Michael Parker
**** ******** **. ****, ** *****
Phone: 713-***-****
*************@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated and results oriented professional with over 35 years of Electrical components
expertise along with a reputation for precision and dependability. Experience in the field of electrical,
consisting of cable splicing, duct runs, and high voltage electrical circuits. Managed and supervised
crews consisting of 11 men or more. Ensured all safe practices were followed, as well as
conference/work instructions relayed prior to start of each job.
SKILLS
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Control circuit troubleshooting Derrick Digger/Forklift Operation
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Excellent Interpersonal skills Double Bucket Truck
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Technical support Customer Oriented/Analytical
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Team Leader MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
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SAP – MM Mobile Pen Applications
WORK HISTORY
CenterPointEnergy - Houston, TX September 1982 - November 2013
Head Line Mechanic
• Repaired and maintained all electrical apparatus (i.e. Transformers, Auto Boosters, Capacitors,
Lightning Arrestees, Switches (Disconnects), Pole Top Switches, and electrical Drop wires
feeding customer addresses).
• Worked with customers to restore power and replace electrical meters. Documented the
replacement or repair of electrical equipment as well as entered record keeping data using SAP
software.
• Supervision of crews with a minimum of four workers, average size crew supervised contained
eleven plus workers.
• Performed daily conference (Tail board) informing employees of daily work schedule.
• Regular observation to ensure safe work performance. Communicated with other departments
to ensure work completion in a timely manner.
• Procurement – ordered necessary material to perform task using SAP software.
• Investigated claims of damage to customers property, perform on site evaluations, consulted
with customer the process for filing a claim, and notified customer of the company findings.
Southern Pacific Railroad - Lafayette, LA May 1978 - July 1982
Communications Worker
• Worked on telephones hand set and head set, adjusted microwave signals located on satellite
towers; climbed towers with heights from 175 Ft to 500 Ft. Repaired electrical wires for
signals at R/R crossings.
Chevron U.S.A. – Lafayette, LA September 1976 – May 1978
Oilfield Technician
• Offshore oil platform maintenance
United States Air Force - (Honorable discharged) August 1972 - August 1976
Electrical Lineman
• Overhead Electrical Power Lines, Underground Cables, and Manhole duct work. Maintained
all electrical (voltages consisting of 120v to 4160v) for base operations; air strip lighting.
EDUCATION
Northside High School - Lafayette, LA