Experience

The JDI Group

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Arc Flash Engineer

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Maumee, OH > Electrical Project Management > MV/LV Substation Design SME > Electrical upgrade capital planning > Short Circuit and Coordination Studies > Arc Flash Remediation methods SME > NFPA-70E Electrical Safety Training > 5 Year Arc Flash Study Refresh SME > NFPA-70E Risk assessment SME > Specification and shop drawing review > Engineering Proposals, Engineering reports, and Scope of Work documents > Mentoring/training engineering… Show more > Electrical Project Management > MV/LV Substation Design SME > Electrical upgrade capital planning > Short Circuit and Coordination Studies > Arc Flash Remediation methods SME > NFPA-70E Electrical Safety Training > 5 Year Arc Flash Study Refresh SME > NFPA-70E Risk assessment SME > Specification and shop drawing review > Engineering Proposals, Engineering reports, and Scope of Work documents > Mentoring/training engineering staff > Client interface/presentation Show less



ZMAC Electrical Safety LLC

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal, Senior Consulting Engineer

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  Toledo, Ohio Area > Arc Flash Study Management > Experienced using ETAP and SKM > Completed and/or managed 350 + studies > Short Circuit and Coordination Analysis > Remediation Methods SME > NEC violation reports > Quality Control of Arc Flash Project Execution > Electrical Distribution System Modeling & Analysis > Study Reports with data results, TCC curves, recommendations > Site Arc Flash labeling strategy > Arc Flash Label Custom… Show more > Arc Flash Study Management > Experienced using ETAP and SKM > Completed and/or managed 350 + studies > Short Circuit and Coordination Analysis > Remediation Methods SME > NEC violation reports > Quality Control of Arc Flash Project Execution > Electrical Distribution System Modeling & Analysis > Study Reports with data results, TCC curves, recommendations > Site Arc Flash labeling strategy > Arc Flash Label Custom Templates > NFPA-70E SME > Electrical Safety Site Assessment (written ESP, PPE strategy, state of distribution system)

• Senior Electrical Project Engineer

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2023

  Toledo, Ohio Area > Electrical Project Management > Medium Voltage Substation Design > Low Voltage Substation Design > Shop Drawing Review > Primary Metering Conversion Design > Large E-House Substation Design > Virtual Main Design > Engineering Proposals > Engineering Reports > Construction SOW documents > Equipment Specification > Bid Review



Matrix Technologies, Inc.

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Electrical Project Engineer

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2016

  Toledo, Ohio > Worked with industrial clients across the US > Power System Design/Analysis > Technical Leader Large E-House Projects > NFPA-70E Consulting and Electrical Safety Training > Develop cost effective electrical system upgrades. > Establish low incident energy levels across facilities using techniques such as virtual main, light detection, maintenance mode, zone control, fast interruption, upstream trip, current limiting devices, remote operation, main sequester… Show more > Worked with industrial clients across the US > Power System Design/Analysis > Technical Leader Large E-House Projects > NFPA-70E Consulting and Electrical Safety Training > Develop cost effective electrical system upgrades. > Establish low incident energy levels across facilities using techniques such as virtual main, light detection, maintenance mode, zone control, fast interruption, upstream trip, current limiting devices, remote operation, main sequester, and circuit redesign. > Power studies using ETAP & SKM software to analyze power systems (multiple scenario, study settings standards, quality assurance guidelines/procedures, assumption standards, exporting data for report exhibits, custom label templates, etc.) > Recommend PPE programs and rules of use (i.e. company policy). > Develop materials for (and delivering) NFPA-70E based electrical safety training for Qualified and Unqualified workers. > Publish engineering proposals (electrical upgrades, remediation projects, arc flash studies). > Publish engineering reports (short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, NEC violations). > Double-ended (Medium & Low Voltage) substation design, specifications, submittal review, and computer modeling. > E-House substation technical lead experience. Show less



Chrysler Group LLC

• Maintenance Lead

  • Mar 2005 - Nov 2008

  Toledo, Ohio > Maintenance lead on shift in an automotive assembly plant. > Technical breakdown support for automation in department. > Generate daily maintenance report analyzing all throughput loss including a plan of resolution and prevention. > Responsible to write and follow-up on a practical problem solving report [“PPSR”] for production losses. > Actively participate in weekend/shutdown [short term/long term] planning. > Ongoing participation in continuous improvement… Show more > Maintenance lead on shift in an automotive assembly plant. > Technical breakdown support for automation in department. > Generate daily maintenance report analyzing all throughput loss including a plan of resolution and prevention. > Responsible to write and follow-up on a practical problem solving report [“PPSR”] for production losses. > Actively participate in weekend/shutdown [short term/long term] planning. > Ongoing participation in continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reduce throughput loss. > Ongoing participation in the installation & commissioning of all new equipment in tcf. > Facilitate the continuous collection and storage of user file backups. This included PLC files, network [Controlnet/Devicenet/Anybus] files, variable frequency drive (VFD) parameter files, laser safety curtains [sti and pls] setup files, human machine interface (HMI) files, and process PC hard drives. > Primary software applications: corporate information systems, lotus notes, Microsoft office suite, RS logix 5, RS logix 5000, RS guard plus, RS view, Panelbuilder 32, Panelbuilder 1400e, RSlinx, RSnetworx, Sypt Pro, CT soft, drive executive, drive tools 32.

• Controls Engineer

  • Feb 2000 - Feb 2005

  Detroit, Michigan > Management of automation projects and supervision of skilled trades. > Technical support for all automation in [block /crank/ head/ rod] machining departments. > Responsible for all plc program changes [900 – telemecanique premium]. > Responsible for automation backup collection and storage. > Machinery rework from concept to productionization. > Supported the launch of the 3.7l mack avenue ii plant machining departments from delivery/installation/… Show more > Management of automation projects and supervision of skilled trades. > Technical support for all automation in [block /crank/ head/ rod] machining departments. > Responsible for all plc program changes [900 – telemecanique premium]. > Responsible for automation backup collection and storage. > Machinery rework from concept to productionization. > Supported the launch of the 3.7l mack avenue ii plant machining departments from delivery/installation/ commissioning of equipment to full productionization. > Ongoing participation in continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reduce throughput loss. > Primary software applications used: chrysler corporate information systems, lotus notes, microsoft office, internet explorer, pl7 pro, monitor pro, magelis xbtl1000, altivar.

• Electrical Engineer

  • Feb 1998 - Feb 2000

  Toronto Ontario > Technical support of all automation systems. > Ongoing participation in continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reduce throughput loss. > Project management and launch support.



Bombardier Aerospace

• Netherlands
• Business Consulting and Services

• Electrical/Electronics Supervisor

  • Dec 1996 - Feb 1998

  Toronto, Canada > Supervised 20+ personnel to accomplish department goals. > Project management, capital budget management, pm management, spare parts management. > Technical support of all equipment and systems.



Denison Mines Corp.

• Canada
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering & Maintenance Manager

  • Sep 1986 - Jul 1992

  New Brunswick, Canada > Supervise Engineering and Maintenance Staff to maintain/expand a 10,000 ton per day mining operation. > Capital management & projection for 15kV/5kV power grid expansion/modifications. > Project management. > Ongoing participation in continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reduce throughput loss. > Employee evaluation/development. > Breakdown support of all equipment and systems.



Western Canada Steel

• Canada
• Wholesale

• Journeyman Electrician

  • Sep 1981 - Sep 1984

  Alberta, Canada > Technical support of all equipment and systems.



International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Journeyman Electrician

  • Sep 1975 - Sep 1981

  New Brunswick, Canada > Electrical Maintenance and Construction on numerous [Oil Refinery, Paper Mill, Power Plant, etc.] work sites.