DONALD TUCKER
Quality Manager
Tennille,GA
Summary
Hardworking Quality Manager with talents in strategic planning, statistical process control, and project management. Dedicated to ensuring improvements are implemented. Knowledge of data analytics and data management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
Depcom Power
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2023 - Current
- inspect all civil, mechanical, and electrical work performed in the construction of PV solar and other energy producing projects
- Perform audits on documentation and work processes to ensure compliance with established instructions and drawings
- Train Junior personnel in quality construction, inspection methods, and other expectations to perform the job successfully
- Train Subcontract Quality personnel in construction inspection and documentation methods required by DEPCOM as Prime Contractor
- Attend site kick-off meetings to be DEPCOM's Quality representative to our clients on all matters relating to the quality of the site
- Develop quality check sheets in accordance with IFC drawings, AHJ's and code
- Work with site leadership including Project Managers, Construction Managers, and discipline Supervisors to establish best practice methods for the unique site requirements
Quality Control Inspector (Electrical)
Blattner Energy
Wadley, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Review and be familiar with the job specifications, drawings, submittals and the contract documents which outline the quality requirements
- Maintain a job file of all the contract documents
- Make daily inspections of the work in progress across disciplines and maintain very accurate records of these inspections
- Witness testing as required by the contract and the job specifications
- Submit reports on the testing that was witnessed
- Observe workers using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards
- Verify corrective actions that have been taken when discrepancies have been identified and must also submit a report on the methods and procedures that were used to correct identified problems
- Recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards
- Review all inspection reports for compliance
- Prepare nonconformance reports to the QA/QC Manager and assist in developing corrective actions
- Assists in resolving any discrepancies and ambiguities
- Assure all nonconformance and resolution activities are communicated in appropriate manner.
QA/QC General Foreman Inspector
Wood Group Maplewood (Dominion Energy Project)
Pittsylvania County, Va
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Inspected output samples using industry-appropriate methods such as comparing standards, measuring dimensions and examining functionality
- Checked that the assembly and production line adheres to standards and procedures with legal requirements
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods
- Recorded inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and input data into quality database
- Trained the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
- Proposed improvements to the production process
- Monitored the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet legal requirements
- Updated job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training
- Kept measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs.
QA/QC Mechanical Foreman Inspector
Wood Group Bleacher Site (Dominion Solar Project)
Louisa County, Va
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Inspected output samples using industry-appropriate methods such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions and examining functionality
- Checked that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures, and complied with all legal requirements
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods
- Recorded inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database.
Lead Solar Installer/ QA/QC Inspector
Wood Group Grasshopper (Dominion Energy Projects)
Mecklenburg County, Va
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked with crew members to complete projects within established policies and procedures
- Read & comprehended building plans for roof & ground mounted arrays
- Assembled the solar array racking, properly sealing all roof penetrations, and installed all relative mounting equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington County High School
Sandersville, GA05-2007
Skills
- Maintained high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis on safety
- Communicated with install team in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner, answering all questions and concerns to the best of my ability
- General Construction work: used hand tools, measured, leveling, and assembling, etc
- Focused on Quality
- Systems Analysis
- Logistics
- Product Inspection
- Quality Management Systems
- Personnel Training
- Visual Inspection
- Quality Control Planning
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Microsoft Office
Additional Information
- Quality Control
- Quality System
- Heavy Equipment
- Materials Management
- Quality Assurance
- Forklift Operation
- OSHA 30
- First Aid
Certification
- OSHA 30
- FIRST AID
Timeline
Quality Manager
Depcom Power
04.2023 - Current
Quality Control Inspector (Electrical)
Blattner Energy
01.2023 - Current
QA/QC General Foreman Inspector
Wood Group Maplewood (Dominion Energy Project)
05.2021 - 12.2022
QA/QC Mechanical Foreman Inspector
Wood Group Bleacher Site (Dominion Solar Project)
11.2020 - 05.2021
Lead Solar Installer/ QA/QC Inspector
Wood Group Grasshopper (Dominion Energy Projects)
07.2020 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Washington County High School