Thomas Waigand

• Operated Fork trucks,skid steers,and excavators installing Quazite boxes and underground conduit runs, rob roy, SCH 40/80 Pvc
• Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
• Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
• Adhered to specifications and codes in installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.,Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects.

• Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
• Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
• Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
• Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
• Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.

• Installed conduit, cable tray, wire and motor controls.
• Contributed to various projects, providing value to department, company and client base.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
• Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.

• Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
• Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
• Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
• Directed electricians on installation, maintenance and repair on electrical wiring and equipment.
• Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
• Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
• Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.

• Collaborated with project managers to assess schedules and materials requirements in order to support operational needs.
• Identified and raised awareness of prevalent unsafe behaviors, executing injury prevention efforts to instill facility personnel with core value of workplace safety.
• Evaluated shipments and tracked progress to maintain schedules and support production requirements.
• Trained, coached and directed team members to maintain compliance with company, quality and productivity standards.
• Prepared domestic and foreign shipments in line with regulations established by shipping companies and international customs.
• Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
• Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
• Collected materials, tools and equipment and delivered to job sites to support job needs.
• Used pallet transportation equipment to load and unload pallets in appropriate areas, following shipping schedules to meet deadlines.
• Prepared machines to begin production cycles and properly adjusted settings.

• Perform daily inspections of work performed and the practices of company policy.
• Ensure all equipment is inspected and color codes.
• Hold weekly safety meetings and discuss toolbox safety topics.
• Organize, prepare, and stage material.
• Schedule all deliveries
• Mentored and developed supply team members to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversaw contractual deliverables and closeouts.
• Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
• Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
• Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
• Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
• Planned and installed complicated circuit systems in both commercial and residential construction.

• Assessed quality of products and compliance with tolerance standards by inspecting products, components and materials.
• Helped reduce errors and rejected items by proposing and implementing improvements.
• Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
• Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
• Performed rough-in, termination and underground work.
• Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
• Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
• Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
• Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
• Maintained policy, procedures, work instructions and projects for quality and continuous improvement agendas.
• Investigated performance to maintain employee adherence to quality and safety policies.
• Oversaw process checks to verify proper completion and correct frequency.

6 week shutdown at a paper mill rebuilding a winder for safety and functionality purposes.

Performed daily safety duties including planning, inspecting and evaluating daily work practices as well as loading trucks and railcars with paper.

1 month shutdown at a paper mill, upgrading wiring and equipment. Converting all gauge systems to digital, also installing conduit,panels,cable tray, as well as new circuitry

Installed 2 new 15kv Substations for the Pennsylvania state museum

• Assessed quality of products and compliance with tolerance standards by inspecting products, components and materials.
• Completed daily inspection rounds covering all facility equipment and machinery.
• Completed accurate measurements of products with rulers, calipers, gauges and micrometers and documented findings in official records.
• Performed rough-in, termination and underground work.
• Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.

Dual duties as a electrician and also as the company safety coordinator. As safety coordinator I revamped the entire safety program. I held biweekly safety meetings for the entire company as well as proper P.P.E. for each employee.

I served as a Machinist Mate aboard the U.S.S. George Washington CVN 73