Nathan Mckinney
Freeport
Summary
Accomplished Quality Inspector at Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd., skilled in process improvement and compliance monitoring. Trained junior inspectors, enhancing team performance and inspection accuracy. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and effective communication, leading to a significant reduction in product defects and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Inspector
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
Freeport
10.2017 - Current
- Trained junior inspectors on quality control procedures and inspection techniques.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance inspection efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations and company policies during inspections.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
- Checked product accuracy against blueprints and drawings.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while inspecting materials or products.
- Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product defects.
- Reviewed and inspected products for conformance to established standards, specifications and customer requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
College of The Bahamas
Nassau, NP 01.2009 - 12.2012
Skills
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Compliance monitoring
- Specifications analysis
- Industry standards
- Risk management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Results documentation
- Reporting and documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- CAD software proficiency
Certification
- Ultrasonic Testing Level II
- Magnetic Particle Inspection Level II
- Dye Penetrant Testing Level II
- Nebosh IGC- Credit
- Lloyd's Register Hull Inspection-Damage and Repair
- Fisher Maritime Fundamentals of Contract and Change Management for Ship Construction, Repair and Design
- Marine Chemist Service Shipyard Competent Person
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
10.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
College of The Bahamas
01.2009 - 12.2012