Jonathan Ewell
Pocomoke,Maryland
Summary
Talented [ assembler,operator, logistics coordinator, qa/qc manager or team lead/safety Specialist] skilled at completing daily assignments and contributing to team success. Always willing to take on any task. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Qa lead/manager
Strata solar
Salley, Sc
12 2025 - Current
- Oversee ,train, and direct QA technicians
- Schedule all First Article Inspections and attend with client and craft.
- Provide deliverable documents to Project Management to upload to owner document repository.
- Develop ITP's for project and review with electrical, structural, mechanical and sub contractor's prior to start throughout project closeout.
- Oversee electrical,structural, and mechanical inspections and documentation.
- Maintain daily reports and heat maps.
- Review inspections for completeness, accuracy and closeout.
- Work alongside site management to ensure that array build meets quality standard.
- Perform kickoff meetings for mechanical, sub contractors,electrical,and structural prior to site start
- Develop and maintain relationship with clients and address all concerns to meet quality standards.
QA Specialist
Aerotek/Blue Ridge power
North carolina
01 2025 - 10 2025
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely identification and resolution of quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
Quality Control Manager
Black and Veatch
Fredericksburg, VA
03 2023 - 07 2024
- Worked with the project management team and customer to ensure tasks were completed properly pertaining to quality issues.(according to contract and site specifications
- Interview, hire and train a quality team to perform inspections and document all aspects of the build.
- Handled turnover books as well as NCR and RFI related issues.
- Work with and oversee subcontractors for quality control related issues.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Sr Quality Control Technician/ manager
Perry, GA
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Inspect all aspects of build including all civil, mechanical, electrical, fencing, and roads according to plans and specs.
- Document inspections and track all progress through latista and, exel.
- Report all issues to general foremans for issues to be remediated.
- Creatively come up with ways to better improve quality for building a better product for customers.
- Oversee qc department for all tasks on major solar fields.
- Supported successful production by receiving and inspecting component materials.
- Coordinated testing as liaison between quality control, vendors and contractors.
- Oversee and coordinate third party contractors to complete testing.
- Train managers and qc technicians in all areas of work to be performed on construction site.
- Help develop and improve qa/qc department plans to fit customer satisfaction.
- Read shop drawings and train crew for inspections, so they can perform inspections according to spec.
- Develop inspection reports on computer for tasks being performed to be turned over to customer.
Solar Installer
RPCS
Monterey, CA
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Performed panel installations using specific hand and power tools.
- Completed site preparation and finishing work by applying carpentry skills.
- Used equipment like skid steers to stage panels.
- Read and comprehended technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed site conditions to facilitate installation.
- Installed solar panels safely in extreme hot and cold weather, in confined crawl spaces and on roofs of multi-story buildings.
- Supervised crew of up to 10 or more solar team members engaged in installing energy-efficient measures in qualified homes.
- Communicated with potential customers to provide product knowledge, set appointments and answer questions.
- Attended meetings as scheduled and delivered project updates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with potential and existing customers.
- Employed drawings, schematics and instructions to install PV systems in accordance with established codes and standards.
Site Safety Specialist
Rpcs construction services
Monterey, United States
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Protected company and customer data by following information policies.
- Approached and solved work problems with initiative and sound judgement.
- Completed all tasks promptly and with minimal oversight.
- Updated office files daily and kept records organized.
- Enhanced overall safety through improved training programs and safety equipment.
- Verified compliance of workplace environments, equipment, and practices with mandated safety standards.
- Protected workers from hazardous work conditions by recommending changes to methods, processes and materials used in different environments.
- Improved worker knowledge with right-to-know programs covering hazardous substances found in each workplace.
- Oversaw safety on various projects 26, 50, 200 mw projects overseeing multiple crews.
Lead Quality Inspector
Rpcs construction services
Monterey, United States
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Oversee and train multiple crew members for quality control inspections and remediation for solar construction.
- By verifying elevations, grading issues, row plane issue's, heights, plumbs, torque specs, and tolerances.
- Mostly array and game change systems.
- Document issues and track progress, using procore and exel spread sheets, to stay on course with completion deadline while working closely with site superintendent or construction manager on various 250, 26, 50, 5, 3 mw.
- Enforce standards according to contracts, blueprints, sop's, pile plot plans, etc to ensure highest quality on build.
- Come up with and implement better ideas to improve qa/qc department.
Lead Logistics Coordinator
Tuscan, Arizona
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Maintained updated shipment status, tracking and tracing loads.
- Set appointments for receiving or delivery and followed-up with destination personnel to confirm receipt.
- Maintained and developed positive business relationships with customers' key personnel involved in logistics activity.
Lead Landscaper
Nature's best landscapes
Salisbury, MD
10.2012 - 07.2017
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
Education
Nccer Field Safety -
Black And Veatch
08-2023
Cpr,aed,and first aid certification -
National cpr, Online
02-2023
Forklift,earthmoving license -
Always safe
Salisbury, MD09-2021
Competant person for trenching certified,NFPA 70E certification -
Click safety, Online and safety school
VA02-2020
Osha 510 - Safety
Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center
Norfolk, va02-2020
Osha 30 -
Click safety
Online01-2026
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Task prioritization
- Recordkeeping
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Operator skills
- Great communication
- Customer service
- Read blueprints
- Procore
- Excel
- Latista
- Project
- Site
- Word
- Mechanical skills
- Continuous improvement
- Documentation
- Equipment calibration
- Documentation expertise
- Testing procedures
- Corrective actions
- Written Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- First Aid/CPR
- Planning and Coordination
- Dependable and Responsible
- Fieldview experience
- blue print reading
Timeline
Sr Quality Control Technician/ manager
06.2021 - 03.2023
Site Safety Specialist
Rpcs construction services
06.2020 - 06.2021
Solar Installer
RPCS
08.2019 - 10.2021
Lead Quality Inspector
Rpcs construction services
08.2019 - 06.2021
Lead Logistics Coordinator
04.2017 - 11.2019
Lead Landscaper
Nature's best landscapes
10.2012 - 07.2017
Competant person for trenching certified,NFPA 70E certification -
Click safety, Online and safety school
Forklift,earthmoving license -
Always safe
Cpr,aed,and first aid certification -
National cpr, Online
Nccer Field Safety -
Black And Veatch
Qa lead/manager
Strata solar
12 2025 - Current
QA Specialist
Aerotek/Blue Ridge power
01 2025 - 10 2025
Quality Control Manager
Black and Veatch
03 2023 - 07 2024
Osha 510 - Safety
Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center
Osha 30 -
Click safety