Trenton Finkley
Lake Charles, LA *****
**************@*****.***
It is my sincere endeavor to continue working in the electrical field and use the foundational knowledge that I have learned to help me problem solve to the best of my ability; also, I desire to gain experience and help your company thrive. I believe my work ethic will be the greatest asset I have to offer your company.
Work Experience:
Industrial Electrician
Montgomery Electric & Maintenance- Lake Charles, LA
January 2021 – October 2022
Work on special projects
Run conduit
Pull wire
Terminate connections
Troubleshooting electrical problems with multimeter
Substation installations.
Air Breathing Technician (turnarounds)
Total Safety
3205 Metric Drive Sulphur, LA
September 2019 - February 2020
Ensuring Air hoses were sealed tight
Monitoring/Documenting psi levels on manifolds and regulators
Using radio to communicate with other plant personnel
Responding to needs of clients such as plant personnel and other contract workers
Bump testing/Calibrating HCS monitors, LEL monitors, and H2S monitors
Ensuring confined spaces were safe to work inside
Life of clients and other contractors was part of my responsibility
Industrial Electrician
Triad Electric & Controls
Hood Road- Sulphur, LA
August 2017- April 2019; September 2020- November 2020; June 2023- July 2023.
Pulling wire
Bending & Installing Conduit
Grounding and Bonding/Installing Busbars
Packing Seals
Running Cable Trays
Troubleshooting/Bump testing 480v 3 phase electrical motors
Terminating Panels
Operating JLG
Installing Lights
Demo Projects
New Construction
Wiring new breaker cubicles in switchgear using blueprints.
Racking breakers for new substation installation
Testing wires for resistance levels using an ohmmeter.
Electrical Sales Associate
Lowes
2800 Derek Drive Lake Charles, LA
February 2017 to August 2017
Assisting customers with needs and wants related to electrical and more.
Down stocking using an inventory replenishing program
Operating various types of machinery
Making sure merchandise is neatly placed on the shelf.
Proving customers with comprehensive information on electrical related merchandise
Networking to ensure that customers are satisfied with getting needs met.
Performing tasks that require prolonged standing, walking, and climbing
Direct Social Associate
Evergreen Life Services
1146 Hodges Street Lake Charles, LA
November 2014 to February 2017
Providing Services to individuals with mental disabilities
Teaching and assisting mentally disabled individuals to meet basic needs and accomplish objectives according to their Plan of Care (POA)
Aiding mentally disabled individuals with job skills and networking to help them find jobs that complement their skill levels
Supervising consumers to ensure that they are healthy and on task
Managing aggressive behavior by diffusing verbal and physical altercations between consumers/residents
Helping consumers/clients with money/priority management
Initiating fire drills regularly
Reporting all incidents, accidents, and medical emergencies
Youth Care Worker
Educational Treatment Council
Harbour House
2400 Merganser Street
October 2011 - October 2014; October 2023- Current
Providing Services for homeless and troubled youth
Teaching basic day to day living skills
Assisting juveniles/young adults with networking
Teaching juveniles/young adults conflict resolution skills
Networking with parents/guardians and juvenile probation officers
Showing young adults how to cook and manage priorities/money
Informed juveniles/young adults regarding the negative effects of various drugs/substances
Monitoring juveniles/young adults to ensure that they are safe and not posing harm to themselves or anyone else
Utilizing Crisis Prevention/Aggressive Behavior Management skills
Reporting all accidents, incidents, and medical emergencies
Fast Food Employee
Popeyes
2710 Gerstner Memorial Drive
June 2008 - October 2011
Preparing sides
Frying Chicken
Taking Orders
Preparing Orders
Editorial Intern
American Press
715 Ryan Street Ste102Lake Charles,LA
September 2007 to April 2008
Internship program via LaGrange High School
Writing articles for the Opinion Section of the local newspaper
Editing articles for the Opinion Section of the local newspaper
Education:
Industrial Instrumentation & Electrical Certifications
Associated Builders & Contractors School
222 Walcot Road, Lake Charles, LA
Fall of 2016- Fall of 2018
Associate degree in Progress
I&E Industrial Technology
Sowela Technical Community College
3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
January 2023 – currently enrolled (1 semester remaining)
Learned Theory behind DC and AC Electric Principles
Drew motor control circuits and wired motor control circuits in lab.
Programmed a start and stop motor control stations using Programmable Logic Controls.
Used RS Linx 500 and Logix Pro 500
Troubleshooting using continuity and voltage across electrical components.
Learned about motor drives and the various parameters to control motor drives.
Performed 5-point calibration test.
Certifications/Cards
TWIC Card (written test certified for Industrial Electrical)
NCCER Card
Industrial NCCER Certificates for Instrumentation and Electrical
Certified Fiber Optic Technician
Class D Chauffeurs License