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NICHOLAS OTTEN

Elkhart Lake

Summary

Current Electrical Technician looking for a Project Manager role. Well suited from prior experience gained as a C.I. Specialist with 2 years of Lean Six Sigma experience used to facilitate and manage improvement projects and capturing best run settings, including 4 1/2 years involved in high speed packaging. Looking to use my project management knowledge and willingness to learn to grow with the company, and its total needs. Ability to establish and maintain communication and relationships with clients or vendors. Ready to join my next team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Technician

Switchgear Power Solutions
Sheboygan Falls, WI
07.2023 - Current
  • Collect data used in Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, including breaker/panel information, wire sizing and length of runs as well as any breaker settings used.
  • Testing, troubleshooting and calibrating electrical equipment in the field and in the shop with the addition of refurbishment of used pieces of equipment.
  • Manage travel schedules, job timeline on site and communicating work being done with customer to ensure clear expectations for work being performed.
  • Maintain channels of communication with customers and utility providers to gather needed information need to complete jobs per each site.

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Masters Gallery Foods
Plymouth/Oostburg
06.2021
  • Optimization of all high speed packaging equipment
  • Line/part installs, working directly with Engineering, Maintenance & Production departments
  • Assist and co-lead deployment initiatives, helping to sustain Operational Excellence
  • Improve efficiency & availability of equipment or processes
  • Coordinate projects based off company needs or initiatives
  • Facilitate a problem solving team based on project needs.

Line Lead

Masters Gallery Foods
Plymouth
12.2016 - 06.2021
  • Oversee the operation of production lines & team members
  • Perform equipment & order changeovers
  • Communicate with team on order specifications, quality & safety concerns
  • Collaborated with other line leads to optimize production line performance.

Installation Technician

PalatiumCare
Sheboygan
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Installation of wireless nurse call systems in assisted living facilities nationwide
  • Floor security systems & cameras with light electrical work as needed
  • Mapping building floor plans for component locations.

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -

MSOE - Milwaukee School of Engineering
04.2022

Personal Leadership Transformation -

InitiativeOne
04.2022

Leadership Training for Managers -

Dale Carnegie Training

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Innovative Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Project Management Skills
  • High Mechanical Aptitude

Timeline

Electrical Technician

Switchgear Power Solutions
07.2023 - Current

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Masters Gallery Foods
06.2021

Line Lead

Masters Gallery Foods
12.2016 - 06.2021

Installation Technician

PalatiumCare
07.2015 - 07.2016

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -

MSOE - Milwaukee School of Engineering

Personal Leadership Transformation -

InitiativeOne

Leadership Training for Managers -

Dale Carnegie Training
NICHOLAS OTTEN