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William Flores

Kenbridge,VA

Summary

Accomplished Quality Control Inspector with extensive experience at Higdon Construction LLC, specializing in compliance and audits. Proven expertise in quality assurance, reading blueprints, and leading teams to ensure project specifications are met. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards drive successful project outcomes.

Overview

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2
Languages
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Certification
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13
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

Higdon Construction LLC
Emporia, VA
07.2026 - Current

GAS PLANT: Inspections & Testing: Performed point-to-point wiring verifications, dielectric tests, and operational inspections on PLCs, AC/DC motor control drives, VFDs (weg nema premium w22) , and switchgear.

Blueprint & Schematic Review: Reviewed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, lighting/power layouts, and DB schedules for full project conformance.

Compliance & Audits: Monitored installations of conduits, cable trays, earthing, and lightning protection systems to enforce local and international quality standards.

Documentation: Maintained inspection reports, Material Inspection Reports (MIR), and as-built drawing verifications.

Quality Control Inspector

Thomasson Construction LLC
Emporia, VA
03.2026 - 07.2026

NATURAL GAS PLANT:Testing & Measurement: Insulation resistance testing, Hi-pot testing, surge testing, core-loss testing, loop calibration, and bar-to-bar resistance checks.

Diagnostics & Tools: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, AC/DC current clamps, CMM tools, and optical inspection equipment.

Raised and managed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and punch lists/snag lists for deviations from project blueprints or local codes, working closely with site engineers to close items.

Maintained detailed quality documentation, inspection reports, Material Inspection Requests (MIR), and Work Inspection Requests (WIR).

Crew Leader

M.C Dean
Manassas, VA
11.2025 - 03.2026
  • DATA CENTER:
  • Managed the pulling, racking, and termination of 15kV shielded MV-105 copper cables from the generator terminal box to the outdoor parity switchgear.
  • Installed 3M QS-III cold shrink splices and premium termination kits, maintaining pristine, dust-free conditions during installation to prevent partial discharge.
  • Installed stress control sleeves and lugged connections to precise foot-pound torque specifications using calibrated digital torque wrenches.
  • Working in merium volts as well

Crew Leader

Heglar Creek Electric
Amelia Court House, VA
04.2025 - 11.2025
  • NATURAL GAS PLANT: Directed crew activities to maintain safe, efficient worksite operations.
  • Coordinated material staging and tool readiness for daily electrical tasks.
  • Trained crew members on jobsite procedures and safe equipment handling.
  • Monitored work quality to ensure tasks met project specifications.
  • Provided ongoing training and support for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.

Crew Leader

Miller Electric
Sandston, VA
06.2024 - 04.2025

DATA CENTER : Terminating large-gauge copper or aluminum feeder cables (e.g., 350 MCM or 500 MCM) from upstream UPS systems or main switchboards into the PDU's main breaker lugs.

Torque wrench calibration to manufacturer specifications, phase rotation testing (A-B-C / L1-L2-L3) prior to energization, and proper use of anti-oxidant joint compound on aluminum conductors.

Making and terminating whip connections from overhead or under-floor Remote Power Panels (RPPs) into industrial plug types (e.g., NEMA L21-30, IEC 60309 pin-and-sleeve connectors like 32A or 60A three-phase) that plug into vertical/horizontal rack PDUs.

Journeyman Electrician

Gaylor Electric
Boydton, VA
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • DATA CENTER: Installed conduit, wiring, and electrical devices per blueprints and NEC requirements.

Low-voltage signal and sensor terminations alongside high-voltage power blocks, including daisy-chaining RS-485 serial links, Ethernet/IP management cards, and external temperature/humidity probe wiring.

  • Troubleshot commercial electrical systems to isolate faults and restore safe operation.
  • Assembled switchgear, panels, and distribution equipment following project specifications.
  • Interpreted construction drawings to coordinate rough-in, layout, and terminations.
  • Tested circuits and equipment with meters to verify continuity, voltage, and grounding.

Journeyman Electrician

Southern Industrial
Petersburg, VA
02.2023 - 01.2024

Installed 3/4 to 2” IMC conduit for panels, valves PLCs

Terminations: high voltage and medium voltage,

PLCs, switch gears, transformer and VFDs motor control.

Installed cable tray and básquet tray,

Journeyman Electrician

Expanse Electrical Company
Roanoke, VA
04.2022 - 02.2023

POWER PLANT: Equipment Installation: Supervised the installation and alignment of 15 kV to 35 kV equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, load-break switches, and motor control centers (MCCs)

Cable Terminations & Splicing: Performed or inspected medium-voltage cable terminations, load-break elbows, and stress-cone applications for underground and overhead distribution.

