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Tommy Northcott

Senior Power Engineer

Northcott earned a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Systems from Tennessee Technological University. He is a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Tennessee, a Certified Reliability Leader, and a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional and is a current principle member on the NFPA 70B committee (Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance). Tommy has broad experience working with large electric utility systems as a Systems Engineer, Arc Flash Program Manager, Operations and Maintenance Manager, and Reliability Engineering Manager. Tommy has extensive experience in operations and maintenance of electrical equipment, performing arc flash analysis calculations, developing and conducting electrical safety training and developing company electrical safety standards to ensure OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance. Currently, Tommy is a Senior Power Engineer with Jacobs Technology Inc.

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Is the Grid Ready for an EV Explosion?

Oct. 12, 2023
Why the anticipated EV revolution won’t have an unbearable impact on the U.S. power grid.
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EC&M Asks Video — Best Practices for Infrared Inspection

Aug. 10, 2023
In Episode 21, Tommy Northcott addresses thermology-related safety measures.
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EC&M Asks Video — A Review of NFPA 70B History & 2023 Updates

July 13, 2023
In Episode 19, Tommy Northcott covers electrical equipment maintenance.