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Education
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David Speer

David Speer

Licensed Electrician / Superintendent
Ringgold,Georgia

Summary

Superintendent with electrical prowess and empowering leadership skills. Adept at promoting workplace safety and quickly resolving potential hazards. Proven history of completing quality electrical installations on-time and within budget.

Innovative, focused, and detailed-oriented professional electrician, with solid experience in electrical / mechanical operations, project planning, management, and cost estimation. Armed with proven ability to install and manage high-voltage equipment and systems. Adept at problem-solving and troubleshooting with excellent communication skills. Possessing proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Bluebeam Revu, and Navisworks Freedom modeling software.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Superintendent 3

Primoris Renewable Energy
02.2022 - Current

- Rock Hound Solar, Odessa TX (245mw) 2024 present

- Swift Air Solar, Odessa TX (145MW) 2024

- Salt Creek Solar, Mason City IL (230mw) 2024

- Prairie Mist Solar, Montrose AR (140mw) 2023-2024

- Ables Springs Solar Battery Storage, Terrell TX (100mw) 2023

- Fence Post Solar Battery Storage, Corsicana TX (86.1 mw) 2023

- Roseland Solar, Waco TX (640 mw) 2022-2023

  • Functioning as a field supervisor with responsibility for multiple Foreman, laborers/craft workers
  • Responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, both directly and through General Foreman and Foreman
  • Also working to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.
  • Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
  • Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines, and projected expenses.
  • Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members.
  • Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.

Electrical Superintendent

Kiewit Power / TIC
02.2021 - 05.2022

- Samson Solar Farm (1320 mw)

  • Plan and coordinate all DC underground electrical installations
  • Plan and coordinate all prefab and logistics for the electrical team
  • Functioned as a field supervisor with responsibility for multiple Foreman, laborers/craft workers
  • Responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, both directly and through General Foreman and Foreman
  • Also worked to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.
  • Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines, and projected expenses.
  • Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.

Electrical General Superintendent

Kiewit Power
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Plan and coordinate the production efforts of direct supervisors under my supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently
  • Provided liaison between field engineers and crafts to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications
  • Supervised electrical and mechanical disciplines at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Electrical Superintendent

Kiewit Power
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Managed subcontractor (National Conductor) in completion of the HW2 substation from greenfield to client turnover
  • Managed turbine foundation electrical installation for all Vestas wind turbins, including collection cable installs at foundation.

Journeyman Electrician

Lawson Electric
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Amazon Fulfilment Center in Chattanooga TN
  • Conveyor installations
  • Data Com system installs
  • Little Deby / McKee Bakery in Chattanooga TN
  • Installation of food processing equipment
  • Google Data Center in Bridgeport Alabama
  • Electrical installations.

Journeyman Electrician

Watts Bar Nuclear Plant / Maintenance
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Facility equipment installation, maintenance and work pack closure

Electrical Superintendent

Kiewit Power
02.2017 - 08.2017

- Combined Cycle NG power plant.

  • Functioned as a field supervisor with responsibility for multiple Foreman, laborers/craft workers
  • Responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, both directly and through General Foreman and Foreman
  • Also worked to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Electrical Estimator

Kiewit Power
01.2017 - 02.2017
  • Take charge of calculating electrical, material, and labor cost necessary to complete the entire project or building construction
  • Directly coordinate with client and business partners to acquire appropriate electrical equipment needed, include wires and transformer sizes, locations, and perform related work.

Electrical Superintendent

Kiewit Power
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman
  • Worked to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Electrical Foreman

Kiewit Power
02.2015 - 07.2015
  • Provided leadership to the craft crew, ensuring proper and on-time execution of tasks
  • Established and executed work plans and schedules, which entailed identifying and ordering tools, materials, and necessary resources for projects
  • Leveraged skills in conducting safety compliance checks to meet quality and production standards and achieve company goals
  • Administered and monitored alignment of projects with schedules and generated production reports.

Journeyman Wireman Electrician | Foreman

The Le Myers Co.
09.2011 - 02.2015
  • Administered electrical installations and maintained for various TVA plants, namely Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, and Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
  • Partnered with power services in the 161kv switchyard in changing several high-voltage components
  • Functioned as foreman for projects within relay, control, and communications room
  • Steered efforts in managing breaker and transformer change-outs in 500kv and 161kv switchyards
  • Carried out overall switchyard and control houses works various substations, such as East Cleveland Substation, Raccoon Mountain Substation in Chattanooga Tennessee, Ringgold Georgia substation, Valley View Substation in Steen’s Mississippi, War trace Tennessee Substation, and Winchester Tennessee Substation.

Journeyman Wireman Electrician

Bechtel Corp.
11.2010 - 09.2011
  • Worked with refurbishment group to operate motor valves
  • Initiated improvements and upgrades within power plant, main operations control, and communications room
  • Performed relays adjustments and installations, as well as preventive maintenance of all crane and electric motors.

Journeyman Wireman Electrician | Crane Operator

Siemens Westinghouse
09.2010 - 11.2010
  • Provided keen oversight to steam turbine main motor change out, as well as to the maintenance of main steam turbine exciter.

Electrician | Crane Operator

William Plant Services LLC
07.2009 - 10.2010
  • Fulfilled numerous roles, including modifications electrician, wire pulling crew personnel, and refuel crane operator
  • Conducted change-out of vital battery backup.

