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Karl Knobelsdorff

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CEO/President
Minnesota, United States

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  • Knobelsdorff
    CEO/President
    Knobelsdorff
    Jan 2009 - Current (17 years 9 months)
    Instrumental in the growth of Knobelsdorff, building it from a company of six employees to 200+ in 10 years, and from one electrical only business division to four: Enterprises, Electric, Engineering, and Energy. Core industries include feed, grain, flour, oil & gas, and automation and industrial manufacturing.
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    Master Electrician
    Knobelsdorff
    Jan 2007 - Current (19 years 9 months)
    Hold Master Electrician license in six states. Perform alterations, modifications, updates, and installations of complex electrical equipment systems in commercial and industrial settings.
    • Estimate and manage projects through completion.
    • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and clients.
    • Inspect, supervise, and responsible for journeyman and apprentice electricians.
    • Design and retrofit wiring systems and panels.
    • Monitoring processes, procedures, safety, and quality assurance on projects.
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    Journeyman
    Knobelsdorff
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years 1 month)
    Gained knowledge and experience by working alongside master electrician and team to install wiring and electrical systems in commercial and residential settings. Installed, updated, and maintained electrical systems and equipment at manufacturing and industrial facilities.
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    Top Solar Contractor
    Solar Power World
    Jul 2024
    The Top Solar Contractors List is developed each year by industry magazine Solar Power World to honor the work of solar installers in the United States. Solar firms in the utility, commercial and residential markets are ranked by the number of kilowatts they installed in the previous year. Companies are grouped and listed by specific services, markets and states. KE is ranked as the No. 2 EPC in the state of Minnesota and No. 54 in the nation.
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    Diamond level Safety Training Evaluation Process
    May 2024
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    Excellence in Construction - Shell Rock Soy Processing
    Associated Builders and Contractors ABC
    Nov 2023
    Shell Rock Soy Processing Plant processes soybeans to manufacture soy oil for sustainable fuel production, as well as manufacturing soybean meal and soyhull pellets. The facility annually crushes nearly 40M bushels of soybeans and is expected to produce 463 million pounds of crude soybean oil to be sold to refiners across the US to process for use by food processors and the biodiesel markets. As the project’s electrical contractor, Knobelsdorff (KE) provided electrical design support, project management services, provided installation of electrical components and commissioning services, and start-up support of the facility process.Specifically: MCC’s and motors Automation and controls General receptacles and lighting Testing and commissioni
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    Top-Performing U.S. Construction Company
    Associated Builders and Contractors ABC
    Jan 2023
    Top-Performing U.S. Construction Company
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    Diamond level Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP)
    May 2022
    Knobelsdorff was awarded the 2022 Diamond Level STEP (Safety Training Evaluation Process), the highest level, through Association Builders and Contractors (ABC). This is the fifth year Knobelsdorff (KE) has achieved the Diamond Level STEP. To qualify for the Diamond Level, award recipients must have a TRIR 50% below the NAICS code average. KE boosts a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.00 for 2021 and a three-year average of 0.181, well below the national average of 2.00 for 2021 and three year national average of 2.00.
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    Excellent in Construction - Bushel Boy
    Associated Builders and Contractors ABD
    Nov 2021
    Bushel Boy Farms, headquartered in Owatonna, MN, has been growing crops at their greenhouse for more than 30 years. They pride their work on state-of-the-art greenhouse rooms that contain the latest lighting and climate technology, providing the perfect environment for their crops. As demand increased, Bushel Boy built and recently opened a new, high-tech 16.5-acre farm in Mason City, IA. An overview of work completed includes: • Engineering, design and drawings • Transformers and switchgear • Testing • Coordinating with local utility (Aliant Energy) • VFI with grounding and remote operators • Generator and transfer switch installations
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    Excellent in Construction - Ball Corporation
    Associated Builders and Contractors ABC
    Nov 2021
    Labor Day weekend, 2020, Knobelsdorff received a hot request from Doug Green, plant manager at Ball. A forklift ran into a dividing wall in the facility, putting a quick halt on production. With the main feeds for the plant running along the crumbling wall, he knew he needed help fast. Knobelsdorff responded to the call, had engineers on site that evening and met with Doug on Labor Day with a small army of trusted partners to get to work. As the first contractor on the scene, we started asking questions. We had contacts. We made phone calls. And we got the ball rolling and took on the role of general contractor for the project. Knobelsdorff served as the general contractor of the project and provided the electrical services, including: • Ma
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    Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
    Associated Builders and Contractors ABC
    Sep 2021
    Only 229 of the nation’s elite merit shop construction contractors earned the credential in 2021. Launched in 1993, ABC’s AQC program provides recognition to world-class construction firms that have documented their commitment in five areas: 1. Quality 2. Safety performance 3. Talent management 4. Craft and management education 5. Community relations, inclusion, diversity and equity
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    #96 on Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 2021 Top 200 Performers
    ABC
    Mar 2021
    Knobelsdorff was ranked #96 on Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2021 Top 200 Performers list, which recognizes ABC member contractors’ in safety, quality, diversity, project excellence and special designations, ranked by work hours. Knobelsdorff also ranked #49 on the ABC’s Top 100 General Contractors in the U.S. Eligibility requirements for the top 100 general contractors include general contractors that achieved STEP Gold or higher and earned ABC’s AQC credential in 2020, ranked by works hours.
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    ABC National Safety
    Associated Builders and Contractors ABC
    Jan 2020
    The ABC National Safety Excellence Awards recognize companies that exhibit a continued commitment to jobsite safety and whose safety performance and programs are judged to be exemplary by the ABC National Safety and Health Committee.
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    ABC STEP Safety Management Systems
    Associated Builders and Contractors ABC
    Jan 2020
    Established in 1989, ABC’s STEP program was developed and written by contractors, for contractors, to establish safety as a core value. STEP offers an organized approach for analyzing and developing company-wide safety and loss prevention programs that can reduce recordable incidents by up to 85 percent.
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    #126 on the Inc. 5000 Series List of the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest
    Jan 2020
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    Excellent in Construction - ADM Mendota
    Jan 2020
    ABC's Awards of Excellence Program is the premier competition within the construction industry that recognizes outstanding construction projects across the nation. KE provided engineering, design, procurement, installation, start-up, and commissioning for ADM Mendota, including: • 35KV distribution system, including 3,500’ of underground conduit and cable installation from the Utility 35KV overhead lines, directional boring under the BNSF mainline, 35KV metering, 3-35KV VFI’s, 6-2500KVA transformers and Protection and Controls for the 35KV distribution system. We designed and installed the conduit and cable for the 15KV power distribution for the BNSF track switches and heaters. • 480V power distribution, motor controls, general use power a
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    Excellent in Construction - Nautilus Solar
    Associated Builders and Contractors ABC
    Jan 2020
    In 2019, Knobelsdorff served as EPC contractor and completed four solar projects for Nautilus, totaling 15 MW in Minnesota. In the past, KE’s relationship with Nautilus was one of a subcontractor. We built the four sites as the full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm. The four sites, Helen, Warsaw, Northfield, and Walcott, proved to be a challenge to complete, but we love nothing more than a good challenge. KE provided the mechanical, electrical, civil construction and commissioning services for these projects.
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    #7 on the Fast 50 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in Twin Citites
    Jan 2019
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    MSP Business Journal Fast 50 - Ranked #7 in fastest companies in the 24-county metro area
    Jan 2019
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    Excellence in Construction Award - Dundas Community Solar Garden
    Jan 2019
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    ABC Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter - Construction Company of the Year
    Jan 2019
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    ABC STEP Safety Award - Platinum
    Jan 2019
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    ABC Contractor of the Year
    Jan 2019
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    Solar Contractor of the Year
    Jan 2018
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