Dennis Bell
Draper,UT
Summary
Electronics Technician with more than 40+ years in electronics maintenance and telecommunications. Areas of expertise include troubleshooting, diagnostics and repairs.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Utah State unarmed security guard.
1
1
First aid / CPR
Work History
Security Officer
Securtas
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of property and personnel.
- Conducted regular patrols, identifying and addressing potential security issues promptly.
- Implemented access control procedures to regulate entry and exit of individuals.
Electrician Technician
Union Pacific Railroad
07.2001 - 07.2023
- Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls.
- Fixed wiring and circuit systems to correct performance issues and safety concerns.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
Underground Coal Miner
Cyprus Mining Corp. And Other Mine Companies
10.1981 - 03.2001
- Worked in mines up to 800 feet underground and mined over 100,000 pounds of Coal.
- Daily loaded cars and conveyors with over 100,000 pounds of coal.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed over 20 methane gas checks.
- Mined for anthracite and bituminous coal using Continuous Mining and Longwall equipment safely and efficiently.
- Checked machinery for safety, protecting personnel and equipment from harm.
- Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
- Used loading machine to transfer rocks and coal onto vehicles for removal.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
- Onboarded new employees by instructing in use of equipment, as well as company policies and procedures, to enhance performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Shop Technology
College of Eastern Utah
Price, UTSkills
- Schematic Interpretation
- Megger Meter
- Circuits and Wiring
- Circuit Maintenance Knowledge
- Installation and Repair
- Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Electrical Testing Knowledge
- Welding
- Circuitry
Certification
- Federal Journeyman License - 30+ years
Timeline
Security Officer
Securtas
09.2024 - 05.2025
Electrician Technician
Union Pacific Railroad
07.2001 - 07.2023
Underground Coal Miner
Cyprus Mining Corp. And Other Mine Companies
10.1981 - 03.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Shop Technology
College of Eastern Utah