Experience
- Lead Electrician
- 2024 - Present
- Shelton, WA
- Alta Forest Products
- Planning work, ordering materials, and achieving results consistent with company standards
- Using (CSSM) software to create work orders, manage inventory, and order materials
- Building Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for industrial process and reporting
- Programming Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software (SCADA)
- Creating PLC programs to automate mill operations improving safety and productivity
- Troubleshooting and calibrating various scanners and optimizers ensuring peak efficiency
- Teaching junior electricians about safety, theory, and National Electric Code (NEC)
- Industrial Electrician
- 2018 - 2023
- Shelton, WA
- Sierra Pacific Industries
- Wired circuits, motors, Variable Frequency Drives, and automation controls (VFD)
- Made repairs during breakdowns, scheduled maintenance, and proactively prevented mechanical and electrical problems
- Installed computers, cameras, sensors, and associated software for industrial automation
- Used welders, lathes, and other metal fabrication tools to improve electrical infrastructure
- Used Ladder Logic to make necessary program changes for Programmable Logic Controllers
- Managed electrical projects by planning projects, ordered materials, and executing work
- Assisted millwrights in mechanical work for planning, maintenance, and during challenging upset conditions
- Electrical Apprentice
- 20014 - 2018
- Seattle, WA
- IBEW Local 46
- Became familiar with industrial spaces, hazards, and safety protocols such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
- Learned electrical theory and construction with both classroom and field experience
- Installed new raceways, circuits, and panels in accordance to the National Electric Code
- Installed low voltage controls for building automation and fire safety systems
- Worked on service calls to quickly diagnose and fix electrical problems
- Read blueprints in rapidly evolving projects to accurately complete the construction
- Invited to the safety committee by recognizing hazards and proposing corrective actions
- Consistently received high academic grades and excellent performance reviews
- Became certified on forklifts and scissor lifts
- Computer Technician
- 2010 - 2014
- Lacey, WA
- U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service
- Resolved technical issues for staff using a ticket based tracking system
- Maintained servers and network equipment using Windows, Linux, and CiscoIOS
- Created a network based imaging server able to deploy desktops to remote office locations
- Worked to migrate physical servers into a virtualization based platform using Hyper-V
- Transferred land line phone systems to VOIP installing hardware, software, and servers
- Implemented solutions for research staff to enable data interoperability with outside organizations using various scripting tools such as the Perl programming language
- Network Installation Technician
- 2009 - 2010
- JBLM, WA
- TechConFed
- Installed raceways in government buildings for the Secure Internet Protocol Router Network
- Became proficient with construction tools, materials, and installation methods
- Pulled and terminated CAT 6 cable for network patch panels, switches, and server racks
- Coordinated with U.S. Army personnel to schedule times that minimize business interruptions
- Required to pass background checks enabling access to sensitive areas
- Systems Administrator
- 2007 - 2009
- Janesville, WI
- Community Action Inc.
- Managed the servers and network for a non profit organization with four branch offices
- Configured the main office router to allow for network access to and from remote offices
- Integrated Linux servers into a Windows environment to provide secure remote file sharing
- Implemented security protocols and encryption methods to protect client PII on laptops
- Reset passwords, added users, and performed other common administrative IT tasks
- Successfully restored corrupted databases of critical systems from backups
Previous Experience
- Created and maintained websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CGI
- Worked in environmental testing installing sensors and other controls instrumentation
- Volunteered to teach computer literacy classes to seniors at the local library. Created a curriculum detailing email basics, anti-virus software, and file system navigation
Education
- Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee - 4 years, Electrical Apprentice
- St. Martin's University - 3 years, Computer Science
- Illinois State University - 4 years, BS, Political Science
- United States Marine Corps - 4 years, Honorable Discharge
References
Available Upon Request