Larry W. Ciak

11833 South Aztec Road,

Draper, Utah 84020

Cell 801 520-1482

Home: 801-553-2216

Larry.Ciak@comcast.net

 

 

Resume of: Larry W. Ciak

Career Statement:

As a fully experienced Electrical Engineer with many years of varied experience, there’s much I can offer to a company that desires these attributes. I have more than 25 years of experience in construction, maintenance, and contract and project management. I’m confident that my passion for the industry together with my skills and experience will enable me to make a significant difference at your company.

 

Skills and Tools:

High Voltage AC	Low & Medium Voltage	Infrastructure Maintenance
Substation Experience	Switchgear	Transformers
Feeders & Distribution Systems	Formal Apprenticeship	Held Masters Electricians License
Blueprint Reading	Troubleshooting	Knowledge of Instrumentation
Electrical Design	UPS Systems	Alarm Systems
Autocad PI&D Electrical	OSHA & Life Safety	Lockout Tag out LOTO
Industrial Maintenance	Commercial Maintenance	Manufacturing Plant Experience

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

Matrix Service Company                                                                                    Sept 13, 2013 – Jan. 21, 2014

Electrical Engineer

Electrical QA/QC Engineer (TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline – Cushing OK.)

·         Verified compliance with Inspection and Test Plans(ITP) for electrical systems. Voltages and equipment ranged from 480 VAC to 13.8 VAC.The ITPs were for all equipment, switchgear, transformers, distribution panels as well as the cabling and cable tray installation.

·         Performed, verified and approved QA/QC inspections of electrical contractor’s installations.

·         Oversaw, witnessed and verified all required electrical testing.

·         Developed and maintained commissioning packages for project turnover to Client.

·         Maintained and tracked electrical contractor’s progress.

·         Performed site Safety Walk downs to ensure compliance with site and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

·         Reviewed blue prints for accuracy and constructability.

 

Matrix Service Company                                                                                    January 9, 2013 – April 7, 2013

Electrical Engineer

Electrical QA/QC Engineer (Kennecott Utah Copper)

·         Developed Inspection and Test Plans for electrical systems. Voltages and equipment ranged from 480 VAC to 13.8 VAC.The ITPs were for all equipment, switchgear, transformers, distribution panels as well as the cabling.

·         Performed, verified and approved QA/QC control of electrical contractor’s installations.

·         Developed and maintained commissioning packages for project turnover to Client.

·         Maintained and tracked electrical contractor’s progress.

·         Audited contractor’s time sheets for accuracy and per-cent completion.

·         Performed site Safety Walk downs to ensure compliance with site, MSHA and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

·         Reviewed blue prints for accuracy and constructability.

·         Participated in daily and weekly Client and contractors meetings.

 

 

K’nowbe Works LLC                                                                                    July 16, 2012 – September 16, 2012

Electrical Design Engineer

·         Design electrical distribution systems for waste water and recirculation systems used in the Gas and Oil industry.

·         Used AutoCAD Electrical 2013 as design CAD program.

·         Participated in team evaluation and specifications of electrical equipment for the manufacture and fabrication of portable trailer units.

·         Completed design drawings for a completed project in Canada and one for a confidential client.

 

EG&G (URS) Corp. Stockton, Utah                                                        August 8 2005 – June 26, 2012

Tooele Chemical Demilitarization Facility

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

·         Perform a combination of duties necessary to provide Engineering support during plant operations as required to maintain TOCDF within local and federal regulations and designed operation and configuration parameters. Duties include reviewing technical data packages for plant equipment configurations and identifying potential areas for design improvements; reviewing problems identified by Quality Control personnel and recommending corrective actions; evaluating performance of plant equipment to include periodic entry into the chemical exclusion area and processes to ensure equipment is operated safely and efficiently; and interpreting specifications, technical project requirements, and literature in support of operation and maintenance activities. Duties in this area are focused on conventional engineering application specifically applicable to plant maintenance; however, I also performed general duties in support of the overall engineering processes as required.

