J. Kip Alford
Industrial and commercial electrician and superintendent
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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Seventeen years in the electrical trade with experience in all aspects of electrical construction, maintenance, and project management.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Maintenance Electrician
Express Employment Professionals - Pensacola, FL
November 2020 to Present
Contract hire @$25/hr for industrial and commercial electrical maintenance and construction. Troubleshooting motor control, Allen Bradley PLC, block logic, ladder logic, hvac systems, lighting and power circuits, water pumps, fan motors, conveyers and scales. Lead Electrician/Foreman
Compass Solar Energy - Pensacola, FL
June 2019 to May 2020
Oversee the construction and installation of single phase and 3 phase photovoltaic systems. $23/hr. responsible for the installation of inverters, current transformers, and programming of all electrical equipment for systems. Ensuring all construction and wiring meets local and national standards. make sure all employees under my supervision follow all safety requirements for proper fall arrest systems and tie offs. Ensure each project is on time and under budget. Electronic and Instrumentation Electrician (E&I)
Ascend Performance Materials
February 2019 to June 2019
Industrial maintenance and construction. $23.76/hr. Build out of a new procedyne oven area, troubleshoot and maintain all electrical equipment from VFDs to motors and conveyors. program and update plc systems. perform electrical shutdown of plant equipment for mechanical maintenance. Unfortunately i could not adjust to the 12 hr day/night swing shifts every 3 days. Having 2 12hr days and 3 12hr nights in the same work week made it more than difficult for my physical and mental well being. Superintendant/Journeyman Electrician
Knight Electrical Services - Pensacola, FL
January 2017 to February 2019
Commercial Electrical Construction. $22/hr. Install and oversee installation of all electrical equipment, power distribution systems, fire alarm systems, lighting, transformers, switch gears and vfd's. responsible for insuring all employees under my supervision follow all NEC and OSHA guidelines. Ensure project deadlines are met on time and under budget.
Lead Service Electrician
Advanced retail Solutions - Mobile, AL
April 2016 to December 2016
$25/hr Service and maintenance electrician for retail establishments such as Walmart Nike Polo Fred's Dollar General Etc. Responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues and subsequent repair or new installation if needed. Generator installs and repair work. Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Gulf Electric Company - Mobile, AL
September 2015 to March 2016
Salary $22 an hour plus full insurance. Industrial work at Georgia Pacific paper mill in Brewton. Installed MCC's, High voltage transformers (13,800volts), terminate and program PLC systems, installed new fiber optic fire alarm system throughout the mill. Journeyman Electrician/Lead Man
Premier Service Company - Tuscaloosa, AL
December 2014 to August 2015
Salary $18 hr plus benefits. Responsible for
knowing all aspects of new construction, commercial work. Job foreman on 3 projects.High voltage and low volt. Everything from sizing out power distribution to terminating fiber optics. Installation and termination of MCC's, switchgears, main service panels,sub feed panels, cat5, cat6, coax, heliax, wireless fire alarm systems, fiber optic fire
alarm systems. (honeywell,simplex)
Education
Bachelor's in Sustainable Development and Design
Colorado Mountain College - Glenwood Springs, CO
August 2011 to December 2012
A.A.S. in Electrical technology
Shelton State Comm. College - Tuscaloosa, AL
August 2010
Skills
• Allen Bradley PLC Systems
• Industrial Electrician Experience
• Honeywell, Simplex, Firetrol fire alarm systems
• Project Planning
• PV system design, installation and programming
• Industrial Maintenance
• Commercial Electrician Experience
• Commercial Electrical Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Industrial and Commercial Electrical Equipment
• 3 Phase Motors and Motor Control Systems
• Low Voltage
• Medium Voltage
• High Voltage
• AutoCAD
• Construction Management
• Troubleshooting
• Cabling
• NEC
• Construction
• Generator Repair
• Facilities Maintenance
• Blueprint Reading
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Schematics
• Equipment Repair
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 10
November 2018 to November 2023
NABCEP certificate of knowledge
Present
photovoltaic design and installation
valid driver's license
AWP (Aerial Work Platform) Operator
June 2017 to June 2022
Certified for operation of Scissor lifts, Boom Lifts, Articulating Boom Lift, Man lift, Lull, and forklift. AutoCAD Autodesk
Present
Journeyman Electrician
Assessments
Mechanical Skills: Aptitude — Expert
January 2019
Measures a candidate's ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Expert
Mechanical Knowledge — Highly Proficient
December 2020
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Highly Proficient
Basic Maintenance and Repair — Expert
December 2020
Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Full results: Expert
Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution — Highly Proficient November 2020
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Highly Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Proficient November 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
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