Duane Herrick
Naples,Texas
Summary
Well-qualified Quality Control Inspector proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations. Bringing 16 years of related experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical QC Inspector Work Leader (Ships)
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery, ME
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes.
- Studied blueprints and design specs to uphold best-in-class knowledge of
- Submarine Systems.
- Examined Overhauled electrical/electronic Systems for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
Electrical Inspector Supervisor
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery, Maine
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
Electrical Inspector Work Leader
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery, ME
09.2014 - 04.2019
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
Electrical Inspector (Ships)
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery, ME
05.2010 - 04.2014
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
- Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
- Used hand tools and gauges to take measurements.
Electroinic Systems Supervisor
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery, ME
03.2008 - 05.2010
- Coached and mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Electrical Inspector
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery, ME
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
- Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
- Used hand tools and gauges to take measurements.
- Inspected nuclear facility operations to immediately determine any design, construction and operation practices that violated safety regulations, laws and protocols.
Education
No Degree - Systems And Control Engineering
Pensacola Junior College
Pensacola, FL09.1995
No Degree - Undeclared
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05.1994
Certificate of Apprenticeship - Electronics Mechanic
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Kittery, ME01.2006
F.C.C General Operator License -
Aviation Schools of America
Virginia Beach, VA05.1996
F.C.C Radar Endorsement - Aviation
Aviation Schools of America
Virginia Beach, VA05.1996
AT&T Fiber Optics Certification -
Aviation Schools of America
Virginia Beach, VA02.1996
Skills
- Inspection and Testing Reports
- Equipment Function Testing
- Rejected Materials Disposal
- Specifications Conformance
- Electrical Knowledge
- Electrical Installations
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Quality Assurance Procedures
- Defect Removal
- Testing Data Documentation
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Mathematical Calculations
- Blueprint Understanding
Certification
- General Radio Telephone License with Radar Endorsement - 1996
Timeline
Electrical QC Inspector Work Leader (Ships)
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
09.2020 - 01.2021
Electrical Inspector Supervisor
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
04.2019 - 09.2020
Electrical Inspector Work Leader
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
09.2014 - 04.2019
Electrical Inspector (Ships)
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
05.2010 - 04.2014
Electroinic Systems Supervisor
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
03.2008 - 05.2010
Electrical Inspector
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
03.2006 - 05.2008
No Degree - Systems And Control Engineering
Pensacola Junior College
No Degree - Undeclared
University of Southern Maine
Certificate of Apprenticeship - Electronics Mechanic
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
F.C.C General Operator License -
Aviation Schools of America
F.C.C Radar Endorsement - Aviation
Aviation Schools of America
AT&T Fiber Optics Certification -
Aviation Schools of America
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