Mods Electrician

Day and Zimmerman
02.2010 - 05.2010
  • Worked closely with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) staff in performing package walk-down procedures
  • Performed rigging procedures for motor removal as well as refurbishing processes in turbine building
  • Facilitated crane training, such as overhead, radio control, and pendant; as well as rigging training.

Electrical Apprentice

Teems Electric
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Acquired mastery of various aspects of industrial work during entire training.

Education

Licensed Electrical Journeyman Wireman - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair

Apprentice For The Electrical Industry IBEW
Chattanooga, TN
05.2009

Skills

  • Electrical Installation & Maintenance
  • Team Focused Production
  • Equipment Operation & Maintenance
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Risk & Safety Management
  • Procore & Autodesk Construction
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Blue Beam Review

Electrical system knowledge

Work site safety

Electrical Code Knowledge

Construction supervision

Electrical Installations

Power Tool Operation

Electrical schematics

Electrical Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Electrical design

Electrical Maintenance

Safety understanding

Safety Protocols

Project Scheduling

Budgeting and Estimating

OSHA Standards

Materials Management

Hazard mitigation

Service Calls

OSHA Requirements

Crew Management

Job Scheduling

Scheduling proficiency

Electrical diagnostics

Installation Oversight

Subcontractor Relations

Electrical Layouts

Plan coordination

Safety awareness and reporting

State and local regulations

Standard tool knowledge

Electrical Installation

Electrical testing

Crew oversight

Electrical System Design

System Troubleshooting

Safety Management

Power Distribution

Installation planning

Project Management

Equipment Installation

Technical Guidance

Component Replacement

Control systems

Energy management

Lighting Design

Budget Administration

Field walkdown

Safety-related maintenance

Generator maintenance

Punch list management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Reliability

Excellent Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Team Leadership

Active Listening

Effective Communication

Adaptability and Flexibility

Decision-Making

Customer Service Management

Relationship Building

Effective leader

Customer Relations

Operational Efficiency

Staff training/development

Team building

Task Prioritization

Employee Motivation

Self Motivation

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Goal Setting

Professionalism

Employee Relations

Interpersonal Communication

Certification

  • OSHA 30
  • OSHA 10 - Electrical Transmission & Distribution
  • 3M 7944 - Trainer Program - Fall Protection. Competent tower rescuer.
  • Journeyman Electrician/Inside Wireman (2009) | National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC): Electrical Apprentice Program | Chattanooga, TN
  • Journeyman Electrical License: IBEW Code of Excellence (2009) | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Electrical Union Local 175 | Chattanooga, TN
  • ISO 2009 Certifications: Internal Quality Auditor (1996) | Huntco Steel Inc. | Chattanooga, TN
  • Advanced Rigging and Mobile Crane Flagging Certification (2009) | TVA at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant | Spring City, TN
  • Overhead Crane Operator Certification (1991 and 2009) | J.I.T Terminals | Chattanooga, TN and TVA | Spring City, TN

Affiliations

IBEW Local 175, Electrical Union

Training

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Training (2016) | Kiewit Power | Drakesboro, KY
  • Forklift and Scissor Lifts Training (2010) | TVA at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant | Spring City, TN
  • First Line Supervisor Training (2010) | TVA at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant | Spring City, TN
  • Hard Dollar Estimating Software (2015) | Mass Electric Co. | Waltham, MA
  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Operation Training (1999) | Huntco Steel Inc.| Chattanooga, TN
  • Steel Processing Equipment (Steel Coil Slitter and Cut-to-Length Lines) Training (1997) | Huntco Steel Inc. | Chattanooga, TN
  • Heavy Haul Equipment (Combination Tractor Trailer) Training (2002) | Oneal Steel, Chattanooga, TN
  • Electrical Testing Equipment (Hi-Pot Resistance and Megger Test) Training (2005) | Teems Electric | Ringgold, GA

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Electrical Superintendent 3

Primoris Renewable Energy
02.2022 - Current

Electrical Superintendent

Kiewit Power / TIC
02.2021 - 05.2022

Electrical General Superintendent

Kiewit Power
06.2020 - 02.2021

Electrical Superintendent

Kiewit Power
11.2019 - 06.2020

Journeyman Electrician

Lawson Electric
08.2018 - 11.2019

Journeyman Electrician

Watts Bar Nuclear Plant / Maintenance
09.2017 - 08.2018

Electrical Superintendent

Kiewit Power
02.2017 - 08.2017

Electrical Estimator

Kiewit Power
01.2017 - 02.2017

Electrical Superintendent

Kiewit Power
08.2015 - 12.2016

Electrical Foreman

Kiewit Power
02.2015 - 07.2015

Journeyman Wireman Electrician | Foreman

The Le Myers Co.
09.2011 - 02.2015

Journeyman Wireman Electrician

Bechtel Corp.
11.2010 - 09.2011

Journeyman Wireman Electrician | Crane Operator

Siemens Westinghouse
09.2010 - 11.2010

Mods Electrician

Day and Zimmerman
02.2010 - 05.2010

Electrician | Crane Operator

William Plant Services LLC
07.2009 - 10.2010

Electrical Apprentice

Teems Electric
01.2004 - 01.2009

Licensed Electrical Journeyman Wireman - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair

Apprentice For The Electrical Industry IBEW
David SpeerLicensed Electrician / Superintendent