Thomas Edward Tubb
Murfreesboro
Summary
Seasoned professional with exceptional electrical and mechanical aptitude for construction, maintenance and troubleshooting. I have been in the electrical field for 30+ years and accomplished in both high and low voltage applications.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Systems Control Operator
Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation
05.2013 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling approximately 365,000 service points for 195,031 Business Partners over four district service area utilizing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and Outage Management System (OMS). Monitor and control MTEMC power system voltage, VAR flow, power factor and transformer loading. Takes appropriate actions on problems as they arise. Develops, coordinates and dispatches all switching procedures on Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation's (MTEMC) 161,000 kilovolt transmission and 24,940Y/14,400 kilovolt systems. Writes and dispatches caution orders for company and contract crews. Coordinates with VP of Operations, VP of Engineering, District Operations Supervisor and District Working Service Foreman on large outages to prioritize, route crews and ensure power restoration is performed safely and as quickly as possible. Provide excellent customer service by utilizing electrical knowledge to assist members with assessing and correcting power issues not related to MTEMC equipment failure. Read, understand and follow all applicable safety rules and conducts all work in accordance to accepted safety parameters. Possess superb mechanical/electrical understanding and comprehension. Utilize Microsoft Office suite daily for various functions.
- Supervisor: Shawn Futrell (615-809-4500)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Airway Transportation System Specialist (Environmental) FV-2101-F
Federal Aviation Administration
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Responsible for the installation, maintenance, modification and certification of environmental and lighted navigational aids systems and services. Completes assignments to install, maintain, modify and certify electronic equipment and lighting aids associated with facilities and services required for aviation navigation to assure a reliable, safe and smooth flow of air traffic. Responsible to maintain entire facilities including electronic equipment, electric power distribution, emergency backup power conditioning systems and heating/ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Adhered to all applicable safety policies and procedures.
- Supervisor: Bill Schneider (859-233-2406)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Electrical Project Manager
CSC-ATD, Range Support Services
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Responsible for review and assessment of customer electrical requirements to determine scope of work and materials/tools needed to complete project. Develops plans, including budgets and schedules, to meet contractual/project requirements. Ensures compliance with internal customer procedures, such as government procurement regulations. Interfaced with subcontractors to ensure construction compliance with local, state and federal codes to include National Electric Code and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) standards. Utilizes Microsoft Office suite daily for various position and office functions.
- Supervisor: Dave Fehlig (702-636-1200)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Facility Systems Superintendent
United States Air Force/99 Civil Engineer Squadron
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Managed Electrical Systems and Power Production sections comprised of 67 military and civilian personnel on maintenance of high and low voltage electrical distribution systems up to 12470Y/7200 volts and generator backup power systems. Supervised installation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems components to include utility poles, transformers, airbreak switches, lightning arresters, fused cutouts and overhead/underground conductors. Prepared and delivered Justified Performance Reports for military subordinates and Civilian Appraisals for civilian subordinates. Performed Foreman duties to supervise and monitor local crews and contractors to ensure compliance with local/state/federal codes during construction. Section CPR w/AED instructor responsible for yearly certification of personnel assigned. Possess ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and technical specifications. Ability to plan and organize work assignments including resources required to accomplish mission. Possess management direction and coordination skills of subordinate work activities and functions; implemented sound personnel policies, practices and procedures through three or more levels of subordinate supervision. Utilized Microsoft Office daily for various office functions. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Supervisor: SMSgt Jumane Izzard (702-652-3315)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Section Chief, Electrical Systems
United States Air Force/99 Civil Engineer Squadron
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Supervised 42 military and civilian personnel on installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of 316 miles of high voltage distribution systems up to 12470Y/7200 and low voltage assets valued at $3.7 million dollars. Supervised and performed installation of electrical distribution systems components to include utility poles, transformers, airbreak switches, lightning arresters, fused cutouts and overhead/underground conductors. Utilized and maintained testing equipment such as electrical multimeters, clamp on ammeters, Hipot cable tester, and high voltage phasing sticks. Troubleshoots secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits, electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm systems and emergency warning systems. Electrical Safe Clearance Manager responsible for high voltage switching/tagging program and reviewing/issuing Electrical Safe Clearances for system maintenance and repair. Section safety program manager responsible for hotstick testing, rubber glove testing, aerial device (bucket truck) testing and fall restraint device/PPE inspection. Trains, guides and mentors lesser experienced workers. Performed Foreman duties to supervise/monitor local crews and contractors to ensure compliance with local/state/federal codes during construction. Performed Electrical planning and Work Order estimating functions by reviewing customer requests to properly assess personnel/material requirements to effectively present accurate cost analysis. Utilized Microsoft Office suite daily for various office functions. Utilized forklifts to manipulate material in storage facilities.
