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New Jersey, United States

United States

United States

Senior Power Station Electrician 2014 – Present• Revised the preventative maintenance program of over $40 million of power generation and distribution equipment, reducing maintenance periods by 15% and reducing equipment failures.• Developed a control of hazardous energy program for 300 geographically dispersed employees in accordance with Federal and U.S. Army codes and regulations.• Developed safe work practices for an eight member team to operate a two megawatt power plant in a remote location for six months which resulted in zero outages, injuries or equipment failures. • Supervised the installation of a grounding grid for 16 generating units and associated distribution equipment. • Performs quality assurance and quality control for the overhaul, testing and shipment of engines, alternators and other components of one megawatt generation units. • Serves as a liaison to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory to provide technical insight on the revision of U.S. Army electrical safety regulations. • Hand-selected to operate as the organization’s safety officer, reviews project work assessments to ensure all hazards and risks are properly addressed and mitigated.• Determines repair/overhaul required, cost effectiveness and method of accomplishment for power plant equipment, and associated systems.Power Station Electrician / Safety Manager 2012 – 2014• Performed over 1000 hours of both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on generation, distribution and substation equipment, to include protective relaying.• Conducted over 200 facility electrical assessments to aid FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provide critical facilities with the emergency power during natural disasters.• Trained over 100 employees in electrical testing procedures including circuit breakers, switchgear, protective relays and more.

Scout Squad Leader 2010-2012• Led a reconnaissance team during combat operations• Supervised tactical deployment of assigned element in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations; Coordinated action of the element with adjacent and support elements and organic and supporting fire power; analyzes terrain• Conducted tactical operation for a squad, operations of a patrol base and NBC operations; maintains operational security • Ensured collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to unit.Rifleman 2008-2010• Employed, operates, and maintains assigned weapons and equipment. • Employed proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of dismount team. • Performed basic communication functions and operates platoon communications equipment. Constructs individual fighting positions. • Collected and reports tactical information as member of combat or reconnaissance patrol. Assists in target detection, identification, and round sensing.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Energy Management And Systems Technology/Technician

Associate In Applied Science - Aas, Applied Electronics

Prime Power Production

Activities and Societies: Softball TeamQualified 12P S3/U4 ASI-S3 – PRIME POWER ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST Substation Technician/Electrician.

Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Delta

Highschool Diploma

Activities and Societies: Wrestling, Swimming