Jason Christensen
Director of Power Services at Taurus Power & Controls, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Project Manager / Project Engineer
POWER EngineersApr, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
UPS and Battery Systems
Training TechnologyApr, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Partial Discharge Certification
High Voltage Partial Discharge, Ltd.Aug, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Doble Power Factor Certification
Doble Engineering CompanyFeb, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
NETA II Certified Technician
NETA - InterNational Electrical Testing AssociationAug, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Infrared Thermography Level 1
The Snell GroupJan, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Taurus Power & Controls, Inc.
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United States
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Industrial Automation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Power Services
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Jan 2018 - Present
My responsibilities include directing and managing the Power Services department in an effort to serve our ever growing customer base in the Pacific Northwest, as well as national and international customers as well. Within the Power Services department my functions are to drive business development as well as the budgets, schedules, assigned personnel, and sales generation I also handle all the project management, administrative roles, technical support, and support in field testing and inspections. Primary functions of infield work include testing and inspecting as well as repair and recondition services on a wide variety of electrical components and equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, relays, cables, and substation work, in voltage ranges from 120V up to 500kV systems.• Continually driving sales and project generation to grow and expand business services and offerings to our ever growing customer base.• Work within the company to coordinate multi-location goals and personnel.• Established routine training requirements for electrical qualified personnel.
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Seattle Industrial Motor & Machine Company
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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Power Services Department Manager
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2017
Primarily responsible for managing the Power Services business to include budgets, schedules, assigned personnel, as well as sales generation, project management, administrative roles, technical support, and support in field testing and inspections. Responsible for testing and inspecting as well as repair and recondition services on a wide variety of electrical components and equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, relays, cables, and substation work, in voltage ranges from 120V up to 500kV systems.• Continually drove business and sales to see an increase of roughly 40% growth each year.• Implemented numerous changes and process improvements including data collection forms, proposal generation documentation, and safety forms. • Established routine training requirements for electrical qualified personnel.• Led facility improvement processes for the Power Services group.
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POWER Testing and Energization
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager / Testing Supervisor II
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Feb 2010 - 2015
Responsible for managing a wide variety of projects as well as the budgets, schedules, and technicians assigned to the projects. Responsible for testing and inspecting a wide variety of electrical components and equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, relays, cables, and substation work, in voltage ranges from 120V up to 500kV systems. Trained and certified in Project Manager functions, Partial Discharge testing, UPS and Battery Systems, and Infrared Thermography. Certified NETA level 2 technician. Helped to implement and design training criteria for new employees as well as field supervision responsibilities.• Successfully trained new incoming technicians and engineers to ensure 100% industry compliance. • Managed numerous projects and people from all over the nation including a record setting one day project worth over $150K, that encompassed nearly 45 technicians and engineers within our company. • Successfully helped to implement numerous process changes within the company to increase productivity and overall efficiency.
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Eaton
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Ireland
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Electrical Test Technician
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Jan 2008 - Feb 2009
Primary responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and inspection of breakers, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, and various other electrical components in voltage ranges from 480 volts up to 500kV. Possess a great deal of experience with scheduling, coordination, and record keeping skills. Very experienced in arc flash studies and data gathering techniques. Certified in infrared thermal photography and have conducted numerous scans of customer’s electrical equipment. Conducted ground testing, transformer services, load monitoring, and a wide variety of other work in the field. Handled management of shop functions and inventory processes to ensure proper tracking and accountability of all shop equipment and supplies.• Organized shop functions to increase productivity by 50%.• Implemented new inventory tracking process increasing monthly sales by 15%.• Managed all equipment calibration requirements ensuring 25% less technician downtime.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Power Production Journeyman
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Jul 1998 - Jul 2004
Responsible for testing and inspections of station and portable electrical generators and automatic transfer switches. Managed work assignments and personnel to ensure all work was scheduled and completed on a regular basis. Conducted training for all assigned personnel in electrical production theory and design, as well as generator and ATS maintenance classes. Responsible for testing and inspections of station and portable electrical generators and automatic transfer switches. Managed work assignments and personnel to ensure all work was scheduled and completed on a regular basis. Conducted training for all assigned personnel in electrical production theory and design, as well as generator and ATS maintenance classes.
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Education
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2006 - 2010
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General -
2006 - 2008
University of Phoenix
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General -
2000 - 2003
Community College of the Air Force
General Studies, A
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