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THOMAS BLACK

Knoxville

Summary

Results-driven Project Leader/ Electrical Technician with a strong background in project planning, team leadership, and process improvement. Experienced in arc flash data collection, electrical equipment audits, and identifying National Electrical Code (NEC) violations. Adept at supporting engineering teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing workplace safety through detailed inspections and efficient project execution.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Denso Project Leader / Arc Flash Technician

DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.
  • Reduced project risks through comprehensive risk assessments and proactive mitigation strategies resulting in 0 injuries across all projects in FY24.
  • Successfully conducted emergency projects while maintaining schedules of on going projects with 0 safety incidents.
  • Completed approximately 20 projects per month in FY24.
  • Collaborated with the DMTN Facility Electrical Engineer to perform arc flash studies throughout the campus
  • Conducted a comprehensive campus-wide audit of electrical equipment to ensure compliance with arc flash and safety labeling standards, and documented any violations of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Electrician / Systems Technician

Leidos (Cynewave)
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Maintained UPS systems, switch-gear, static switches, substations, transformers, and power distribution units.
  • Monitored and conducted trouble shooting on 120V-480V single and three phase systems.
  • Planned and conducted outages for customer in a timely and professional manner.
  • Installed new circuits, service panels and power distribution units.
  • Conducted maintenance on Cisco servers.
  • Monitored and conducted trouble shooting using METASYS and SCADA programs.

Signal Intelligence Analyst

CACI
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
  • Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.

Residential Electrician

Self Employed
01.2012 - 06.2022
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Performed 5-10 jobs a month in a residential setting.

Cryptologic Linguist

U.S. Army
10.2014 - 04.2021
  • Geolocated transmission signals and categorized results.
  • Categorized signals by activity types and reported to appropriate personnel.
  • Studied SIGINTs and analyzed corresponding modes of transmission.
  • Analyzed communications and changes in communication modes.
  • Translated Arabic audio and written products.

M1 Abrams Tank Crewman

U.S. Army
07.2011 - 10.2014
  • Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance and disciplined 8-member security team.
  • Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
  • Managed promotions and personal action documents for over 8 lower enlisted personnel.
  • Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigated and adjusted discrepancies and errors.
  • Conducted Level 2 maintenance on the M1A2 Abrams platform.

Residential Electrician

Shannon Cox Construction
06.2007 - 07.2011
  • Installed and wired electrical service panels, circuits, and circuit breakers.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Read and interpreted electrical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.

Education

Arabic Cryptologic Linguist - Arabic- MSA And Iraqi Dialect

Defense Language Institute
01.2016

Electricians Diploma - Industrial Electricity

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Jacksboro, TN
07.2010

High School Diploma - undefined

Campbell County Comprehensive High School
Jacksboro, TN
05.2007

Skills

  • Electrical Installations and Schematics
  • Electrical Maintenance and Repair
  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Project management
  • Construction safety
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code (NFPA 70)

Timeline

Denso Project Leader / Arc Flash Technician

DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee
10.2023 - Current

Electrician / Systems Technician

Leidos (Cynewave)
06.2022 - 10.2023

Signal Intelligence Analyst

CACI
04.2021 - 06.2022

Cryptologic Linguist

U.S. Army
10.2014 - 04.2021

Residential Electrician

Self Employed
01.2012 - 06.2022

M1 Abrams Tank Crewman

U.S. Army
07.2011 - 10.2014

Residential Electrician

Shannon Cox Construction
06.2007 - 07.2011

Electricians Diploma - Industrial Electricity

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

High School Diploma - undefined

Campbell County Comprehensive High School

Arabic Cryptologic Linguist - Arabic- MSA And Iraqi Dialect

Defense Language Institute

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