Summary
George Wayne Thompson is an accomplished electrical QA/QC professional with 28+ years of electrical experience and 18+ years supporting oil & gas, mission-critical data centers, and nuclear plant QA/QC. He has inspected safety-related electrical raceways, high-voltage switchgear, substations, standby generators, HVAC systems, instrumentation, and control systems during construction, commissioning, and start-up. His nuclear-facility experience includes work performed to Design Authority, NEC, and ANSI N45.2.6 requirements, covering cable installation, terminations, equipment installation, electrical testing, and expansion anchors. George brings strong capability in QA/QC inspection, auditing, documentation, safety compliance, LOTO procedures, project scheduling, and contractor oversight. He is recognized for quality-focused delivery, effective team leadership, and practical diagnosis, repair, and installation of electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems.
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Education
- 2001 – Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
- 2001 – JATC Electrical School
Qualifications and Training
- NCCER CSST – Construction Site Safety Technician (Certified)
- NCCER CSSS – Construction Site Safety Supervisor (Certified)
- NCCER Industrial Electrician V5 (Certified)
- Motor Controls and Transformers Course
- Field Safety Training
- E1 Raceway certification
- E3 Cable Installation certification
- E4 Cable Termination certification
- E5 Equipment installation certification
- E6 Electrical Testing certification
- G4 Expansion Anchors certification
Work Experience
Jan 2024 – Present
Kestrel Engineering Inc.
QA Inspector
- Established on-site processes to verify that safety-related electrical raceways, high-voltage switchgear, substations, standby generators, and closed-loop HVAC systems were installed per design authority, NEC, and all relevant specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to conduct rigorous inspections and audits of critical infrastructure during construction and commissioning phases.
- Ensured contractor compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
- Worked independently and within teams to complete required tasks.
- Conducted daily safety walkthroughs and authored detailed daily narratives, work reports, and inspection logs to track progress and flag installation defects.
Sep 2023 – Dec 2023
TPI AGENCY
QC Inspector
- Performed QA/QC inspections on-site, ensuring project adherence to quality standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with colleagues to conduct thorough on-site inspections.
- Monitored contractor quality performance, enforced site safety rules, and managed critical safety documentation, including review and approval of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requests.
Jun 2023 – Sep 2023
TPI AGENCY
QC Inspector/Auditor
- Conducted on-site quality control to ensure safety-related electrical raceways, high-voltage switchgear, substations, standby generators, and HVAC systems were installed per design authority, NEC, and all applicable specifications.
- Worked collaboratively with inspection teams and tracked contractor quality performance throughout construction and commissioning phases.
- Ensured contractor adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
- Worked independently and as part of a team to complete project tasks efficiently.
- Verified installations and terminations at PLCs, instruments, valves, and digital metering tools.
- Performed commissioning and start-up activities.
- Reviewed redlines and turnover documentation and managed corrective action tracking before system handover.
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Apr 2023 – May 2023
TPI AGENCY
QC Inspector
- Performed QA/QC work on site.
- Assisted with on-site inspections alongside team members.
- Ensured contractor compliance with all site safety requirements.
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Sep 2021 – Apr 2023
Bechtel Corporation
QC Inspector
- Inspected safety-related electrical raceways at a nuclear facility for compliance with Design Authority, NEC, and ANSI N45.2.6 standards.
- Aided with on-site inspections alongside other QC inspectors.
- Verified that conduit, cable tray, pull boxes, and junction boxes met design criteria using E1 Raceway certification.
- Observed cable pulling, validated cable labeling and routing against design, and confirmed damage-free installation using E3 Cable Installation certification.
- Witnessed cable terminations through Roxtec glands, verified lug crimping per manufacturer specifications, and confirmed connection points matched design using E4 Cable Termination certification.
- Using E5 Equipment installation certification, verified that proper equipment was used for installation, work steps in the work package were followed, and equipment locations and nameplates matched design specifications.
- Witnessed cable meggering, point-to-point, hipot, and VLF testing using E6 Electrical Testing certification.
- Inspected expansion anchor holes in safety-related concrete for depth, rebar damage, and torque compliance using G4 Expansion Anchors certification.
Jul 2021 – Aug 2021
TPI AGENCY
I&E Inspector
- Oversaw on-site QA to verify that electrical and instrumentation installations met NEC standards.
- Conducted daily safety walkthroughs to promote and enforce safe work practices.
- Ensured contractor compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to perform thorough site inspections.
- Worked both independently and within teams to accomplish project objectives.
- Oversaw on-site QA to verify proper function of instruments and valves.
- Ensured contractor compliance with all job site safety protocols.
- Completed daily safety inspections to uphold site safety.
- Worked independently and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks.
- Conducted daily safety walkthroughs to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
- Verified installations and terminations at PLCs, instruments, and valves for quality and accuracy.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Sep 2019 – Mar 2020
TPI AGENCY
I&E Inspector
- Performed QA/QC on-site to ensure proper instrument and valve functionality.
- Assisted with on-site inspections as part of a collaborative team.
- Performed commissioning and start-up activities.
- Ensured contractor compliance with all job safety regulations.
- Conducted daily safety inspections to maintain a safe work environment.
- Worked independently and in teams to complete project requirements.
- Conducted daily safety walkthroughs to reinforce safe work practices.
- Conducted jobsite hazard assessments to identify at-risk conditions and behaviors.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Oct 2018 – Sep 2019
TPI AGENCY
I&E Inspector
- Ensured contractors consistently followed all safety policies and site rules.
- Reviewed and supported construction scheduling to ensure project milestones were met.
- Verified installations and terminations at PLCs, instruments, and valves.
- Performed commissioning and start-up activities.
- Reviewed redlines submitted by the contractor.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- QA/QC Inspections
- Quality Auditing
- Inspection Documentation
- Electrical QA/QC
- Instrumentation and Mechanical/Cooling Systems
- OSHA & Safety Compliance
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
- Project Management & Scheduling
- Team Leadership & Training
- Quality Management Systems
Commodities
- Electrical Raceways
- High-Voltage Switchgear
- Substations
- Standby Generators
- HVAC Systems
- Closed-Loop HVAC Systems
- Conduit
- Cable Tray
- Pull Boxes
- Junction Boxes
- Cables
- PLCs
- Instruments
- Valves
- Digital Metering Tools
- Electrical Distribution Components
- Expansion Anchors