Paul Elliott
Clinton, TN
**********@*****.***
Electrical Engineer/Master Electrician/Manager
I am an Experienced Electrical Engineer/Master Electrician/Mechanical Technician skilled in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of all types of electrical/mechanical systems for manufacturing, process, and construction projects. Capable of design, modeling and interpretation of blueprints, schematics and one-line drawings, finding root causes of issues and resolutions, using a range of diagnostic devices, tools, and skills while providing an exemplary level of project management, leadership, supervision, training and mentoring.
BSEE Electrical Engineering
Project Management/Supervision
Licensed Master Electrician
NFPA 70 E Trained/Certified IEEE Standards, 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S, Electrical
Trained and qualified in NFPA70E requirements
PLC Design, installation, troubleshooting and upgrades
2D/3D Cad Experience: Micro station, Smart plant 3D modeling, Auto cad, Project Wise
Management skills with a bias towards action, excellent organizational skills, verbal and written, analytical/problem solving, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Developmental experience such as practical work experience in design engineering and other relevant types of engineering such as power distribution systems, startup, field engineering, or plant operations / maintenance in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or other engineering/construction firms.
Experience writing Scope of Work documents.
Experienced developing technical specifications.
Experience reviewing subcontractor submittals for compliance with design criteria.
Honest and trustworthy
Respectful
Sound work ethic
Team player
100% Committed to safety
40+ years’ experience
Electrical Engineering/Design
ETAP Software/Arc Flash
Electrical analysis monitoring
PLC Design, installation, troubleshooting and upgrades. (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, GE, Etc.)
Electrical Estimating
3D modeling
Safety and Security
Electrical Wiring and Installation
Construction Engineering
Energy Audits and Field Surveys
Staff Supervision
Project management
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Issue Resolution and Counseling
Six Sigma Trained
Complete knowledge and understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, UL-508, MSHA, & OSHA
Experienced working with PLC’s, Soft Starts, and VFD’s
Experienced with Power System Analysis Software/ETAP
Experienced designing motor control systems
Motor Control centers (MCC)
Proficient in all mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, welding, and machining disciplines.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Jacobs Engineering/ Spectra-Tech
LPF Project
Oak Ridge TN (Contract)
07/2022- 01/2025
Electrical Design Engineer
Duties and Task:
Design and specify Electrical systems from concept to completion for a production facility associated with the nuclear industry. Power distribution and control design using Auto cad, Micro station, smart plant 3 D, and Project Wise software. Utilize all Microsoft office suite programs. Specify and source all electrical equipment and devices per process and design criteria.
• Originate and check calculations for electrical loads for mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Originate, design and check electrical drawings including equipment layouts, single lines, conduit /cable tray routing, machine design, and wiring and schematic diagrams.
• Prepare specifications, estimates, and scope of work documents for design installation.
• Present and/or support reviews of in-house design at different milestones in the project.
• Participate in design reviews for documents produced by design/build contractors.
• Provide support for both in-house design/outside contractor installation work and design/build including quantity take offs, estimates, requests for information, submittal reviews, and inspections.
Toyota Georgetown KY
Contract Position
01/2022 – 07-2022
Electrical Field Engineer
Job Duties:
Provide electrical design and coordination for electrical system and mechanical equipment renovations and upgrades, including single lines conduit and cable tray routing of sound professional judgment.
Specific task:
• Originate or check calculations for electrical loads for mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Originate or check electrical drawings including equipment layouts, single lines, conduit/cable tray routing, and wiring and schematic diagrams.
• Prepare specifications, estimates, and scope of work documents [for both in-house design/outside contractor installation work and design/build subcontract work].
• Present and/or supports reviews of in-house design at different milestones in the project.
• Participate in design reviews for documents produced by design/build subcontractors.
• Provide support for both in-house design/outside contractor installation work and design/build subcontract work including quantity take offs, estimates, requests for information, submittal reviews, inspections, following the installation & helping resolve
and electrical equipment layouts. Provide assistance on unusual problems and review work for proper application.
Cemex Knoxville
01/2018-12/2021
Job Title: Plant Electrical Engineer/Electrical Dept. Supervisor
Reports To: Engineering & Maintenance Manager
Summary: Supervise the daily maintenance and repair of electrical equipment. Accountable for electrical projects as directed. Directly supervise contractors and electrical staff Involved in design, fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of all electrical systems up to and including 69kv. Directly responsible for 7 electricians and 2 engineers daily. Use SAP system daily for work schedules, work orders, projects, budgeting, and planned maintenance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide support [for both in-house design/outside contractor installation work and design/build subcontract work] including quantity take offs, estimates, requests for information, submittal reviews, inspections, following the installation & helping resolve construction issues, tracking changes, and reviewing & approving as-builts.
Assist trouble-shooting and repair of electrical systems.
Responsible for design and modification of existing equipment.
Assist in review and evaluation of proposed new equipment.
