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Tommy Edwards

RENTON,WA

Summary

Skilled electrician with over 20 years’ experience in commercial and residential electrical systems. Skilled in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems, with a strong focus on safety and compliance. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues, resulting in top tier customer service. Proactive Crew Chief ready to take on any task with a hardworking and resourceful mindset. Always looking for ways to improve team and business success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

ELECTRICAL WORK REVIEWER CREW CHIEF

06.2010 - Current
  • Schedule and perform inspections for various stages of construction, perform electrical testing and commissioning, monitor and document job progression, prepare reports in (WAMS) ensuring correct work orders are used for specific projects and to track overtime approvals
  • Negotiate completion dates with contractors and other city departments, coordinate acceptance for SCL
  • Collaborate with SCL and contractor crews on various jobs, utilizing in-depth knowledge of Network, Looped Radial and Substation construction methods to optimize efficiency
  • Involves working with a diverse workforce both internal and external, providing excellent customer service to all units, and being able to communicate effectively and professionally both in person and through written correspondence
  • Provide and coordinate Safety Standby for contractors working on or near SCL Underground Transmission and Distribution facilities and equipment
  • Oversee repairs as needed
  • Maintain open communication with management, engineers and service reps to address work schedule, resolve unforeseen obstacles and ensure construction feasibility
  • This requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills across a variety of construction disciplines
  • Currently attend and participate on all Construction Standards Committees including Network, Looped Radial/Streetlighting and Grounding and am a Subject Matter Expert and author for many of the most commonly used Standards
  • Mentor and train Electrical Reviewers, coordinate training programs for skills enhancements and continuing education.

CABLE SPLICER CREW CHIEF

03.2004 - Current
  • Schedule, assign, and supervise work of cable splicing crews to ensure timely completion of projects
  • Often involved collaboration with other work units and crews, maintaining open lines of communication with management, engineers and service reps as well as affected customers to optimize work efficiency, minimize downtime, enhance safety and conform to Network Construction Standards
  • Redline and update feeder maps and coordinate outages with System Operations Center
  • Schedule safety training for crew, monitor compliance with all required courses and classes to implement measures to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Conduct quarterly performance reviews for apprentices and annual reviews for journey workers, providing constructive feedback, improving productivity, document personnel matters and issue reports to management
  • Served on and chaired the Network Safety Committee contributing to the enhancement of operational protocols and safety practices
  • Demonstrated quick and effective response during emergency situations, ensuring the safety of all employees, minimizing potential risks and restoring power efficiently and safely.

Education

Seattle City Light Electrician Constructor Apprenticeship -

06.1999

Puget Sound JATC Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship -

08.1995

Skills

  • Quality Customer Service
  • Strong analytical
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Work Prioritization
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Clear Communication

Early Career Experience

  • CABLE SPLICER, 11/1999, 03/2004
  • ELECTRICIAN CONSTRUCTOR, 06/1999, 11/1999
  • ELECTRICIAN CONSTRUCTOR APPRENTICE, 08/1995, 06/1999

Timeline

ELECTRICAL WORK REVIEWER CREW CHIEF

06.2010 - Current

CABLE SPLICER CREW CHIEF

03.2004 - Current

Seattle City Light Electrician Constructor Apprenticeship -

Puget Sound JATC Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship -

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