Medium Voltage Drives & Large Motors: Commissioning and troubleshooting medium-voltage variable frequency drives (VFDs) operating at 2,400V, 4,160V, or 13.8 kV to drive large industrial pumps, compressors, or conveyors ranging from 500 to over 10,000 horsepower.

Journeyman Electrician

Merit Electric
Ashland Va
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Installed extensive cable tray networks in data center environments to optimize structured cabling, power feeds, and fiber optic routing.
  • Executed precise offsets, saddles, and 90-degree bends on rigid and IMC conduits, maintaining clean aesthetics and structural integrity in exposed ceilings.
  • Fabricated and installed custom support structures using Unistrut channels and threaded rods to secure heavy conduit racks and cable trays.
  • Interpreted electrical blueprints and single-line diagrams to accurately map out conduit runs, avoiding interference with HVAC and plumbing systems.

Journeyman Electrician

MMR Constructors
Boydton, VA
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • MICROSOFT BUILDING: Successfully routed, bent, and installed over 5,000 linear feet of Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) ranging from 1/2" to 4" using hydraulic and mechanical benders.
  • Designed and assembled complex cable tray systems (ladder and basket types) for heavy-duty industrial power distribution, ensuring proper load calculation and grounding.
  • Threaded, cut, and reamed rigid conduit in compliance with NEC standards and project specifications to protect wiring in hazardous (Class I, Div 1) locations.
  • Pulled high-voltage and instrumentation cables through conduit and tray networks, utilizing proper tensioning equipment to prevent insulation damage

Journeyman Electrician

Cooper Electrical Construction
Elkton, VA
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • PHARMACEUTICAL BUILDING: Installed, terminated, and tested initiating and notification devices—including smoke detectors, heat sensors, pull stations, horns, and strobes.
  • Wired and rough-ins fire alarm control panels (FACPs) (Notifier, Simplex, EST) and verified loop integrity using multimeters and cable testers.
  • Interpreted architectural blueprints, riser diagrams, and point-to-point wiring schematics to layout device and conduit paths.
  • Installed over [X] feet of 3/4" and 1" EMT conduit for commercial fire alarm retrofits and new construction projects.
  • Pulled, labeled, and terminated low-voltage SLC, NAC, and IDC fire alarm cabling in accordance with NFPA 72 guidelines.
  • Performed continuity checks, ground-fault troubleshooting, and device address-setting on [Panel Brand, e.g., Notifier] systems.

Journeyman Electrician

PCL Construction
Aberdeen MD
07.2016 - 04.2018

Install 3/4 to 4” rigid pipa, terminations in MCCs, VFDs motor control and PLCs,

installed cable tray 12” to 24”

Pulling cable,

Installed pvc pipa for grounding

Journeyman Electrician

West Virginia Electric
Charleston, WV
11.2013 - 12.2015

Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on heavy mining equipment (such as drills, ventilation systems, conveyor belts, and crushers

Work with medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) switchgear, substations, transformers, and distribution panels.

Education

GED -

Huguenot Hight School
Richmond Va

Skills

QA/QC, quality and control

National Electrical Code (NEC

Conduit Bending & Installation

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

Reading Blueprints

System Installation

Specialized Systems

OSHA & Arc Flash Compliance

Problem-Solving & Detail

Leadership

Certification

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN LICENSED

MCCER

OSHA 10

NFPA 70E 2024: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

Higdon Construction LLC
07.2026 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

Thomasson Construction LLC
03.2026 - 07.2026

Crew Leader

M.C Dean
11.2025 - 03.2026

Crew Leader

Heglar Creek Electric
04.2025 - 11.2025

Crew Leader

Miller Electric
06.2024 - 04.2025

Journeyman Electrician

Gaylor Electric
02.2024 - 06.2024

Journeyman Electrician

Southern Industrial
02.2023 - 01.2024

Journeyman Electrician

Expanse Electrical Company
04.2022 - 02.2023

Journeyman Electrician

Merit Electric
05.2021 - 01.2022

Journeyman Electrician

MMR Constructors
07.2019 - 03.2021

Journeyman Electrician

Cooper Electrical Construction
08.2018 - 03.2019

Journeyman Electrician

PCL Construction
07.2016 - 04.2018

Journeyman Electrician

West Virginia Electric
11.2013 - 12.2015

GED -

Huguenot Hight School