CHRIS WHITAKER
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Over 20 years electrical experience
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Ability to read and interpret schematics
Knowledgeable with Arch Flash and NEC
Experienced in installing new equipment, transformers, switchgears, controls, and motors
Well-versed with relays and pressure switches
Safety-first mentality Lock Out, Tag Out
EXPERIENCE:
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN (Contracts) 03/2014 Present
Traveling Journeyman Electrician
Installed new equipment, transformers, switchgears, motors, and controls
Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with the NEC
Maintained and repaired solenoids and regulators on co-generation systems
Connected AC/DC control circuitry
Troubleshot control circuits
Accurately estimated time and material costs for various projects
Complete tear-down of existing structures and prepared new construction
Dug trenches, backfilled holes, and compacted earth for new construction
ELDECO, INC 02/2008 03/2014
Industrial Electrician / Training Foreman
Performed electrical work for various industrial and commercial jobs such as coal power plants,
manufacturing facilities, and hospitals, both new construction and renovations
Read and interpreted blueprints to plan and layout jobs
Ran pipe, pulled wire, and put in new service and branch circuits
Installed new equipment, transformers, switchgears, motors, and controls
Connected AC/DC control circuitry
Troubleshot control circuits, relays, and pressure switches
Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with the NEC
Accurately estimated time and material costs for various projects
Performed high-level and in-depth technical support by resolving inquiries by phone and email
STAR ELECTRIC 05/1992 02/2008
Lead Electrician
Performed electrical work for schools, hospitals, churches, and retail spaces
Read and interpreted blueprints to plan and layout jobs
Installed transformers and switchgears
Ran pipe, pulled / terminated wire, and installed power feeders and branch circuits
Maintained detailed documentation through logging of support cases, emails, and knowledge-based
articles for client and internal use
Complete tear-down of existing structures and prepared new construction
Dug trenches, backfilled holes, and compacted earth for new construction