Zachry C. Smith
Edinburg,Tx
Summary
Professional Reviewer with strong analytical skills and keen eye for detail. Adept at providing insightful feedback and driving improvements. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in critical evaluation, written communication, and maintaining objectivity. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards in every review.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plan Reviewer
BCS + AD2 LLC
12.2024 - Current
- Maintained strong attention to detail while reviewing numerous documents daily, ensuring consistent quality and accuracy.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive client information, adhering to industry standards and company policies.
- Reduced turnaround time for reviews by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in team meetings, trainings, and workshops focused on enhancing reviewer skills and processes.
- Contributed to the development of a knowledge base for common issues encountered during reviews, streamlining future problem-solving efforts.
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing plans and specifications for construction projects.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately.
- Reduced estimation errors through thorough site visits and consultations with clients and architects.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
Precision Sheet Metal Mechanic
Smith & Smith Sheet Metal Inc
06.2013 - Current
- Sheet Metal Fabrication; Fabrication of Stainless Steel Countertops, A/C drain pans, A/C Duct Work.
- Operate Vulcan Lockformer Plasma Table
- Maintain and troubleshoot Vulcan Lockformer Plasma Table
- Effectively lead, communicate, motivate, and develop others to achieve organizational goals.
- Shop made Rain Gutter, Downspouts and Scuppers for residential and commercial buildings
- Carpentry and Fascia Siding
- Fabrication and Installation of sheet metal A/C duct work
- Commercial and residential Roofing; demolition of existing roof and installation of TPO Rubber Roof, Roll Roofing, Modified Roofing, Shingle Roofing and Built Up Pea Gravel Roofing
- Ability to read and follow Construction Blue Prints
- Ability to TIG Weld
- Ability to Stick Weld
- Ability to Mig Weld
- Utilized advanced tools and techniques to efficiently cut, bend, shape, and assemble complex sheet metal structures.
- Satisfied customers by completing work to exact specifications and keeping job sites clean.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to ensure accurate pricing and scope inclusion for each project.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with detailed breakdowns of project costs and timelines.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Warehouse Manager
Blue Duck Scooters
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements parts for Scooters.
Journeyman Electrician Apprentice
Apple Electric
05.2016 - 06.2017
- In May of 2016 I began employment at Apple Electric at a Northern Natural compressor station in Kansas, then transferred to Odessa, Tx and worked within a 200 mile radius.
- Designated to help the lead Journeyman Electrician.
- Spotted movement of Aerial Manlifts throughout the Natural Compressor Station and Natural Gas Plants.
- Installed Aluminum Cable Tray above elevated pipe racks and steel structures.
- Pulled various sizes of wire on cable tray rack, through electrical conduit, junction boxes, and Main Control Centers (MCC).
- Phoned out and located unlabeled wire and labeled them to correct color code and functionality in order to terminate without error.
- Terminated 120v, 220v, and 480v to Electrical Buckets within Main Control Center (MCC)
- Terminated 120v, 220v, and 480v from Main Control Center to Electrical Motors, Electrical Instrumentation, Industrial Lighting and Oil and Gas Compressor Skid Platform Units.
- Re-routed existing wire and conduit from existing area to a new designated area.
- Installed 1"-2" Ridgid Conduit
- Pulled wire to instruments on skid, and flexed and terminated and applied labels to each instrument; installed different instruments such as PDIT LIT PIT LSLL LSHH
- Pulled 12v Instrumentation wire from Main Control Center (MCC) to the Oil and Gas Compressor Unit Skid's Junction Boxes, then ran and labeled wire from Junction Boxes to 12v Instruments throughout skid platform.
- Ability to operate Greenlee 555 1"-2" inch Hydraulic Ridgid Conduit Bender.
- Ability to operate Manual 1" Ridgid Conduit Chicago Bender.
- Able to fabricate offsets, three and four point saddles at 15, 30, 45 degrees.
- Able to fabricate 90 degree elbows on ridgid conduit.
- Leadman of a crew designated to install the Electrical Transmission Lines of Oil and Gas Compressor Skid Units; Each Oil and Gas Compressor Skid varies by design and consists of both AC and DC; I would take note of each Electrical Instrumentation Unit and create an exhaustive material list based on design with little to no waste.
- I scouted the most efficient route for conduit pipe and shared this information with my crew so we all followed the same route.
- Each skid had single week deadlines that were required to be met.
- Working as an apprentice I gathered on the job experience from observation and questioning that was later applied throughout my everyday job duties
- Gathered this job experience from observing and questioning my Journeyman I was assigned to.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Enhanced team productivity by leading training sessions on latest electrical code updates and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX07-2025
Skills
- Measuring
- Gathering Materials for project
- SMAW Welding
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Reading blue prints
- Terminate 480 to pump motors
- Communicating with other companies on the job site
- Know how to run ridgid conduit
- Terminating junction boxes
- Threading pipe
- Operate Ridgid 535 pipe threader
- Operate 700 Ridgid Threader
- Operate Cordless power tools
- Operate Corded power tools
- Operate Aerial Lift
- Operate Forklifts
- Operate Scissor Lifts
- Operate genie lift
- Able to drive with trailer
- Leadership Skills
- Work well with others
- Roofing
- Check voltage
- Ohm wires out
- Proofreading
- Email communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Microsoft office
- Accuracy and precision
- Decision-making
- Editing and review
- Team contribution
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Essay writing
- Deadline attainment
- Work prioritization
- Article writing
- Team collaboration
- Dependability and cooperation
- Relationship building
- Project collaboration
- Concept development
- Clear communication
- Editing proficiency
- Customer service
- Creative thinking
- Project proposals
- Schedule coordination
- Technical writing
- Video conferencing software
- Editing and proofreading
- Critical analysis
- Networking skills
- Project planning
- Adobe systems software
Awards
Completed Powered Industrial Truck Safety Training, 08/01/16
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Plan Reviewer
BCS + AD2 LLC
12.2024 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Blue Duck Scooters
01.2020 - 03.2020
Journeyman Electrician Apprentice
Apple Electric
05.2016 - 06.2017
Precision Sheet Metal Mechanic
Smith & Smith Sheet Metal Inc
06.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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