Melvin Basham
1825 Sugar Creek Drive Charleston ,WV
Summary
Accomplished Measurement and Regulation Inspector at Mountaineer Gas, recognized for enhancing compliance rates and implementing rigorous inspection protocols. Leveraged expertise in quality control and effective communication to mentor junior inspectors, streamline processes, and significantly reduce workplace hazards, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Measurement and Regulation Inspector
Mountaineer Gas
05.1984 - 03.2025
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Reduced the frequency of defects by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects successfully while adhering strictly to deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
- Developed customized inspection checklists tailored to specific job sites, ensuring thorough evaluations.
- Reduced environmental impact with rigorous enforcement of environmental standards during site inspections.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes to ensure inspections were conducted in line with current laws.
- Identified and addressed safety risks during routine inspections, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Leveraged advanced inspection tools and technologies to enhance precision and reliability of findings.
- Advocated for continuous improvement, leading by example through meticulous and proactive inspection work.
- Led training sessions for junior inspectors to elevate team's overall efficiency and accuracy in conducting inspections.
- Enhanced team's inspection capabilities by introducing new methodologies and best practices.
- Provided expert guidance to companies on how to rectify issues found during inspections, leading to improved practices.
- Streamlined inspection processes, reducing inspection times without compromising on thoroughness or accuracy.
- Increased compliance rates, meticulously auditing company practices against regulatory requirements.
Education
High School Diploma - Business
WV State
Institute, WV05.1980
Skills
- Quality control
- Visual inspections
- Inspection reporting
- Training and mentoring
- Clean driving record
- Safety awareness
- Equipment inspection
- Paperwork evaluations
- Ethics and integrity
- Regulatory compliance
- Compliance training
- Industry expertise
- Corrective action planning
- Inspection protocols
- Continuous improvement
- Training coordination
- Risk management
- Field inspections
- Modifications expertise
- Environmental regulations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Inspection and testing reports
- Product inspection
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Reporting and analysis
- Safety education
- OSHA compliance
- Instrument Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
Additional Information
Military Service from December 1984 to December 1992 Air National Guard
Timeline
Measurement and Regulation Inspector
Mountaineer Gas
05.1984 - 03.2025
High School Diploma - Business
WV State
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