Vaughn P. MCDOWELL
Bowie,MD
Summary
To utilize my knowledge, training, and experience in the Electrical Construction Trade to help build a competent, safety-conscious, skilled, quality, and respectful team. Always striving for ways to make a better, safer, and productive environment, and have a willingness to learn new skills and techniques for better efficiency and productivity.
Quality control professional prepared for excellence in inspection roles. Possesses valuable experience ensuring compliance and quality standards are met, delivering consistent results. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Combines technical acumen with commitment to maintaining high standards.
Experienced with quality control processes and techniques essential for inspection roles. Utilizes keen analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices ensures reliable and consistent outcomes.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Strategic Power Inc.
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
06.2019 - Current
- QA/QC Inspections, Commercial Buildouts, Industrial, Exelon Pepco Substation Renovations, ORP Pump Controllers for XFMR Pitts, High Voltage Maintenance 13.8k systems, and Inspect antiquated Distribution Equipment, Duct Banks Installations
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
QC/Inspector/Project Manager
Interface Fire Alarm and Electrical Services
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Military Projects Fort Belvoir, NRL, Navy Yard, 167 Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, West VA, Air National Guard, Charles, West VA
MC DEAN
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Install AC/DC SWITCH GEAR, Assist with Commissioning, XFMR, and Rigid Conduit at the Dulles Railyard
TPI Electrical Inspector
V&M Electrical Contractor LLC Third Party Electrical Inspections
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Assist with Inspections in Washington, DC
Project Manager/Estimator
STRATEGICSFIRST LLC
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Project managing, estimating government and commercial projects for the company. Help in developing the overall structure of the company’s infrastructure for better performance. Electrical PM and overseer.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
Foreman
POWER DESIGN INC.
07.2013 - 05.2014
- The installation of the one-line distribution such as generator, high and low voltage panels, 3000 and 4000 series bus duct, low voltage control, walk-in cooler, chillers termination, boilers termination, transformers, fire alarm, and site lighting.
Project Manager/Estimator/Electrician
CONQUERING CONSTRUCTION LLC
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Project managing, maintaining commercial projects as an Electrical Foreman, safety, estimating, and renovating commercial and state government projects. Additional work includes conduit bending, fire alarm, switch gear, control work, backhoe operator, generators, tenant work, build outs.
Electrical Estimator/Project Manager/Foreman
ARISE CONSTRUCTION, LLC
04.2003 - 01.2009
- Safety, estimating, and renovating commercial and state government projects. Additional work included acting as a purchasing agent for materials and equipment, renovation of Churches, commercial and residential work. Project locations: William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge, Bates Middle School in Annapolis, Bowie State University, Maryland University, and Largo Town Center Condominiums.
Electrical Foreman
KEYSTONE PLUS
06.2006 - 01.2008
- Safety, installation of switch gear, motor control centers, control work, fire alarm, conduit bending, generators, frequency drives, and tenant work. Project locations: D Street Shelter and DC Jail.
Electrical Foreman/Superintendent
I.M.I. INC.
04.1998 - 04.2003
- Safety, renovating multi-million-dollar projects at USDA in Beltsville, science labs, conduit bending, transformers, switch gear, motor control center, security systems, fire alarm, rigid pipe bending, low voltage control lighting, duct banks, backhoe operator, generators, control work, and frequency drives. Additional work included acting as a purchasing agent for materials and equipment. Project locations: USDA, Science Labs, USDA Library, Naval Research Center, Washington Aqueduct, and various government facilities.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
- Ensured safety compliance by implementing and maintaining OSHA regulations throughout all work processes.
Electrician
MARLIN ELECTRIC
02.1996 - 04.1998
- Safety, commercial tenant with emphasis on Hotels, Kaiser Permanente, Washington Hospital Center, and physician's office building. Other responsibilities included: outside lighting layouts and installation; backhoe operator, service, and residential work; fire alarm, office buildouts, and small-scale commercial projects.
Electrician
DTS ELECTRIC
06.1994 - 02.1996
- Safety, commercial tenant work; maintained small commercial projects as an Electrical Foreman; and bank renovation, data computer systems, install main distribution systems, gear, MCC’s, and fire alarm systems. Project locations: DC, MD, and VA.
Electrician
BEACH
02.1994 - 06.1994
- Safety, commercial tenant work, pipe bending, and installation of costume lighting, retrofitting, and service work. Project locations: DC, and Catholic University.
Electrician
AL GLEESON
03.1993 - 02.1994
- Safety, commercial and electrical wiring of Giant Food Stores in VA with emphasis on conduit, replacing lighting, freezers, and cash registers data systems.
Electrical Apprentice
HARRY ALEXANDER
02.1991 - 03.1993
- Safety, tenant work, school renovations, with emphasis on conduit routing and installing branch circuit wiring of wiring devices and box installations. Additional work includes panel board installation and circuit breaker coordination, rigid pipe threading, and bending. Project locations: Gallaudet University, High Rise and Condominium buildings in Washington, DC.
