Derek Blacha
Summary
Dedicated to building productive client relationships while also achieving demanding business targets. Exceptional communicator with an unsurpassed work ethic and resourceful nature. Technical expertise in electrical engineering.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Engineering Technician
Consumers Energy
03.2019 - Current
- Low Voltage Design Overhead and Underground (1PH, Open WYE, 3PH Up to 28KV)
- Knowledge of EDEM and EDM in reference to NESC standards and design these guidelines.
- Coordinate with Project Coordinators and Business Partners when necessary to provide information and clarity of intent.
- Calculate pole load and tensions using Pole Foremen.
- Calculate customer demand/load for residential and commercial projects.
- Build, construct and design distribution assets to meet the demands of the customer.
- Decipher and gather field notes needed for project(s).
- Understand geographic areas, GPS, GIS maps for County and Internally
- Knowledge of ROW and 3rd Party easements and request permits from permitting department.
- Ability to read and understand Construction Drawings / Prints, Electrical Panel Schedules, PDM's and or construction notes.
- General knowledge of safety rules
- New Business Projects overhead and underground lines for residential and commercial services.
- Grant projects OH/UG, Further action, EDIIP, HVD Under builds, ATR / Reliability, System Improvement, Security Inspections.
- Support Third Party Designs and Street lighting Projects
- Damage Assessment (Storm Role) - Able to show damage during the event of a power outage.
- Field Guide - help electric field leader with managing span of control for contractor crews and other utility crews. OMS trained and enabled (preferred)
BIM Modeler, Prefab Lead, Electrician IV
Feyen Zylstra
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Draftsperson – Prepare Electrical Drawings and Details using Revit and Blue-beam.
- Support field and prefabricated processes through BIM Coordination.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
Education
Business Management
Bakers College of Muskegon
Muskegon, MINo Degree - Architectural Technologies
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI01-2026
Skills
DRAFTING / DESIGN:
Microstation
Building Information Modeling
Autodesk—Revit (Certified User)
Adobe Creative Suite
Z Brush, Nomad Sculpt
Unreal Engine
Maya or Blender
ARTISITIC SKILLS:
Photography & Videography
3-D Modeling and Printing
Drawing, Sketching & Concept Design
Oil & Acrylic Painting
Digital Art, Graphics Design and Illustration
TECHNICAL:
BOM & Blueprint Reading
Hand / Traditional Drafting
Custom Desktop Builds
Basic Networking
Timeline
Sr Engineering Technician
Consumers Energy
03.2019 - Current
BIM Modeler, Prefab Lead, Electrician IV
Feyen Zylstra
02.2016 - 03.2019
Business Management
Bakers College of Muskegon
No Degree - Architectural Technologies
Grand Rapids Community College
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