Electrical Construction
Resume:
MICHAEL D. SHARPE
**** *.*. ********* *****, Grain Valley, MO 64029
***.*********@*****.*** ********.********@*****.*** OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated Master Electrician and Electrical SME with decades of experience as an owner of general contracting and electrical companies, as well as a Department of Defense electrical inspector. Seeking an Electrical Inspector or Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Supervisor/Inspector role where I can apply strong analytical and organizational skills to improve safety, productivity, and system design.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Electrical inspections (commercial/industrial; new construction and existing facilities)
- Code compliance: NEC (NFPA 70); life safety and fire protection coordination
- QA/QC inspections, deficiency reporting, and corrective action verification
- Electrical testing and troubleshooting (power distribution, controls, generators)
- Commissioning support and acceptance testing (as applicable)
- Construction management support; contractor oversight and field verification
- Plan/specification review; as-built documentation and closeout packages
- Electrical safety practices; hazard identification and risk mitigation
- Control systems and integration (pumping, water treatment, lighting, security)
- Preventive maintenance (PM) inspection programs and reliability support
- Government/military facility inspections; high-tempo and austere environments
- Stakeholder communication: owners, contractors, engineers, and end users SELECTED PROJECTS / KEY ASSIGNMENTS
Major contracts and assignments include:
- Multiple Midwest municipalities (water treatment plants and sewage lift stations).
- J&J Maintenance (U.S. maintenance contractor for the Republic of Panama): analyzed electrical components and facilities and provided upgrade recommendations prior to the Panama Canal turnover.
- Oversaw electrical design, installation, and maintenance (including generator services) for the U.S. Army in Panama (Task Force Mule).
- Served several years in the Green Zone, Baghdad, Iraq as an Electrical SME (inspections, construction management, electrical fire investigations, and general design). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOS International LLC Electrical Inspector Apr 2015 – Jun 2019
- Inspected, diagnosed, and implemented repairs of electrical equipment and control systems.
- Designed control systems for pumping systems, water purification, lighting, and security, including integration with computer software packages.
- Performed inspection and testing of electrical system components and controls, including specialized testing to meet contractual obligations and industrial standards. Michael Baker International Moon Township, PA Technical Consultant III Jan 2013 – 2016
- Technical Consultant III on Iraqi F-16 fighter jet projects in Balad, Iraq. Michael Baker Jr. Engineering Inc. Moon Township, PA Sr. Electrical Engineer / Electrical Inspector (SME) Sep 2008 – Sep 2010
- Located in Iraq with Stanley Baker Hill, LLC as Electrical Inspector (Subject Matter Expert) on Task Force SAFE (Safe Actions for Fire and Electricity).
- Conducted theater-wide inspections of U.S. military-occupied installations throughout Iraq.
- Supported construction management and general design services under an A/E IDIQ.
- Assisted with construction management tracking systems and trained Iraqi personnel to support infrastructure operations.
- Contributed to teams investigating thousands of installations on military facilities throughout Iraq.
- Total construction cost supported: approximately $18 billion USD. Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR) Houston, TX / Balad, Iraq Construction & Engineering / Technical Inspections Team 2008 – 2008
- Electrical Team Lead / Electrical Foreman for technical inspections.
- Conducted 600+ inspections of hardstands, temporary/permanent structures, power generation, and power distribution facilities/equipment. Raytheon Polar Services Denver, CO Electrical Foreman 2007 – 2008
- Supported the National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program (FY07–FY08) at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica.
- Led technical and logistical support for elevated living station and power generation facilities.
- Supported multi-million-dollar projects and developed onsite engineering solutions.
- Projects included:
o 10 Meter Radiation Telescope (lab and associated computer facilities) o IceCube Neutrino Observatory
National Electric Co., LLC Grain Valley, MO Owner / Master Electrician / Design Engineer 1993 – 2006
- Provided commercial and industrial electrical design and construction expertise worldwide.
- Served as Licensed Master Electrician, Project Manager, and Job Superintendent.
- Designed electrical systems in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements.
- Coordinated with electrical engineering firms to ensure all project facets met or exceeded plan guide/specification requirements.
- Installed, modified, maintained, and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, appliances, and electronic controls.
- Tested equipment, diagnosed malfunctions, and corrected issues using detailed knowledge of electronic units and systems.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance programs for installed electrical equipment.
- Prepared post-project reports and “as-built” drawings for submittal to general contractors and end-use customers.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- U.S. Army (Active and Reserve) 1993 – 1996 12B (Combat Engineer)
- U.S. Navy Seabees (Active and Reserve) 1990 – 1993 CE (Construction Electrician)
- U.S. Navy Seabees (Active and Reserve) 1982 – 1988 CE (Construction Electrician) LICENSES
- Master Electrician (Block and Associates/Experior) EDUCATION
- BEE, Northrop University (1989)
- U.S. Navy BEE School
- Construction Electrician “A” School
- Construction Electrician “C” School
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) REFERENCES
Professional and personal references available upon request.
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