Robert M. Torres

***** **** *** *

Maple Grove, MN 55369

612-***-****

mailto:abgnyi@r.postjobfree.com

January 9th 2015

To whom it may concern

Honolulu, HI

Dear To whom it may concern:

Let me introduce myself, my name is Robert M. Torres I was born and raised

in Honolulu, HI, lived in Minnesota for 35 years, and now ready to come

home. I am ready to retire in 6 months (July 2015) from Xcel Energy (the

power company in Minneapolis) with 18+ years in electric distribution

design and would like to work for your company.

A few major projects I've worked on include:

FBI Head Quarters in Brooklyn Center, MN; (passed security clearance)

Mercy Hospital Coon Rapids, MN;

Distribution Sub Station Exits;

City/County Water & Sewer Pumping Stations;

2013-2014 Coon Rapids Dam Reconstruction

2007 Coon Rapids Dam Emergency Repairs

I am interested in finding a position as an Electric Designer where I can

use my skills in electric distribution design and project management and

reacquaint myself with my old home.

Regardless of whether you are able to help me in my job search, I

appreciate your time in considering my request.

Sincerely,

Robert M. Torres

Robert M. Torres

12888 88th Ave N

Maple Grove, MN 55369

Cell 612-***-****

E-mail mailto:abgnyi@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To function as the primary contact for our

customers by providing cost effective designs that

balance customers' needs in accordance with

Electric Service Standards and Administrative

guidelines. Provide work direction for construction

personnel and act as the liaison between the

construction department and customers. I will have

a direct impact on safety, system operation,

financial results, reliability, and customer

satisfaction. To develop administrative guidelines

that is acceptable to our customers, state & local

governments and the Utility Commission of the State

of Hawaii, to create a Win/Win situation.

Summary of 2000 - Present Xcel Energy/DBA Northern States

qualifications Power Co Minneapolis, MN

Electric Designer

New Business/Reconstruction

Works independently on distribution design

projects, designed (distribution voltage 34.5 kv

max) electric facilities for new business &

reconstruction projects, Project Managed new

business projects from start to finish. Residential

Customer contact for Trouble Calls, Overhead to

Underground Conversions, Tree Trimming, Voltage

Issues, etc.. Attended Engineering Design Meetings

with Architects, Engineers, City & County, and

State & Government Officials. Prepared Compatible

Unit Design Labor & Material Estimates. Prepared

engineering project sketch drawings for work crews,

design/construction management using Small

World/GIS Design System. My design estimates were

required to meet PUC & National Regulations as an

Electric Utility as well as Xcel Energy Standards.

Summary of 1997 - Present Northern States Power Co.

qualifications Minneapolis, MN

Customer Service Design Representative

Provided new/existing Electric Commercial,

Industrial & Residential Customers with electric

distribution design and project management. I

functioned as the primary contact to new/existing

customers to provide cost effective design while

balancing the needs of the customer in accordance

with standards and administrative guidelines.

Professional 1986 - 1997 Northern States Power Co. Minneapolis,

experience MN

Mapper/Locator

2 years as a Mapper at our Downtown Service Center;

9 years in the Locating Department

Patents and While at NHCC I created a product (not a widget) in

publications which I created a Marketing Plan, Conducted a

Survey of Classmates, Estimated Manufacturing Cost

& Cost of Product and presented it to the class as

a product to be sold in the open market

Community Dec 88-March 99 City of Brooklyn Center Housing

activities Commission, Chaired the commission my last five

years on the board.

Hobbies Astronomy, Inventor, Cross Country Skiing, Coin

Collecting

Volunteer 1997-Present: Habitat for Humanity's Volunteer over

experience the years

Sept 99-Present: Cub Scout Den Leader Pack 299 Den

3

Feb 96-Jan 97: NSP Glass Ceiling Initiative Review

Team

1991-1994 : Camp Fire Leader

Awards received Certificate of Appreciation from the Mayor & City

of Brooklyn Center for being on the Housing

Commission.

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