Richard Gemmell

Senior Document Controller @Wood

Aberdeen, GB

As the Senior Document Controller I am responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Document Control System, dealing with issues arising on allocated Projects and ensuring that such activities are carried out in a satisfactory manner and to a consistently high standard. The responsibility of my position is to develop and lead initiatives for Company’s use. I have obtained experience in the training and development of other Document Control personnel, managing the smooth running of the department, monitoring holiday cover for all projects. I have over the course of my career developed very good Interpersonal and Communication Skills, while interfacing with Client Document Controller(s), Project Managers and Engineers. Key Points: • To develop and maintain a comprehensive Document Control System for use on Company work scopes; • Interfacing with Client Document Controller(s) to ensure that all document registers/databases are maintained and up-to-date; • Issuance/receipt and distribution of both incoming and outgoing documentation to customers and subcontractors; • Provide feedback as to the effectiveness of the document control system, its processes and the supporting operating procedures; • Identify and provide any input to any Document Control related improvement initiatives; • Assist with update maintenance and system administration of the WG document management system; • Ensure that agreed requirements for the format and handover of documents are documented, issued and applied; • Maintain a central project filing system for project documentation; • Provide assistance, support and knowledge in the completion of documentation requests, searches, etc; • Ensure all project correspondence is logged, distributed and filed as per WG QMS; • Evaluate Document Control performance; • Develop work Procedures for Company / Client use;

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