Ben Aubin Email & Phone Number

Holland, Michigan, United States

-Operate and monitor the 138kV sub-transmission and 15kV distribution systems-Maintain, troubleshoot, and test low voltage station power systems, control panel, protective relays-Maintain, troubleshoot and test all 138kV transmission and substation transformers, circuit breakers-Maintain, troubleshoot and test all 15kV substation circuit breakers, reclosers, isolation switches-Independently and with the Engineering Department develop and maintain SCADA – including design, build and implementation of. Integrate SCADA with smart grid technology-Oversee Electric T & D tagout system. Formulate, coordinate and implement all Lockout/Tagout switching orders-Collaborate with authorities to initiate 138kV and 15kV emergency restorations

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

-Manage transmitter relocation in a 4 month time frame. -Manage and maintain all broadcast equipment/systems -Responsible for daily on-air operation of the station-Maintain and repair all technical equipment at the transmitter, satellite downlink/uplink-Manage and maintain all ancillary systems responsible for supporting the on-air operation, such as HVAC, networking, electrical, and mechanical-Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations to protect the entity’s license-Proactively engage with necessary third parties to resolve technical issues in an expedited manner as they arise-Carry-out troubleshooting as needed or escalate to Engineering Support for further diagnosis-Implement new engineering projects as directed by Regional engineering manager, Station Monitoring, or Engineering Support. -Manage project(s) and report status to Regional engineering manager as needed-24/7 on-call availability to ensure continuous operation of the station

Holland, Mi

Vehicle purchasing and repair. Researching the best prices on vehicles and parts to maximize profit. Also some big projects at home to save money.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

▪ On call 24-7 and first point of contact for any issues▪ Responsible for operating 10 channels live on air from Battle Creek to Muskegon▪ Responsible for maintaining equipment at 3 studios in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo▪ Budget capital projects and prioritize work and purchases based on needs of the station▪ Negotiate external site leases, service contracts, and barter agreements ▪ Collaborate with department heads to plan and budget future projects and installations▪ Organized a recycling program for old equipment and wire, recycled over 8 tons

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

▪ Coordinate capital projects to ensure efficient installations and minimize disruptions ▪ Manage equipment purchases to maximize capital expense to benefit the station▪ Support the growth, training, and development of department employees▪ Assist the Chief in maintaining external sites including transmitters, receivers, weather cameras, weather stations, and remote Studios

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

▪ Repair and maintain equipment including computers, cameras, microphones, lights ▪ Identify and report continuous problems with equipment to management▪ Work one on one with employees to solve problems with equipment and work flow

Holland, Mi

 Repair televisions including DLP, LCD, LED, and Plasma for local distributors Inventory televisions and track repairs using file sharing on Google docs Work with several vendors to source the best price on parts

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Mechanical Engineering