Thomas Buzo
Aurora,CO
Summary
Licensed Journeyman Electrician, former Electrical Inspector, and Electrical Operations Manager with over a decade of experience in the electrical industry. Proven expertise in electrical installations, troubleshooting, inspections, code interpretation, project management, permitting, and workforce development. Experienced working from both the contractor and authority-having-jurisdiction perspectives, providing a well-rounded understanding of electrical safety, code compliance, and industry best practices. Dedicated to supporting the electrical profession through leadership, education, and practical field experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Electrician & Operations Manager
Synergy Electric Group LLC
Castle Rock, CO
03.2023 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime across departments.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving skill sets and increasing overall team performance.
- Analyzed workflow metrics to identify bottlenecks, implementing solutions that improved turnaround times.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Electrical Inspector 3
Douglas County
100th Third St
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
- Used hand tools and gauges to take measurements.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Re-inspected commercial and residential constructions which previously failed inspections.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Electrical Inspector
City And County Of Denver
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
- Inspected Residential, Commercial and industrial facilities.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with project specs.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Determined if work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and local codes.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Time management of inspections
Journeyman Electrician/Small Business Owner
Bright Touch Electric LLC
Denver, CO
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Input income and expense details into Accounting software to track business finances and address variances.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal electrical solutions.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
QSS Electric
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed business finances, including paying vendors and suppliers for products services rendered.
- Set up new vendor and merchant credit accounts.
- Prospected to obtain new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing accounts.
- Reviewed plans and specs during schematic design of pre-construction.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Installed and tested circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors covering disciplines such as electrical installation.
- Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain deep understanding of project plan and objectives.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bruce Randolph High School
Denver, CO2011
Certification of Completion - Electrical Training in Theory And Systems
IECRM Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain
Northglenn, CONo Degree - Business Management
Community College of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- National Electrical Code (NEC) Interpretation & Compliance
- Electrical Inspections & Code Enforcement
- Electrical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Residential Electrical Systems
- Commercial Electrical Systems
- Electrical Plan Review & Construction Documents
- Permit & Inspection Coordination
- Project Management & Job Planning
- Electrical Operations Management
- Team Leadership & Apprentice Development
- Electrical Estimating & Proposal Development
- Contractor, Customer & AHJ Coordination
Certification
Master Electrician 0601178
Journeyman Electrician 0601725
Osha 30 26-60749343
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners #PVSI-050222
ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector #9885311
ICC Residential Electrical Inspector #9885311
ICC Electrical Plans Examiner #9885311
Electrical Inspector, General #67123208
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician & Operations Manager
Synergy Electric Group LLC
03.2023 - Current
Electrical Inspector 3
Douglas County
03.2021 - 03.2024
Electrical Inspector
City And County Of Denver
01.2020 - 12.2020
Journeyman Electrician/Small Business Owner
Bright Touch Electric LLC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
QSS Electric
02.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Bruce Randolph High School
Certification of Completion - Electrical Training in Theory And Systems
IECRM Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain
No Degree - Business Management
Community College of Denver