DERICK RODGERS

Stockbridge, GA *****

Cell 229-***-**** • ad2stl@r.postjobfree.com

Sr. Field Engineer

Accomplished, high-performing, Military-trained professional skilled in Testing, troubleshooting, Commissioning, and providing preventive maintenance on industrial, commercial, electrical components with in-depth knowledge of electrical data center operations. Extensive background in reading and applying technical schematics and block diagrams. Effective oral and written communication skills. Experienced in supervising small workforces providing daily directives and task assignments to individuals or teams. Exceptional organizing skills especially in document and record keeping also spare parts, equipment, and tools inventory. Strong knowledge of computer operation including the uses of word, excel, Crome and more.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Thomas Edison State University- AAS Electrical and Mechanical Systems and Maintenance

VFD Certification CPR/OSHA 10(C)(G) OSHA 30(G)

NICET Level 1 Electricians Mate, Class A Programmable Logic Controllers Engineering Electrical Core Electric Motor Rewind Engineering Common Core Quality Assurance Inspector Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

POWERCOR- Sr. Field Engineer August 2020-August 2023

Coordinated, lead, and supported multiple projects both onsite and in-house utilizing company software systems, review and maintain job documentation, ensuring completeness of information from receipt of order to invoice.

Facilitated the Testing, Commissioning, and Maintenance of electrical power systems.

Assist with process improvements and inform best practices in data center operations.

Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows.

Monitored installation, operations, and system parameters.

Prepared technical documentation for operation, maintenance, and emergency for safety.

Performed root cause analysis of equipment failures.

Diagnosed and repaired various network, software, and operating system configuration issues.

Working Knowledge of UPS, ATS, STS, PDUs, and other Electrical equipment.

ETI Neta Technician October 2019-July 2020

Facilitated the Testing, Commissioning, and Maintenance of Low and medium voltage electrical power system equipment.

Performed and executed advance level testing of low and medium voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, motors, electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, and other electrical apparatus.

Performed tests utilizing test equipment: Power Factor, Ductor, Megger, CT ration & saturation, Hi-Pot, VLF, Doble, and Manta.

CPG Critical Systems Technician January 2018- October 2019

Performed Primary/Secondary breaker test on facility low and medium voltage switchgear.

Performed IR scans and generated reports for customers.

Performed PMs on switchgear and components.

Performed testing of low and medium voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, ATS, STS and other electrical apparatuses.

VSS Logistics Team Lead March 2016 – December 2017

Programmed PLC systems to perform specific functions depending on the needed output.

Performed Test, verified systems, and peripheral devices in accordance with the SOW, approved technical standards and procedures.

Installed electronic equipment, controllers, field servers, and PLC devices.

Knowledge and experience with Navy Electrical 460/60 Hz power generation equipment, switchboards, Motor Controllers, electrical distribution, and sub systems, 460/120VAC distribution panels, 24VDC distribution and control circuits.

Experience with RS Logix, ControlLogix, RS View.

Performed Quality Assurance on installed equipment.

U.S. Navy, Electrician August 2001 – August 2015

Identified, ordered, and tracked repair parts. Maintained electrical and auxiliary equipment at maximum efficiency level.

Trained and mentored 25 personnel in motor repairs, overhauls, and quality refurbishments of various fire pumps, vent fans, collection holding and transfer ejectors and potable water pump systems, for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Depot-Level repairs, and shipyard’s quality assurance program.

Computed resistance, current, voltage, phase angle and impedance, prepared diesel generators for operation.

Performed maintenance on 110/220/440V electrical systems, contacts, relays, micro switches, series parallel switches, pressure and temperature sensing switches, torque and gear limit switches, chronograph, and control console electrical functions.

Replaced faulty components in both solid state and magnetic relay motor controllers and switchgears.

Read and interpreted electrical mechanical drawings and schematics.

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