Lorenz Elion
Chicago
Summary
Motivated and hands-on technical professional with experience in critical environment operations, industrial electrical systems, and field engineering support across data center and rail infrastructure environments. Proven ability to troubleshoot power and control systems, maintain high-availability operations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in real-time settings. Currently pursuing a path in Electrical Engineering, with a strong foundation in power systems, system reliability, and mission-critical infrastructure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Enviroment Technician
Microsoft
Mount Pleasant, WI
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored and maintained critical MEP infrastructure (electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems) to support 99.999%+ uptime for hyperscale data center operations
- Supported live-site operations by responding to alarms, troubleshooting faults, and mitigating potential service disruptions
- Analyzed electrical distribution systems including medium/low voltage switchgear, transformers, and UPS systems
- Assisted with energization and de-energization procedures following strict safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols
- Interpreted single-line diagrams and electrical schematics to support troubleshooting and maintenance
- Monitored and supported cooling infrastructure including CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, and airflow management systems
- Assisted in maintaining environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) within operational thresholds
Lead Electrician
Norfolk Southern
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Led a team of electricians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems supporting rail operations and critical infrastructure
- Supervised troubleshooting of electrical faults, control systems, and power distribution equipment
- Performed root cause analysis (RCA) on electrical failures to minimize downtime in rail operations
- Responded to emergency service calls and restored critical systems under time-sensitive conditions
- Enforced strict compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards
- Implemented lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for safe maintenance of energized equipment
Field Engineer Intern
John Deere
Davenport, IA
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams (electrical, mechanical, and controls) to support troubleshooting, System improvements, and field operations in real-time environments.
- Conducted on-site inspections and diagnostics to ensure equipment performance and reliability
- Collaborated with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in the field
- Assisted in analyzing electrical systems, sensors, and control circuits within heavy equipment
- Interpreted wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation to support repairs and system integration
- Collected and analyzed performance data to improve system efficiency and operational reliability
Education
Electrical Engineering-Power Systems
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-2027
Skills
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- NFPA 70E electrical safety principles
- OSHA safety compliance in industrial environments
- Arc flash awareness and hazard mitigation
- Commissioning and decommissioning of electrical equipment
- Preventive and corrective maintenance in mission-critical systems
- Working in live/energized environments with minimal downtime
- Equipment inspections, testing, and validation
Certification
- Schneider Electric Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA)
- NFPA 70E
- OSHA 10
- QEW
- CEQ 1
- Azure: Fundamentals
- Comptia Network +
Timeline
Critical Enviroment Technician
Microsoft
09.2025 - Current
Lead Electrician
Norfolk Southern
08.2023 - 09.2025
Field Engineer Intern
John Deere
05.2022 - 06.2023
Electrical Engineering-Power Systems
Arizona State University