1. Jason Ward
301 Columbia Street Mishawaka, Indiana 46544  Cellular (219)510.4600  Email: ward6@pnc.edu
Professional Profile
Journeyman Electrician with 9 years of Heavy Industrial Electrical Maintenance experience, 6 years of
experience managing maintenance crews. . Experience in Sub-Station maintenance high voltage.
Experienced in troubleshooting AC/DC circuits. Diversified Construction Management background. Seeking a
challenging leadership opportunity that utilizes experience and education while providing an opportunity for
professional growth and advancement.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science Candidate, Organizational Leadership & Supervision Expected Graduation May, 2016
Purdue University North Central Westville, Indiana
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Overhead Crane Inspector Crane Institute of America 2014
Certified Rigging Inspector Crane Institute of America 2014
Journeyman Certification United States Steel Earned 2009
OSHA 30 Hour Certification Purdue North Central 2009
Gary Tin Safe Team 2008-2009
Proficient in Microsoft Suite/Oracle/Lotus Notes
Proficient in Blueprint reading
Professional Experience
United States Steel – Structural Inspection Team Leader/Manager 2014 - Present
Worked with direct supervisor to develop and implement in house inspection program. Follow up with Area
Managers to ensure structural deficiencies were repaired per United States Steel Blueprints, United States Steel
ME-100, OSHA, ASTM, ASME standards. Coordinate and schedule inspections between fifteen production units
at two different plants through department managers and daily communication. Manage and direct a crew
from 2 to 10 people in performing Level 2 structural inspections on buildings, steel structures, crane runways and
overhead cranes. Line up crew with daily job assignments. Delegate responsibilities during inspection process
for maximum efficiency. Manage the team to continually improve cost cutting and efficiency through time
studies and detailed spreadsheets. Manage and track employee’s hours per bargaining unit’s requirements.
Execute all OSHA safety requirements including lockout, tagout tryout.
United States Steel – Industrial Electrician - Crew Leader 2010 - 2014
Manage and direct a crew from 5 to 10 people in performing mechanical and electrical repairs on various
overhead travelling cranes. Plan overall job set- up, review job safety requirements, assure that proper tools
and equipment for job are on site, work with managers to coordinate jobs and direct work activities to assure
all jobs are completed safely and efficiently. Make accurate business decisions that reflect production. Report
to direct supervisor on job status. Responsible for inventory of all parts used. Execute OSHA safety requirements
including lockout, tag out, tryout. Operate manlifts, 35/15 ton mobile cranes and pendant overhead cranes.
United States Steel - Electrical Apprentice 2007 - 2010
Trained in basic print reading, ladder logic, AC/DC circuits, and sub-station maintenance. Troubleshoot low
voltage control circuits for roll grinders and overhead cranes. Troubleshoot PLC circuits. Troubleshoot Allen
Bradley and Siemens AC/DC drives. Change AC/DC motors as required. Perform motor, bearing and coupling
alignments as required. Maintain motor generator sets. Perform electrical installation duties pulling cable,
bending conduit, general fabricating tasks. Rack in and out high voltage breakers from sub station feeds.
Follow company safety policies and attend weekly safety meetings.

2. Davis Homes LLC – Warranty Claim Manager 2006 - 2007
Managed all warranty issues at six different developments with over 260 homes. Generated final walk through
punch list for site Superintendent to complete before closing. Negotiated with and scheduled contractors and
sub-contractors to repair warranty items and followed-up to assure repairs were complete. Consistently
maintained a 21 day completion time frame on warranty work. Rated one of the top two Warranty Managers
based on home owner sign-offs and warranty cost containment. Managed $90,000 monthly budget.
Honors
Member of Delta Mu Delta Honor Society Purdue North Central, 2016
Semester Honors 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Purdue University North Central