Brian Wallace
Newark,TX
Summary
Results-driven Electrical & Instrumentation leader with over 20 years in NEC-compliant construction, commissioning, and start-ups. Directed multi-discipline teams to ensure timely, budget-conscious project delivery while fostering a zero-incident safety culture. Expertise in QA/QC, RFIs/change orders, and turnover packages, with hands-on experience in MCCs/VFDs and instrumentation. Seeking an Electrical Superintendent role to lead complex field execution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
President
Arrow-Tek Automation LLC
05.2016 - Current
- Led Arrow-Tek Automation LLC since May 2016, overseeing operational and strategic aspects to ensure alignment with company goals.
- Managed financial performance and business growth while ensuring highest quality in service delivery.
- Steered company towards success through innovative approaches and strengthened client relationships.
I&E Superintendent
Bobcat Contracting
Hillsboro, TX
03.2008 - 05.2016
- Supervised electrical and instrumentation construction for pipeline and facilities projects; directed foremen and crews to ensure timely execution of plans and adherence to schedules.
- Managed installation of conduit, cable tray, grounding, lighting, heat trace, junction boxes, terminations, and panel wiring per NEC and client specs.
- Installed and tested MCCs/VFDs and motor controls; performed megger, continuity, rotation, and torque checks with documented QA results.
- Oversaw instrumentation: transmitters, analyzers, control valves; conducted calibration, loop checks, and commissioning with operations.
- Conducted daily JSAs/toolbox talks; enforced permits, LOTO, and hot work procedures to foster a strong safety culture among teams.
- Coordinated with project management and engineering on RFIs, change orders, and punch lists; produced redlines and as-builts for turnover.
- Managed material takeoffs, look-ahead planning, and subcontractor oversight to ensure adherence to budget and project timelines.
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Superior Optimization
Fort Worth, TX
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Installed and terminated power and control circuits for industrial clients; interpreted prints/P&IDs to ensure accurate routing, pulling, and dressing of wire/cable.
- Built and maintained MCCs/VFDs and lighting systems; conducted equipment testing to validate performance against documented results.
- Supported device calibration, loop checks, and start-up; ensured NEC compliance and adherence to site safety procedures.
- Mentored apprentices and coordinated with other trades to enhance work sequencing and project efficiency.
Education
Diploma -
Hico High School
Hico, TX05-1997
Skills
- Project management
- Business development
- Contract negotiation
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Instrumentation calibration
- Electrical installation
- Client relationship
- Staff training
Certification
- Texas Master Electrician License, TDLR, 04/01/08, Present
- Unlimited Electrical Journeyman License, Oklahoma Construction Industries Board, 01/01/08, Present
Timeline
President
Arrow-Tek Automation LLC
05.2016 - Current
I&E Superintendent
Bobcat Contracting
03.2008 - 05.2016
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Superior Optimization
01.2006 - 03.2008
Diploma -
Hico High School