Joshua Cheselka
Stafford Township,New Jersey
Summary
Resourceful Service Dispatcher recognized for high productivity levels and ability to complete tasks efficiently. Skilled in coordinating service requests, managing dispatch software, and optimizing route planning for timely service delivery. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Service Dispatcher
PSEG
Lawernceville, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Relayed work orders, messages or information using telephones or two-way radios.
- Set up various electrical circuits through SCADA
- Handled Troubleshooters on various emergency, routine, and maintenance calls
- Create work orders through DORT system
- Use of blueprints, one line diagrams, and GIS system
- Clear, tag and rope 4kv spare feeder postion and transfer bus for work
- Inspect and operate distribution type reclosers, including feeders and ties
- Basic knowledge of construction symbols
- Advised personnel about accidents, weather conditions or other hazards.
- Prepared daily work and run schedules.
Division Mechanic/Cable Splicer
PSE&G
Irvington, NJ
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Handled repair work for underground electrical power lines which included BUD, secondary, and primary 4kv, 13kv, and 26kv power lines
- Performed 69kv splicing
- Performed Lead 3 conductor splicing, lead, EPR, and transition single phase splicing, half tap splicing, oil filled cutout replacements, checks and nipple splicing
- Transformer build outs, as well as mech and case changes
- Performed numerous storm calls and cable failures
- Built and wired new switch yard in Newark, NJ
- Maintained proper housekeeping and all tools that are required for work that is to be performed
- Work successfully and closely with team members to deliver project requirements on a timely basis
- Adhered to safety requirements and maintained stellar record with over a year OSHA free
- Performed many different splices which included, but not limited to, singles, transition singles, stress cones, load break and non-load break elbows, lead 3 conductor cable to EPR cable (3way-1way)
- Performed numerous transformer changes and transformer build out
- Maintained street lights and diagnosed faulty street lights
- Knowledgeable in various types of fault locate equipment such as, but not limited to, Spit Fire machine, Biddle machine, phasing machine, etc.
- Knowledgeable of various testing equipment such as, but not limited to, Hi-Z, Fluke meter, Shotgun stick, etc.
Boiler Repair/ Welder
PSE&G/ M&RS
Newark, NJ
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Responsibilities included, but not limited to, welding and fabricating various piping and structural components
- Maintained plant status from complete turbine overhaul to cleaning components
- Hold multiple welding procedures for various metals and positions
- Have completed the required P.O.S.S and M.O.S.S testing
- Held a security clearance for access to Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear sites
- Have completed multiple classes and tests for PSEG from, but not limited to, AC/DC theory electrical course, Re-term motors, blueprint reading, hand tool training, Asbestosis knowledge training, fit test, confined space training, hot work training, lock out tag out training
- Small motor replacements
- Have some experience on shop equipment such as drill press, table saws, sand blasters
- I&C work
- Have experience on underground transmission lines which include, but not limited to, oil flushing, continuity testing, splice joint installs, repairs and inspections, taping of oil lines, high hat inspections and oil draining, pump house maintenance and repairs, test station installation, repairs, and inspections
- Forklift and high reach trained with massive experience in high reach work
- OSHA certified in rigging, and signal man
- Have completed M.O.S.T rigging modules
- Pipe fitting and pipe layout
Boilermaker Journeyman
Boilermakers local 28
Bayonne, NJ
04.2008 - 05.2014
- 4 year apprenticeship program
- Knot tying
- Boiler tube repair
- Boiler casing repair
- Lime silo/tank erection
- Heat exchanger overhaul and inspection
- Experience on Polyurethane Plant maintenance
- Experience on Acid plant maintenance
- Coal conveyor repair and installation
Education
Automotive Mechanics
C.D. Hylton High School
Woodbridge, VA06.2006
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Maintaining Components
- Installing Equipment
- Using Instruments
- Working Collaboratively
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- People Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Basic Math
- Active Listening
- Maintenance & Repair
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Training & Development
- Work Ethic
- PPE Use
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- SCADA operations
- Blueprint reading
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Completed, and passed, the Plant Operator Selection System and the Maintenance Positions Selection System test (POSS/MASS)
- Completed, and passed, the Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST)
- Completed the Apprenticeship for Service Dispatcher
- Completed my 4 year apprenticeship program in 3 years with outstanding work ethic
- Held welding qualifications for over 45 contractors
- Have had verbal and written accommodations for my outstanding work ethic
- Hold multiple OSHA and M.O.S.T training certificates
- Was part of the crew that built the Back End Technology on both coal fire plants in New Jersey
- Was part of the crew that built Bayonne Energy Center in New Jersey
Timeline
Operations Service Dispatcher
PSEG
01.2023 - Current
Division Mechanic/Cable Splicer
PSE&G
06.2020 - 01.2023
Boiler Repair/ Welder
PSE&G/ M&RS
05.2014 - 06.2020
Boilermaker Journeyman
Boilermakers local 28
04.2008 - 05.2014
Automotive Mechanics
C.D. Hylton High School