Daniel Bendorf
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Methodical leader with expertise in data center commissioning and critical power generation equipment maintenance. Consistently achieves high-quality standards in maintenance and repair tasks while collaborating with skilled professionals. Proven track record of completing installation and testing of power generation equipment ahead of schedule.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Power Generation Technician
Interstate Powersystems
Omaha, NE
05.2025 - Current
- Performed maintenance and warranty repairs to power generation equipment according to manufacturer standards
- Performed advanced electrical diagnosis and programming on PLCs, generator controllers, and HMIs
- Diagnosed ethernet, modbus, and network communication protocols for PLCs and HMIs to optimize system functionality
- Executed electrical diagnosis on 110/480VAC systems to ensure operational integrity
- Completed alternator inspection, diagnosis, and repair to maintain performance standards
- Maintained comprehensive matrix of repairs along with scheduling repairs based on priority level
Project Manager
Interstate Powersystems
Omaha, NE
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Coordinated with site team to ensure timely project delivery for data center client
- Led project planning and execution for critical backup power system installation
- Facilitated internal and external meetings with key stakeholders to align project objectives
- Refined scope of work and adhered to responsibility matrix to minimize lost time
- Ensured team adhered to OSHA and Client safety standards
- Used calculated approach to product and workmanship quality
- Partnered with trade professionals to develop innovative solutions during commissioning stages
Lead Power Generation Technician
Interstate Powersystems
Omaha, NE
06.2018 - 06.2023
- Diagnosed and repaired critical backup power systems, ensuring reliability of natural gas and diesel engines during emergencies
- Performed quarterly and annual maintenance tasks, maintaining equipment readiness for emergency situations
- Perform load bank testing on 240,480, and 13.8 kV generators
- Inspected and repaired automatic transfer switches while meeting NFPA standards
- Conducted data center commissioning, overseeing project execution from inception to completion across multiple buildings
Field Service Technician
Interstate Powersystems
Omaha, US
02.2014 - 06.2018
- On site fleet maintenance and repair
- Mobile fleet maintenance and repair
- Heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
- Performed advanced electrical diagnostics on emissions systems, serial data, and power distribution to ensure compliance and functionality
- Managed parts inventory to guarantee timely availability for repairs
- Executed quarterly and annual maintenance tasks to enhance equipment reliability
- Federal motor vehicle safety standard inspection services
Education
College Degree - Applied sciences
Metropolitan community college Omaha
Omaha, NE06-2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Electrical Diagnosis
- Power Systems Maintenance
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- HMI Integration
- Data Center Commissioning
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
- Safety Compliance
- Service Technician Experience
- Generator Repair
- Inventory Management
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Schematics
Certification
- OSHA 30, 12/31/24
- NFPA 70E, 10/16/19
- MACS EPA 609 Certification, 2012
- Apprentice License, NE State Electrical Board, 3/19/25
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 2/27/26
Additional Information
Training/ Certification for MTU diesel Gensets, Volvo Penta Diesel gensets, Liebherr Gen 8 Excavator, Liebherr Medium Wheel Loader, Detroit Diesel/ MBE 900/4000 trained
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Journeyman Power Generation Technician
Interstate Powersystems
05.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Interstate Powersystems
06.2023 - 05.2025
Lead Power Generation Technician
Interstate Powersystems
06.2018 - 06.2023
Field Service Technician
Interstate Powersystems
02.2014 - 06.2018
College Degree - Applied sciences
Metropolitan community college Omaha