Ricardo Chavez
I am a Texas Master Electrician looking to find a full time position where I will be able to use my skills towards a rewarding and challenging career. Canutillo, TX 79835
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• Experienced and knowledgeable electrician with more than 11 years of experience in the field seeks a position with a busy contractor or top electrical or construction firm in need of a hard worker with solid technical skills.
• Experience overseeing, training, and scheduling personnel.
• Proficient with the direct installation of wiring at construction and other sites.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to interface with clients, project managers, and team members. Work Experience
Electrician
Tradesmen International - El Paso, TX
October 2020 to Present
Work with computers Microsoft excel, word and outlook, Responsible for a small and large group of employees for assignment. I am always review a site with a customer and produce an estimate. I manage multiple crews on a daily basis • New electrical service installations for commercial, residential, install and wire motors and transfer pumps Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring and equipment • Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring Journeyman Electrician/ Programmer
Williams Electric Company - White Sands Missile Range, NM November 2017 to October 2020
Install and program shark smart meters. Run conduit and imc to designated areas. Pull wire and terminate. Government projects in military facilities. Mount and installs meter and other electric equipment, such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electrician's hand tools. Program Smart Meters for Government contract using computer system. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications software/systems, programs, schematics and operational product manuals. Strong mathematical abilities and the ability to remember words, numbers and other information. I am able to read, understand and apply information obtained from electrical drawings and job specifications. I have good skills using Microsoft Office. Knowledge with NEC, NFPA 70E and EM-385 codes. Capable of work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time. Journeyman Electrician
Specialized Automation Services, LLC - Odessa, TX
September 2017 to November 2017
As a journeyman electrician I ran, cut and threaded rigid conduit. Ran wire from plc to designated devices. Terminated me and level switches.
Electrician
Globalogix, Inc - Midland, TX
September 2016 to March 2017
Required to run cable tray and cables to their designated tanks and terminating panels. Run, cut and bend rigid pipe sizing from 1 /2 inch to 1 1 /4 inch. Install and terminated tank switches, panels and MVS devices. Expertise in the installation, repair, testing and maintenance of electrical systems, electrical wiring, equipment, appliances and fixtures. Adept at analyzing problems and rapidly finding solutions. Strong knowledge of wiring requirements, testing equipment, circuits, meters and industry regulations / codes. Diagnose and replace high voltage electrical power lines, pole wiring and underground lines. Install circuit breakers, transformers, stabilizers, generators and distribution systems. Blueprints, schematics and technical manuals. Manage service calls, troubleshoot electrical systems and resolve issues with equipment. Set up home and business backup generators with auto transfer switches to ensure minimal downtime in power outage.
Electrician
Johnston Electric - Midland, TX
September 2012 to September 2016
Intrepid electrical blueprints, install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems in residential and commercial. Inspect electrical components, such as circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools. Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code. Soldier
U.S. Army - El Paso, TX
June 2007 to June 2012
June 07, 2007 - June 07, 2012
Construction equipment repair.
Take care of all equipment and weapons in safe room. Sharp shooter with M1682. Operate 5T TRK Cargo, HEMTT Tanker, Trac 5 Ton M9311A2 and Tank Fuel
Loss Prevention
Burlington Coat Factoy - El Paso, TX
April 2007 to April 2012
Perform store, employee and cashier audits. Prevent any internal and external losses. Education
Electrical technician in Electrical
Kaplan college - El Paso, TX
January 2011 to November 2011
Skills
• NEC
• Electrical Experience
• Blueprint Reading
• Troubleshooting
• Customer service
• Oil & gas
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Equipment Repair
• Low Voltage
• High Voltage
Languages
• English - Expert
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Rank: E4
Certifications and Licenses
Journeyman Electrician
August 2017 to Present
valid driver's license
Master Electrician
November 2021 to Present
Additional Information
Master Electrician for the State of Texas