Brian Collins
Ruckersville, Virginia
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Familiar with reading and interpreting contract documents, BOCA, OSHA, NFPA, NEC standards, construction language
Experienced in building operations maintenance and project coordination
Skilled in job scheduling, inventory control and contractor supervision; reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics; specialized knowledge of electrical systems
Extensive background in the design and installation of electric panels and conveyor equipment; ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action on projects
6 years mission critical experience
10+ years’ experience in construction
6+ years’ experience data center operations
CLEARANCE
TS/SCI Security Clearance
EMPLOYMENT:
Equinix, Senior IBX Facility Engineer IV. Culpeper Virginia (July 2018 – present)
Facility/Infrastructure Maintenance
Performs site inspections and monitors the building and IBX alarms
Performs preventative maintenance on site infrastructure (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures); manages vendors
Undertakes repairs and corrective maintenance
Assists Team Lead in coordinating critical infrastructure
Completion of site logs and data gathering for permits, such as MOPs and scripts
Respond to all on-site incidents and acts as required
Instruct on-site staff during simple incidents
Completes complex work requests and circuit installations
Effectively collaborates with internal and external departments
Provide input to peers for complex, critical maintenance activities
Carry out more complex infrastructure projects
Mister Sparky Electric. Electrical service technician. Tampa, Florida (August 2017- March 2018)
Install and repair electrical systems and fixtures
Install various types of panel and services
Troubleshoot outages in customers’ homes
Perform routine maintenance on electrical wiring and systems
Adhere to all quality and safety codes
Pyramid Consulting Inc. Data Center Electrician. (December 2016 to August 2017)
Plans layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment by performing the following duties described below. Reported to the Power Install Lead
Planned new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assemble, and installs electrical conduit
Pulls wiring through conduit & under raise floors in basket tray
Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads
Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
Observes functions of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
AT&T. Shift Supervisor, Construction Administrator. Charlottesville, VA (July 2010-December 2016)
Supervise a team that supports AT&T to ensure readiness, reliability, and survivability of facilities during times of emergency or crisis such as natural disasters, and national emergencies
Familiar with O&M manuals, test reports, and inspection reports
Provide hands on facilities maintenance, including HVAC, Electrical systems, building automation systems and security operations
Documented work, conduct training, writing reports, and watch logs
Work with AT&T network to maintain IT, computers, telephones for the customer
Responsible for maintaining safety and security in the facility
W.E. Brown Inc. Licensed Lead Electrician. Charlottesville, VA. (July 2007-July 2010)
Installed and repaired all types of electrical systems, including electrical generators; Maintained HVAC and plumbing systems
Read and interpret contract documents and specifications
Diagnosed and corrected problems accurately and promptly; collaborated with the department manager and equipment vendors
Used various tools proficiently, including digital voltmeters, AMP probes, capacitor meters
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Current Virginia State Journeyman Electrical license (#271******* Exp. 04/30/2020)
Attended and completed course requirements on the operation and maintenance procedures for Generac generators up to 40 KW
Successfully completed all course requirements for Journeyman Electrician at Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC). Charlottesville, VA - 2004