Matt Schwarz
Beloit, WI
Summary
Dynamic electrical professional with extensive experience at S&S Electrical, LLC, excelling in industrial automation and quality assurance. Proven track record in managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards, and leading teams to achieve timely, under-budget completions. Strong critical thinking skills enhance troubleshooting and design capabilities in high-pressure environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
S&S Electrical, LLC.
03.2017 - Current
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
Project Manager
Next Generation Construction
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Construction Manager
The State Group
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Supervised a team of construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
Electrical Technician
Enbridge Energy
08.2014 - 01.2021
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Connected electrical systems to external power sources and programmed automated control systems to protect equipment from high voltage.
- Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers, and dial indicators.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Interpreted test information to resolve design-related problems.
Electrical Superintendent
The State Group
10.2009 - 08.2014
- Scheduled projects and planned all required materials, tasks and team assignments.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines, and projected expenses.
- Performed electrical installations and repair for Industrial project.
- Electrical install of new crude oil pump stations. Included install of substations, switchgear install, medium voltage install, control and signal install.
Education
Electrical Apprenticeship - Electrical Construction
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI05-2009
Business
University of Wisconsin, Rock County
Janesville, WI05-2003
Skills
- Sub-panel installation
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction experience
- Industrial Construction experience
- Design troubleshooting
- Field installation
- System testing
- Quality assurance
- Industrial automation
- Knowledge of standard for electrical safety in the workplace (NFPA 70E)
- Critical thinking
- Knowledge of national electric code (NFPA 70)
- State of Wisconsin Master electrician
Certification
State Licenses
Wisconsin Master Electrician
Wisconsin Electrical Contractor License
Small Business Owner (S&S Electrical, LLC)
OSHA 30
First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Project Manager
Next Generation Construction
12.2023 - 06.2025
Construction Manager
The State Group
01.2021 - 12.2023
Electrician
S&S Electrical, LLC.
03.2017 - Current
Electrical Technician
Enbridge Energy
08.2014 - 01.2021
Electrical Superintendent
The State Group
10.2009 - 08.2014
Electrical Apprenticeship - Electrical Construction
Blackhawk Technical College
Business
University of Wisconsin, Rock County
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