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Gordon Swentkofske

PRINCETON,MN

Summary

Skilled Electrician with extensive experience in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems up to 15,000V, notably with City Of Minneapolis - Public Works. Demonstrates proficiency in interpreting electrical blueprints and proficient in SCADA systems maitnance. Excels in collaborative environments, enhancing productivity by ensuring safety and efficiency. Thorough understanding of National Electrical Codes underscores a commitment to excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrician

City Of Minneapolis - Public Works
4500 Marshall St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55421-2510
04.2023 - Current

•Operate and maintain Electrical systems 50V to 15,000V

•Read and accurately red-line electrical blueprints and schematics.

•Install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and test electrical systems and equipment (i.e., generators, motors, UPS’s, control systems, PLC’s, power and lighting systems, etc.)

Plan, prepare layouts, and perform electrical work to meet facility standards

•Responsible for maintaining the fiber optic network and structured wiring for all IT, security, and access systems

•Perform programming and maintenance of motor protection relays, variable frequency drives, power monitors, and similar devices.

Install interior and exterior wiring.

•Performs all work in accordance with the National Electrical Code, OSHA, and City Electrical Ordinances.

Electrician Apprentice

Aid Electric
1622 93rd Ln NE, Blaine, MN 55449
09.2019 - 01.2023

•Performed electrical work in a variety of residential, comercial, manufacturing, and industrial locations

•Read and accurately red-lined electrical blueprints and schematics.

•Installed interior and exterior wiring.

•Installed, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and test electrical systems and equipment

•Performed programming and maintenance of motor protection relays, variable frequency drives, power monitors, and similar devices.

•Performed all work in accordance with the National Electrical Code, OSHA, and City Electrical Ordinances

Electrician Apprentice

Egan Company
11611 Business Park Blvd N Champlin, MN 55316 US
04.2019 - 10.2019

•Performed building automation and control work in a variety of comercial and industrial locations.

•Read and accurately red-line electrical blueprints and schematics.

•Responsible for installing and trouble shooting security and temperature control systems.

•Plan, prepare layouts, and perform electrical control work to meet facility standards.

•Performed all work in accordance with the National Electrical Code, OSHA, and City Electrical Ordinances

Electrician Apprentice

Howitz Ink
7400 49th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 5
11.2018 - 02.2019

•Perform electrical work in a variety of comercial, and industrial locations.

•Install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and test electrical systems.

•Install interior and exterior wiring.

•Plan, prepare layouts, and perform electrical work to meet facility standards.

•Performed all work in accordance with the National Electrical Code, OSHA, and City Electrical Ordinances.

Electrician Apprentice

Innovative Power Systems Inc
2670 Patton Road Roseville Roseville, MN US
08.2018 - 10.2018

•Worked outside in all weather conditions installing and wiring solar pannels, inverters, and associated equipment.

•Plan, prepare layouts, and perform electrical work to meet facility standards.

•Read blueprints to set up and wire solar arrays

•Performed all work in accordance with the National Electrical Code, OSHA, and City Electrical Ordinances.

Solar Pre Apprentice

Hunt Electric
7900 Chicago Ave Bloomington, MN 55420 US
06.2017 - 02.2018

•Work outside in all weather conditions installing and wiring solar pannels, inverters, and associated equipment.

°Increased overall productivity by maintaining a clean workspace free of potential hazards or obstructions.

•Accurately read electrical blueprints and schematics.

•Plan, prepare layouts, and perform electrical work.

•Efficiently worked together with other trades to complete tasks.

•Performed all work in accordance with the National Electrical Code, OSHA, and City Electrical Ordinances.

Education

Electrical Program -

Minniapolis Electrical JATC
St Michael, MN
05.2023

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Applied Engineering.

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
05.2016

Associate Of Applied Science - Industrial Technology Power Generation

Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Grand Rapids High School
Grand Rapids, MN
06.2011

Skills

  • Knowledge of the standard tools, methods and practices of the trade
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
  • Knowledge of the City Ordinance, State Laws and National Electrical Codes
  • Understanding of network operation and configuration parameters used in the SCADA control system
  • Ability to interpret and work from electrical sketches, layouts and blueprints
  • Ability to make estimates of time and materials required

Certification

•Journeyworker A Electrician

June 2023-June 2025

MN Department of Labor And Industry

•30-hour Construction Safety and Health

Dec 2023 OSHA

•Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

May 2023-May 2025

American Heart Association

Timeline

Electrician

City Of Minneapolis - Public Works
04.2023 - Current

Electrician Apprentice

Aid Electric
09.2019 - 01.2023

Electrician Apprentice

Egan Company
04.2019 - 10.2019

Electrician Apprentice

Howitz Ink
11.2018 - 02.2019

Electrician Apprentice

Innovative Power Systems Inc
08.2018 - 10.2018

Solar Pre Apprentice

Hunt Electric
06.2017 - 02.2018

Electrical Program -

Minniapolis Electrical JATC

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Applied Engineering.

Bemidji State University

Associate Of Applied Science - Industrial Technology Power Generation

Itasca Community College

High School Diploma -

Grand Rapids High School
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