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James Brennan

Kingman,AZ

Summary

Experienced with managing quality assurance and quality control processes. Utilizes analytical skills to maintain compliance and improve efficiency. Track record of effective team leadership and problem-solving. Very detail and contract-oriented.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QC/QA Manager

Cartwheel 150mw
12.2024 - Current
  • Quality Management System Development: Designed and implemented a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) tailored to the specific needs of the BESS project, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Project Quality Planning: Developed detailed quality plans and strategies, outlining the processes and procedures necessary to achieve project quality objectives. Coordinated with project stakeholders to integrate quality requirements into overall project plans.
  • Inspection and Testing Oversight: Supervised all inspection and testing activities, ensuring thorough examination of BESS components such as batteries, inverters, and control systems. Verified compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
  • Team Leadership and Training: Led and managed a team of quality control inspectors and engineers, providing mentorship and training to enhance their skills and ensure consistent application of quality practices across the project.
  • Vendor and Supplier Quality Assurance: Established and maintained robust quality assurance processes for evaluating and monitoring vendors and suppliers. Conducted audits and assessments to ensure the quality of materials and components met project specifications.
  • Issue Identification and Resolution: Proactively identified quality issues and non-conformities, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions to resolve problems and mitigate risks.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Ensured all project activities complied with relevant industry regulations, codes, and standards. Prepared and submitted detailed quality reports to regulatory bodies and project stakeholders.
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Implemented continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing project quality and efficiency. Analyzed quality performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintained comprehensive records of all quality assurance and control activities, ensuring documentation was accurate, up-to-date, and readily accessible for audits and reviews.
  • Risk Management: Conducted regular risk assessments related to quality, developing and implementing risk mitigation plans to minimize potential impacts on project delivery and performance.
  • Supported internal audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Actively participated in regular review meetings with management, sharing insights on quality trends and proposing solutions for improvement.

QC/QA Manager

Crowned Heron 2 150mw
09.2024 - Current
  • Quality Management System Development: Designed and implemented a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) tailored to the specific needs of the BESS project, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Project Quality Planning: Developed detailed quality plans and strategies, outlining the processes and procedures necessary to achieve project quality objectives. Coordinated with project stakeholders to integrate quality requirements into overall project plans.
  • Inspection and Testing Oversight: Supervised all inspection and testing activities, ensuring thorough examination of BESS components such as batteries, inverters, and control systems. Verified compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
  • Team Leadership and Training: Led and managed a team of quality control inspectors and engineers, providing mentorship and training to enhance their skills and ensure consistent application of quality practices across the project.
  • Vendor and Supplier Quality Assurance: Established and maintained robust quality assurance processes for evaluating and monitoring vendors and suppliers. Conducted audits and assessments to ensure the quality of materials and components met project specifications.
  • Issue Identification and Resolution: Proactively identified quality issues and non-conformities, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions to resolve problems and mitigate risks.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Ensured all project activities complied with relevant industry regulations, codes, and standards. Prepared and submitted detailed quality reports to regulatory bodies and project stakeholders.
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Implemented continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing project quality and efficiency. Analyzed quality performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintained comprehensive records of all quality assurance and control activities, ensuring documentation was accurate, up-to-date, and readily accessible for audits and reviews.
  • Risk Management: Conducted regular risk assessments related to quality, developing and implementing risk mitigation plans to minimize potential impacts on project delivery and performance.
  • Supported internal audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Actively participated in regular review meetings with management, sharing insights on quality trends and proposing solutions for improvement.

QC/QA Manager

Crowned Heron 150mw
05.2024 - Current
  • Quality Management System Development: Designed and implemented a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) tailored to the specific needs of the BESS project, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Project Quality Planning: Developed detailed quality plans and strategies, outlining the processes and procedures necessary to achieve project quality objectives. Coordinated with project stakeholders to integrate quality requirements into overall project plans.
  • Inspection and Testing Oversight: Supervised all inspection and testing activities, ensuring thorough examination of BESS components such as batteries, inverters, and control systems. Verified compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
  • Team Leadership and Training: Led and managed a team of quality control inspectors and engineers, providing mentorship and training to enhance their skills and ensure consistent application of quality practices across the project.
  • Vendor and Supplier Quality Assurance: Established and maintained robust quality assurance processes for evaluating and monitoring vendors and suppliers. Conducted audits and assessments to ensure the quality of materials and components met project specifications.
  • Issue Identification and Resolution: Proactively identified quality issues and non-conformities, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions to resolve problems and mitigate risks.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Ensured all project activities complied with relevant industry regulations, codes, and standards. Prepared and submitted detailed quality reports to regulatory bodies and project stakeholders.
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Implemented continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing project quality and efficiency. Analyzed quality performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintained comprehensive records of all quality assurance and control activities, ensuring documentation was accurate, up-to-date, and readily accessible for audits and reviews.
  • Risk Management: Conducted regular risk assessments related to quality, developing and implementing risk mitigation plans to minimize potential impacts on project delivery and performance.
  • Supported internal audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Actively participated in regular review meetings with management, sharing insights on quality trends and proposing solutions for improvement.

QA/QC Lead Inspector

Sage Brush BESS 695mw
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Quality Control Planning: Developed and implemented comprehensive quality control plans, ensuring all project activities met established standards and specifications.
  • Inspection and Testing: Conducted detailed inspections and testing of BESS components, including batteries, inverters, and control systems, to ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Prepared thorough inspection reports, documenting findings and nonconformities. Maintained accurate records of all quality assurance activities, providing regular updates to project management and stakeholders.
  • Compliance Monitoring: Ensured that all construction and installation activities complied with industry regulations, client specifications, and relevant codes of practice.
  • Vendor and Supplier Assessment: Evaluated and approved vendors and suppliers, ensuring the quality of materials and components met project requirements. Conducted regular audits of supplier processes and products.
  • Issue Resolution: Identified and addressed quality issues promptly, collaborating with engineering and EPC teams to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
  • Training and Development: Provided training and guidance to site personnel on quality control procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Risk Management: Conducted risk assessments related to quality issues, developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and budgets.
  • Performance Metrics: Established and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality, tracking project performance and implementing improvements as necessary.
  • Supported internal audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Actively participated in regular review meetings with management, sharing insights on quality trends and proposing solutions for improvement.

Lead QC/QA Inspector

EDSAN 1.2 GW
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Oversee testing procedures and ensured that tests were carried out correctly, safely, in appliance with Contracts and Procurements.
  • Conduct visual and hands on inspections of Sabre Enclosure, First Solar Modules, Next Trackers, Power Electronic inverters, Lg Batteries, Sungrow inverters, and BYD units.
  • Complete data capture forms, equipment logbooks, Ir Scans, P4 scans, and daily reports.
  • Create Trackers to track progress of different stages of construction progress.
  • Coordinate tasks and work flows with contractors.
  • Supported internal audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Actively participated in regular review meetings with management, sharing insights on quality trends and proposing solutions for improvement.

Field Technician

Delta Scientific Corporation
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Trouble Shooting PLC Modules and Mechanical issues on Bollards + Main control Panels.
  • Wired PLC Modules and Security Systems.
  • Answer Customer Calls and questions.
  • Train new hires NFPA Multi Tasking osha 10

Combat Engineer

Army
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Trained personnel how to mitigate environmental hazards and how to properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
  • Produced reports for superiors on equipment status, incidents, personnel readiness, and Time Management.
  • Lead my team in pre-determined coverage areas and assessed terrain, Environment, and quick split decisions on problems that were not expected.
  • Briefed my Team on what their Tasks were for the day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Electrical Technology(A.S) -

San Joaquin Valley College
09-2023

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Construction Tools and Equipment
  • Electrical certificate
  • Quality Control
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Microsoft 360
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • OSHA 30
  • Bluebeam
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Documentation review
  • Leadership
  • Detail-oriented
  • Critical Thinking
  • Risk management
  • Cross-functional team
  • Team player
  • Quality management systems
  • Auditing techniques
  • Document control
  • Defect tracking
  • Attention to detail
  • Internal audits
  • Quality systems
  • Risk analysis and mitigation
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Quality control
  • Audit coordination
  • Quality assurance management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Audit reporting
  • QA documentation
  • QA reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • NFPA 70E

Timeline

QC/QA Manager

Cartwheel 150mw
12.2024 - Current

QC/QA Manager

Crowned Heron 2 150mw
09.2024 - Current

QC/QA Manager

Crowned Heron 150mw
05.2024 - Current

QA/QC Lead Inspector

Sage Brush BESS 695mw
12.2023 - 05.2024

Lead QC/QA Inspector

EDSAN 1.2 GW
06.2022 - 12.2023

Field Technician

Delta Scientific Corporation
06.2021 - 06.2022

Combat Engineer

Army
06.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Western Governors University

Electrical Technology(A.S) -

San Joaquin Valley College

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