Kristopher Mcduffy
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Experience
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Burner Design and Control / BDC
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Engineer
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Jun 2016 - Present
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Electrical and Environmental Systems
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Kansas City, Missouri Area/Des Moines, IA
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Field Engineer
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
Design, commission, test, troubleshoot and maintain standby systems for critical power loads per customer criteria Size Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), switchgear, generator, automatic transfer switches and panel distribution to meet customer load requirements Train customers on software, user interface and optional functions of critical power systems Read and interpret customer and product line mechanical and electrical schematics to install, commission and test critical power systems Maintain customer confidence by providing 24/7 technical support Provide reports to customers and manufacturers on commissioning, testing and maintenance actions Delivered and commissioned UPS to customer upon failure of existing UPS within 3 hours of failure saving critical data center down time Project manager of the DST Switchgear Project – coordinated with Thomson Power Systems, JE Dunn and DST to install, commission and test new switchgear systems providing reliable data center load protection Completed training courses in critical power product lines, including: Staco UPS, voltage regulation and monitoring software systems, GE UPS, transfer switch and generator systems, Thomson switchgear and transfer switch systems, Midtronics monitoring software systems and C&D Battery monitoring and maintenance Show less
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Halliburton
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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MWD Engineer
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Performed environmental site assessments to identify drilling hazards, such as shallow water events Measured and analyzed real-time sensor assessments to identify adjustments to meet precision requirements Measured and evaluated drilling conditions to prevent equipment damage and contamination of nearby water systems Evaluated fluid metrics to confirm the effectiveness of borehole cleaning efforts Developed and conducted leak-off and formation (groundwater and soil) integrity tests to prevent contamination entering or exiting the borehole Show less
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Air National Guard Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Support Equipment Maintenance/Inspection Supervisor
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Sep 2008 - Sep 2014
Coordinated day-to-day operations of support equipment inspections and maintenance departments Validated parts receipts to ensure timely installation and testing Documented testing and maintenance actions, providing an accurate equipment historical archive Provided technical assistance and equipment training to apprentices Interpreted electrical schematics and diagrams to diagnose and repair equipment failures Achieved a 90% commission rate with effective and efficient inspection and maintenance of power generation sets Show less
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Iowa State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Peer Mentor
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
Assist incoming freshman in the Geology Department with transitioning to university life. Coordinate functions for mentee participation and oversee mentee academic progress. Assist incoming freshman in the Geology Department with transitioning to university life. Coordinate functions for mentee participation and oversee mentee academic progress.
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3E Electrical Engineering
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Des Moines, Iowa Area
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Field Engineer
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Mar 2008 - Aug 2010
Managed the commissioning, inspection and maintenance of power generation sets as well as diesel, propane and natural gas engines Led customer training programs on all product lines Tracked billing hours, parts used and services performed for billing, warranty and audit purposes Diagnosed and repaired critical power systems using manufacturer mechanical and electrical schematics Completed system evaluations on commissioned product lines and produced detailed reports for customer and manufacturer records Show less
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Comet Industries
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United States
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Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Engineer
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Sep 2005 - Mar 2008
Performed the commissioning and inspection of critical power standby systems Inspected and executed troubleshooting to determine corrective actions on automatic transfer switches and switchgear Explained maintenance issues to customers and outlined software options to remediate performance gaps Executed critical power system evaluations and accurate test reports to identify equipment issues Utilized product line electrical and mechanical diagrams for diagnosis and repair Provided 24/7 customer technical support to clients on all product lines Developed a semi-annual inspection and preventative maintenance schedule for critical power systems Show less
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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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Support Equipment Maintenance/Inspection Supervisor
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Sep 1998 - Sep 2005
Organized and distributed duties for inspection and maintenance actions of over 450 pieces of support equipment Supervised quality assurance efforts on maintenance and repair of aircraft support equipment Authenticated parts receipts and guaranteed correct installation and testing Analyzed equipment wiring schematics to identify and repair malfunctions Maintained a detailed history of maintenance actions and testing through accurate documentation Trained and mentored equipment apprentices Revamped obsolete inspection system at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE, achieving a 95% commission rate while deployed Show less
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Education
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Iowa State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Geology/Earth Science, General -
Des Moines Area Community College
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Community College of the Air Force
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technical Degree -
Longview Community College
3.0/4.0