Electrical Electrician
Resume:
RAFAEL GUAJARDO
El Paso, TX ****2
**********.**@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Foreman / Leadman, El Paso, TX
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
30+ years of progressive experience as journeyman electrician for industrial and commercial projects including:
Journeyman Electrician License, State of Texas
Extensive knowledge of electrical legislation, codes and standards
Installation, maintenance and testing of electrical systems and equipment
Testing, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment and machines
In-depth knowledge of safety procedures for construction and maintenance projects
AC/DC distribution systems
Proficiency with electrical test equipment, volt meters, amp meters, ohm meters, and meggers
Reading and interpreting blue prints, wiring diagrams, and schematics; and working from verbal instructions
VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) and DC (Direct Current) drives
PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
Conduit bending and threading
Documentation of daily work logs to comply with hourly requirements
Supervisory responsibility over up to 15 employees including electrician training, safety compliance, mentoring, and evaluation of work performed
Communication and supervisory skills required to direct work and clearly instruct electricians, helpers, mechanics, and apprentices on work assignments to assure compliance with OSHA and industry codes and standards
Expert level in use of power and hand tools; ownership of all required tools; solid mechanical aptitude and ability
Strong safety orientation and accident-free work performance throughout work history
Computer Literacy: Internet proficient; internal systems for logging daily work logs
Bilingual: English and Spanish
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
CDL License
Certified in operation of boom lifts
Certified in CPR
Completion of four-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program, Carolina Construction Training Council, Raleigh, North Carolina – 1986
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Superitendent/Foreman
Dennard Electric
7540 N Andrews Hwy 79765
Odessa,Tx
4/15/19-12/6/20 worked at.
Ector County Law Enforcement Center
Supervised up to 18 men in the electrical construction of new jail to include reading prints and specs.managing submitals,scheduling work,assining duties,ordering material,addressing problems in the field and solving them.keeping track of employees time,writing daily reports,attending progress meetings.tranning,quality assurence,safety,inspections,solving technical problems.
Foreman Electric
Superintendent/Foreman
909 W 69th St,
Odessa, Texas 79764
2/26/18-4/1/19 worked at.
Supervised Electrical work
for new and remodel work of
office building for Oncor Electric.Supervised 4-9 men in elecrltrical construction of new office building to include assining duties ordering material,quality check,assuring job was done to specs and drawings,safely and on time,recorded employee time,wrote dailies, also worked on tank batteries in oil fields,made service calls.
Journenyman Electrician,
Gaylor Electric.5750 Castle Creek pkwy N #400 Indianapolis,IN 46250.
7/26/17-9/9/17 Worked at. Dow chemical plant in Burley, ID.worked installing and wiring switch gear,mccs and plcs to include terminations,megging cabels.insuring all equipment was installed and working as per drawings and specifications.Sup.Dekek
Lead Journeyman Electrician,B&D Enterprises. 12/21/15 -8/18/16
9720 Bell se Albuquerque, NM 87123
worked in new hospital project in Big Lake,Tx in charge of wiring kitchen to include rough in,connecting and testing all equipment to include wiring shunt trip fire protection system.Sup.Ben Balwin 505-***-****
Journeyman Electrician, Benchmark Electrical Solutions, Windsor, CO 04/2015 - Current
(Contract Position – Natural Gas Plant)
Install and set switch gears – 480 volts and 4160 volts
Pull cable and terminate switch gears and PLCs
Journeyman Electrician, Creek Electrical, Wichita, Kansas 11/2014 – 01/2015
Contract Position: Sanderson Farms Corn Meal and Flour Plant, Greenville, TX
Industrial Electrician, Creek Electrical, Wichita, Kansas / Midwest Electricians 08/2014 – 11/2014
Contract Position: Chicken Feed Plant, Palestine, TX
Installation, wiring, terminating and testing of switch gear, MCC electrical equipment, and PLCs
Installation, cable tray (wire, basket), and pulling cable for motors and control devices
Installation of rigid metal conduit, including bending, cutting and threading, operating scissors, and boom lifts
Commercial Electrician, Construction Labor Contractors, Lenexa, Kansas 08/2013 – 01/2014
Contract Position: Commercial, high rise, 12-story office building
Installed new wiring, conduit, lighting, panels, breakers, disconnects and all wiring for photovoltaic systems and solar panels
Head Electrician, Harvest Manor Farms, LLC, El Paso, Texas 06/2011 – 05/2013
(Peanut and cashew processing plant)
Responsible for all electrical operations including (1) installation of new wiring, conduit, cable tray, lighting and outlets; (2) repair of existing motors, starters, controllers; and (3) maintenance of overall electrical systems, FDS and DC drives
Industrial Electrician / Lead, CLP Labor Contractors, Albuquerque, NM 08/2008 – 02/2010
Contract Position: Potash Mine, through Murrill Electric, Carlsbad, New Mexico
Performed as surface electrician in potash mine operation including electrical trouble shooting, control wiring, welding, fabrication, power distribution, and other required electrical and mechanical work.
Supervised up to 15 employees
Secured all information on equipment and supplies to complete electrical projects
Ensured compliance with all specifications governed by National Electrical code
Completed daily work log to assure compliance with hourly requirements
Maintained electrical equipment in compliance with MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) guidelines
Lead over lock out, tag out program safety and testing electrical equipment
Utilized approved and innovative trouble shooting techniques to determine and correct failures and completed supply requisition forms when required
Used hydraulic benders, threading equipment, welding, boom lifts, and other required equipment
Implemented training course for new hires
Journeyman Electrician, EM Electric, El Paso, TX 06/2007 – 04/2008
Contract Position: Western Refinery, El Paso, TX
Installed of conduit, cable / wire, motors, switches, panels, pics, vibration and heat monitoring equipment
Supervised eight electricians
Journeyman Electrician, Border Electric, El Paso, TX 04/2007 – 06/2007
Contract Position: Construction of commercial warehouse
Installed conduit, wiring, transformers, panels, lighting, and fire panels
Prior to 2007: Furnished upon request
REFERENCES
Mike Stephens, Superintendent
Benchmark Electrical Solutions
Gerry Weatherly, Foreman
Benchmark Electrical Solutions
Peter Rapp, Co-Worker
Benchmark Electrical Solutions
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