Develop engineering studies and reports as required including ARC Flash compliance.
Coordinate and manage electrical projects as required.
Provide assistance to Production and Maintenance as required.
Work with outside vendors and representatives as required.
Provide leadership to group to ensure Company safety goals are met.
• Contact supplier representatives, project field personnel and engineering discipline groups when directed, to either gather or provide information
Assists in on-the-job training and development of people assigned.
Originate or check calculations for electrical loads for mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Originate or check electrical drawings including equipment layouts, single-line conduit/cable tray routing, and wiring and schematic diagrams.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Helix Industrial Services/Knoxville, TN
Master Electrician/Installation consultant (Contract)
06/2017- 12/2017
Contracted to oversee and advise to the installation of a 10-million-dollar project for new industrial manufacturing equipment for an auto parts facility located in the Knoxville region.
Supervised a crew of 15 on this project on the electrical and mechanical installation and participated with factory representatives in the startup and commissioning of the new equipment.
This was a short-term contract position ended on 11/17/2017
Big Dot Electric/Nashville/Knoxville, TN
Electrical Engineer/Estimator/Project Manager (Contract)
12/2016 to 06/2017
Electrical design
Estimating
Project management
Purchasing
Instructor / Troubleshooting control circuits/PLC systems
Motor Control centers (MCC)
Ingenuity Beverages, Seymour, TN
Electrical Engineer/Project manager (Contract)
8/2016 to 12/2016
Designed new production line to process and package supplements
Responsible for installation and integration of new Production equipment.
Manage installation crew for new equipment
Designed upgrades for electric service
Designed and upgraded new PLC systems for production lines and material handling systems.
Fresenius Medical, Knoxville, TN
Project Manager/Process Engineer (Contract)
02/2016 to 08/2016
Developed reverse osmosis water treatment equipment used in the production process.
Worked with engineering dept. on documentation and startup of new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
Responsible for installation and integration of new Production equipment.
Planned and managed all trades.
Supervised crews of 15-20 Technicians.
Project Manager/Master Electrician, Knoxville, TN
Acorn Electric Specialist (Contract)
11/2015 to 02/2016
Worked as a Master Electrician on a large commercial project in Knoxville.
Amtech Electric, Loreto, KY
Electrical Engineer (Contract)
06/2015 to 11/2015
Performed complex water equipment installations (Reverse Osmosis and Deionization water systems).
Engineer for a new waste water treatment plant.
Responsible for the correct installation and startup of all new equipment.
A&E Electric, Knoxville, TN
Project Manager (Contract)
03/2015 to 06/2015
Worked on a contract position as a project manager/Engineer on a large industrial project.
Managed a crew of 15 electricians and helpers to install and start up a new manufacturing line for a tier 1 automotive part manufacture.
Webtec, Corp., Knoxville, TN
Maintenance Engineer/supervisor
05/2013 to 01/2015
Worked within the Maintenance Engineering Department, assigned to multiple tasks from production support, new installations, new equipment design and implementation, and shift management.
Managed all aspects of electrical design and implementation including: conceptual design, functional specification, materials specification (electrical/pneumatic, and mechanical), materials requisition, CAD design, software design, software implementation, system commissioning, customer relations, as-built documentation, and work change orders.
Responsible for projects, as assigned, to ensure technical correctness, performance to budget and schedule, and customer satisfaction.
Comprehensive proficiency in the use of Allen Bradley’s RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, Factory Talk Suite, Autodesk’s AutoCAD LT, and general office software as a means of accomplishing the above-mentioned tasks, project design, execution, and project performance record keeping.
Supplied technical support and leadership to the Maintenance Department and Fabrication Shop during the manufacturing process to ensure proper interpretation of drawings and specifications for sensors, motors, motor drives, and other electrical/electronic devices.
Participated in the improvement and automation of department procedures, especially in the areas of estimating and quoting, materials specification, scheduling, cost reduction, and leadership.
TSL Electric, Sevierville, TN
Maintenance Engineer/Electrician/Project Manager
05/2002 to 05/2013
Electrical/Mechanical Engineer with a specialty contracting business focusing primarily to the industrial maintenance field.
Majority of this work was contracting with industrial based companies in all areas of maintenance from providing general labor to the design and installation of basic to complex equipment.
Designed, fabricated, installed, modified, and maintained various types of equipment from complete prefabbed machinery, to custom designs per customers’ specs.
Some examples are as follows, but not limited to: conveyers, sorters, diverters, baggers, injection molds, robotic stations, PLC systems, Motors and Motor control centers, control cabinets, dust collection, material handling, palletizers, packaging, vibratory systems, pneumatic controlled systems, hydraulic controlled systems, computer to PLC interfaces, touch screen controllers, computer systems, networking, servers, and programs.
This work would require a vast array of skills including electrical, welding, machinist, fabricating, troubleshooting, pneumatics, hydraulics, metal fabricating, and general mechanics.
Paul Elliott