Burton Thomas
Cumming,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Construction Inspector with proven attention to detail and expertise in natural gas pipeline project standards. Successful at bringing projects in line with requirements through diligence in plan and structural reviews. Decisive in highlighting and helping correct construction problems with knowledgeable recommendations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Inspector II
Atlanta Gas Light
Cumming , GA
2023.10 - Current
- Identified safety issues and potential hazards at job sites.
- Verified that contractors adhered to approved plans, company procedures and safety practices during the course of work.
- Documented inspection findings in reports detailing any nonconformity found during site visits.
- Reviewed contractor invoices for payment authorization based on completed work items inspected.
- Contributed expertise during pre-construction planning phases by providing input on potential solutions for complex engineering challenges.
Operations Foreman
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Chamblee , GA
2021.12 - 2023.10
- Trained new employees on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
- Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
- Conducted employee observations and documented findings.
Crew Lead
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Cumming , GA
2015.12 - 2021.12
- Resolved any issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and effectively mediating disagreements.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize team productivity.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout all phases of job completion.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
- Kept jobs on track by resolving employee issues and complaints.
- Supervised employees completing tasks, ensuring that each met high company standards.
- Mentored newly hired employees in distribution and helped to prepare each for job roles.
- Assisted Foreman with job tasks as needed and filled in as foreman when he was out sick or on vacation.
Crew Member
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Cumming , GA
2008.09 - 2015.11
- Maintained and operated heavy equipment while keeping all machinery functioning properly.
- Volunteered to take on additional crew duties, including on calls and other roles when fellow employees fell ill or were out on vacation.
- Organized and restocked material and supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Followed all safety protocols to avoid injuries and mishaps.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forsyth Central High School
Cumming, GA5 1995
Some College (No Degree) -
Shorter University
Rome, GASkills
- Crew management
- Crew scheduling
- Work task assignments
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Schedule management
- Problem resolution
- Customer service
- Supervision
- Planning and coordination
- Communications
- Incidents management
- Systems implementation
- Staff training and development
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Conflict mediation
- Business Planning
- Delegation
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Team Building/Leadership
- Site Inspection
- Construction knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Correction plans
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- OQ Evaluator
- Plastic Electrofusion
- Plastic Fusion
- Mechanical Joining
- Flagger
- Trenching and Shoring
- Forklift Operator
- Fall Protection
- Commercial Drivers License
- First Aid
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Incident Command
- Emergency First Responder
- FEMA Emergency Management
- Construction Inspector II Certified
- GSWCC Blue Card
Timeline
Construction Inspector II
Atlanta Gas Light
2023.10 - Current
Operations Foreman
Atlanta Gas Light Company
2021.12 - 2023.10
Crew Lead
Atlanta Gas Light Company
2015.12 - 2021.12
Crew Member
Atlanta Gas Light Company
2008.09 - 2015.11
High School Diploma -
Forsyth Central High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Shorter University
- OQ Evaluator
- Plastic Electrofusion
- Plastic Fusion
- Mechanical Joining
- Flagger
- Trenching and Shoring
- Forklift Operator
- Fall Protection
- Commercial Drivers License
- First Aid
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Incident Command
- Emergency First Responder
- FEMA Emergency Management
- Construction Inspector II Certified
- GSWCC Blue Card
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