Michael Ohlson
Lisle,IL
Summary
Dynamic manager with a proven track record at MKD Electric, excelling in electrical troubleshooting and fostering teamwork. Spearheaded commissioning activities in data centers, enhancing system reliability and compliance. Recognized for mentoring staff and optimizing performance, contributing to high client satisfaction and operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
BMS Manager
MKD Electric
01.2025 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- First of my kind in this company's new Data Hall endeavors.
- Conduct commissioning activities for electrical and mechanical systems in data centers.
- Perform site inspections, functional performance testing, and system verification.
- Review and analyze design documents, submittals, and equipment specifications.
- Collaborate with project teams, including contractors, engineers, and data center operators.
- Identify and resolve issues related to system performance and reliability.
- Document findings and prepare detailed commissioning reports.
- Provide training and support to data center staff on system operations.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
- Participate in project meetings and provide technical expertise.
Electrical Foreman
MKD Electric
05.2015 - 01.2025
- Oversaw installation, maintenance and repair of power lines, electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
Electrician
MKD Electric
04.2008 - 05.2015
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Attached power cables to equipment such as electric range and motor.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloom High School
Chicago Heights, IL06-1995
Skills
- Schematic reading
- Process control
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical aptitude
- Building automation systems
- Electrical safety
- Quality testing
- Teamwork
- System maintenance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Continuity testing
- Industrial automation
Timeline
BMS Manager
MKD Electric
01.2025 - Current
Electrical Foreman
MKD Electric
05.2015 - 01.2025
Electrician
MKD Electric
04.2008 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Bloom High School
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