Jessie Tharpe
Maryville, Tennessee ***** 865-***-****
Electrical Supervisor
Proven leadership driving innovative electronics engineering for high-growth organizations.
Repeated success in leading advanced maintenance teams on some of the world’s most demanding platforms. Creative problem solver with proven record of applying innovative solutions to complex problems. Broad experience across many industries, with specific expertise maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems and industrial equipment of all types. Expert leadership combined with results-driven management has produced results of unsurpassed excellence under pressure.
Highlights of Expertise
Seasoned Team Leader
Contract Cost Reduction & Changes
Advanced Troubleshooting
Contract Development / Negotiations
Hardware/Software Implementations
Industrial Electronics Maintenance
Project Management
Process Redesign/Change Management
Staff Development Programs
Quality and Compliance Champion
Career Experience
Oro Negro “Decus”, Mexico
CHIEF ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (March, 2014 to September, 2016)
Drove preventative maintenance measures to ensure optimal operation. Functionally governed all safety and monitoring devices to promote crew safety. Provided expert guidance to teammates.
Led technical teams in accomplishing 2 years of installations with no Lost Time Incidents.
Designed and installed electrical modifications for critical electronic safety systems to meet and exceed compliance with the Client’s demands – designs were extremely successful, resulting in company-wide implementation to all drilling rigs.
Responsible for overall care and upkeep of the Electronic and Electrical Systems onboard a 6th generation PPL Jackup, including all Operational, Safety, and Cyber Drilling systems. Promoted uninterrupted productivity through SAP Preventative Maintenance Program.
Ensco International, Ensco DS-4, “Brazil”
SENIOR ELECTRICIAN (March, 2010 to March, 2014)
Led team of technicians in providing safe and reliable environment, driving profitability through minimized downtime and breakdowns. Drove best-practices in effort to ensure ideal functionality.
Vigilant leadership drove three years of no Lost Time Incidents, resulting in recommended promotion to Electrical Supervisor. Developed excellent team, with every personally trained team-member receiving promotion.
Primary caretaker of 6th generation, Dual Activity, Ultra Deep Water, DP3 Drill Ship Electrical 120V – 12KV systems, A/C Thruster Propulsion, and A/C Drilling systems. Maximo Preventive Maintenance Program user, driving up-time through prevention.
Diamond Power International, Inc., U.S. (Nationwide)
FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (December, 2005 to March, 2010)
Oversaw and directly managed Contractors through Boiler and Controls installations in diverse locations such as Power Plants and Paper Mills. Drove on-time, under-budget completion, focusing on 100% customer satisfaction.
Collaborated directly with on-site Maintenance Managers for creative solutions to highly complex installation challenges, overcoming obstacles and leading team to best outcomes.
Functionally oversaw all aspects of highly diverse equipment installation including new equipment start-ups, calibrations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and plan interpretation.
Additional Experience
Chief Electronics Technician III Transocean Offshore, Inc., Deepwater, GOM
SCR Electrician Nabors Offshore, Inc., Houma, LA
Electrical Supervisor JM Huber Corp, White Creek, TN
Senior Chief Electrician (E-8) U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC
Education & Credentials
U.S. Coast Guard
Leadership and Management
Advanced Instructor
Advanced Electrical and Electronics
Advanced Hydraulics
Fiber Optics
Marine Safety and Environmental Protection
Many specialized and advanced courses, details available on request.