Stephen Reece
Dayton,TX
Summary
Senior inspection professional with deep experience in quality standards, calibration verification, and detailed reporting. Known for accuracy, clear communication, and dependable results across field and shop operations.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Inspector
Tejas Quality Management Services
Houston, Texas
10.1998 - Current
- Conducted quality checks aligning with Tejas Quality Management Services standards and client specifications to ensure compliance.
- Managed inspection schedules to support timely completion of assigned work.
- Documented inspection results and generated detailed reports, effectively communicating findings to stakeholders.
- Generated detailed reports outlining inspection and testing results.
- Checked calibration status of measuring instruments used in inspection and testing activities.
- Verified calibration of measuring instruments used during inspections and testing activities.
- Detected production concerns and collaborated with supervisors to analyze and resolve issues.
Inspection Manager
Inspection Systems
Houston, Texas
05.1995 - 10.1998
- Monitored the performance of inspectors to ensure accuracy in measurements, calibrations, and tests performed.
- Reviewed inspection reports for accuracy, completeness, and client requirements.
- Coordinated field inspectors, schedules, and daily assignment changes.
- Trained staff on inspection methods, forms, and customer expectations.
- Maintained detailed records of all inspected items, including test results and necessary documentation.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Field Supervisor
Cheyenne Services
Houston, Texas
09.1988 - 05.1995
- Supervised field crews to ensure efficient daily operations for Cheyenne Services.
- Supervised, coordinated, or scheduled activities of field team workers.
- Assigned work to field employees, based on material or work requirements for specific jobs.
- Trained new employees on field tasks and equipment use.
- Resolved field issues and adjusted staffing as needed.
- Communicated updates between crews, clients, and management.
- Monitored timelines, set up order of operations and managed field schedules.
- Organized resources including equipment, materials and personnel in support of project objectives.
- Procured materials to ensure project continuity.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to procure necessary materials and services for timely project completion.
- Managed equipment and materials inventory to maintain availability and support project requirements.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from customers regarding services provided by the company's field operations department.
Operator
Guardian Inspection
Houston, Texas
11.1983 - 09.1988
- Operated inspection equipment for Guardian Inspection field and shop activities.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Recorded inspection data and maintained accurate operational logs.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Education
Airframe And Powerplant
Texas Aero Tech
Dallas, TX10-1983
High School Diploma -
McCollough High School
The Woodlands, TX05-1982
Skills
- Calibration verification
- Quality control
- Inspection oversight
- Quality standards
- Inspection protocols
- Detailed assessments
- Inspection reporting
- Measurement analysis
- Equipment inspection
- Inspection scheduling
- Inventory control
- Client engagement
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Communication skills
- Industry expertise
Timeline
Senior Inspector
Tejas Quality Management Services
10.1998 - Current
Inspection Manager
Inspection Systems
05.1995 - 10.1998
Field Supervisor
Cheyenne Services
09.1988 - 05.1995
Operator
Guardian Inspection
11.1983 - 09.1988
Airframe And Powerplant
Texas Aero Tech
High School Diploma -
McCollough High School