Summary
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Work History
Education
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Jay Hodny

Hermantown,MN

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven electrician with extensive experience at Roseau Electric Cooperative, adept in electrical installations, repairs, and testing. Excelled in team environments, significantly enhancing project efficiency and quality. Skilled in both residential and commercial construction, with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and fostering positive client relationships.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Member Service Electrician

Roseau Electric Cooperative
07.2014 - Current
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Install and program ripples for load control, metering and some programming.
  • Change bad deltro relays for OP control.
  • Update dual heat info for each OP customer.
  • Recommendations to customers on the different electric heat for their systems and needs.
  • Electrical maintenance on the shops and office as needed.
  • Events for the coop and community.
  • Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations.


Journeyman Electrician

Bergstrom Electric
06.2012 - 07.2014
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
  • Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
  • Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
  • Laying out piping routes and wire sizes and circuits.
  • Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
  • Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
  • Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
  • Ensured seamless project completion with timely installation of wiring, fixtures, and control devices.
  • Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
  • Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Completed bids.
  • Communicated with customers to set up jobs.

Apprentice Electrician

Ron's Electric
07.1992 - 06.2012

Started as a apprentice in apartments with cleaning

moving materials from floor to floor.

Pulled communication wires for TV and Phone.

Pulled circuits and feeder for panels.

Read prints for the layouts for the circuits, devices and panels.

Set up the main services equipment for apartment complexes.

Wired houses, did remodels, and service work.

Worked with home owners and communicated their wants and needs.

Promoted different lighting ways, devices, and appliances.

Taught apprentices how to become an electrician.

Worked on commerical and industrial jobs.

Laid underground service and circuit pipes, pulled wires, and laid out building feeders.

Ran larger jobs 4-8 men crews.

Billing for on the job extras.

Attended job meetings to inform the project managers of progress and any issues.



Education

High School Diploma -

Grafton High School
Grafton, ND
05.1990

Skills

Wiring installation

Electrical Repairs

Electrical Installation

Electrical Troubleshooting

Works well in team environment

Residential construction

Electrical experience

Electrical testing

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commercial construction experience

References

Tracey Stoll

General Manager of Roseau Electric Coop

1-218-463-1543 Office

1-218-452-0718 cell

Jeremy Lindemann

Member Services Director of Roseau Electric Coop

1-218-463-1543 Office

1-218-452-0716 cell

Chad Bottem 

Operations Manager Bergstrom Electric

1-218-681-7422 Office

Timeline

Member Service Electrician

Roseau Electric Cooperative
07.2014 - Current

Journeyman Electrician

Bergstrom Electric
06.2012 - 07.2014

Apprentice Electrician

Ron's Electric
07.1992 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Grafton High School
Jay Hodny