Thomas Tucker

Experience

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  United States Navy

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2008

  Work Center Supervisor (Maintenance Electrician)

  Planned and supervised the maintenance schedule for over 1000 individual pieces of equipment.Worked alongside another work section, learning basic PLC operation to calibrate thermocouples and gauges, reducing maintenance and repair time.Repaired and performed preventative maintenance on the ship’s anemometers located on the mast, roughly 80 feet above the ocean.Maintained ship's gyrocompasses for continual directional guidance with minimal down time due to regular maintenance and speedy repairs. Show less

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  United States Marine Corps

  Oct 2008 - Oct 2013

  Radio Technician Supervisor

  Supervised maintenance team in troubleshooting and repairing microwave troposcatter radios.Generated reports on the repair section showing savings in excess of $50,000 over three years.Ensured safety practices were complied with and no injuries due to negligence.Able to troubleshoot down to the component level and repair micro, miniature and surface mount technology circuit cards.Troubleshot radios using Frequency Generators, Oscilloscopes, and Multi-meters.

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  Mountain Power Electrical

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2014

  Fourth year Electricians Apprentice

  Installing electrical fixtures and wiring according to National Electrical Code and plans provided.Attending classes related to construction electrician duties and responsibilities twice a week during the normal school year.Tested into the third year of the apprenticeship schooling.Currently have 6000 of the 8000 hours required for my Journeyman's Certificate.Grades last school year were a "B" first semester, "A" second semester.

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  Sundt Construction

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  Carpenter

  Constructed concrete forms for the Fort Bliss replacement hospital. Assisted in pouring over 100 yards of concrete using a concrete pump.

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  Arizona Electrical Apparatus, Inc.

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2023

  Uninterruptible Power Supply and Drives Field Service Technician

  A UPS (uninterruptible Power Supply), Drives and Controls Technician is responsible for startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, battery systems, UPS systems, variable frequency drives, soft starters, motor controls, and other various electrical and diagnostic testing. Provides field service and support to assigned customer locations. Completes scheduled maintenance and repairs, as well as preventative maintenance of equipment and components. Troubleshoots and repairs equipment malfunctions and failures. Provides extra or emergency support at other customer locations, as assigned. Prepares service reports on a timely basis. Maintains a safe working environment at all times. Adheres to all applicable safety policies and follows all safety procedures. Show less

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  Arizona Army National Guard

  Sept 2017 - now

  94D / Air Traffic Control Equipment Repair Supervisor

  Uses Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) and technical manuals to determine the cause and location of malfunctions, extent of faults, and category of maintenance required. Tests equipment to determine operational condition. Troubleshoots to determine location and extent of equipment faults. Repairs equipment by adjusting, aligning, repairing, or replacing defective components. Tests repaired equipment to ensure compliance with technical specifications. Prepares appropriate maintenance forms and records. Logs maintenance in accordance with The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS). Prepares ATC equipment for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight inspections. Maintains authorized spare parts, supply stock, tool lists, technical manuals, and instructional material. Perform preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on TMDE, vehicles, and power generators. Supervises and leads teams of ATC equipment repairers. Provides technical assistance to both subordinates and supported users. Supervises the operation and proper use of TMDE. Schedules and performs user maintenance on TMDE, tools, and special test equipment. Establishes work load, work schedules, and repair priorities. Serves as principal maintenance NCO in an ATC company. Manages calibration, quality assurance, and quality control programs for maintenance facilities. Coordinates for maintenance and repair of ATC equipment. Provides input to unit systems status reports. Maintains applicable administrative and maintenance files and inspects TAMMS and repair parts records. Recommends shop stock and bench stock changes. Manages supply operations for maintenance facilities. Coordinates with organizations and contractors for maintenance support and assistance. Ensures regulatory compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and national level directives governing Information Assurance (IA) policies and procedures. Prepares technical reports on ATC equipment. Show less

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  Jacobs

  Aug 2023 - Apr 2025

  Instrumentation and Controls Technician II
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  NovaSource Power Services

  Apr 2025 - now

  Utility Solar Technician II