Justin Ries
Bellevue,IA
Summary
Highly skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician with experience in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, technical skills, and knowledge of safety procedures. Contributes to efficiency improvement through proactive maintenance and effective issue resolution.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Constellation Energy
Cordova, IL
06.2014 - Current
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment from 125vdc to 4kvac for continuous operation of a nuclear power plant.
- Test, repair, and maintain protective relaying, control devices, breakers, cubicles, and other electrical equipment.
- Performed logic tests on relays for safe and reliable operation of the plant.
- Performed troubleshooting on plant equipment, such as power and control circuits, motors, and heaters, using electrical test instruments.
- Performed all work during an assigned shift in a safe, continuous, and efficient manner.
- Performed work per work management process to ensure safety, using equipment tag-out process.
- Performed preventative maintenance on GE, Siemens, Merlin Gerin 4kv breakers.
- Supported other Constellation sites during refuel outages.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Clinton, IA
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Electrical safety instructor for new hires and previous employees.
- Install and maintain electrical components on a daily basis.
- Performed duties on Allen Bradley, GE, and Westinghouse/Cutler Hammer gear.
- Performed preventative maintenance on low voltage circuit breaker, air magnetic circuit breaker, and high voltage circuit breaker.
- Possesses knowledge to measure cell voltage, specific gravity, and battery capacities of an industrial battery system.
- Ability to explain components and symbols on a P&ID and electrical blueprints.
- Installed new motor brush holders and brushes on a DC motor.
- Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings on an AC motor controller.
- Installed and performed maintenance on various VFDs, including Allen Bradley and Toshiba.
- Ability to inspect, test, and perform preventative maintenance on a motor branch circuit.
Journeyman Electrician
Paulson Electric
Dubuque, IA
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Ran conduit, pulled and terminated wires and cables.
- Performed various electrical tasks, such as installing swing plug disconnects, to supply power to different machines on production lines.
- Installed new system operating controls for industrial dryer, including control cabinets, PLCs, motor hookups, and start-stop stations.
- Tested cables with a high-potentiometer to ensure quality and safety.
- Possess applied knowledge of single-phase and three-phase voltage.
- Practiced in residential, commercial, and industrial fields.
Apprentice Electrician
Westphal Electric
Dubuque, Iowa
06.1999 - 01.2005
- Installed and termimated fiber optic cables.
- Have the capabilities to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic equipment using hand tools and power tools
- Have the know how to work with high voltage.
- Installed various fire alarm systems
Education
Journeyman Electrician - Electrician
Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship
Des Moines Iowa05-2005
High School Diploma -
Bellevue High School
Bellevue IA05-1999
Skills
- Math, reading, writing,computer, and typing literate
- Strong attendance record
- Work well as a team member and have good communication skills
- Work well independently, take initiative and organize my time
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Constellation Energy
06.2014 - Current
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Archer Daniels Midland Company
06.2010 - 06.2014
Journeyman Electrician
Paulson Electric
01.2005 - 12.2009
Apprentice Electrician
Westphal Electric
06.1999 - 01.2005
Journeyman Electrician - Electrician
Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship
High School Diploma -
Bellevue High School