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Education
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References Available on Request
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Scott O. Smith

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Detail-oriented Quality Control adept at reviewing materials and finished items for compliance with specifications and standards. Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operations. Detailed Quality Assurance Specialist with proficiency in Electrical Transmission and Substations. First-rate creative thinking, problem-solving and time management abilities. Skilled in collecting and analyzing data and resource allocation.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Desktop

Gold Coast Utility Specialists
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards across the grid.
  • Reviewed technical documents such as specifications and drawings, maintaining accuracy and compliance with industry regulations.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability within the organization through regular communication about quality goals and performance expectations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, sharing insights with colleagues to foster continuous learning among team members.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.

Quality Control Specialist /Desktop Review

Canus
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or deficiencies.
  • Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods by comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards.
  • Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
  • Kept inspection journals and daily summary logs as required.

Journeyman Lineman

IBEW Local 1245
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Applied PGE standards and OHL requirements and specifications to meet standards on 100% of jobs.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.

Journeyman Lineman

IBEW Local 55
03.2005 - 07.2021
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
  • Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Knoxville High School
Knoxville, IA

No Degree - Welding Skills Tests And Certifications/ CAD-CAM

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Troy, OH

Journeyman Lineman

Missouri Valley Line Constructors
Indianola, IA

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Specifications Conformance
  • Quality Issue Identification
  • Critical Thinking
  • Non-Compliance Assessment
  • Attentive and Observant
  • Issue Resolution
  • Corrective Actions

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved Non Conformities which led to System Reliability.

References Available on Request

Long standing work history. Multiple letters of recommendation. Nearly 17 years in the Electrical Trades.

Certification

Missouri Valley Line Constructors Apprenticeship and Training

Timeline

Quality Control Desktop

Gold Coast Utility Specialists
01.2023 - Current

Quality Control Specialist /Desktop Review

Canus
04.2022 - 10.2022

Journeyman Lineman

IBEW Local 1245
07.2021 - 04.2022

Journeyman Lineman

IBEW Local 55
03.2005 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Knoxville High School

No Degree - Welding Skills Tests And Certifications/ CAD-CAM

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

Journeyman Lineman

Missouri Valley Line Constructors

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