John Lloyd Christiansen
Farmington
Summary
Dynamic electrical power production leader with extensive experience at the Air Force, excelling in advanced power systems management and team motivation. Achieved operational excellence by overseeing $5.2M in backup power assets and enhancing system reliability. Proven track record in strategic planning and integrating cutting-edge technologies to deliver customer-centric solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Electrical Power Production Technician
Air Force
02.2021 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated power generation operations, ensuring reliable and efficient performance.
- Managed resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel, to achieve operational objectives and receive awards.
- Led a team of 7 technicians and supervised maintenance and equipment records worth $2.3M, ensuring 134 systems were ready for operation.
- Provided power generation capabilities for international exercises and operations, supporting multiple command centers.
- Established and maintained $1.8M in electrical and HVAC systems, facilitating operations for multiple command centers.
- Deployed critical communication equipment and personnel within a short timeframe, delivering strategic support for cyber operations and enabling tactical command and control for multiple aircraft and locations.
Senior Electrical Power Production Technician
Air Force
09.2013 - 02.2021
- Managed and maintained complex power generation systems, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.
- Supervised and trained teams of technicians, coordinating with other units to achieve operational goals.
- Conducted training on generator repair operations, leading a team of 5 personnel to identify and repair emergency power systems, ensuring support for 98,000 annual patrons and electrical resilience exercises.
- Oversaw a maintenance program for a specialized unit, managing 16 personnel and 1,300 maintenance actions for 155 assets, safeguarding global operations and a $5.2M backup power fleet.
- Led a team of 3 on a special operations center repair project, instructing on gear reducer and automatic transfer switch courses, and restoring emergency power capabilities, securing base defense and support operations for 27,000 personnel and 76 aircraft.
Electrical Power Production Aircraft Arresting Systems Depot Maintenance Craftsman
Air Force
05.2008 - 09.2013
- Diagnosed and repaired critical aircraft safety system malfunctions.
- Performed upgrades and maintenance to enhance system reliability.
- Trained junior personnel and coordinated with cross-functional teams.
- Conducted 10-year comprehensive overhauls for aircraft safety systems, and supported international partners with mobile emergency response equipment, providing critical safety capabilities.
Electric Power Production Apprentice
Air Force
11.2005 - 05.2008
- Assisted skilled technicians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric power generation and aircraft safety equipment.
- Acquired hands-on experience interpreting complex electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Contributed to preventive maintenance schedules on 43 Real Property Installed Equipment generators.
- Built foundational skills in troubleshooting and diagnostics of electrical power systems and Aircraft Arresting Systems.
Education
Associates Degree - Associate of Arts in General Studies
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY (AMU)
09.2020
Associate of Arts -
Community College of the Air Force
06.2018
Skills
- Advanced electrical power systems
- Maintenance
- Repair operations
- Compliance with safety standards
- Cutting-edge technologies
- Integrating new technologies
- Operating power generation equipment
- Diagnostic testing instruments
- Maintenance management software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project documentation
- Reporting
- Leading teams
- Motivating teams
- Strategic planning
- Management of complex operations
- Advanced problem-solving
- Effective decision-making
- Customer-centric solutions
Timeline
Lead Electrical Power Production Technician
Air Force
02.2021 - Current
Senior Electrical Power Production Technician
Air Force
09.2013 - 02.2021
Electrical Power Production Aircraft Arresting Systems Depot Maintenance Craftsman
Air Force
05.2008 - 09.2013
Electric Power Production Apprentice
Air Force
11.2005 - 05.2008
Associates Degree - Associate of Arts in General Studies
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY (AMU)
Associate of Arts -
Community College of the Air Force