- Supervisor: Mr. Bruce Stroklund (701-857-4356)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
NonCommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Exterior Electric
United States Air Force/99 Civil Engineer Squadron
09.2007 - 02.2010
- Supervised five military and five civilian personnel. Maintained $20 million dollar electrical distribution system. Supervised construction, maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting and repairing of base electrical distribution systems up to 12470Y/7200 to include both overhead and underground high voltage circuits. Installed and maintained electrical power distribution components such as utility poles, transformers, airbreak switches, fused cutouts and overhead conductors. Installed sectionalizing switches, pad mounted transformers and associated underground cables and constructed high voltage cable splices and terminations. Supervised/performed operation and maintenance of base electrical substation comprised of (2) 40mva high voltage transformers and (10) 15kv vacuum feeder switchgears. Utilized forklifts to manipulate material in storage facilities. Section safety program manager responsible for hotstick testing, rubber glove testing, aerial device (bucket truck) testing and fall restraint/PPE inspection. Section CPR w/AED instructor responsible for yearly certification of craft personnel. Installed, maintained and repaired street lighting and security lighting systems. Utilized wide range of principles, processes and techniques of craft supervised and personnel management policies, practices and procedures. Vast knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures. Utilized Microsoft Office suite daily for various office functions. Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
- Supervisor: Duane Cruz (702-652-4722)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Electrical Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force/78 Civil Engineer Group
03.1992 - 08.2007
- Supervised three military members. Supervised construction, maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting and repairing of base electrical distribution systems to include both overhead and underground high voltage circuits. Installed and maintained electrical power distribution components such as utility poles, transformers, airbreak switches, lightning arrestors, fused cutouts and overhead conductors. Installed sectionalizing switches, pad mounted transformers and associated underground cables and constructed high voltage cable splices and terminations. Installed, maintained and repaired street lighting and security lighting systems. Performed maintenance on two base electrical substations to include, but not limited to, station arrestor replacement, knife blade repair/replacement, grounding checks and overcurrent relay calibration. Maintained runway and approach lighting systems. Assistant Administrator to base Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system comprised of remote monitoring/control of base Electrical Distribution processes and techniques of craft supervised and personnel management policies, practices and procedures. Vast knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures. Possess reading and interpretation skills for blueprints, diagrams, sketches and technical specifications. Performed Foreman duties to supervise and monitor local crews and contractors to ensure compliance with local/state/federal codes during construction. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission. Utilized digger trucks and aerial platforms for powerline maintenance, construction and repair. Utilized forklifts to manipulate material in storage facilities.
- Supervisor: Ron Nasca (478-327-8945)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first
Education
Associate's Degree - Mechanical and Electrical Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL07.2012
High School - undefined
LaVergne High School
LaVergne, TN05.1990
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Regulatory standards
- Emergency response coordination
- Control room management
- Electrical code
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Programmable logic controllers
- Electrical system design
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment inspection
- SCADA systems
- Fault analysis
- Grounding techniques
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Communication
- Leadership
- Customer relations
Certification
- Certified Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)Forklift Operator July 2025 through National Forklift Foundation (NFF)
- Basic Military Training- April 1992
- Electrical Power line Specialist Course- June 1992
- Quality Leadership Workshop- February 1994
- Electrical Distribution System Maintenance Course- July 1996
- United States Air Force Airman Leadership School- November 1998
- 1999 National Electric Code/Electrical Safety Seminar- February 2000
- Civil Engineering Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting Course- July 2004
- UNIX Fundamentals (SCADA)- July 2004
- Database and Display Editor (SCADA)- August 2004
- United States Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy- December 2005
- UNIX Administration 1 (SCADA)- March 2006
- UNIX Administration 2 (SCADA)- March 2006
- NTU Service and Operation (SCADA)- March 2006
- Advanced Graphics and PRISM Features (SCADA)- May 2006
- Arc Flash Hazard Analysis- November 2007
- NFPA 70E 2004 Electrical Safety- November 2007
- NFPA 70E/Arc Flash Electrical Safety- August 2009
- Industrial High Voltage Electrical Safety- September 2009
- American Heart Association CPR w/AED Instructor- May 2010
- Air Force Emergency Response Operations Command and Control- December 2010
- Civil Engineering Work Estimating Course- January 2011
- Self Aid and Buddy Care- February 2011
- High Voltage Cable Splicing and Testing- March 2011
- MTEMC Substation School- October 2013
- MTEMC Advanced E and O School- February 2013
- Georgia Transmission/ITS Qualified Operator 5 Day Course- June 2014
Awards
Military Excellence Award-November 1998
Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter-June 2008
CPR w/AED Instructor May 2008-2010
Timeline
Senior Systems Control Operator
Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation
05.2013 - Current
Airway Transportation System Specialist (Environmental) FV-2101-F
Federal Aviation Administration
02.2013 - 05.2013
Electrical Project Manager
CSC-ATD, Range Support Services
09.2012 - 02.2013
Facility Systems Superintendent
United States Air Force/99 Civil Engineer Squadron
05.2011 - 07.2012
Section Chief, Electrical Systems
United States Air Force/99 Civil Engineer Squadron
02.2010 - 04.2011
NonCommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Exterior Electric
United States Air Force/99 Civil Engineer Squadron
09.2007 - 02.2010
Electrical Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force/78 Civil Engineer Group
03.1992 - 08.2007
High School - undefined
LaVergne High School
Associate's Degree - Mechanical and Electrical Technology
Community College of the Air Force
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