Nick Thorsen
Williston,ND
Summary
Well-qualified Quality Control Technician proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of the Industrial and Commercial Electrical Field, also in the Oil and Gas Industry as a whole. Bringing 15 years of related experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Electrician/QAQC Technician
Ion Field Services
03.2016 - Current
- I have worked on all aspects and types of construction sites for Ion. There is no job or task that Ion may ask of me that i couldn't complete or haven't completed before.
- Collaborated with engineers and other technicians for the successful completion of various industrial projects.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Performed thorough testing on newly-installed electrical systems to confirm proper function before integrating into daily operations.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, minimizing risk of fines or shutdowns.
- Prepared sketches and blueprints.
- Followed blueprints to install wiring before completion of walls, ceilings or floors.
- Developed customized solutions for unique challenges faced by clients'' industrial facilities.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
Commercial/Residential Electrician
Royal Electric
01.2016 - Current
- Kansas City hotel jobs. Would periodically be called over from Western ND to help finish or catch up a project.
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure all electrical work was completed on schedule, contributing to timely project completion.
- Upgraded commercial spaces with modernized electrical systems that improved overall efficiency and performance of businesses'' operations.
- Collaborated effectively with other trade professionals on large projects, ensuring seamless integration of electrical components within the overall design.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by reading blueprints accurately and following specifications closely during installations.
- Retrofitted older buildings with updated wiring and electrical systems to meet current code requirements without sacrificing historical integrity.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
Derrick Hand/Floor Hand
Baker consulting
Truck Driver Class A
Wise Services
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Tanker, Flatbed, Dump Trailer
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Grzadzielewski farms
01.2012 - 01.2017
- I worked for Grzadzielewski farms during planting and harvest
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Gowan Construction
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Industrial Electrician
GMHR Field Services
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Experience in wiring oil and gas plants and multiple kinds of oil well sites
- Collaborated with engineers and other technicians for the successful completion of various industrial projects.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Gas Plants, Pump Stations, Well Sites
Apprentice Electrician
Advance Electric
07.2009 - 01.2015
- 5+ years experience in Commercial/Residential electrical work
- Troubleshot and resolved electrical issues, minimizing downtime for clients'' businesses.
- Ensured consistent high-quality workmanship by rigorously adhering to established industry standards throughout all phases of installation.
- Contributed to successful project completion by efficiently managing inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Developed strong professional relationships with clients by communicating effectively about project progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Supported senior electricians in planning efficient work schedules that minimized disruptions for clients'' businesses while maintaining high-quality results.
- Streamlined workflow processes by organizing tools and equipment for easy access during job execution.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Adhered to electrical and building codes when installing and repairing electrical systems or components.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Grand Forks, NDMV Cable Testing And Diagnostics Training - NETA Accredited MV Cable Training Certification
HV Diagnostics
Woodstock, GAQualified Electrical Worker Arc Flash Training - Electrical/Technical Field Services
MAGNA IV ENGINEERING
EDMONTON, ALBERTA11.2020
Skills
- I've always been able to keep good Client Relations while on site
- Fluent in Bluebeam
- Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Oil field industrial and commercial electrician
- Heavy Equipment operator
- Hand Tools
- Troubleshooting
- Blueprints
- Maintenance
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Industrial Wiring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Industrial control systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Motor Control Circuits
- Electrical schematics
- Schematic Interpretation
- Power Distribution Systems
- National Electrical Code
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Instrumentation and controls
- System Testing
- Arc Flash Safety
- Project Planning
- Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
- Equipment Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Schematic reading
- Voltage and Current Meters
- National Electric Code NFPA 70
- Quality Assurance
- Fire Alarm System Wiring
Certification
- HV Diagnostics MV Cable Testing and Diagnostics
- Magna iv Engineering Qualified Electrical Worker ARC Flash Training
- CDL Class A, tanker endorsement
- 3M MV Cable Terminations
Additional Information
OSHA 10
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Bluebeam
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: Yes
Timeline
Truck Driver Class A
Wise Services
06.2017 - 08.2017
Industrial Electrician/QAQC Technician
Ion Field Services
03.2016 - Current
Commercial/Residential Electrician
Royal Electric
01.2016 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Gowan Construction
07.2015 - 01.2016
Industrial Electrician
GMHR Field Services
01.2015 - 07.2015
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Grzadzielewski farms
01.2012 - 01.2017
Apprentice Electrician
Advance Electric
07.2009 - 01.2015
Derrick Hand/Floor Hand
Baker consulting
High School Diploma -
Central High School
MV Cable Testing And Diagnostics Training - NETA Accredited MV Cable Training Certification
HV Diagnostics
Qualified Electrical Worker Arc Flash Training - Electrical/Technical Field Services
MAGNA IV ENGINEERING
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