Electrical Engineere Tech.
Resume:
Ronald S. Svetic
Munster, IN 46321
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Professional Summary
Self-motivated professional with a heavy engineering background and proven leadership skills in incident command, emergency response, law enforcement, and hazardous materials compliance with a commitment to employee health and safety.
Education
Purdue University Calumet
Associate Degree in Applied Science, 1990
Specialized area of Electrical Engineering Technology Professional Experience
Contract Coordinator, Bartech Group, Juno Beach, Florida 2018-Present
● In charge of organizational procedures related to planning, scheduling and contracting Duties for Florida Power and Light
● Instructed all Private Contractors on safety procedures for FPL
● Conducted all Lockout and Tryout procedures for Contractors
● Reviewed Plans for all Contractor Projects
● Liaison between all Contractors and FPL
● Investigated, Documented and Assembled all Accident Reports
● Insured compliance with all OSHA, State and Company Safety Policies
● Accounted for all personal in the event of a Plant Evacuation Motor Inspector, U.S. Steel, Gary Works 1992-2006
• Designed, installed and maintained automation systems including programmable logic control units in a modern integrated steel manufacturing facility
• Performed routine maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment
• Maintained documentation and scheduling records for preventative maintenance programs and fire protection impairments
• Performed work in permit-required confined spaces including site monitoring and safety compliance officer
• Developed Safe Job Practices (SJP) for specific tasks and impairment procedures
• Coordinated lock-out/tag-out/try-out (LOTOTO) and fire watch outages
• Reviewed work permits with managers, contractors, and emergency responders
• Provided safety training to area workers pertaining to hot work and lock-out/tag-out/try-out
(LOTOTO)
Electrician/Security White Lodging Inc. Holiday Star Theatre Merrillville, Indiana 2014-2017
● Provided Security for the Talent at various Events
● Provided Money drops from various areas to vault room
● De-Escalated incidents between guests
● Installed and maintained all security equipment for entire Theater
● Reviewed and updated Emergency Action Plans for Theater Fire-Safety Officer, Lake County Jail, Lake County, Indiana, Sheriff’s Department 2013-2018
• Responsible for seeing that all local, state and federal fire codes are being followed
• Instruct entire Jail staff on fire safety, emergency response procedures and managing disaster situations
• Daily inspections and maintaining all fire suppression equipment
• Supervising all new construction projects for safety compliance
• Acts as operation chief in case of emergencies
• Works with all outside agencies in the implementing of various disaster response plans and during actual disasters
Reserve Patrolman, Lake County, Indiana, Sheriff’s Department 2008-2015
• Research and enforce state local laws and ordinances
• Assist in crime prevention duties
• Perform database searches, conduct surveillance, and serve warrants to assist in criminal investigations
• Provide technical guidance and manage case files for environmental crimes
• Maintain surplus military vehicles for disaster response
• Maintain mobile command post to include all technological upgrades and kept vehicle in state of readiness 24/7
• Trained SWAT team to hazmat technician level and provide yearly training to maintain certification level
• Researched new forcible entry tools for SWAT team
• Obtained new gas masks for SWAT team and instructed them in their proper use
• Supervised raids with law enforcement to make entry into structures that were deemed a biohazard
• Head of Reserve Patrol Unit for two years
Coordinator, Lake County, Indiana, Hazardous Materials Team 2006-2012
• Responded to hazardous material incidents serving as on-scene incident commander for declared emergency incidents
• Coordinated with Lake County Emergency Management Agency to provide response and mitigation assistance during natural and man- made disasters
• Served as task force team leader and safety officer for a five county incident management team
(District 1 IMT)
• Supervised and assigned tasks to response personnel during emergency responses
• Partnered with private sector entities to ensure regulatory compliance
• Developed, reviewed and approved emergency response plans and procedures
• Served as point-of-contact for spill, release and compliance related issues
• Collected and analyzed intelligence pertaining to chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear, and explosive incidents in conjunction with the Indiana Fusion Center
• Planned and coordinated team training and drills in accordance with National Fire Protection Association and Occupational Safety and Health Administration Guidelines
• Implemented standard operating procedures for emergency response
• Assisted with the hardening of soft targets throughout Lake County, Indiana
• Team Leader for Indiana District One Hazardous Materials Response Team
• One of the founders of Indiana District One Training that provides fire training and certification to Firefighters in the surrounding five counties
• Vice Chairman of District One Training
• Sat on LEPC board for nine years
• Sat on Hospital Bioterrorism Committee
• Consultant for Munster COMMUNITY Hospital Decontamination room in Hospital Emergency Room
• Maintained Hospital emergency decontamination response plan for all hospitals in Lake County, Indiana through the local Fire Departments
• Assisted various Fire Departments with Homeland Security Grants
• Served as acting Director of Emergency Management for Lake County, Indiana as needed
• Designed and built various hazardous materials response and decontamination equipment
• Designed and re-built emergency Communications Room for Lake County Emergency Mgmt. Lieutenant, Munster Fire Department 2014-Present
• In charge of all operations, training and personnel of an Engine Company
• Directs work force of Engine personnel in Fire Suppression and disaster assistance
• Maintains all emergency equipment and keeps it in a state of readiness
• Steps in as Incident Commander of an incident when needed Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician, Munster, Indiana Fire Department 1984-Present
• Serve the community providing fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services
• Conduct inspections on various commercial, industrial and institutional occupancies to verify compliance with the Indiana Fire Code
• Supervised subordinates and provided training to entry level firefighters
• Assist in origin and cause investigations for fires, explosions and hazardous materials releases
• Provide periodic service, inspection and testing of municipal fire hydrants Professional Management Experiences
Certifications
• Firefighter I/II, Indiana Firefighter Training System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
• Fire Inspector III, Indiana Firefighter Training System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
• Fire Officer II, Indiana Firefighter Training System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
• Fire Investigator I, Indiana Firefighter Training System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
• Hazardous Materials Technician, Indiana Firefighter Training System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
• Emergency Medical Technician, State of Indiana
• National Incident Management System/Incident Command System (NIMS/ICS) 100,200,300,400,700,800
• National Incident Management System All Hazards Safety Officer
• 40-hour technical rescue training
• IS-00139, Exercise Design, Federal Emergency Management Agency
• IS-00240, Leadership and influence, Federal Emergency MANAGEMENT Agency
• EVOC Driver certification
• Master Firefighter HAZARDOUS materials
• Certified Open Water Diver
• WMD Incident Command Course (COBRA)
• WMD Hands-On Training (COBRA)
• Decontamination Training Course
• Emergency Response to Terrorism (National Fire Academy)
• Confined Space Entry
• Marine Fire Suppression Course for LAND Based Fires
• Incident Command and Hazmat
• Bombs and other Dangerous Devices
• Incident Management for Nuclear Incidents Program
• Bombs, Explosives and ATF Fire Investigations
• Fire/ Arson Detection
• Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
• WMD Tactical Operations
• Rifleman training
• CQB Rifleman training
• CQB Small Arms
● Electrical Training Program for Electrician-Motor Inspector (US Steel)
● Basic PLC Programming
● Westinghouse HPPC 1500/1700 PLC
● Bearing School
● Laser Alignment
● Introduction to SLC Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Programing
● USX EGL Allen Bradley SLC 500 Training
● US Steel Breaker Safety Training
References upon request
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