Safety-focused Electrical & Instrumentation Journeyman with 20+ years of experience troubleshooting PLC, DCS, and industrial electrical systems to restore reliable plant operations.
Work History
Electrical & Instrumentation Journeyman
7 Years 8 Months
ND Papers | 02.2019 - Current
Highly skilled and safety-focused Journeyman Electrician with over 20 years of experience specializing in industrial electrical systems.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Work flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
8 Years
Waupaca Foundry, Inc. | 02.2011 - 02.2019
Troubleshot electrical failures on furnaces, conveyors, and production equipment to restore safe operations.
Performed preventive maintenance on motors, controls, and instrumentation to reduce unplanned downtime.
Diagnosed PLC, VFD, and relay issues using schematics, multimeters, and test equipment.
Repaired wiring, starters, sensors, and control circuits to maintain reliable plant performance.
Experience with operating and troubleshooting ABB robots.
Apprentice Electrician & Journeyman
3 Years 11 Months
Van Ert Electric | 01.2007 - 12.2010
Installed conduit, wire, and electrical components according to blueprints and code requirements.
Diagnosed wiring issues and corrected faults using meters, hand tools, and test equipment.
Interpreted schematics to route circuits, label panels, and verify system continuity.
Managed industrial electrical work across paper mill and powerplant environments.
Education
Electrical & Instrumentation Journeyman
Midstate Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 06-2022
Inside Journeyman Wireman
Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | 10-2009
Associate of Science - Electrical Power Engineering Technology
Midstate Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 05-2003
Skills
Proficient with PLCs
DCS systems
calibration tools
following industrial safety protocols (NFPA 70E trained)
Electrical systems: 480 volt 3 phase systems
MCCs
VFDs
switch gear
medium voltage breakers and limit amps
Instrumentation & controls: control valves
RTDs
thermocouples
pressure/level/flow transmitters
P&ID control
Systems & Automation: Allen-Bradley (RSLogix/Studio 5000)
Siemens TIA Portal Honeywell DCS
Bailey DCS
Timeline
Electrical & Instrumentation Journeyman
ND Papers
02.2019 - CurrentRead More
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
02.2011 - 02.2019Read More
Apprentice Electrician & Journeyman
Van Ert Electric
01.2007 - 12.2010Read More
Midstate Technical College
Electrical & Instrumentation Journeyman
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Northcentral Technical College
Inside Journeyman Wireman
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Midstate Technical College
Associate of Science from Electrical Power Engineering Technology
Assistant Electrical and Instrumentation Project Manager at Adani Wilmar Ltd.Assistant Electrical and Instrumentation Project Manager at Adani Wilmar Ltd.