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DANA HEGEL

Gillette

Summary

Highly knowledgeable electrician with a strong foundation in electrical theory. Prioritizes safety and delivers exceptional results. Demonstrates motivation by consistently completing projects within specified timelines, showcasing professional-level skills and trade expertise. Proficient in adhering to the National Electric Code (NFPA 70) and skilled in troubleshooting complex control systems. Capable of effectively reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings. Possesses excellent practical skills in utilizing a wide range of hand tools. Team-oriented individual with exceptional communication abilities. Experienced in operating various equipment, including bucket trucks, to ensure efficient job site operations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Electrician

Wood PLC
11.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Journeyman Electrician for Atlas Carbon project located near Gillette, Wyoming
  • Determine appropriate actions for work performed based on written, diagrammatic, and/or verbal instructions received
  • Determine causes of defective performance and make repairs as needed
  • Replace faulty wiring and electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, VFD's, printed circuit boards, position sensing devices and maintain electrical substation equipment
  • Maintain current technical knowledge of government and company policies, codes and regulations
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all electrical equipment
  • Responsible for following safety procedures and maintaining safety data
  • Adhere to all safety requirements, local NEC and NEC codes
  • Perform plant instrumentation and electrical functions

Electrician

Peabody Energy
04.2014 - 03.2023
  • Maintains and performs electrical maintenance on Plant and Mine equipment
  • Troubleshoots AC and DC Systems, 3 phase motors, electric propulsion systems, and many forms of process control
  • Monitors PLC, Control Logix programs for plant
  • Performs preventative maintenance around substations, maintains switchgear on high voltage, and cleans insulators during outages
  • Communicates electrical changes to immediate supervisor
  • Installs and maintains new electrical services compliant with the National Electric Code, Journey level work
  • Proficient in the use of all power tools, hand tools, and test equipment, including meters, meggers, microohmmeter, loop calibrator.
  • Operates bucket trucks and performs repairs at heights
  • Upholds strict safety standards, including lock out tag out and arc flash personal protective equipment
  • Proficient in reading blueprints and drawings
  • Conducts regulatory testing per MSHA
  • Participates in continuous improvement within the electrical trade
  • Utilizes maintenance tracking software Oracle EAM along with Microsoft Office

Electrician

Black Hills Energy
08.2014 - 07.2022
  • Troubleshoots routine and preventive maintenance on large mobile and plant equipment
  • Mine facility electrical maintenance
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and effective troubleshooting for electrical issues, leading to minimal disruption.
  • Contributed to safer work environments by strictly following safety protocols and conducting regular risk assessments.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Wyoming

Associate of Science - Industrial Electricity

Gillette College
Gillette, Wyoming

Skills

  • Allen Bradley Control Logix 5000
  • Microsoft Office
  • MS Office
  • Oracle
  • Electrical installation
  • Electrical repairs
  • Wiring installation
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Lighting systems
  • Works well in team environment
  • Electrical testing
  • Circuit testing
  • Power distribution
  • Control circuit troubleshooting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Low-voltage systems
  • Diagnostics
  • AC/DC control circuitry
  • Test equipment operation
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Industrial automation

Certification

  • Wyoming Journeyman License
  • Wyoming Mine Foreman

Timeline

Journeyman Electrician

Wood PLC
11.2024 - Current

Electrician

Black Hills Energy
08.2014 - 07.2022

Electrician

Peabody Energy
04.2014 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science -

University of Wyoming

Associate of Science - Industrial Electricity

Gillette College

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