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Arc Flash Training, Arc Blast Protection & Hazard Analysis for OSHA Electrical Safety

Career spanned 40 years, the last 26 years with U.S. Gypsum (USG)Received over 15 letters of commendation for work performed during my career with USGAccomplishmentsFunctioned as USG's chief electrical engineer for 12 yearsDesigned and commissioned A 161 kV, 10 mVA substation, including circuit switcher, transformer, and switchgearThree 69 kV, two 6 mVA and a 10 mVA substations, including transformers and switchgear.One 34.5 kV distribution systemThree 13 kV distribution systemsTwo 5 kV distribution systems.Over 100 480 vac unit substations, varying in size from 500 kVA to 2500 kVAOver 10 medium voltage industrial distribution systemsA 6000 kVA electrical arc furnace power distribution systemDeveloped, designed, and commissioned nine paper mill and production line drive motor and control systemsUpgraded over 15 industrial plant power distribution systemsSpecified and commissioned over 100 medium voltage starters and motors, the largest motor being a 1500 Hp.Implemented using Schweitzer's 701 motor control relay as USG's standard for critical motorsSupported plant personnel during electrical emergencies; plant replacing failed and destroyed 3000 amp,; plant replacing failed and destroyed 6000 kVA transformerRainer, OR, plant replacing failed and destroyed 1500 Hp medium voltage starter