Kristopher Arndt

Experience

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  Enterprise Electrical Contractors, Inc.

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Electrician

  Worked on medium to large residential, commercial and industrial projects as well as technologically advanced projects (UPS systems or systems with special power requirements). Residential services performed include emergency and standby generator installations, home automation, audio/video wiring and lightning protection.

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  DSA Encore, LLC

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2014

  Field Service Engineer

  Responsible for commissioning, maintaining and providing emergency and scheduled support of power infrastructure at customer data centers in the Northeast region. Components of power equipment serviced include uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), DC rectifiers, VRLA batteries, wet cell batteries, remote power panels (RPP), static transfer switches (STS) and power distribution units (PDU). Setup maintenance agreements to include HVAC/CRAC, generators, automated transfer switches (ATS), electrical testing, circuit breaker testing and harmonics testing. Perform infrared scanning, battery replacements, capacitor replacements and load bank testing. Show less

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  First Solar

  Apr 2014 - Apr 2021

  As the focal point for orchestrating seamless maintenance procedures, I spearhead every aspect from inception to completion. My responsibilities encompass a wide array of tasks, foremost among them is the meticulous construction and management of plans and schedules tailored to execute maintenance operations across a vast portfolio of 40+ Power Plants, collectively generating over 1.5 GWAC. I adeptly leverage designated work priorities, job plans, preventive maintenance schedules, as well as the availability of parts, materials, and skilled labor to efficiently deploy resources to each project or location.Vigilantly overseeing spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment inventories, I ensure optimal utilization and timely replenishment, fostering uninterrupted operational continuity. Leveraging the functionalities of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), I streamline workflows, expedite task completion, and proactively generate preventive maintenance assignments, thus enhancing equipment reliability and longevity.Furthermore, I contribute valuable insights to supervision by advising on the scheduling of mobilization activities for new sites, enabling seamless integration and swift commencement of maintenance operations. Show less Overseeing both office and field service operations, accountable for commissioning, programming, testing, troubleshooting, and enhancing field-deployed systems. Leading various start-up and commissioning activities for instrumentation components, executing protocols, acceptance tests, and providing customer training while ensuring project schedules are maintained. Upholding project quality by meticulously adhering to commissioning protocols. Collaborating with vendors and contractors to efficiently support commissioning activities. Partnering with management to optimize the commissioning cycle, aiming to reduce both time and costs. Show less

  • Planner/Scheduler

    Dec 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Inventory Management Specialist

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Commissioning Engineer

    Apr 2014 - Aug 2017
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  NovaSource Power Services

  Apr 2021 - May 2022

  • Account Manager II

    Jun 2021 - May 2022

  • Customer Service Engineer

    Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Planner/ Scheduler

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
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  NovaSource Power Services

  Mar 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Partnerships Manager

    Sept 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Program Manager- Customer Experience

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2023
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  McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

  Jan 2025 - now

  Commisioning Manager