Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Awards
Timeline

BRIAN MERCER

Columbia,SC

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

QCT Quality Control Technician

Ansco & Associates
Columbia , SC
10.2022 - Current
  • Inspect jobs and/or worksite restoration to ensure quality work performed by employees and subcontractors meets quality expectations, customer standards and contract requirements
  • Read and interpret utility maps/prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities
  • Operate different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits
  • Contact subcontractors for follow up on jobs (Daily)
  • Coordinate activities with crews, subcontractors, safety and field management
  • Assist with resolution of customer/homeowner complaints

Lead Service Technician

WillScot Mobile Mini
Irmo, SC
10.2012 - 09.2022
  • Reviewed and prioritized assigned work orders and coordinated workflow to meet quoted deadlines
  • Ensured proper and efficient functioning
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area
  • Drive forklift to move, stage, lot set buildings
  • Loading and unloading materials with forklift or by hand
  • Maintain and follow a strict safety policy
  • Properly dispose of hazardous chemicals
  • Build buildings to customer specifications or return buildings to standard specifications
  • Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and paint are routine skills needed daily
  • Training new hire to maintain OSHA safety standards

Cable Installer

Tech One
Columbia, SC
01.2012 - 10.2012
  • Install cable, phone, and internet services to residential customers homes
  • Troubleshoot any problems that may occur with cable lines or any other issues the customer may have and repair problems
  • Ran wires between components and outside cable systems, connecting to telephone poles or underground cable accesses
  • Ensured that power supplies were adequate and that communications links function
  • Maintained tools, test equipment and motor vehicles
  • Repaired or replaced defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components and associated equipment
  • Demonstrated equipment to customers and explained its use, responding to any inquiries and complaints
  • Noted differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly
  • Removed loose wires and other debris after work was completed
  • Removed and replaced plug-in circuit equipment

Lead Carpenter/ Manager

Southern Cross Corp.
Columbia, SC
04.2011 - 01.2012
  • Pick up work orders and report to each house
  • Change and check old gas meters for new digital gas meters
  • Repair any detected leaks
  • Relight pilot lights on any needed appliances
  • Report any faulty equipment by shutting off and tagging customers doors
  • Pick up new meters from SCE&G and return old meters back to SCE&G
  • Maintain working condition of company truck and cell phone
  • Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times
  • Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
  • Performed general maintenance and repair

Lead

03.2005 - 10.2010
  • Lead a crew of 4-6 members
  • Read blueprints and layout floor plans
  • Delegate tasks to crew members
  • Keep time sheets for crew and fax time in to ensure crew members are paid
  • Order materials needed for jobs
  • Pull work trailer to job sites
  • Apply first aid or call emergency services if necessary
  • Removed damaged and defective parts and sections of structures and repair and replaced, using hand tools
  • Inspected woodwork to detect broken and damaged structures
  • Shaped and cut materials to specified measurements
  • Installed structures and hardware with careful attention to dimensions and tolerances
  • Verified trueness of structures using plumb bob and level
  • Erected scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level
  • Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
  • Followed established safety rules and regulations and maintained safe and clean environment
  • Coordinated workflows and delegated tasks to optimize resources

Education

Associates In Building Construction/ Industrial T - Carpentry

Technical College of The Lowcountry, Beaufort, SC
12.1999
Walterboro Vocational Center

High School Diploma -

Walterboro High School, WALTERBORO, SC

Skills

  • Carpentry
  • Heavy Labor
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Accurate Measurements
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Building Materials
  • Performance Goals
  • Basic Carpentry
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Team Support
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team Meetings
  • Safe Equipment Handling
  • Technical knowledge
  • Production troubleshooting
  • Workplace Safety
  • Measurement tools
  • Visual Inspection
  • Quality control coordination
  • Quality auditing
  • Specifications knowledge
  • Specifications understanding
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Compliance Verification

References

Available upon request

Awards

  • Honor Roll, 12/01/99
  • Citizenship Award, 12/01/99
  • Dean's List 2 yrs

Timeline

QCT Quality Control Technician - Ansco & Associates
10.2022 - Current
Lead Service Technician - WillScot Mobile Mini
10.2012 - 09.2022
Cable Installer - Tech One
01.2012 - 10.2012
Lead Carpenter/ Manager - Southern Cross Corp.
04.2011 - 01.2012
Lead -
03.2005 - 10.2010
Technical College of The Lowcountry - Associates In Building Construction/ Industrial T, Carpentry
Walterboro High School - High School Diploma,
BRIAN MERCER