Carter Thompson
Apollo Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic electrician specializing in electrical installations and maintenance. Recognized for superior troubleshooting skills and attention to detail, ensuring safety and compliance across various projects. Prepared to contribute to operational excellence and minimize downtime. Highly Skilled Industrial Controls and Power plant experience. Started Apprenticeship at TVA Gallatin Steam Plant working on Peaker Units and Currently at TECO working as a Combined Cycle Specialist Electrical/IC
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCS ELECTRICIAN SPECIALIST
Tampa Electric
BIG BEND - APOLLO BEACH FL
03.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed electrical issues using testing equipment and troubleshooting methods.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Assisted in the installation of lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, and wiring systems.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend solutions.
- Provided technical support during emergency repairs, ensuring minimal downtime for clients.
- Documented service reports detailing work performed and materials used for each project.
- Trained new electricians on safety protocols and proper tool usage.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Worked on 120/208 volt systems and 277/480/4160/13800 volt systems.
- Worked in control room as operator - troubleshoot problems on emerson Ovation and GE Mark VI
- Troubleshoot Air compressors, Ammonia systems, HRSG problems, Valve issues, Rosemount transmitters, Vega sensors, PLC issues, Circulator pump problems, condenser problems, GE gas turbine issues, Steam turbine issues, Hydrogen systems, seal oil, systems, ect
I&C Technician
GAF
Tampa, FL
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Diagnosed and resolved instrumentation issues to maintain optimal system performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on control systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Developed and documented standard operating procedures for instrumentation tasks, enhancing team consistency.
- Improved system performance by designing and implementing I&C solutions tailored to specific project needs.
- Worked with Allen Bradley control Logic PLC, PLC5, SLC500, GE PLC, and Modicon PLC.
Industrial Electrician
FORD KTP
Louisville, KY
12.2016 - 01.2022
- Installed and maintained electrical systems to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Diagnosed electrical faults and implemented effective solutions for machinery malfunctions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance production line efficiency through electrical system improvements.
- Conducted regular inspections and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment to minimize downtime.
- Led troubleshooting initiatives, reducing response time for electrical issues by implementing streamlined processes.
- Developed and executed electrical system upgrades, improving reliability across multiple production lines. Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC, motors, drives, and electrical power distrubution.
Education
Electrical Engineering
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TNAssociate of Applied Science - Power Generation Degree
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND06-2027
Inside Journeyman Wireman Apprenticeship - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship
Nashville, TN01-2003
Skills
- Wiring installation
- Electrical repairs
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical experience
- Lighting systems
- Works well in team environment
- Electrical testing
- Circuit testing
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Wiring diagrams
- Attention to detail
- Voltmeter use
- Power distribution
- Control circuit troubleshooting
- Field installation
- Safety management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Low-voltage systems
- Sub-panel installation
- Wiring termination requirements
- National electrical code
- Branch circuit wiring
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Job planning
- Safety procedures and regulations
- Pipe installation expertise
- Electrical component repair
- Knowledge of national electric code (NFPA 70)
- Blueprint fluency
- Superior troubleshooting skills
- Control systems
- Schematic reading
- Troubleshooting complex control systems
- Motor controls
- Transformer maintenance
- Generator installation
- Industrial automation
- Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
- Infrared thermography
- Critical thinking
- High voltage systems
- Electrical wiring
- Load calculations
- Circuit breaker installation
Certification
Allen Bradley PLC
Fanuc Robot
Inside Journeyman Wireman
Motor Controls
ABB Robots
GE PLC
HRSG
GE gas turbines
Timeline
CCS ELECTRICIAN SPECIALIST
Tampa Electric
03.2024 - Current
I&C Technician
GAF
01.2022 - 03.2024
Industrial Electrician
FORD KTP
12.2016 - 01.2022
Electrical Engineering
Nashville State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Power Generation Degree
Bismarck State College
Inside Journeyman Wireman Apprenticeship - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship