Walter Smith
Statesboro,USA
Summary
Expert in fire safety inspection and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with local regulations and ISO 9001 standards. Delivers comprehensive inspection reports and corrective action plans that enhance operational clarity and improve safety outcomes across diverse sectors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Fire Inspector
Statesboro Fire Department
Statesboro, Georgia
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted detailed fire-safety inspections to enforce local code compliance for commercial properties.
- Reviewed building plans for compliance with fire codes and regulations, ensuring safety standards are met.
- Prepared detailed reports on inspection findings, outlining corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Conducted investigations of hazardous conditions to identify safety risks. or violations of fire codes.
Quality Engineer
Newell PSN
Savannah, Georgia
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures that enhanced product reliability.
- Maintained and updated quality assurance procedures in alignment with ISO 9001 standards, supporting continuous improvement.
- Conducted quality audits on production processes and products to verify compliance with standards.
- Coordinated and documented testing activities per approved protocols, ensuring timely delivery of results.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, process specifications, test requirements, and inspection plans for compliance, enhancing overall project accuracy.
Petroleum Inspector
Bureau Veritas
Savannah, GA
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Identified sources of oil contamination in soil and water, safeguarding site safety and environmental integrity.
- Examined storage tanks for safety defects, reducing risks associated with operational standards.
- Monitored hazardous material transports to guarantee compliance with regulations and safe delivery.
- Produced inspection reports and collected environmental samples, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Prepared inspection reports detailing corrective actions, clarifying operational protocols for stakeholders.
- Collected and verified environmental samples for laboratory analysis to maintain data integrity.
Quality Control Inspector
Rinchem
Savannah, GA
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Inspected incoming materials for quality compliance with established standards.
- Verified product labeling accuracy by confirming expiration dates and lot numbers to prevent shipment errors.
- Recorded defects against customer specifications using measuring instruments, leading to improved lot acceptance rates.
- Conducted root-cause analyses of production issues and proposed corrective actions, resulting in increased process efficiency.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality-related challenges, enhancing overall product quality.
Material Control Analyst
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, GA
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Analyzed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing shortages.
- Coordinated material flow between suppliers and production teams, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of material usage and inventory transactions, enabling effective tracking and management.
- Assisted in developing strategies that streamlined materials management processes.
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Walmart Distribution Centers
Statesboro, GA
02.2009 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures for production processes.
- Executed comprehensive product inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Documented inspection results and compliance metrics to support quality assurance efforts.
- Inspected finished goods prior to shipment to ensure conformity with customer requirements.
- Partnered with production teams to swiftly resolve quality issues.
- Assisted in audits by providing essential documentation and reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Swainsboro High School
05-2008
Skills
- Fire safety compliance and standards
- Fire alarm systems and code enforcement
- Fire investigation reporting
- Inspection reporting and detail
- Corrective action implementation
- Root cause analysis
- Process improvement strategies
- OSHA regulations expertise
- Quality management systems
- Plan review and Bluebeam software
Certification
- Fire Inspector
- International Code Council
- OSHA 10
Education
other
Timeline
Fire Inspector
Statesboro Fire Department
08.2025 - Current
Quality Engineer
Newell PSN
01.2023 - 08.2025
Petroleum Inspector
Bureau Veritas
05.2021 - 01.2023
Quality Control Inspector
Rinchem
05.2020 - 05.2021
Material Control Analyst
Gulfstream Aerospace
10.2019 - 05.2020
Quality Assurance Specialist
Walmart Distribution Centers
02.2009 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Swainsboro High School