·         The plant is in a closure status. My additional duties include writing a complete Decommissioning Work Package (DWP) for seven assigned systems.

 

Maverick Technologies, Columbia, IL                                                        February 2, 2004 – January 28, 2005

Owner’s Representative: Contract Position

·         Resident Construction Engineer (Electrical) for Anheuser-Busch in Fairfield, California.

·         Conducted pre and post bid meetings.

·         Recommended contract award.

·         Ensured compliance with all contract documents, codes and specifications.

·         Maintained a three-week look-ahead schedule.

·         Coordinated all Operations disruptions with all department heads affected.

·         Reviewed prints for constructability and cost – return benefit.

·         Monitored compliance with OSHA.

·         Wrote scopes of work and specifications.

·         Chaired weekly progress meetings with all contractors.

·         Verified calibration of process instrumentation.

·         Coordinated and interfaced with all levels of management.

 

 

Maverick Technologies, Columbia, IL                                                        February 5, 2003 – January 17, 2004

Owner’s Representative: Contract Position

·         Resident Construction Engineer (Electrical) for Anheuser-Busch in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

·         Conducted pre and post bid meetings.

·         Ensured compliance with all contract documents, codes and specifications.

·         Tracked contractor progress in accordance with master construction schedule.

·         Maintained a three-week look-ahead schedule.

·         Verified contractor progress for correct payment application.

·         Reviewed prints for constructability and cost – return benefit.

·         Monitored compliance with OSHA.

·         Wrote scopes of work and specifications.

·         Chaired weekly progress meetings with all contractors.

 

IBEW, Pocatello, ID                                                                                     August 2002- December 2002                           

Lead Electrical Technician: Idaho National Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Arco, Idaho. (Contract Position)

·         Terminated and verified instrumentation.

·         Verified correct cable routing and labeling.

·         Hi-potted and meggered high voltage cables.

 

Fresenius Medical Corporation, Ogden, Utah                           

September 2001 – August 2002

Sterilization Validation Engineer: (Contract Position)

·         Designed and installed new controls for an 800-liter sterilizer.

·         Reconfigured PLC program and HMI screens for this sterilizer.

·         Validated sterilization cycles and software.

·         Ensured compliance with cGMP and 21 CFR.

·         Performed power and harmonic studies.

·         Performed routine maintenance and repairing of sterilizers when required.

·         Maintained PLC software.

·         Assisted Calibration Department.

·         Performed checks on process piping.

·         Ensured all SOPs were in compliance with protocols submitted to FDA.

 

Utah Kennecott Copper, Magna, Utah                                                        October 2000 – September 2001

Senior Electrical Technician

·         Maintained all PLC controls, motor and sequences controls of surface mining operation.

·         Diagnosed and repaired DC stripping shovels and blast drills including their associated PLC control systems.

·         Maintained and repaired seven miles of conveyor belt including the transfer stations and their controls.

·         Analyzed and designed a reactive power filter circuit for all shovels.

·         Maintained all high voltage sub-stations and cable.

·         Repaired high voltage cables.

·         Performed all electrical maintenance on motors up to 800 horsepower.

 

Wasatch Electric, Salt Lake City, Utah                                                        July 1997 – September 2000

Project Electrical Engineer and Foreman

 

EDUCATION and Skills:

Bachelor of Science, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Weber State University.

Completed 15 hours towards a Masters In Engineering: California National Institute for Advanced Studies.

 

Certifications: Master Electrician, Utah.

LOTO Training

Safety Training

First Aid and CPR Certified (National Safety Council)

Software:

AutoCad: Autocad Electrical, Autocad MEP-Revit, AutoCad PI & D

Microsoft: Office Suite

SAP (Anheuser-Busch Corporation)

MAXIMO CMMS

Awarded the United States Army Commendation Medal