DAVID CLAIR KIRKMAN JR.
OBJECTIVE
To excel in a challenging role within a technically advanced organization by improving production through reliable and knowledgeable experience.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Electrical Foreman, Database Management, Controlled Wiring, Cable Tray Fabrication, Business Management, Microsoft Suites, Telecom, Java, CAD, Cyber Surveillance, Commercial and Industrial Schematics, Logistics Database Management, Heavy Machinery Operation, Oceanic Lifeguarding.
EDUCATION
W. J. Woodham High School Pensacola, FL Graduate 1985
Bachelor of Science: Information Technology, Networking and Telecommunication
University of West Florida May, 2013
Associate in Applied Science: Electronic Engineering Technology
Pensacola State College May, 2011
Certifications:
-A+ Certification Comp-Tia (COMP001020195725)
-LAN Networking Communication Certificate
-Electronic Aide Certification
-Technology System Support Certification
-Forklift Operator ( Sunbelt: National Certified: (ASME/ ANSI, B56.1)
-Lock –Out/Tag Out Certification (Miller, LLC)
-Fall Protection Certified, (Miller LLC)
-Aerial Work Platform Operator (Lighthouse LLC)
Electrical Career
IBEW Local 676/Pensacola 11/11/2014 – present
Blue Water Energy Center (East China, MI) LU 58
Ford Truck Plant (Detroit, MI) LU 58
Sacred Heart Hospital (Fort Walton Beach) LU 676
AK Steel (Detroit, MI) LU 58
Facebook Data Center (Richmond, VA) LU 666
Arauco Particle Board Factory (Grayling, MI) LU 498
US Steel (Ecorse, MI) LU 58
Ford Motor Plant (Wayne, Detroit) LU 58
Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) LU 58
US Steel (Detroit, MI. Dearborn Plant) LU 58
Kautex (Detroit, MI) LU 58
Ford Field (Detroit, MI) LU 58
Ford Assembly Plant (Detroit, MI) LU 58
Santa Rosa Pediatric Center (Gulf Breeze, Florida) LU 676
AGE-Biomass Project (Albany, Georgia) LU 1531
Ford Truck Plant (Louisville, Kentucky) LU 369
West Florida Hospital (Pensacola) LU 676
Paper Mill (Brewton, Al.) LU 676
Plant Christ Power Plant (Pensacola) LU 676
Catholic Diocese of Pensacola/Tallahassee 8/20/2014 – 10/1/2014
IT Application Specialist
Updating and installing new software
Keeping existing computer operations functioning smoothly, efficiently, and securely
Tutoring and interacting with staff with new software to ensure quality
Non – Union:
Thompson Construction Group (TCG) 8/2/2013 – 11/26/2013
Industrial Instrumentation Technician Gonzales, Louisiana
(1)NUCAR Steel Factory
Tubing Installation
Fabrication of Cable and Tubing Trays
Heavy Equipment Operator ( JLG ( 75, 150, 250, 550), Forklift,
Start-Up Commissioning Agent
(2)NUCAR Steel Factory
Refabricating and Retrofitting of Newly Installed Piping
Assessing and Examining Piping Installation
Industrial Electrician 1/31/2014 – 6/2/2014
(3)Huntsman Chemical Factory Macintosh, Alabama
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Cable Tray Fabrication and Conduit Installation and Configuration
Electrical Panel and Wiring Installation
Lull and Forklift Operator
Pirkle Electric (Local 613)
Apprentice III, IV, V, Foreman Assistant Atlanta, Georgia
Large Scale Electrical Installations
Installation of over 200 Security Systems
MMR (Offshore Division) 11/08/2008 – 4/15/2009
Industrial Electrician Lafayette, Louisiana
(1)Plaquemine Gas Storage Facility
Wiring of Main Control Center (MCC), MCC Sub-Station
Installation of 5000 HP Turbine
Programing, Placement, and Wiring of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Panels
Triangulation of Grounding Protection System throughout Facility
(2)Odessa Oil Fields Odessa, Texas
Installation of PLC Panels for over 60 Oil Derricks
Reinforcement of existing grounding system,
Explosive Utilization H2S Rig Procedure Certified
Meitec Marine Electrical (Offshore Division) 10/15/2014 - 11/10/2014
Marine Electrician Signal Shipyard, Mississippi
Electrical upgrades to Oil Rigs, Freighters, and Tug boats
Renovations and installations of electrical panels
Upgrading electrical transoms to code
Clary Electrical Company (Local 676) 8/6/2005 – 2/4/2006
Commercial/Residential Electrician Laurel Hill, Florida
New Commercial/Residential Construction (Cordova Mall, Eglin AFB)
Service Calls (24/7 Customer Service)
Ordering and Maintaining of Electrical Supplies
Perdido Electric 9/1999 – 3/2005
Commercial/ Residential Electrician Pensacola, Florida
Foreman – Residential Service Truck
Service Calls (24 Hour Service)
Parking Lot Lights, Underground Services
United States Marine Corps
‘A’ Company 2nd Mar Division, 2nd Recon Battalion. Camp Lejeune, NC
3rd Recon, 3rd Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan,
Headquarters Battalion, Pacific Fleet HQ, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan
11/12/1985-8/15/1989 Honorable Discharge
MOS: 0321/0311 (Recon/Infantry)
Special Forces/Reconnaissance
Leadership/Delegation
World traveled- (Scotland, England, Norway, Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Hawaii, Alaska, Midway Islands, Diego Garcia, Quam, Panama, Niagara, Costa Rico, Virgin Islands ) Not listing the States I have lived. To many.
Extensive training
Amphibious Reconnaissance School (Class 3-86)Fort Story, VA
Infantry Training School (ITS) Camp Lejeune
Desert Warfare School Twenty-Nine Palms
Cold Weather Warfare Training Norway
Urban Warfare Training Quantico
Mountain Warfare School West Virginia
Jungle Warfare School Panama
Water Safety Instructor School (WSI Class 1-88) Camp Lejeune
Lifeguard School (TAD) (Class 3-88) Camp Lejeune
Communication, Radio Operator, and Weapons and Artillery Expert
Awarded “Best of the Best” by the Commandant of the Marine Corps
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone : 850-***-****
E-mail: ***************@*****.***
REFERENCES
Richard Perry
Former President of IBEW LU 676 850-***-****
Dale Cope
Business Manager IBEW LU 676 850-***-****
James Daugherty
Owner of Daugherty, Inc. 850-***-****