Kyle Hogan
BROOMFIELD
Summary
I&C Technician with experience at the City of Boulder Water Treatment, specializing in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems across all water treatment plants and pump stations. Proven expertise as a UL508A panel shop wireman, complemented by a strong background in new construction and residential electrical service. Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, demanding environments, with exceptional time management, social perceptiveness, and complex problem-solving skills that consistently drive outstanding results. Committed to excellence and adept at navigating challenges to achieve project goals efficiently.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation and Control Technician
City of Boulder, Colorado - Water Treatment
Boulder, CO
09.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented effective repair solutions.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components, and assemblies using voltmeters and circuit testers.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs, and drives to handle changing needs.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
Level 4 Technician
Palmer DCS
Englewood, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Build and wire soft starts, PLC panels, VFD 1hp - 200hp panels, and retrofit DC drive replacement panels
- Cut cabinet using Rittal Perforex CNC machine
- Correct and redline schematic
- Teach less experienced technicians
- Power up and test/ perform a continuity test on completed projects
- Verify heat clearance for components before building
- Complete projects to customer and engineering specifications and UL508a standards
- Stud welding
Level 3 Technician
Kratos Industries
Golden, CO
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Complete projects to customer and engineering specifications and UL508a standards
- Wire 22AWG - 600MCM
- Cut cabinet using Rittal Perforex CNC machine
- Print wires using fully automated Rittal wire terminal machine and smart wire program
- Mark and cut 1/4" thick copper bar 1" - 6" wide using Cleveland steel ironworker for switchgear
- Create programs on corel draw and run on epilog laser engraver for device tags and push button labels
- Load and unload cabinets with forklift
- Wire panels using smartwire program
- Lead build on 1 - 4 bay VFD and PLC panels
- Build and wire manual and automatic transfer switch’s 100A - 1200A
- Teach new employees good practices
Electrical Commercial Apprentice
TM Evans
Annandale, VA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Work under a journeyman to learn and develop skills
- Tenant build-out, responsible for electrical demo of old tenant space and rough in and final of new space
- Read electrical blueprints
Level 2 Technician
Xpect Solutions
Longmont, CO
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Read schematics
- Lay out Panduit and drill/tap backpan by hand
- Strip and prep/reassemble cabinets for powder coat
- Hand cut and punch all holes on cabinet
- Wire VFDs, PLCs, motor protectors, breakers, disconnects, etc.
- Stud welding
- 1 - 3 bay enclosures
Education
High school or equivalent -
Parkview High School
Sterling, VirginiaSkills
- Drills, Taps, Hand tools, Punches, etc
- Motor controls
- Level measurement
- Electrical safety
- PLCs & VFDs
- Perforex CNC machine, Epilog laser engraver, Rittal WT machine, and Cleveland Steel press
- Self motivated
- Electrical schematics
- Punctual
Timeline
Instrumentation and Control Technician
City of Boulder, Colorado - Water Treatment
09.2024 - Current
Level 4 Technician
Palmer DCS
01.2024 - Current
Level 3 Technician
Kratos Industries
08.2022 - 01.2024
Electrical Commercial Apprentice
TM Evans
01.2022 - 08.2022
Level 2 Technician
Xpect Solutions
09.2019 - 12.2021
High school or equivalent -
Parkview High School