Matthew Ferguson
Rockledge
Summary
Experienced Electrician with over 17 years' experience in electrical and controls. Currently hold badges with CCAFS, NASA, and Blue Origin. Experience leading cross-functional teams on projects involving hazardous materials and in austere environments. Affinity for resolving problems and prioritizing customer satisfaction. Focused on keeping teams on-task with a history of exceeding quality, performance and safety standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
I & C Technician
System One / Blue Origin
04.2024 - Current
- Installed maintained, and repaired various types of instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, adhering to proper procedures when working with hazardous materials or environments.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Minimized risk of electrical hazards by conducting comprehensive grounding tests and implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Safeguarded equipment from potential hazards through proper grounding techniques and adherence to NEC and specifications.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Improved system efficiency by installing, maintaining, and calibrating instrumentation and control equipment.
- Coordinated with other technicians to ensure consistent, high-quality maintenance and calibration of instrumentation throughout the facility.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power and control circuits.
Control Technician II
Johnson Controls
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed routine calibration checks on instrumentation devices to maintain optimal accuracy and repeatability within established tolerances.
- Reduced downtime by swiftly diagnosing and repairing control system malfunctions, ensuring minimal impact on operations.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for new equipment acquisition, providing technical expertise on compatibility with existing infrastructure.
- Supported project management efforts by contributing to project documentation, including scope definitions, timelines, budgets, and progress reports.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving complex issues with PLC-controlled equipment.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to integrate PLC programming solutions into new system designs, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
Project Manager / Lead Installer
Controls On Demand, LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Supervise and assign work to a team of 13 electrical apprentices, electrical helpers, and electricians
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC's, process controls, electrical, instrument, and pneumatic equipment
- Read, interpret, and apply technical electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications to complex wiring layouts
- Work on panel boards and wiring, ensuring functionality for all units
- Planned and executed multiple projects requiring install, test, and troubleshooting of complex electrical equipment
- Simultaneously coordinate multiple jobsites with various contractors and crews to meet project goals and objectives
Project Manager / Lead Installer
Southwest Electrical Contracting Services
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed project plans and initiated workstreams, managed costs, and drove performance
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders
- Drove team success through emphasis on shared vision and recognition of quality performance through formal and informal coaching
- Developed and iterated complex project schedules and facilitated in-progress working sessions to drive on time delivery of services
- Directly recruited, evaluated, and oversaw hiring processes for new technical personnel; exceeded team performance and quality targets in every evaluation period
- Conducted site visits to develop project infrastructure layouts, siteplans, and interconnection to site's existing controls system
Electrician Foreman
New Energy Electrical Services, Inc.
07.2007 - 12.2018
- Organized, led and trained crew members to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes
- Installed, fabricated, and tested various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways
- Utilized a multitude of test instruments including ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters
- Installed and wired numerous electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers across both electrical and control projects
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work
Education
Journeyman Electrician - Electrician
ABC Electricians School
Titusville, FL05.2011
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High School
Titusville, FL05.2006
Skills
- Timely Project Completion
- Conduit and Pipe Laying
- Wire Insulation
- Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
- Low and High Voltage
- NEC Codes Understanding
- AC/DC Power and Control Systems
- Control Circuit Troubleshooting
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Layout Planning
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Technical Drawings and Schematics
Certification
- Aerial Lift Training
- Lock-Out Tag-Out
- OSHA 10
Timeline
I & C Technician
System One / Blue Origin
04.2024 - Current
Control Technician II
Johnson Controls
07.2023 - 04.2024
Project Manager / Lead Installer
Controls On Demand, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager / Lead Installer
Southwest Electrical Contracting Services
12.2018 - 01.2021
Electrician Foreman
New Energy Electrical Services, Inc.
07.2007 - 12.2018
Journeyman Electrician - Electrician
ABC Electricians School
High School Diploma -
Astronaut High School