Electrician Apprentice
E.D.C. CONSTRUCTION
02.1991 - 02.1991
- Safety, commercial tenant work with emphasis on lighting fixtures and wiring devices installations. Project locations: VA
Electrician
TRULAND SYSTEMS
04.1988 - 12.1990
- Safety, commercial tenant work, implementation of performance maintenance programs for motor control centers, fire alarm and security systems, as well as the installation of low-voltage control systems, pipe bending, switch gear, MCC, rigid threading, and bending. Project Locations: Freddie Mac in Tyson’s Corner, VA; Apartment complex and AMC Theatre in Arlington, VA; Washington Times Building, in Washington, DC; and Pentagon City in VA.
Electrician Apprentice
L.T. BOWDEN ELECTRIC
09.1986 - 04.1988
- Safety, residential wiring, townhomes, apartment buildings, and custom homes. Project locations: VA
Labor
RUEBEN & JENERIO, Wet & Dry Utility Co
01.1984 - 01.1985
- The installation of dry utilities conduit in residential housing developments.
Education
High School -
Spingarn High School
Washington, DC01.1984
Apprenticeship School -
IBEW Apprenticeship School
Washington DC01.1990
Construction Estimating Course -
PGCC
Prince George's County01.2006
No Degree - Electrical
ABC Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Chantilly, VA05-1988
Skills
- Master Electrician with over thirty-seven (39) years in Electrical, Construction industry, and Inspections Electrical Inspector: inspect work performed by contractors; review plans to ensure they meet code; monitor and inspect wiring on ongoing construction sites; ensure wiring and electrical components meet the regulations of the National Electrical Code; keep logs and records of inspections; draft reports and documents
- Have the working knowledge and the ability to interpret code regulations, project specifications
- Provide recommendations for corrections and deficiencies in accordance with NEC
- Assist in Commissioning and Testing Power Distribution
- Project Management, Superintendent/Foreman, Industrial, Commercial, and Residential
- Power Distribution Medium and High Voltage Switch Gear/ AC/DC
- Generators/Duct Banks
- Fire alarm systems, security systems, and control work PLC Logic, installation/Maintenance
- Transformers/UPS Systems
- HVACS Experience
- Data/Phone terminating and installation
- EV Stations (Charge Point, Leviton, Tesla)
- Pipe Bending
- Electrical CEU
- Computer skills
- Defect identification
- Quality control techniques
- Non-destructive testing
- Product inspection
- Sampling techniques
- Visual inspection techniques
- Visual examinations
- Inspections and reviews
- Inspection procedures
- Quality control planning
- Process improvement
- Quality management
- Inspection protocols
- Inspection documentation
- Safety procedures
- OSHA compliance
- Report generation
- Compliance enforcement
- Blueprint reading
- QC planning
Accomplishments
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by 15% by Communication and Product suggestions
- Saved the company $50k over 6 years by implementing a successful productivity improvement plan.
- Achieved function by completing QA/QC inspections with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved management by introducing QA/QC checklist software tasks.
Certification
- MS proficient in Word/Excel
- Project Manager Software
- CPR Trained and Certified
- Electrical project estimating using Means Cost works and Vision InfoSoft software.
- Maryland State Master License # 13496 (County Licenses; Montgomery Co, Anne Arundel Co, Prince George’s Co, Baltimore Master License
- BOCA / Electrical code
- Electrical Continuing Education
- OSHA 30
- Arc Flash Certified
- High Voltage Certified/Safety
Timeline
Supervisor
Strategic Power Inc.
06.2019 - Current
QC/Inspector/Project Manager
Interface Fire Alarm and Electrical Services
04.2018 - 06.2019
MC DEAN
06.2017 - 04.2018
TPI Electrical Inspector
V&M Electrical Contractor LLC Third Party Electrical Inspections
10.2015 - 06.2017
Project Manager/Estimator
STRATEGICSFIRST LLC
05.2014 - 10.2015
Foreman
POWER DESIGN INC.
07.2013 - 05.2014
Project Manager/Estimator/Electrician
CONQUERING CONSTRUCTION LLC
10.2011 - 05.2013
Electrical Foreman
KEYSTONE PLUS
06.2006 - 01.2008
Electrical Estimator/Project Manager/Foreman
ARISE CONSTRUCTION, LLC
04.2003 - 01.2009
Electrical Foreman/Superintendent
I.M.I. INC.
04.1998 - 04.2003
Electrician
MARLIN ELECTRIC
02.1996 - 04.1998
Electrician
DTS ELECTRIC
06.1994 - 02.1996
Electrician
BEACH
02.1994 - 06.1994
Electrician
AL GLEESON
03.1993 - 02.1994
Electrician Apprentice
E.D.C. CONSTRUCTION
02.1991 - 02.1991
Electrical Apprentice
HARRY ALEXANDER
02.1991 - 03.1993
Electrician
TRULAND SYSTEMS
04.1988 - 12.1990
Electrician Apprentice
L.T. BOWDEN ELECTRIC
09.1986 - 04.1988
Labor
RUEBEN & JENERIO, Wet & Dry Utility Co
01.1984 - 01.1985
High School -
Spingarn High School
Apprenticeship School -
IBEW Apprenticeship School
Construction Estimating Course -
PGCC
No Degree - Electrical
ABC Electrical Apprenticeship Program
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