Thomas G. Tucker
Palm Bay, FL 32909
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To enter a new type of electrical field and learn all about this type of the work within the industry.
Continue my career as an Electrical Contractor in residential, commercial, and industrial installations.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
• Results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional, with a successful record of accomplishments in the electrical field. Strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently, and exceeds expectations. Able to multi-task, adjust priorities, and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Major strengths include strong leader & team player, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environments. Supervisory skills including hiring, termination, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, training, payroll and other administrative tasks. Proficient in estimates, proposals, and submittals for projects valued over $1 million dollars (electrical system). Thorough knowledge of current National Electrical Codes and a clear vision to accomplish company goals. Proficient in Windows 7, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• 20 years as an Unlimited Electrical Contractor in the state of Florida, owning/managing 3 businesses and 200+ employees, responsible for certifying work, inspecting jobs, coordinating efforts with general contractors, etc on jobsites for over $3 million dollars of annual bids.
• 30 years experience as Master Electrician, co-owner of electrical business in Brevard totaling over $4 million dollars in annual bids.
• 10 years experience at CCAFS as the primary point of contact for majority of power issues, and supervisor of low-voltage shop, 20+ union electricians, and estimation and proposal of majority of new/maintenance contracts, to include the electrical system construction/installation of Delta Pad 37.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dec 05 – Present, Self-employed, All Brevard Electrical Services, Inc., Melbourne, FL
Dec 01 – Present, Certifying Master Electrician, Peay’s Electric, Inc., Melbourne, FL
Jun 11 – Present, Electrician IAP/AECOM, Classified Project, Iraq
Jul 10 – Mar 11, Electrical Supervisor IAPWS/URSCORP, Djibouti, Djibouti (Africa)
In a very challenging Supervisory position responsible for the complete installation of all High and Low Voltage Electrical Equipment, Fire Alarm Systems, Security Systems, scheduling, material orders, compliance with job
specifications, NEC, inventory, estimating additional work. Supervision of 29 Cleared, Licensed, American Journey-
men Electricians on a Classified Project. Maintain a safe work site, including tool safety, equipment safety and PPE
requirements. Coordinating power outages when bringing new electrical equipment on line.
Oct 08 – Sept 09, Interior Electrical Supervisor (low voltage), Government Contracting Resources (GCR), subcontractor to Indyne Corp., Base contractor, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS)
Responsible for management of 20+ electricians, maintaining CCAFS low voltage electrical systems in the majority of facilities. Created schedules for all three shifts and an odd work week shift. Coordinated power outages with all other areas to enable a smooth transition of power between facilities. Maintained a safe work environment, good working relationships with electricians, while working within boundaries of the union, Air Force regulations, and SGS company policies.
Sep 03 – Dec 06, Certifying Master Electrician, VP., Shop/Field Supervisor, Peay’s Electric, Inc., Melbourne, FL
Managed electrical team of 30+. Responsible for electrical installations consisting of office buildings, commercial retail plazas, 10-story high-rise condominiums, multi-story townhomes, and single-family subdivisions.
May 02 – Sep 03, Supervisor, Low voltage, Space Gateway Support (SGS), Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS)
Primarily responsible for managerial administrative tasks, attendance of Air Force scheduling meetings, union meetings, and oversight of 20+ electricians, maintaining CCAFS low voltage electrical systems in the majority of facilities. Created schedules for all three shifts and an odd work week shift. Coordinated power outages with all other areas to enable a smooth transition of power between facilities. Maintained a safe work environment, good working relationships with electricians, while working within boundaries of the union, Air Force regulations, and SGS company policies.
Dec 00 – May 02, Foreman, Low voltage, Space Gateway Support, CCAFS
Responsible for management of 20+ electricians, maintaining CCAFS low voltage electrical systems in the majority of facilities. Created schedules for all three shifts and an odd work week shift. Coordinated power outages with all other areas to enable a smooth transition of power between facilities. Maintained a safe work environment, good working relationships with electricians, while working within boundaries of the union, Air Force regulations, and SGS company policies.
Aug 00 – Dec 00, Maintenance Electrician, Crane Crew/Automatic Doors, Space Gateway Support, CCAFS
Maintained all types/sizes of cranes, completing PMI’s (Preventative Maintenance Inspections), and Load Testing of cranes. Repaired automatic doors, controllers, associated equipment, and maintained facility electrical systems throughout the Air Force Station.
May 98 – Aug 00, Self-Employed, Stanley, NC
Shady Oaks Estates Development, - Owner, Self-employed
All Electrical Installations, Inc., - (Owner, Electrical contractor)
Completed all necessary forms for State, County, and environmental agencies to gain approval to develop a subdivision and entry roadway. Operated All Electrical Installations, an electrical service business, during the same period.
Jun 90 – May 98, Maintenance Electrician, Johnson Controls, CCAFS
Maintained all types/sizes of cranes, completing PMI’s (Preventative Maintenance Inspections), and Load Testing of cranes. Repaired automatic doors, controllers, associated equipment, and maintained facility electrical systems throughout the Air Force Station.
Oct 88 – Jun 90, Supervisor, HE Electrical Contractor, Inc., Melbourne, FL
Oversight of all installations in both Brevard County, FL and on Ascension/Antigua Islands. Installed 13.2KV transformers, switchgear, and made high voltage splices and connections in the high voltage switchyard.
Oct 78 – May 88, Self-employed/Co-owner, Shop/Field Supervisor, A&W Electric, Inc., Rockledge, FL
Managed electrical team of 25+. Responsible for electrical installations consisting of office buildings, commercial retail plazas, 10-story high-rise condominiums, multi-story townhomes, and single-family subdivisions.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Dec 10 – Honored by the Base Commander for accomplishments on the Djibouti Project
Mar 99 – Limited Residential General Contractor, North Carolina
Sep 95 – Unlimited Electrical Contractor, North Carolina (State Certification Exam)
Jun 90 – DoD Secret Clearance issued with Johnson Controls, CCAFS
Jul 88 – Unlimited Electrical Contractor, Florida (State Certification Exam)
May 77 – Master Electrician, Brevard County, Florida
May 74 – Journeyman Electrician, Brevard County, Florida
Sep 74 – Sep 70 – IBEWLU (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union) #606
Jul 70 – Jul 66 – United States Air Force, Honorable Discharge, Top Secret Crypto Clearance issued