THOMAS LONG
MIFFLINTOWN,PA
Summary
Adept at blueprint reading and project management, I leveraged my technical knowledge and strategic planning skills at Norfolk Southern to enhance quality control and compliance. My proactive approach to training and mentoring significantly improved inspection effectiveness, showcasing my commitment to excellence and safety in all operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Logger
Self Employed
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Sheared off limbs using various type of power equipment and chainsaws.
- Set up and removed cables prior to and after tree cutting.
- Chopped down trees affected by storms or showing signs of disease.
- Measured logs and checked logs for defects.
Highway Inspector
T.W. Consultants
Harrisburg, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Developed safety plans, procedures and policies in collaboration with business leaders.
- Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
Inspector/Foreman/supervisor
Norfolk Southern
Lewistown, PA
11.2006 - 07.2018
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Led audit and inspection schedules for staff and contractors, meeting strict deadlines.
Education
Diploma - Construction Trades
Juniata High School
Mifflintown, PA07.1998
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Drawing interpretation
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment Operation
- Sample Collection
- Materials Testing
- Quality Control
- Report Writing
- Corrective Action Planning
- Inspection Reporting
- Business marketing
- Product Testing
- Equipment Inspection
- Strategic Planning
- Training and mentoring
- Technical knowledge
- Trained in Procedure
- Valid drivers license
- Visual inspections
- Paperwork evaluations
- Compliance Training
- Safety awareness
- Clean Driving Record
Timeline
Highway Inspector
T.W. Consultants
06.2023 - Current
Logger
Self Employed
07.2018 - 07.2023
Inspector/Foreman/supervisor
Norfolk Southern
11.2006 - 07.2018
Diploma - Construction Trades
Juniata High School