Daniel T Schuelke
Monroe, MI *8162
acfstr@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Seeking Full time hands on electrical/controls engineering position to contribute to
the success of your organization and team
Qualifications
• Led and directed electricians and control technicians in the field to effectively solve
problems and coordinate efforts to accomplish tasks at hand
• Trained Control Technicians, electricians, and operators to understand new technology
• Fluent in Rockwell Automation Logix 5000, RS Links, and Drive Executive
• Work with following PLCs: Allen Bradley Logix, Compact Logix, Flex I/O, and
Automax.
• Extremely effective analyst of electrical, mechanical, PLC, VFD, and instrumentation
problems
• Experience with various types of communications; Allen Bradly Control Net, Device
Net, Profibus, Modbus, RS 232, and Ethernet TCP/IP
• Routinely read and edited industrial prints
• Fast Learner and team player, can quickly learn and understand complex electrical and
mechanical systems
• Totally proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD
• 6 years of experience as a Radio Technician and Quality Assurance Evaluator in the U.S.
Air Force
• Worked directly with customers in a fast paced and ever changing environment
Experience
Gerdau Special Steel – June 2012 to present
• Maintenance Supervisor – Supervised 7 Control Technicians
• Part of commissioning and production ramp up of new $180 million Danieli Continuous
Casting Machine project
o Created spare parts program for reliability of continuous operation
o Established preventative maintenance program
• Tune and monitor Electric Arc Furnace – 75 MVA 3 phase High Voltage electrical
transmission system
• Maintained PLCs and Automation Network
• Troubleshoot PLC, programing, VFDs, instrumentation, and automation network issues
• Directly involved in preventive maintenance for high and medium voltage switch gear
and power transmission equipment – Tap changing Transformers, SF6 Breakers, Medium
Voltage Air Breakers and distribution circuit breakers
• Designed and coordinated improvement projects for increased reliability and better
functionality in steel making equipment
• Safety orientated culture over 550 employees – 0 lost time accidents in over 18 months
• Maintained electrical systems on heavy industrial equipment in a 24/7/365 fast paced
production environment
Self-Employment – August 2004 to December 2010
• Independently started and managed a horse shoeing business
• Part time hobby turned to full time employment after separation from the U.S. Air Force
• Over 150 clients in the Rapid City, South Dakota area
U.S. Air Force – June 2002 to June 2008
• Radio Technician - Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of over 1300
radios valued at over $5 million
• Maintained and troubleshot Air Traffic Control transmitters, receivers, transceivers, and
voice switching/recording equipment
• Maintained High Frequency radios and Satellite radios for global commination
• Managed the installation of a Motorola P25 trunking system - Kept a $2.2 million dollar
project on a 6 month time line resulting in an “Airman of the Year” award from
Ellsworth Air Force base, 2006
• Quality Assurance Evaluator - Inspected equipment and supervised technicians insuring
proper radio operation and maintenance procedures were followed
• Held final rank of Staff Sergeant
Education
• B.S. Degree, Electrical Engineering – South Dakota School of Mines and Technology -
Graduated May 2012, GPA 3.656
• A.S. Degree, Electronic Systems Technology – Community College of the Air Force -
Graduated June 2006
• Allen Bradly Factory training for Studio 5000 Level 1 and 3 and Drive Executive
Certifications
• Held U.S. Federal Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance
• General Radio Operators License with Radar Endorsement – Federal Communication
Commission
• Certified Electronic Technician – Electronic Technician Association
• Certified Fiber Optic Technician – Fiber Optic Association