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Zachary Lower

Beaufort,SC

Summary

Dynamic Safety Inspector with the United States Marine Corps, recognized for enhancing workplace safety and reducing accident rates through effective training and hazard identification. Proficient in OSHA compliance and equipment inspection, I excel in teamwork and collaboration, driving continuous improvement in safety protocols and fostering a culture of safety awareness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Inspector

United States Marine Corps
10.2024 - Current
  • Promoted a culture of safety awareness through ongoing communication and educational initiatives.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the field of occupational health and safety.
  • Coordinated routine maintenance activities with facilities staff to ensure that all safety equipment remained in optimal working condition.
  • Identified areas for improvement during site walkthroughs, working closely with site supervisors to address any deficiencies immediately before they escalated into more significant issues.
  • Streamlined record-keeping processes for incident reporting, improving data accuracy and retrieval times.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Reduced accident rates by implementing effective safety programs and protocols.
  • Collaborated with management to develop comprehensive safety policies and procedures for employee training.
  • Developed emergency response plans tailored to each specific worksite''s unique needs and requirements.
  • Investigated incidents and accidents, determining root causes to prevent future occurrences.
  • Provided guidance to team members on best practices for hazard identification and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.

Hydraulic Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
08.2021 - Current
  • Optimized workflow by maintaining an organized workspace, ensuring easy access to necessary tools and parts while minimizing hazards.
  • Boosted efficiency by utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to accurately pinpoint hydraulic system malfunctions.
  • Recommended and implemented cost-effective repairs with minimal downtime for critical equipment.
  • Elevated workshop reputation with professional demeanor when interacting with clients, fostering trust in the quality of services offered.
  • Maintained tools in good working order to minimize repair delays and provide top-notch service to each customer.
  • Delivered exceptional service quality by staying abreast of manufacturer specifications for various hydraulic systems and components.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring smooth operations for clients.
  • Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
  • Provided hands-on training to junior mechanics, sharing best practices and techniques for efficient hydraulic system maintenance and repair.
  • Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.

Collateral Duty Inspector

United States Marine Corps
09.2020 - Current
  • Contributed to team success by meeting or exceeding standards for productivity, quality, timeliness and customer.
  • Reduced errors in collateral evaluations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines.
  • Contributed to the development of new policies and procedures related to the collateral inspection process.
  • Collaborated with other inspectors to ensure consistency and accuracy in evaluating collateral materials.
  • Streamlined the inspection process for increased efficiency by implementing standardized procedures and checklists.
  • Managed large-scale transactions in complex environment.
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections of a wide range of collateral types, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Identified potential risks associated with specific collateral items, recommending appropriate actions to mitigate such threats.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 25 employees.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.

Quality Inspector

Micro Metals Inc.
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
  • Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
  • Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
  • Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
  • Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing team to ensure consistent quality standards across all products.
  • Identified defects during cyclical checks.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings through diligent inspection of finished products before shipment.


Education

Daniel 1 Academy
Jamestown, TN

Skills

  • Hazard Identification
  • Occupational health
  • Safety training
  • First aid and CPR
  • Upholding OSHA standards and compliance
  • Equipment inspection
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Maintenance
  • Fabrication experience
  • Heavy equipment maintenance
  • Product inspection

Certification

  • Fire Warden Certification, United States Marine Corps - 20 Sept. 2024
  • Collateral Duty Inspector Certification, United States Marine Corps - March 2024
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification - 13 Oct. 2021
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - 11 Nov. 2021
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health - 26 Nov. 2024
  • Aviation Structural Mechanic Common Core Certfiication - 11 May 2021


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Safety Inspector

United States Marine Corps
10.2024 - Current

Hydraulic Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
08.2021 - Current

Collateral Duty Inspector

United States Marine Corps
09.2020 - Current

Quality Inspector

Micro Metals Inc.
10.2018 - 02.2020

Daniel 1 Academy

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