THOMAS J.

KRUK
31517 Fonville ~ Livonia, Michigan 48152
(248) 444-8126 tk5a25be@westpost.net

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Dynamic Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electrical power distri
bution for construction, steel Mills in the Cold Mill, and Hot Mill. Project Eng
ineer/ skills in engineering design leading teams to deliver under budget and wi
thin schedule. Field engineering and leading and supervising trades. Solid knowl
edge of NEC standards. Skilled in High Voltage Power distribution, programmable
controllers, Allen Bradley Control Logix, Allen Bradley Drives Flex 700; Siemens
Step 5 PLCs; MMI; and ABB Paint Spray Robots. Proficient in IBM software packag
es, Excel, AMI, Lotus 1-2-3, and AutoCAD 2D/3D. Attained a Nuclear Security Clea
rance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LIPTEN COMPANY 2008-2009
Electrical Project/ Engineer
* Served as Senior Project Engineer, spearheading compliance with safety protoco
ls and adherence to project schedules and budget limitations; trained plant oper
ators, staff, and maintenance personnel on the safe operation of electrical equi
pment for Ethanol plant.
* Performed electrical estimating for a $25 million ethanol plant; served as lea
d project engineer for project schedules for manpower/equipment, electrical desi
gn, and construction installation in the field.
* Coordinated construction activities with operations and maintenance personnel
to minimize plant downtime for the manufacturing facility. Did Electrical field
engineering, cable/conduit schedules,electrical calculations.
* Prepared bid package for contractors and verified change orders.
* Designed 345KV 120 KV/13.8kv/480v electrical distributions for commercial and
industrial clients.
* Conducted electrical walk downs with general & electrical contractors, ensurin
g the project was on schedule.
* Created schematic, designs, and contractual drawings; collaborated with the pr
oject team for defining and writing the scope of work to project requirements an
d client expectations.
* Performed design calculations for Sizing double ended substations and Motor co
ntrol centers.
* Implemented a SCADA system and MMI software for monitoring and distributed con
trol systems (DCS) for substations and emergency power UPS systems.Worked with m
eters and Analog/digital circuits and control modules.
* Built scope of work and estimates, traveled to job sites, produced bills of ma
terials for purchases.
* Sized transformers and motor control centers; installed 480V power/lighting &
lightning protection, developed cable/conduit schedules, cable tray, fire protec
tion, and camera security systems.
* Designed security camera systems and developed monitoring processes for facili
ties.
* Liaised with contractors, architecture & engineering firms, and owners, commun
icating cost and equipment scheduling; at Hospital modifications oversaw instal
lation and operations for building HVAC and plant facility power distribution.
SIDOCK GROUP 2006-2008
Electrical Project Plant Engineer (Severstal)
* Built budgets, performed electrical engineering design, and executed procureme
nt procedures from bid package preparation, scope of work development, to projec
t estimating for commercial/industrial clients.
* Drafted specifications for existing facility designs and installations of PLC
SCADA for power generation substations distribution at the Severstal Steel Mill;
designed the 480/277volt and 120/208v systems.
* Was lead Electrical Project Engineer at Severstal Blast Furnance C- 300 Milli
on dollar Rebuild having total project responsibility with writing scope of work
, electrical spec's, design and review of A/E firms power and controls drawings
. Directed contractors on Installation and modified design when needed. Also, wo
rked on cold mill upgrade on pickle line automation and controls. Did Ethernet,
Fiber-optics and device net for SCADA communication. Involved with MCC'S, Substa
tion gear, cable/conduit Motors and pumps.
* Directed maintenance initiatives for building HVAC and plant power distributio
n for 480 volt systems.
* Created electrical specifications and approved shop drawings for release to th
e client for purchasing equipment.
* Managed budget control and on-time project schedules, leading junior engineers
in office and field assignments and providing leadership for the design team fo
r substations and power monitoring systems.
* Worked with Allen Bradley Control Logix 5000 PLC and MMI vision station contro
ls for total plant communication with device net, control net, and Ethernet cont
rol systems.
* Ensured adherence to NEC, NFPA70, and NFPA72 for standard building codes and r
egulations.
MIDDOUGH CONSULTING, INC. 2005-2006
Electrical Plant Engineer
* Managed the bid package development for power transmission 13.8kv/480v for ref
inery upgrades at BP & Sun Oil; designed 480/277volt and 120/208v systems.
* Performed electrical estimating and field engineering for industrial clients.
* Ensured standard electrical design practices were used for installation of pow
er distribution systems.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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MIDDOUGH CONSULTING, INC., Continued
* Collaborated with Toledo Edison for design change packages for energy and co-g
eneration; performed load studies and protection coordination for power distribu
tion for consumers' power co-generation.
* Developed drawings for substation expansion in Toledo and interfaced with the
client.
* Directed team members and skilled tradesmen for specifications and bid package
development for Hospitals.
* Implemented Honeywell distributive controls system 3000 modifications for indu
stry.
* Involved with clients' substation and MCCs for 13.8kv/480kv power & lighting d
istribution of electrical loads; provided input for specifications for MCCs, pow
er panels, disconnect switches and refinery communications.
FORD (G-TECH CONTRACT) 2004
Facility Controls Engineer
* Performed system startup and troubleshooting and debugging on PLC controls.
* Implemented programs with AB PLC-5, 6200, RS Logix-5, SLC-500, RS Logix-5000,
Cutler-Hammer Panel-Mate, Fanuc, and Kuka Robots.
* Provided plant support for Siemens controls and CNC equipment; performed Visio
n Plant fault configuration for the paint shop FIS system and provided error pro
ofing.
* Implemented Allen Bradley PLC-5 Programs, MMI Vision Systems, and RS Logix.
* Updated prints and floor; troubleshot pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
* Operated paint shop ovens, air houses, and spray booths that interfaced with M
MI to PLC control and monitor equipment.
CHRYSLER/JEFFERSON NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT 1999-2003
Controls Engineer
* Performed quality assurance, conducted time studies, and ensured tolerance spe
cifications were followed for a new powder coat system in the paint shop.
* Implemented ABB Paint Systems and the Phosphate/E-Coat System.
* Interfaced with OEM suppliers and directed contractors for shutdown and teardo
wn activities.
* Troubleshot PLCs, robots, and machines, including Allen Bradley/Siemens PLC's,
CNC, and MMI Vision Systems in the paint shop; installed new equipment with UAW
trades.
Additional experience as a Controls Engineer for a G-Tech Contract at Chrysler;
an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor at Ford Motor Company/Engine Division; an E
lectrical Project/Plant Engineer at Great Lakes Steel; an Electrical Plant Engin
eer at GM Truck/Bus; an Electrical Design Engineer at Rouge Steel; and as an Ele
ctrical Design Engineer at Giffels Associations.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Dearborn, Michigan
Bachelor of Science
HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Dearborn, Michigan
Associates in Applied Science in Electrical Engineering
TRAINING
* Variable Speed Drive Training, Power Distribution 13.8kv/480v
* Programmable Controllers Training
* Project Management Seminar
* Nuclear Clearance
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
* Member, Engineering Society of Detroit