Derek Montoya
Denver, CO ***** • 720-***-**** • *********@*******.***
Professional Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Knowledgeable Master Electrician adept at mentoring junior electrical workers and training on correct safety procedures, building codes and finishing strategies. Decisive leader solves routine and complex problems with resourceful and experienced approach. 30+ years in field. Adept at reading blueprints, coordinating industrial maintenance and training and developing staff. Excellent proficiency in transforming plans, drawings and specifications into successful electrical repairs and installations.
Skills
Remodels and New Construction
Operational Efficiency and Safety
Thrive Under Pressure
Approachable and Outgoing
Adaptable and Flexible
Work History
Master Electrician, 05/1989 to Current
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Local – Denver, CO
Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
Owner/Operator, 07/2001 to Current
Montoya's Electrical Service's – Thornton, CO
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Journeyman Electrician, 09/2021 to 01/2022
Sturgeon Electric – Henderson, CO
Worked side by side with te mason contractor roughing walls in concourse C.Ordered material and scheduled with mason contractor.Trained two apprentices.
Journeyman Electrician, 08/2015 to 07/2019
Faith Enterprises Inc. – Colorado Springs, CO
Serviced generators and ran fluid test that were sent back to Wagner for tests.
Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
Journeyman Electrician, 02/2013 to 01/2014
Mc Dade - Woodcock – Centennial, CO
Pulled power and control cables from devices to power panel and control cabinet. Terminated devices.
Forman, 10/2011 to 05/2013
Sun Valley Electric – Elizabeth, CO
Ran several water treatment projects through out Colorado,such as Denver water,City of Centennial,City of Conifer,City of Wiggins.
Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Utility, 02/2006 to 01/2018
CBS Sports – New York, New York
Helped with the broadcasting of the home Denver Bronco games,Set up cameras,ran cables for all the cameras and sound equipment. Worked game day,drove camera chart,worked with hand held camera man,ran parab for sound .
Utility, 10/2006 to 01/2018
Fox Sports Network – Playa Vista, California
Helped with broadcasting of all Denver Broncos home games .Helped set up cameras,ran cables for cameras and sound equipment .Game day drove camera cart,worked with hand held camera man,ran parab for sound.
Education
5 Year Apprentice Program: Electrical, 06/1989
Jack Sparr Training Center - Denver, CO
High School Diploma: 06/1985
Centaurus High School - Lafayette, CO
Electrical Trades: 06/1985
Boulder Valley Vocational Technical Center - Boulder, CO