Thomas Holcomb

acxfu5@r.postjobfree.com 218-***-**** 4618 East Raymond Rd. Gilbert, MN 55741

Senior Project Manager

Accomplished Project Manager with over 20 years leading and supporting mechanical and electrical maintenance operations within the mining, chemical production, and wood product industries. Well versed in all aspects of managing construction, capital improvement projects with a specialty in electrical power distribution, automation, and control systems. Record of accomplishment in project planning, supervising contractors, managing project teams, developing and managing budgets, and solving complex problems.

Additional Strengths and Competencies

Electrical and Mechanical Preventive Maintenance Planning & Project Management Safety Training

Facility Maintenance Contractor and Vendor Management Budget Management

Retired, United States Navy, Active, and Reserve

Professional Overview

Contract Manager – United States Steel, USS MN ORE, Mt. Iron, MN (2015 to Present)

Managed the Global Contract team at USS MN ORE Operations (Minntac) Mt. Iron MN.

oDeveloped and managed cost saving projects for the USS Carnegie Way Initiative.

oMonitored contracted work and analyzed project costs and invoices.

oThe Point of Contact (POC) for outside agencies and local municipalities.

Electrical Manager -- United States Steel, USS MN ORE, Mt. Iron, MN (2011 to 2015)

Managed Electrical Projects including service expansion and upgrades to meet current and future needs.

oManaged daily electrical work and projects, schedules, staffing, and materials.

Developed Planned Maintenance strategies for the Electrical Department that maintained system reliability in a high production, heavy demand mining operation.

Managed Safety training for the Electrical Department to meet Corporate and OSHA requirements. Developed Electrical Safe Job Procedures.

Managed work with outside contractors – validated qualifications and licenses; collaborated with the contractor on the project plan, resources, budgets, and timeline.

Journeyman Electrician -- Georgia-Pacific Corporation Hardboard Division, Duluth, MN (1/2011 to 7/2011)

Maintained plant electrical equipment including high voltage systems and components (transformers, control systems, panels, lighting, and motors).

Electrical Dept. Manager -- Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, St. Paul, MN (2007 to 2011)

Electrical Project Manager for each of the seven Met Council Waste Treatment Plants.

oDeveloped, planned and managed electrical upgrades for seven waste treatment plants.

Managed employees including sourcing recruiting hiring, company policy and safety training, payroll and schedules for the Electrical Department.

Traction Power Manager/ Electrician – Met Council Metro Transit Light Rail System, Minneapolis, MN (2004 to 2007)

Managed the Traction Power Electrical Dept. in maintaining 14 electrical substations and overhead power lines.

Project Manager for outside electrical contract projects.

Developed and instituted the Traction Power Safety and Safe Job Procedures and training.

Additional Experience

Journeyman Electrician -- IBEW

Performed residential and commercial electrical construction in Minneapolis MN and surrounding areas.

Maintenance Supervisor -- Potlatch Corporation

Managed the plant and mobile equipment maintenance department.

Maintenance Project Planner -- Georgia-Pacific Chemical Resins Division (Lufkin, Texas)

Project planner for chemical plant improvement projects.

Maintenance Superintendent -- Georgia-Pacific Chemical Corporation Resins Division (Virginia, MN)

Managed the plant maintenance and electrical/instrumentation department.

Project Manager for all electrical and mechanical contracted work at the plant site.

Plant liaison with GP Corporate Engineering Services

Senior Electrical Technician -- Northshore Mining Company

Electrician duties included plant electrical maintenance, power line maintenance, mine equipment electrical maintenance, electric motor repair and preventative maintenance. PCB management technician, Assistant Radiation Officer

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Science Industrial Technology and Project Management, St. Mary's University

Master of Science, Project Management, (in progress), St. Mary's University

Certificate of Completion & Certification: Millwright Maintenance, Range Technical College

Certification of Completion: Automated Systems and Electrical Maintenance, Range Technical College

Certificate of Completion Vocational, Journeyman

State of Minnesota Class A Journeyman Electrical License

State of MN Class A Commercial Driver’s License

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