Christopher Donaldson
Manager
East Liverpool,OH
Summary
Dynamic Site Installation Manager with a proven track record at NKT, excelling in project scheduling and budget management. Adept at leading teams and ensuring safety compliance, I effectively oversee installations while fostering strong client relationships. My expertise in electrical diagnostics and problem-solving drives successful project outcomes. Resourceful Installation Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in project management, team leadership, and technical troubleshooting to ensure smooth operations. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to meet project deadlines and maintain high customer satisfaction. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Site Installation Manager
NKT inc.
Albany, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the delegated budget from Project Installation Manager (PIM).
- Maintains contacts with client, subcontractors and suppliers depending on the given delegation.
- Responsible for installation and service operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and NKT HSE procedures.
- Responsible for installation/service, both qualitatively and quantitatively performed in the best possible way, taking into account the required time, resource and cost frames.
- Responsible for overseeing site workers during the construction of the CPHE Transmission Line.
- Directed teams in installation, testing, start-up and system commissioning tasks.
Electrical Superintendent
Integrated Power Company
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Responsible for all activities on the Project
- Responsible for overseeing site workers during construction of the Solar Site Cobalt.
- Maintaining consent contact with Construction and Project Managers with updates.
- Maintains contacts with President of Operations and Logistics of the company on any given delegations.
- Responsible and maintaining all Safety Operating Procedures for the site.
- Delegating tasks for completion to all the Foremen on site.
Industrial Electrical Foreman
The Ryan Company
Norton, MA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Able to read and understand diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
- Able to splice medium and low voltage wires.
- Able to use metering devices to check voltages, resistance, and amperage.
- Ability to operate man lifts, telehandlers, excavators and sked steers.
- Lead Electrician on site for all operations.
- Diagnosing problems and solving electrical and communication issues.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
HVAC Service Technician
Gault Heating and Cooling
Hubbard
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Diagnosing problems and solving issues with various types of residential and commercial units.
- Understanding the correct amount of refrigerant that is needed in Air Conditioning Systems.
- Using a Multimeter to test current and amperage drawing.
- Able to use diagrams and schematics.
- Able to use a Manometer to check static and gas pressures on systems.
- Ability to adapt to all customers that are needed for service.
Warehouse
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Wintersville
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Order Filler - Temporary job while in Trade School.
Facility Maintenance Manager
Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness
New Brighton
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Establishes preventative maintenance schedules for all systems, equipment, and buildings, including ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, fire protection and security systems, electrical and energy management, dock doors/dock plate systems, power industrial equipment, and building components (roof, interior and exterior floors/walls, doors, paved surfaces, and landscaping).
- Working knowledge of refrigeration systems, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
- Coordinate and assist in general repairs involving basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
- Assist in interviewing and hiring employees, train new employees in methods and procedures used, and various company and department work rules.
- Initiates, implements, and manages the facility maintenance program, with emphasis on planning, scheduling, and preventive, predictive, and productive maintenance.
Electrician
Majestic Inc.
New Waterford
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Work on projects such as electrical panels, running conduit, pulling wire and connecting devices using lifts and ladders.
- Strong knowledge in troubleshooting controls, drives and electronic components.
- Evaluating electrical drawings, work documentation, plans & schedules.
- Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of facilities and production equipment, including electrical, electronic, robotics, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
- Obey all safety rules, maintain cleanliness of the work area and perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman.
Laborer
Industrial Painting Innovation
Charleston
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Provide input that would help improve safety, environment, quality production and maintenance in work area.
- Work closely with co-workers to create a highly productive work environment.
- Reviews work of outside vendors and licensed maintenance workers; makes punch lists.
- Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance.
- Perform tasks related to welding, sandblasting, painting, and machinery troubleshooting.
Engineering Technician
Fresh Mark, INC
Salem
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Perform require calibration of weights, scales, and machinery.
- Provide technical knowledge and support to assigned areas. This includes troubleshooting, facilities modifications, process adjustments, and equipment maintenance.
- Read schematics, assembly drawings, data sheets, and process sheets to perform testing, build fixtures, checkout and trouble-shoot equipment.
- Assist with hands on training of manufacturing employees on new products, tooling, equipment and process revisions.
Avionics Test Technician
United States Marine Corp (USMC)
11.2005 - 06.2014
- Repair and maintenance of 7 Consolidated Automated Support Systems (CASS) test benches using multimeters, oscilloscope, using wiring diagrams, schematics, and other various test equipment.
- Supervised over 25 Marines at any given time.
- Performed installations, maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly or adjustment of various electronic systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and applicable regulations.
- Troubleshoot system level faults and integration of system upgrade to include the fabrication and repair of circuit board and cable assemblies, as required.
- Tested failures in Communications, Weapons and Navigation equipment and systems; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment.
- Repaired/Maintained Tactical Quiet Generators (TQGs) - Running Diagnostics and preventive maintenance.
- Stationed within the United States
Education
Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration - HVACR
New Castle School of Trades
East Liverpool, OH10.2020
Associate's degree - Electrical Engineering
Pittsburgh Technical College
Pittsburgh, PA01.2017
Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Youngstown, OH09.2016
HTS-484 hybrid test bench technician -
U.S. Navy/Marine School
NAS Oceana, Virginia06.2007
Avionics Technician -
U.S. Navy/Marine School
NAS Pensacola, Florida02.2007
General Studies -
Kent State University
Salem, OH11.2003
Skills
- installation management
- equipment maintenance
- safety compliance
- project scheduling
- budget management
- customer relationship management
- team leadership
- problem solving
- effective communication
- attention to detail
- troubleshooting systems
- Site supervision
- Health and safety
- Blueprint reading
- electrical diagnostics
- task delegation
- Team building
- Project planning
- Logistics coordination
- Material and equipment procurement
- Renovations, building, and demolition
- Professionalism
- Client relations
- Multitasking capacity
- Decision-making
- Inspection principles
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active listening
- Cost tracking
- Continuous improvement
- Time management abilities
- Field operations
- Risk management
- Crew management
- Safety standards
- quality control
- Documentation control
- Electrical
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Specification and blueprint interpretation
- Site inspection
- Equipment installation
- MS office
- Construction
- Detail focused
Certification
608 Certification July 2020
OSHA 10 June 2023
OSHA 30 October 2024
NFPA 70E 2024 July 2025
Confine Space Training October 2024
CSX Rail October 2025
CPKC Rail October 2024
MSHA March 2015
Timeline
Site Installation Manager
NKT inc.
10.2024 - Current
Electrical Superintendent
Integrated Power Company
02.2024 - 10.2024
Industrial Electrical Foreman
The Ryan Company
02.2023 - 02.2024
HVAC Service Technician
Gault Heating and Cooling
10.2020 - 01.2023
Warehouse
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
08.2019 - 10.2020
Facility Maintenance Manager
Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness
10.2016 - 08.2019
Electrician
Majestic Inc.
11.2015 - 10.2016
Laborer
Industrial Painting Innovation
02.2015 - 11.2015
Engineering Technician
Fresh Mark, INC
06.2014 - 12.2014
Avionics Test Technician
United States Marine Corp (USMC)
11.2005 - 06.2014
Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration - HVACR
New Castle School of Trades
Associate's degree - Electrical Engineering
Pittsburgh Technical College
Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
HTS-484 hybrid test bench technician -
U.S. Navy/Marine School
Avionics Technician -
U.S. Navy/Marine School
General Studies -
Kent State University