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Derek Abendroth

Altamont,IL

Summary

With extensive experience in the electrical field, I bring a wealth of expertise in residential, commercial, and industrial wiring. Additionally, I possess valuable knowledge as a substation technician and have dedicated over 10 years to working in utility substations. For the past 6 years, I have effectively led a crew for a power utility company. As a focused foreman, I am recognized for my proficiency in planning, assigning, and directing work tasks. My commitment to maintaining safe and clean job sites drives me, and I am now seeking a role where my hard work and dedication will be highly valued.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Substation Assistant Foreman

Ameren Illinois
09.2013 - Current
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and coordinating tasks among crew members.
  • Maintained high-quality work standards by providing thorough training and consistent feedback to crew members.
  • Maintained a clean worksite by organizing tools/materials storage areas and disposing waste properly during and after the completion of each day''s work.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained Ameren's electrical grid following Ameren's standards and safety policies.

Lineman Apprentice

Altamont Electric Department
01.2013 - 09.2013
  • Build and repair overhead power lines
  • Maintain and operate bucket trucks and heavy equipment
  • Maintain live power lines
  • Locate underground power lines
  • Read meters
  • Install transformers both pole top and pad mount

Journeyman Electrician

Integrity Electric & Plumbing
08.2007 - 01.2013
  • Read and understand electrical blueprints
  • Install new electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings
  • Troubleshoot and repair problems in existing electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings
  • Apply National Electric Code

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering

Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
05-2027
  • Dean's List Fall 2024
  • Currently working towards an Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering

Journeyman Card - Substation

Ameren , Maryland Heights, MO
09-2016
  • Completed 3 year training
  • Read and troubleshoot schematics
  • Troubleshoot AC and DC circuits
  • Install, test and maintain electrical equipment including breakers, instrument transformers and power transformers
  • Work with 4KV-345KV equipment.

Certificate - Line Work

Association of Illinois Electric Cooperative, Springfield, Il
06-2013
  • Hot Line Training School
  • Demonstrate proper technique of climbing poles up to 65 feet
  • Build lines, both three phase and single phase
  • Using a spec book to get the needed material and build the lines
  • Build lines from the pole using blocks, hand lines and hoists
  • Practice pole top rescue and complete it in under 4 minutes


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Independent Electrical Contractors
01.2011
  • I.E.C. Electrical training course
  • Grounding & Bonding, transformer training, conduit bending, motor controls, line diagrams, blueprints, National Electric Code

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Lewis & Clark Career Center, St. Charles, MO
01.2003
  • Gold Certificate of Completion
  • Electrical Trades - Intro to PLCS, 3 phase motors, install and repair electrical wiring, switches, relays and circuit breakers in residential and commercial buildings, read electrical diagrams and blueprints, troubleshoot problems in electrical systems, use electrical testing equipment, apply National Electric Code.

Skills

  • Licensed crane operator
  • Skills USA-VICA Leadership Conference Participant
  • Skills USA-VICA District Competition, Industrial Motor Controls, 2 nd place
  • 2nd place at State Competition in Industrial Motor Controls
  • Recipient of Outstanding Student Award from Lewis & Clark
  • 1st place regional IEC wire off competition
  • 10 th place National IEC wire off competition
  • Certified in First Aid, CPR and AED
  • Completed Shoring and Excavation training
  • Completed Flagger Training Program by IDOT
  • Class A commercial driver's license
  • Task delegation

Timeline

Substation Assistant Foreman - Ameren Illinois
09.2013 - Current
Lineman Apprentice - Altamont Electric Department
01.2013 - 09.2013
Journeyman Electrician - Integrity Electric & Plumbing
08.2007 - 01.2013
Independent Electrical Contractors - ,
Lewis & Clark Career Center - ,
Lake Land College - Associate of Applied Science, Electronics Engineering
Ameren - Journeyman Card, Substation
Association of Illinois Electric Cooperative - Certificate, Line Work

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