Dylan Warner Heggestad
San Diego,CA
Summary
Electric Systems Operations
Electrical operations professional with extensive experience in power distribution, switching operations, and real-time system monitoring in high-reliability environments. Proven ability to execute formal switching authorizations, coordinate service restoration, interpret system operating diagrams, and maintain accurate operating records. Strong communicator with a disciplined safety mindset developed through U.S. Navy nuclear operations and industrial electrical work. Experienced in shift work, emergency response, and operating under established procedures and stress to ensure continuity of electric service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Electrician
Solar Turbines Inc. A Caterpillar Company
Kearny Mesa, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Operate, test, and monitor medium-voltage electrical systems (13.8kV, 11kV, 4.16kV) supporting turbine generator operations.
- Execute controlled energization and de-energization of electrical equipment and generators in accordance with established safety and authorization procedures.
- Interface with various HMIs to operate turbine generators. Control generator voltage, speed, and current within operational limits.
- Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and operators during system testing, switching activities, and abnormal operating conditions.
- Interpret electrical schematics, system diagrams, and control documentation to troubleshoot system issues.
- Communicate real-time system status, hazards, and operational risks to supervision to support safe decision making.
- Maintain accurate records of system configuration, testing activities, and operating conditions.
Building Engineer
CBRE at ASML
Rancho Bernardo, California
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored electrical and mechanical systems to ensure continuity of service and safe operation in a critical facility environment.
- Responded to alarms and abnormal system conditions, coordinating corrective actions and service restoration.
- Utilized Building Management Systems to monitor system performance, trends, and operational status.
- Maintained operating diagrams, system documentation, and maintenance records.
- Responsible for writing daily shift pass-down logs to inform all oncoming shift personnel of any status changes, ongoing maintenance, or outages.
- Supported planned outages and system restorations following maintenance or equipment failures.
Maintenance Electrician
San Diego Convention Center Corporation
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Troubleshot, isolated, and restored electrical systems in a large, mission-critical facility.
- Read and interpreted electrical diagrams and circuit layouts to safely perform electrical switching and repairs.
- Coordinated work activities and communicated system status to operations staff and management.
- Maintained logs, reports, and documentation of electrical system conditions and maintenance actions.
- Worked on three-phase 277/480V distribution systems and lighting control systems.
Nuclear Electricians Mate
Navy - CVN72
Coronado , CA
10.2017 - 04.2022
- Operated and monitored electrical distribution systems up to 4.16 kV in a nuclear power and steam generation environment.
- Executed formal electrical switching procedures to energize, de-energize, isolate, and restore electrical equipment.
- Prepared and followed power switching authorizations, clearance boundaries, and safety-tagging LOTO procedures.
- Directed and supported service restoration following equipment outages, and abnormal system conditions.
- Monitored switchboards and control panels, recording system loads, voltages, and operating parameters.
- Maintained system operating diagrams, logs, and records in compliance with procedural requirements.
- Coordinated with watch teams and supervisors using clear, concise, operational communications.
- Worked rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a high-reliability, safety-critical environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA01-2027
Skills
- Electric distribution systems operations
- Switching authorization and clearance procedures
- Service restoration and load transfers
- System operating diagrams and one-line reading
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Substation and generator operations
- Medium-voltage systems, from 416kV to 138kV
- Low-voltage systems, 24V-480V
- Relay operation and Control circuitry
- Electrical safety, LOTO and clearance boundaries
- Real-time operational communications
- SCADA awareness
- Operating Logs, records, and reporting
- AC/DC electrical Theory and Calculations
- Shift Work in safety-critical environments
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Proficient with Computer-based operating systems
- Can distinguish red, blue, and green colors
Timeline
Industrial Electrician
Solar Turbines Inc. A Caterpillar Company
06.2023 - Current
Building Engineer
CBRE at ASML
09.2022 - 06.2023
Maintenance Electrician
San Diego Convention Center Corporation
05.2022 - 09.2022
Nuclear Electricians Mate
Navy - CVN72
10.2017 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
San Diego Mesa College