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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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Brandon Hood

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

A proven dependable team player with 13 years of operations experience and 2 years of retail experience. Assisted in training and professional development of personnel. Personable with good communications skills which includes extensive written and oral communication with staff of all levels. Experienced with Microsoft Office Software to include Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point, land Outlook programs.

Professional with strong expertise in electrical systems, wiring, and troubleshooting. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing project needs, and consistent delivery of high-quality results. Proficient in interpreting technical diagrams, adhering to safety protocols, and utilizing problem-solving skills to ensure operational efficiency. Dependable and goal-oriented, ensuring reliability in all tasks.

Professional tradesman with years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and repair. Known for quality workmanship and commitment to safety standards. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing project requirements and delivers reliable solutions. Skilled in electrical diagnostics, wiring, and blueprint interpretation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance and Skills

  • Installed, maintained, troubleshoot, and repaired industrial and commercial facilities electrical systems, to include all overhead and underground high and low voltage secondary distribution systems.
  • Install, troubleshoot and repaired and maintained interior electrical systems, panel boards, breakers, safety switches, lighting and receptacles; 600Volts and less.
  • Installed and troubleshoot, repair, and maintained fire and security alarms, heating/air conditioning systems, and water/waste control systems.
  • Installs, maintains, repair, removes, and operates electrical power generating and control systems, automatic transfer switches, aircraft arresting systems, and associated equipment. Adjusts engine generator systems to maintain proper voltage, current frequency, and synchronization. Operates high and low voltage switches, circuit breakers, rheostats, and other controls on switchgear/ distribution panels. Performs electrical power control and distribution functions.
  • Proficient with use of Multi-meters, cable locator, amp meters, voltage testers, drills, and varied hand tools and power tools.
  • Performs test/analyzes electrical systems using electrical test equipment.

ARSA

Union Pacific Railroad Co
11.2015 - 06.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Installation Technician

Union Pacific Railroad Co
03.2012 - 11.2015

Field Technician Supervisor

Rain For Rent
05.2010 - 03.2012
  • Train department personnel including providing day to day instruction and guidance on how perform work safely, quickly, and with quality workmanship.
  • Inspect finished jobs to ensure quality control standards have been met.
  • Receive work orders or oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
  • Load, secure, and unload materials and equipment with appropriate tools, machinery, and other equipment according to specifications.
  • Complete department paperwork as assigned.
  • Be an active participant in the company's safety culture.
  • Know and practice company's value proposition.

Electrician

United States Air Force, USAF
03.2003 - 04.2009
  • Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical distribution systems and components above and below 600 volts; airfield lighting systems; and fire alarms, and complies with environmental and safety regulations and practices.
  • Planned Layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on job specifications, and local codes.
  • Help to supervise personnel: provided quality assurance over government contracted projects.
  • Facility Safety Representative/ Safety Captain: Conducted security searches of facilities, personnel and equipment. Ensured a safe working environment for employees and other team members all while mitigating any hazardous risk.
  • Deployed Worldwide to provide agile combat support through rapid construction and heavy repair during military operations other than war, disaster recovery/humanitarian actions to support international mobility commitments.
  • Worked with Craftsmen, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpenter, Heating, Ventilation & A/C, Equipment Operator to ensure quality product.
  • Responded to after hour maintenance calls for repairs.

Regional Project Supervisor

Union Pacific Railroad Co
06.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Managed resource allocation, optimizing team performance and project delivery efficiency.
  • Developed detailed project plans, identifying key milestones and deliverables for successful execution.
  • Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and transparency.

Education

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University of Arkansas Pulaski Tech
01.2014

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University Arkansas Little Rock
01.2012

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Arkansas State University
01.2010

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Northwest Florida State College
01.2009

Certificate of Technical Studies -

Electrical Systems Apprentice Tech School
Wichita Falls, TX
01.2003

High School Diploma -

North Little Rock High School
North Little Rock, AR
05.2002

Skills

  • Electrical experience
  • Lighting systems
  • Works well in team environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Power distribution
  • Safety management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Efficient
  • Commercial and residential projects
  • Job planning
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Quality assurance
  • Blueprint fluency
  • Electrical provisions installation
  • Staff management
  • Exceptionally detail-oriented
  • Project management
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management

Awards

Awarded citation for outstanding job performance at installations and on deployments., Recognition for maintaining excellence of standards, 13 years of continuous safe work without injury., helped unit win Outstanding Unit and Meritorious Unit award for outstanding team readiness and job performance and project completions., help manage shop, personnel, material, equipment along with providing vital leadership which was a vital part of team success.

Training

  • NEC - National Electric Code 2009
  • Electrical Systems Fire Alarms Class. Monaco systems 2008
  • Beginning Leadership and Management Training, Six weeks 2006
  • First aid and CPR Certified 2003 - 2012

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

  • Union Pacific Railroad 2012-present
  • Rain for Rent 2010 - 2012
  • Department of Defense – U.S. Air Force 2003 - 2011
  • Electrical and Alarm Systems Journeyman Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, FL 2005 - 2009
  • Electrical and Alarm Systems GrandForks Air Force Base, ND 2003 - 2005
  • Electrical and Alarms Apprentice Sheppard Air Force Base, TX 2003 - 2003

Timeline

Regional Project Supervisor

Union Pacific Railroad Co
06.2025 - Current

ARSA

Union Pacific Railroad Co
11.2015 - 06.2025

Installation Technician

Union Pacific Railroad Co
03.2012 - 11.2015

Field Technician Supervisor

Rain For Rent
05.2010 - 03.2012

Electrician

United States Air Force, USAF
03.2003 - 04.2009

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University of Arkansas Pulaski Tech

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University Arkansas Little Rock

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Arkansas State University

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Northwest Florida State College

Maintenance and Skills

Certificate of Technical Studies -

Electrical Systems Apprentice Tech School

High School Diploma -

North Little Rock High School
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