THOMAS HUBER
NEW PRAGUE,MN
Summary
MN Class A Master Electrician with 30+ years of experience in industrial and commercial electrical systems, maintenance supervision, and power distribution. Skilled in troubleshooting, reliability programs, and leading electrical teams to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Protection and Controls Technician
POWER Engineers
Burnsville, MN
09.2025 - Current
- Performed commissioning of protection and control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards for electrical utility projects.
- Executed relay settings installation and facilitated element testing to verify performance standards of newly installed relays.
- Analyzed and resolved issues with substation equipment to ensure reliable service delivery.
Substation Apparatus Supervising Manager
Great River Energy
Maple Grove, MN
04.2023 - 09.2025
- Directed daily O&M operations to maintain compliance with established safety and performance criteria.
- Revamped apprenticeship training program and facilitated ongoing collaboration with work groups to drive progress.
- Led aging infrastructure team in assessing asset replacement strategies for upcoming capital projects.
- Coordinated efforts with safety and human performance teams to systematically address errors and optimize processes and procedures.
Field Training Specialist
Great River Energy
Elk River, MN
10.2016 - 04.2023
- Developed and facilitated high voltage switch training sessions focused on improving safety awareness among field personnel.
- Identified training requirements through comprehensive assessment of performance metrics and stakeholder feedback.
- Responsible for certification tracking and renewal processes to ensure compliance and operational readiness for over 600 switching personnel.
Substation Electrician / Foreperson
Great River Energy
New Prague, MN
01.2006 - 10.2016
- Performed high-voltage equipment installation and maintenance, prioritizing safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed and diagnosed electrical problems, implementing effective solutions to improve operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with team members to develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior electricians in safety protocols and best practices for substation operations.
Education
Electrical Construction And Maintenance
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Applied Management
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN06-2015
Skills
- Leadership and team development
- Time management
- Active listening
- Relay protection systems
- Variable frequency drive systems
- Motor control circuits
- Schematic and wiring diagrams
- Problem solving
Timeline
Protection and Controls Technician
POWER Engineers
09.2025 - Current
Substation Apparatus Supervising Manager
Great River Energy
04.2023 - 09.2025
Field Training Specialist
Great River Energy
10.2016 - 04.2023
Substation Electrician / Foreperson
Great River Energy
01.2006 - 10.2016
Electrical Construction And Maintenance
Dunwoody College of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Dunwoody College of Technology