Cherah Hill

Results-driven Quality Assurance Leader with over 15 years of experience in driving ISO 9001 compliance and root cause analysis. Expertise in managing complex projects, enhancing process efficiency, and fostering strong client relationships. Leadership in cross-functional teams ensures safety compliance and on-budget project management, while implementing effective quality control practices.

• ASNT Level III UT, MT, & PT, 330074
• Phased Array Level II, 10/06/14 - Present
• Company Held Level III UT, 10/01/17 - 03/01/22
• RT Level III, 07/15/16 - 03/01/22
• MT Level III, 07/07/16 - 03/01/22
• PT Level III, 07/07/16 - 03/01/22
• VT Level III, 07/01/19 - 03/01/22
• PMI
• Ground penetrating radar
• US Radar (GPR Utility Mapping System)
• Quality Manager ISO 2001, 2016
• Radiation Safety Officer
• Veriforce Evaluator
• NCCER Evaluator
• Southern Company Evaluator
• Prep Masters - Train-The-Trainer
• Sentinel Source Retrieval & Maintenance
• Think Reliability Root Cause Analysis Training
• DOT FAA UAS Remote Pilot certification, 2021 - Present
• Industrial Radiographers State Card, Illinois, 2010 - Present
• Duke Energy Qualified Phased Array, 2016 - Present
• TWIC Card, 2009 - Present
• Nuclear Clearance, 2012
• TAPPI Safe, 2018
• TVTC, 2009
• OSHA 30

• Develops, implements, and maintains NDT programs, including training, certification, and quality control.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and customer specifications.
• Maintains qualification records, certifications and proficiency examinations and oversight of required experience hours.
• Coordinates audits and assessments with external regulators and customers.
• Direct external and internal audits.
• Assist with operations management.
• Teaching classes, administering written and practical exams, and maintaining examinations of materials in accordance with procedures, codes, standards, and specifications.
• Interface with department managers and clients to determine scope of work and work priorities.
• Prepare written instructions and organize and report results.
• Support team members and perform other job-related tasks as needed.
• Reply to customer quality non-conformity requests.
• Use Cause Mapping to thoroughly investigate complex problems, identify solutions, and establish problem-solving processes within the organization I am working for.
• A Quality Assurance (QA) or Quality Control (QC) Inspector ensures that products, materials, and processes meet specified standards, regulations, and customer requirements. This role is critical in maintaining product safety, reliability, and compliance, and in preventing defects before they reach customers.
• Inspection & Testing: Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods using industry-standard methods such as measurement, comparison to blueprints, and functional testing.
• Compliance Checks: Verify adherence to quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, FDA, OSHA).
• Defect Identification: Identify non-conformities, defects, or deviations from specifications, and classify them for corrective action.
• Documentation: Record inspection results in detailed reports, logs, or quality databases; summarize reworks, wastes, and corrective actions.
• Process Review: Review production line procedures, assembly methods, and supplier documentation to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Corrective Actions: Work with teams to implement and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve issues.
• Training & Mentoring: Train inspectors and production staff on quality control measures and best practices.
• Equipment Maintenance: Calibrate and maintain inspection tools and measuring devices to ensure accuracy.
• Audits & Compliance: Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and vendor quality reviews.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Proficiency in measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges), non-destructive evaluation equipment, and quality software.
• Understanding of QA/QC methodologies, statistical process control, and relevant industry standards such as AWS, ASTM, API, ASME, NAS 410, etc.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and identify process improvements.
• Keen eye for defects and compliance issues.
• Clear reporting and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Prior QA/QC inspection experience; familiarity with ISO 9001.
• Evaluate employees per regulation. Ascertain an individual's ability to perform covered tasks, and to substantiate an individual's ability to recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions that might surface while performing those tasks.
• Provide technical support, training, sales and supervision for advanced NDT methods such as Phased Array Computer Radiography, Digital Radiography and Drone Inspection (UTT and Visual).
• Develop procedures.
• Perform inspections.
• Project manager.
• Provide technical support to technicians and clients.
• Interface with clients.
• Development of Drone inspection and FAA compliance program.
• Provided initial and refresher training.
• Designed and delivered presentations on radiation exposure limits and safety procedures utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Maintained personnel qualifications and radiation exposure limits.
• Develop and implement radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinated the shipping and receiving of radioactive materials packages, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Conducted audits to assess compliance with radiation safety standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Reviewed and updated operational procedures to enhance safety measures for radiation handling and exposure management.
• Ran T & R Background checks on radiographers and assistant radiographers.
• Ensured compliance with all DOT regulations for the transportation of licensed materials.
• Managed a personnel dosimetry program, ensuring accurate monitoring of radiation exposure.
• Ensured adherence to IEMA and DOT regulations, maintaining licenses and operational standards.
• In charge of waste characterizations.
• Storage and waste disposal.
• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste coordination and shipments.
• Point of contact for TN. Department of Environment and Conservation.
• Manage and maintain all safety, environmental records, and compliance reporting for inspections performed daily, monthly and yearly.
• Created inspection program for waste management and provided necessary training to employees.
• Performed non-compliance investigations and inspections.
• Created corrective action training for non-compliance conformance.
• Maintained EPA jobsite conformance for crews working extended periods of time at a clients’ facility.
• Researched and implemented a system that processed hazardous waste rendering it safe for disposal.