Jason Gudewicz
Grosse Ile
Summary
To obtain a position where my skills, abilities, experience and will to strive for excellence will help my employer and me to grow and excel.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Maintenance Journeyman
Caniff Service Center
Detroit
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained, built, and repaired substation equipment in Caniff Service Center area, minimizing customer outages and ensuring reliable power supply. I also work on new construction jobs building substations new from the ground up.
- Performed maintenance on all substation equipment and constructed new substations and additions to existing ones.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment and systems for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues, enhancing resolution efficiency.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving breakdowns or accidents.
FGD Environmental Journeyman – Electrical
Monroe Power Plant
Monroe
06.2021 - 01.2024
- During the maintenance week we perform electrical repairs, calibrate equipment, repair and replace sensors and switches used to control the process, perform large breaker maintenance, and other routine maintenance as needed.
- Performed tagging for valves, 480 volts to 13200 volt switching, isolating systems, and executing throwovers for outage work as part of operational duties.
- Performed electrical repairs, calibrated equipment, and repaired and replaced sensors and switches to control the process.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to address issues and achieve goals related to products and services.
- Presented innovative ideas to improve project efficiency and team collaboration. and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Reliability Supervisor – Monroe Power Plant
DTE Energy
Monroe
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Supervised front-line crews in a power plant to ensure timely access to materials, resources, and tools.
- Prepared contractor bid packages, resolved job package discrepancies, maintained field books/notes, updated construction drawings, and verified labor, material, and equipment availability.
- Managed workflow processes to maintain production targets within the power plant.
- Collaborated with operations to provide technical guidance and direction for oil spill cleanup, restoration, and asbestos removal projects.
- I also worked closely with operations to provide technical guidance and work direction for oil spill cleanup and restoration and asbestos removal projects.
- I am a part of several safety teams including the assessment team, MPP safety committee, standards committee, and Enterprise Electrical Council.
- Also work to prepare contractor bid packages, resolve job package discrepancies, prepare field books/notes and related forms, update construction drawings, verify labor, material and equipment availability.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline operational activities.
Facility Operations Supervisor
DTE Energy
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Coordinated with various trades to maintain building systems at optimal performance levels.
- A normal day includes extensive planning work orders and scheduling of the crews work for the following days and weeks ahead.
- Collaborated with the team to enhance engagement and effectiveness in daily operations, supporting a high-performing environment.
- Working with the various trades to ensure the building systems are maintained to the highest level possible.
- Working closely with the team to ensure the engagement in the day to day operations is adequate to maintain a high performing team.
- A normal day include extensive planning work orders and scheduling of the crews work for the following days and weeks ahead.
Electrical Shift Manager - #1 CGL
United States Steel Corporation
Detroit
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Supervised a continuous galvanizing line in a steel mill, ensuring crews had necessary materials and tools for projects.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot complex electrical issues.
- Resolved complex problems related to wiring, controls, motors, transformers, generators, circuit breakers.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling high voltage electricity; monitored adherence at all times.
- Managed team schedules and delegated tasks effectively among staff members.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Collaborated with upper management on improving workflow processes and efficiency.
- Resolved complex electrical problems through systematic troubleshooting and analysis. related to wiring, controls, motors, transformers, generators, circuit breakers.
Education
Certificate - Electrical
Associated Builders And Contractors
Madison Heights, MI 09.2002 - 06.2006
Trenton High School
Trenton, MISome College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MISkills
- Substation maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Arc flash safety
- Substation construction
- Project management
- Resource coordination
- Team collaboration
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Effective communication
Timeline
Electrical Maintenance Journeyman
Caniff Service Center
01.2024 - Current
FGD Environmental Journeyman – Electrical
Monroe Power Plant
06.2021 - 01.2024
Reliability Supervisor – Monroe Power Plant
DTE Energy
04.2018 - 06.2021
Facility Operations Supervisor
DTE Energy
06.2016 - 04.2018
Electrical Shift Manager - #1 CGL
United States Steel Corporation
05.2013 - 06.2016
Certificate - Electrical
Associated Builders And Contractors
09.2002 - 06.2006
Trenton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Henry Ford College