THOMAS J. CLARK III

Clearwater, FL

727-***-**** ac10gp@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Broad experience in leadership of electric utility operations with concentrations in Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Safety. Exposure to all aspects of the business though cross functional business process improvement teams. A recognized industry expert in the area of Human Performance principles, with experience leading industry networking groups and certifications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Infratech Corporation 2016 - 2017

Director Safety, Training, and Quality

Managed staff of 7 Safety & Training Coordinators and auditors in 4 states under 6 contracts. Responsible for enterprise compliance to State and Federal regulations as well as host company policies for safe operations in electrical and gas utilities.

Implemented program to publish Standard Operating Procedures for regulatory compliance topics.

Implemented Learning Management System and OQ program for new gas venture in Texas.

Infratech Corporation 2015-2016

Safety & Training Coordinator

Responsible for daily crew safety audits for compliance, scheduling and delivering compliance training, as well as developing and delivering craft/technical training.

Developed “Focused Fundamentals” training to bring workforce to minimum electrical worker qualifications.

Progress Energy Florida 2008-2012

Energy Delivery Shift Supervisor

Managed twelve Distribution and Service Dispatchers in the operation of the distribution grid, monitoring of grid activity, switching activity, and responding to changes in Transmission/Distribution substations and on the overall distribution system to maintain system reliability.

Replaced static internal web page with a new interactive group of web pages for the department.

Lead the overhaul of the Switching and Tagging rules and certification process.

Certified Utility Safety Professional 2010 - 2012

Founding Board Member - The Certified Utility Safety Professional certification program is the only program that offers safety credentials to utilities, related contractors and communication providers. A two-tier, color-designated program geared towards individual growth and increased value for employers supports the certification process.

Founding member of executive committee of board.

Oversaw development of knowledge and skill requirements for certification.

Responsible for development of initial certification tests.

Utility Safety Operations Leadership Network 2010 - 2012

Founding Board Member - The Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network (USOLN) serves as an advocate for a safe, secure and productive utility work environment and as a catalyst for the prevention of incidents. USOLN provides utility companies and their contractor partners with a reliable certification program, legislative/regulatory updates, and networking resources.

Incident Prevention Magazine 2004 - 2012

Editorial Advisory Board Member – Identified topics of interest for the industry, identified and contacted experts in the industry as potential article authors, provided industry peer review of articles published in the magazine, additionally authored articles for the magazine.

Published several articles related to safety in utility operations.

Coordinated speakers and technology on site during magazine conferences.

Lead numerous Human Performance interactive sessions during conferences

Progress Energy Carolina/Florida Energy Delivery 2001 - 2008

Human Performance Leader – Responsible for developing and administering the Energy Delivery Human Performance (HP) Program for 4,000 employees across 3 states. These programs included Event Reporting, Self Assessment, Barrier Analysis, Supervisor Work site observation, and process improvement.

Implemented event reporting process to document and share lessons learned across the enterprise.

Developed and delivered Root Cause Analysis training for the enterprise

Lead investigator of major safety and business process events, ensuring the capture and dissemination of lessons learned and effective corrective actions.

Provided leadership specific to HP programs to all classifications across the organization, from department Vice Presidents to entry-level craft employees.

Requested speaker at NSC Congress, Edison Electric Institute Safety conference, South Eastern Electric Exchange Substations section, Transmission & Distribution Maintenance Management conference

1999 – 2001 Substation Maintenance Supervisor – Responsible for SAFELY leading and directing five Maintenance Electricians and two Relay Maintenance Technicians. Unit performed equipment operation, routine maintenance, and repair maintenance of large power equipment including transmission and distribution class circuit breakers, voltage regulators, transformers, and switches. Unit also maintained all protective and control relays and devices associated with the large power equipment. Responsibilities included interfacing with key industrial, municipal, and Cooperative customers. Work planning and control and budgetary control were essential job components.

1995 – 1999 Instrumentation and Controls Maintenance Supervisor - Responsible for the supervision of eleven technicians in the performance of power plant maintenance. Proficient in all aspects of plant maintenance programs and processes. Knowledgeable in Human Relations Issues, Effective Performance Management, and Self Assessment.

Chosen to lead the combined site Safety Council.

Developed and implemented site safety communications and initiatives.

1993 – 1995 Instrumentation and Controls Technician – Responsible for performing surveillance tests, preventive maintenance, loop calibrations, equipment modifications, troubleshooting, and repair to module and component level.

Selected to fill the position of Lead Planner, including a period when an INPO Maintenance Assist Visit was performed with no findings in the area of maintenance planning.

Selected to fill the position of discipline scheduler for I&C, responsible for developing and coordinating a 5-week rolling schedule, and coordinating implementation of the active schedule.

Gulf States Utilities 1991 - 1993

Instrumentation and Control Technician - Responsible for performing surveillance tests, preventive maintenance, loop calibrations, equipment modifications, troubleshooting, and repair to module and component level.

United States Navy 1982 - 1991

Nuclear Electronics Technician - Responsible for supervision of four persons in the repair and operational readiness of all Primary and Secondary Nuclear Related Instrumentation aboard submarines.

Established the Quality Assurance Program for the Reactor Controls Division. As Leading Quality Assurance Inspector was responsible for writing packages and accomplishing research for the division and other support activities for preventive and corrective maintenance, operational checkouts, and alterations.

Additional Information:

Utilities Division of the National Safety Council

Chairman of the Electric and Gas Section

Certified Utility Safety Administrator Board Member

Certified Utility Safety Administrator

Certified Utility Safety Professional

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