Christian Criswell
Portage,IN
Summary
Experienced Shift Coordinator and Journeyman Electrician known for enhancing team performance and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead troubleshooting efforts, upgrade electrical systems, and streamline communication across departments to ensure operational efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
NLMK Steel Industries
03.2018 - Current
- Installed and maintained electrical systems for production machinery, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed electrical issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to conduct preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Trained apprentices on electrical practices and safety standards, enhancing team skill levels.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during power outages, restoring operations swiftly and efficiently.
- Upgraded electrical systems to meet industry standards, improving overall plant performance.
- Coordinated with engineering teams on new installations, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, motors, and motor controls.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
Shift Coordinator
NLMK Steel Industries
03.2018 - Current
- Led daily shift operations to ensure safe and efficient maintenance processes.
- Facilitated communication between departments, streamlining information flow and operational alignment.
- Coordinated repair efforts across production, management, and maintenance teams to quickly restore shop operations and minimize downtime.
- Maintained a strong focus on workplace safety by following electrical safety procedures, OSHA standards, and company protocols while working in a high-risk industrial environment.
Truck Driver
Tradebe Environmental Services
01.2013 - 03.2018
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, loads, and maintenance activities.
- Operated a variety of commercial vehicles, including roll-off chassis, box vans, vacuum tankers, and conventional tanker.
Education
Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce - Industrial Electricity
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, INSkills
Heavy Equipment Operation: Bobcat/Skid Steer, Backhoe, Excavator, Front-End Loader, Man Lift (up to 135 ft), Forklift, Telehandler
Equipment Training & Safety: Certified through Jim Shepard courses to train personnel in safe forklift and man lift operation
Electrical Installation & Troubleshooting: Motors & Motor Controls Lighting Systems Transformers Pumps Hydraulic Systems Control Circuits (AC & DC) Receptacle Circuits (480V, 208V & 120V)
Crane Electrical Systems: Relay Logic & Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Instrumentation: Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems
New Installations: Experienced in new installation, wiring, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial electrical equipment and systems
PLC Systems: PLC installation and troubleshooting; proficient in reading ladder logic and using PLC logic as a diagnostic/troubleshooting tool
Certification
Technical Certificate in Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
NLMK Steel Industries
03.2018 - Current
Shift Coordinator
NLMK Steel Industries
03.2018 - Current
Truck Driver
Tradebe Environmental Services
01.2013 - 03.2018
Interdisciplinary Industrial Workforce - Industrial Electricity
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana