Journyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician License #J-3781 | Pinellas County, FL (1990, good through 09/2021)

Journeyman Electrician – O&M Inspector | EXP Federal | Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan | 06/2019 – present

• Support U. S. Army systems on site whenever and wherever deployed, including travel to various Forward Operating Bases and camps for safety inspections and systems installations.

• Manage and participate in installing power and grounding for communication equipment, ensuring proper electrical connection and grounding. Install underground wiring, panels, and disconnects for multiple observation and radar towers to include 4” PVC conduit, 250MCM conductors, & 4/0 Cable.

• Install feeder and branch circuits including conduit, service wire, fuse and breaker panels, switches, outlets, junction and outlet boxes, lighting fixtures, splices, and connectors. Install branch circuits, power distribution wiring, electrical equipment, fixtures, and conduit in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC).

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on 120/208 volt and 277/480 volt electrical systems and equipment. Construct and maintain service equipment. Manage electrical work of assigned employees. Inspect and report on existing equipment. Assist military with maintaining generators.

Key Achievements:
• Rewired existing, ungrounded electrical systems from Main Distribution to branch circuitry, installing a grounded system, performing all work in a very remote, heavily hostile enemy environment.
• Provide technical assistance and support in electrical maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting and hands-on repairs.

Journeyman Electrician – O&M Inspector | Vectrus International | Camp Arifjan, Kuwait | 06/2018 – 04/2019

• Assisted with electrical system installation, troubleshooting and repair. Performed preventative maintenance on electrical panels and distribution systems, and corrective repairs on a commercial building.

Key Achievements:
• Sent as Electric Supervisor to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba (12/2018 – 04/2019). Led effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes. Supervised electricians and mechanics for electric shop, generator shop, streetlight repair crew, and airfield electrical maintenance.

Power Plant Electric Supervisor | Chugach Management Systems, Inc. | Republic of Marshall Islands | 09/2011 – 09/2017

• Supervised a crew of electricians in the performance of duties for all items within the scope of responsibility, including scheduling, ordering of materials, compiling reports. Generated, monitored, tracked and reported on all electrical documentation & requirements. Accurately interpreted maintenance manuals, specifications and procedures.

• Control room operator in 4160-volt diesel electric power plant with 9 1800kw generators, powered by 9 Caterpillar 3606 engines. Monitored and inspected power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems to include creating and maintaining trending spreadsheets.

• Controlled and maintained auxiliary equipment such as fans, compressors, etc. Performed repairs, maintenance, and adjustments to electrical systems from 24 volts DC to 480 volts AC.

• Disassembled, repaired, and reassembled electrical components on engines, ancillary/auxiliary electrical equipment, and high voltage switchgear components. Conducted inspections to ensure proper operating conditions of electrical systems and components on diesel engines and other auxiliary equipment. Used diagnostic equipment and ran tests to determine if an electrical system was performing to the manufacturer’s specifications.

• Read/interpreted blueprints and drawings to troubleshoot and correct electrical problems. Maintained records to reflect work accomplished. Conducted preventative maintenance in accordance to the manufacturer’s service manual or bulletins. Performed general plant electrical maintenance functions. Installed conduit/wiring on various ancillary systems.

Key Achievements:
• Successfully served as acting supervisor in Power Plant supervisor’s absence, up to 4 weeks at a time.
• Designed and installed electrical system for large radiator system to include 72 – 5hp motors, saving the company approximately $250,000.

Journeyman Electrician | Tradesmen International | Phoenix, AZ | 10/2009 – 02/2010

• Installed 120/208 volt & 277/480 volt power systems to various production equipment within a local Honeywell plant, to include EMT up to 3” and conductors up to 600 MCM.

Foreman / Estimator | Krisher Electric | Gilbert, AZ | 03/2006 – 09/2009

• Served as Foreman on various time and material projects, and installation of radiation monitors at international port for DoE and Department of Homeland Security.

Key Achievements:
• Promoted to estimator and purchasing, responsible for FAA & DoD radar tower projects in several different states. Estimated and procured projects valued up to $500,000

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