Objective
To obtain a position where I can utilize my work experience and education to achieve positive growth for the organization and personal growth for my career.
Key Skills and Abilities
Over 15 years of experience in Facilities, Maintenance, Leadership, Training, Mentoring and Electrical services in various work environments.
Strong analytical decision-making skills; effective problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
Dynamic leadership, mentoring, negotiations, and customer relations performance.
Professional Experience
Technician / Electrician, NIPSCO, Fort Wayne, Indiana 2018- 2004
Dedicated maintenance, service and design of gas line systems
Maintenance and service of all commercial interior and exterior commercial and residential gas meters and equipment
Proactive replacement, rebuilding and troubleshooting of various gas systems concerns
Emergency response and training as first responder for assessment regarding appliances, gas leaks, and/or natural gas emergencies
Maintenance and assessment of all equipment both inside of substation fences and outside of all surrounding areas, allowing immediate resolution to downed electric lines or any other causes of electric outages
Installation of main and service natural gas lines from 1/2" through 12"gas lines, including new and replacement lines
Carefully build as designed from blueprints all new and upgraded electrical substations
Maintenance Supervisor, Press Seal Gasket, Fort Wayne, Indiana 2004- 2000
Leadership and oversight of team for maintenance, installation and rebuild and/or modification of three phase power from 110 to 24 v ac/dc drives
Building and maintenance of both hot and cold injection rubber, including presses, extrusion machines, digital inkjet printers, HVAC, electrical, compressors, and screw type pneumatic equipment.
Consult and negotiate with contractors, vendors, billing, and employees throughout all parts of the project requirements
Safely operate and educate others on use and operation of both electric and gas forklifts
Electrician, IBEW, Indiana 2000 - 1997
Troubleshot and maintained electrical work on low and high voltage equipment, including switching and distribution, variable frequency and DC speed control equipment.
Installed, maintained and repaired switchboards, circuits and electronic equipment.
Carried out preventive maintenance on electrical circuits and machinery.
Repaired a variety of telemetry systems two-wire alarm circuits, security systems, and fire alarm devices.
Education
Associates Degree, Ivy Tech, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Major: Industrial Maintenance
Primary Courses: HVAC, Electrical, Refrigeration, Business Management, etc.
High School Diploma, Snider High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Additional Training, Certifications and Memberships
Electrician Journeyman's Card
HVAC Certification
Class A CDL -Hazmat and Tanker
Certified operator of electric and gas forklifts