance and control. He has previously worked as a QA/QC Lab Technician at Borusan Holding and possesses certifications and skills in welding procedures, equipment calibration, and QA/QC strategies.
Work at Applied Cryo Technologies
James Howard has been employed at Applied Cryo Technologies as a QA/QC HSE Officer since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. He develops and implements quality assurance and quality control strategies to maintain high standards in production. His work involves setting minimum standards and providing technical guidance for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Previous Experience at Borusan Holding
Before joining Applied Cryo Technologies, James Howard worked at Borusan Holding as a QA/QC Lab Technician from 2017 to 2018 in Baytown, Texas. During his tenure, he focused on quality assurance and quality control processes. His responsibilities included developing QA/QC verification strategies and ensuring product quality through rigorous inspection techniques.
Education and Expertise
James Howard studied at Lamar University, where he earned an Associate's degree in CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology from 1991 to 1993. He also attended the US Navy, where he specialized as an Encryption Specialist and achieved the status of Communications Expert from 1993 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in quality assurance and quality control within the manufacturing sector.
Certifications and Skills
James Howard holds ASME Certification 'U' and 'R' responsibilities, demonstrating his proficiency in pressure vessel and boiler repair and alteration. He is skilled in writing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR). His technical skills include calibrating equipment using tools such as calipers and micrometers, as well as using inspection techniques to ensure product quality and compliance.
Leadership and Team Development
James Howard has experience in developing a QA/QC department strategy that involved hiring, training, and managing a team of 26 Project/Quality Engineers. He has coordinated inventory and cost control measures to enhance operational efficiency, showcasing his leadership capabilities in the quality assurance domain.