Rodney Solis
Summary
Electrical QA/QC Inspector with 15+ years of industrial electrical experience and 5+ years of quality assurance/quality control experience supporting refinery, petrochemical, power generation, and industrial construction projects. Proven expertise in electrical inspections, turnover packages, commissioning support, testing verification, punch-list management, construction compliance, and quality documentation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical QA/QC Inspector
Universal Plant Services
Jeffersonville, OH
12.2024 - Current
- Perform electrical quality inspections to verify compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, NEC requirements, and client standards.
- Inspect conduit systems, cable trays, grounding systems, electrical equipment, motors, control panels, and instrumentation installations.
- Verify cable routing, cable terminations, labeling, and equipment identification.
- Review continuity, insulation resistance (Megger), grounding, and functional testing documentation.
- Generate punch-list items and coordinate corrective actions through project completion.
- Conduct quality walkdowns with client representatives and construction management teams.
- Review turnover packages and support commissioning and startup activities.
Electrical QA/QC Inspector
Universal Plant Services
Victoria, TX
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Performed QA/QC inspections on refinery and industrial electrical construction projects.
- Verified installations met IFC drawings, project specifications, NEC requirements, and client standards.
- Inspected conduit systems, cable tray installations, motor terminations, grounding systems, control panels, and electrical equipment.
- Witnessed and documented continuity testing, Megger testing, grounding verification, and functional testing activities.
- Reviewed turnover packages, inspection reports, and quality documentation.
- Identified deficiencies and tracked punch-list items through completion.
Journeyman Electrician
Universal Plant Services
Victoria, TX
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Installed rigid conduit, EMT, cable tray systems, supports, and electrical equipment on industrial construction projects.
- Pulled, routed, and terminated power, control, and instrumentation cables according to project specifications.
- Installed motors, junction boxes, panels, and associated electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and installation details.
- Assisted with electrical testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
Journeyman Electrician
McDermott Construction
Willis, TX
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Installed rigid conduit, EMT, cable tray systems, supports, and electrical equipment on industrial construction projects.
- Pulled, routed, and terminated power, control, and instrumentation cables according to project specifications.
- Installed motors, junction boxes, panels, and associated electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and installation details.
- Assisted with electrical testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
Electrical Supervisor / Terminator
Primoris Energy Services Corporation
Deer Park, TX
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Installed cable tray systems and electrical support structures throughout refinery facilities.
- Terminated junction boxes, motors, instruments, and electrical equipment.
- Performed Megger testing, continuity checks, and grounding verification.
- Reviewed electrical prints to ensure proper cable routing and equipment installation.
- Coordinated electrical activities with construction management and field supervision.
Journeyman Electrician
Jacobs
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Installed conduit systems, cable trays, and electrical equipment in industrial environments.
- Performed cable pulling, terminations, and equipment hookups.
- Assisted with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning support.
- Maintained compliance with project safety and quality requirements.
Electrician Supervisor / Journeyman Electrician
Matrix Service
Deer Park, TX
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Supervised crews performing wire pulls, cable installations, and equipment terminations.
- Verified cable routing, cable sizes, and termination locations per project drawings.
- Coordinated manpower and work activities to maintain project schedules.
- Ensured work was completed safely and according to project specifications.
Journeyman Electrician
Saulsbury Industries
La Porte, TX
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Supervised wire-pull operations and coordinated electrical installation activities.
- Installed conduit systems, cable trays, motors, and electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical drawings, specifications, and installation details.
- Assisted with startup and commissioning support activities.
Journeyman Electrician
Triad Electric & Controls
Deer Park, TX
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Performed motor and instrument terminations on refinery and industrial projects.
- Conducted Megger testing, continuity testing, and equipment verification.
- Identified motors, instruments, and control equipment from electrical drawings.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and system checkout activities.
Electrician Helper
PCL Industrial Construction
Katy, TX
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted journeyman electricians with conduit installation, cable tray assembly, and cable pulling.
- Participated in wire-pull operations and equipment installation activities.
- Read construction prints and identified cable locations and routing paths.
- Maintained tools, materials, and work areas.
Electrician Helper
Davis IES
La Porte, TX
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted with conduit installation, cable pulling, and material staging.
- Supported electrical crews on industrial construction projects.
- Maintained tools, equipment, and work areas to support project completion.
- Assisted with project startup and closeout activities.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Palacios High School
Palacios, TXSkills
- Conducted electrical QA/QC inspections for compliance with standards
- Assisted in the preparation of quality documentation
- Supported the creation of turnover packages
- Facilitated commissioning support activities
- Performed megger testing to assess insulation resistance
- Executed continuity testing to verify circuit integrity
- Conducted grounding verification to ensure safety
- Managed punch list items for timely resolution
- Reviewed drawings and specifications for accuracy
- Monitored NEC compliance throughout projects
- Executed motor and instrument terminations
- Performed inspections of cable trays and conduits
- Participated in refinery and petrochemical construction projects
- Conducted construction quality audits for project assurance
- Coordinated client walkdowns for project updates
- Supported startup and turnover processes
Certification
- OSHA 30
- NCCER
- CSST Safety Advantage
Timeline
Electrical QA/QC Inspector
Universal Plant Services
12.2024 - Current
Electrical QA/QC Inspector
Universal Plant Services
01.2022 - 12.2024
Journeyman Electrician
Universal Plant Services
11.2020 - 01.2022
Journeyman Electrician
McDermott Construction
11.2019 - 03.2020
Electrical Supervisor / Terminator
Primoris Energy Services Corporation
08.2019 - 08.2019
Journeyman Electrician
Jacobs
08.2018 - 10.2018
Electrician Supervisor / Journeyman Electrician
Matrix Service
06.2018 - 07.2018
Journeyman Electrician
Saulsbury Industries
10.2017 - 05.2018
Journeyman Electrician
Triad Electric & Controls
03.2017 - 08.2017
Electrician Helper
PCL Industrial Construction
01.2016 - 02.2017
Electrician Helper
Davis IES
06.2007 - 01.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Palacios High School