Lionel Jones
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Results-driven electrical engineer with expertise in power systems design, control systems design, RF systems design, CMOS design, and systems engineering. Team-oriented professional committed to accurately designing, evaluating, and maintaining electrical systems. Skilled at identifying problems and offering solutions, excelling in team settings and working independently. Experienced in reading circuit schematics, wiring diagrams, low voltage applications, visual and audio equipment setup, electronics repair, testing electronic equipment, distribution systems, and utilizing software such as Synergi and Windmil modeling software as well as AutoCAD. Reliable electronics technician proficient in product fabrication, soldering, and installation of electrical equipment. Adept at coordinating with supervisors to provide engineering solutions. Highly qualified electronics engineering technician with training in electrical and mechanical systems. Proficient in troubleshooting equipment using schematic diagrams and test equipment. Excellent communicator who contributes to team success by sharing knowledge and encouraging high-level performance. Excels in a fast-paced environment with a strong work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronics Technician
Escape the Place
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the redesign of equipment layout, enhancing space utilization and streamlining traffic flow for a 10% increase in customer experience and satisfaction.
- Communicated equipment status to management, ensuring transparent and efficient issue resolution.
- Developed and maintained an organized inventory of equipment parts, ensuring a steady supply and reducing order delays by 40%.
- Collaborated in the retrofitting of control systems which improved system responsiveness and user-interface interaction.
Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach
Widefield Parks and Recreation
03.2024 - Current
- Managed, trained and guided a group of 12 young adults in the philosophies of the game.
- Design comprehensive and effective game plans.
- Implement beneficial conditioning programs and practice plans.
- Helped athletes in fostering existing competencies while working to gain new ones.
- Organized valuable drills.
- Coached our team to achieve multiple victories.
Electrical Engineer
Black Hills Corporation
07.2020 - 09.2024
- Worked with a team of 20 to analyze and implement a solution for reconstruction and new build for distribution lines to provide contingency of the feeder.
- System analysis - monitoring the system for three regions to make and maintain improvements on our system to assure quality service.
- Coordination studies - documenting and suggesting devices that will help improve the system Coordination which will limit our repair response time.
- Arc flash studies- supporting customers with their study reports.
- Operation support - working with the operations team to size fuses and transformers for job requests.
- Substation studies - performed capacity studies for requested customer loads.
- Solar request - Studies for DER interconnections on customers homes.
- Solar Garden Studies - capacity and feasibility studies for renewable energy resources to reduce loading on feeders/ substations.
- Operation support - supporting other groups to help improve the systems reliability.
- NERC and FERC certified.
- System Design - created one-lines for solar devices connecting to the systems grid. Designed and implemented protection devices for different feeders or circuits on the system.
- Perform load analysis, energy output calculations, and simulation models to optimize solar array efficiency.
- Design electrical systems, including interconnection, wiring, and balance-of-system (BOS) components for large-scale solar installations.
- Collaborate with project managers and other engineers to ensure designs meet project goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
- Assist with the development of technical specifications, cost estimates, and project plans.
- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in solar energy.
- Conduct quality reviews and assessments to ensure designs meet performance and safety criteria.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical, civil, and environmental engineers, to ensure integrated and optimized solar field designs.
- Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
- Using SCADA to monitor the distribution system load, substation and feeder issues.
- Modeling feeders, line designs, new loading for growth and development in Synergi.
- Researching and ordering new devices to improve the protection and integrity of the system.
- Documenting and reporting line changes, equipment changes or repairs needed.
- Power Distribution system modeling using Windmil and Synergi.
- Solar PV studies and design for grid interconnection.
Packaging Operator
Jabil Circuit
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Perform Direct Fulfillment manufacturing processes to ensure on time shipments of a quality product. To work in an efficient manner and maximize output.
- Manually assemble a system using torque drivers and hardware, to a predetermined volume.
- Functionally test a completed system according to work processes.
- Pull necessary material from flow racks and bin locations.
- Perform back flush operations on the computer operating systems.
- Conduct physical inventory in the designated area.
- Maintaining 5S order and cleanliness always.
- Adhere to all safety rules and use required protective equipment.
- Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
- Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
- Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings and specifications.
- Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
- Able to review, revise and approve all production logs or batch records in accordance with GMP.
Specialist/Combat Engineer
United States Army
03.2010 - 01.2014
- Directed team of 6 people by establishing priorities and providing resources, accountable for the operational readiness of over $25 million dollars' worth of equipment.
- Conducted PMI's and inventories one all items accounted for.
- Conducted radio, navigation systems (bluforce tracker) and security installations and checks to assure proper working conditions.
- Documented sensitive items for safety and accountability.
- Certified on over 10 different vehicles (fork lift, four wheels, six wheels, eight wheels, trailers).
- Set up of poles for fence lines using appropriate tools.
- Conducted missions in a team setting to assure safety of teammates and other personnel's.
- Weekly and monthly logs of inventoried items.
- Training in COMSEC equipment, loading and programing of SINCGARS.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO03.2018
Associate's degree - Electronics Engineering
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05.2016
Skills
- Scripting
- Forklift
- PCB
- Matlab
- Vhdl
- Machining
- Pspice
- Python
- Autocad
- Electrical systems
- Engineer
- Power tools
- Microsoft office
- Low Voltage
- Laboratory experience
- Assembly
- AutoCAD
- Programmable logic controllers
- Debugging
- Schematics
- Verilog
- Assembly
- Systems engineering
- Hand tools
- MATLAB
- C Programming
- Microsoft Office
- Technician
- Electronics
- Design
- Repair
- Soldering and wiring
- Installation
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Electrical design
- Equipment installation
- Testing
- Schematic reading
- Embedded systems
- Technical documentation
- Power electronics
- Electrical safety
Accomplishments
- Diagnosed and corrected voltage fluctuations, documenting root causes and implementing solutions that enhanced power quality and ensured consistent service delivery to customers.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical distribution systems, delivering actionable recommendations that led to measurable improvements in grid performance and customer service continuity.
Additional Information
MATLAB, C++ Programming, Pspice, AutoCAD, VHDL/Verilog, Microsoft Office, Technician, Electronics, Assembly, Engineer, Design, Repair
Military Service
United States Army, Spc
Languages
English
Timeline
Electronics Technician
Escape the Place
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach
Widefield Parks and Recreation
03.2024 - Current
Electrical Engineer
Black Hills Corporation
07.2020 - 09.2024
Packaging Operator
Jabil Circuit
07.2019 - 07.2020
Specialist/Combat Engineer
United States Army
03.2010 - 01.2014
Associate's degree - Electronics Engineering
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Colorado Technical University
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