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COLTEN MCKINNEY

Knoxville

Summary

Proficient inspection professional well-versed in Gas and power utilities and related safety standards and code regulations. Systematic and focused with a quality-oriented mindset. Strong work ethics and organized person. Ready to take in new adventures every day!

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utility Inspector

Bj Inspection
08.2025 - Current
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Monitored adherence to established plans during execution of work.
  • Monitored crew progress throughout the day.
  • Adhered to work practices at Oakford Mainline Station.

Utility Inspector

QIS
02.2021 - 06.2025
  • Assessed compliance or violations and reported findings.
  • Stayed up to date on current standards.
  • Completed inspections on Gas utilities to assess safety and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Gave information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
  • Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
  • Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
  • Maintained up to date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.

Utility Inspector

Mcdaniel Technical Services
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Assessed compliance or violations and reported findings.
  • Stayed up to date on current Alliant standards.
  • Completed inspections on Gas utilities to assess safety and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Gave information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
  • Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
  • Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
  • Maintained up to date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.

Equipment Operator

Q3 Contracting
03.2017 - 02.2018
  • Observed company safety protocols, including trench safety and perimeter establishment, to reduce job site accidents.
  • Relocated vehicles by driving to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Used equipment such as Bore rigs and mini excavators to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
  • Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Installed Gas main from 2-10 main. Steel and plastic.
  • Installed gas services from 1/2-1 services.
  • Installed primary and secondary wire and installed secondary peds and Transformer pads.

Equipment Operator

Intercon Construction
03.2013 - 02.2017
  • Worked all over Iowa working on gas and power.
  • I installed anything from 1/2 to 10 steel and plastic.
  • Worked as a bore hand for Chad Mann.
  • Drove semis and hauled equipment all over Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colfax-Mingo High school
Colfax, IA
05-2012

Skills

  • Hand tool use
  • Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement
  • Documentation skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Right-of-way understanding
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment operating
  • Teambuilding
  • Communication skills
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Construction inspection
  • Safety assessment
  • Technical documentation
  • Site auditing
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Equipment operation
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Contractor collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Continuous learning
  • Pipeline inspection
  • Horizontal directional drilling
  • Telecommunications networks
  • Pressure testing
  • Underground utilities
  • Gas distribution

Personal Information

Certification

OSHA 10

Timeline

Utility Inspector

Bj Inspection
08.2025 - Current

Utility Inspector

QIS
02.2021 - 06.2025

Utility Inspector

Mcdaniel Technical Services
03.2018 - 01.2021

Equipment Operator

Q3 Contracting
03.2017 - 02.2018

Equipment Operator

Intercon Construction
03.2013 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

Colfax-Mingo High school

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