Structural Welder Electrical Apprentice

Sam L. Childress

**** ****** ****** • Lufkin, Texas 75904 • 936-***-****• **************@*****.***

I am a self-motivated, hardworking electrician and welder with more than 25 years industrial and 8 years of electrical apprentice experience. I have exceptional technical ability working across a broad range of duties and facility types. I pride myself on the quality of my work. My excellent interpersonal communication skills make me a good team member as well as an effective leader. I always follow industry regulations and enjoy learning the latest electronic technology.

Electrician and Welding Skills

•Thread conduit ends and connect coupling

•Install lighting, electrical outlets, circuit breakers, and repair all electrical distribution systems

•Trouble shooting, run wiring and conduit, installed Single and 3 Phase ACMotor winding, connection Y and Delta.

•Demonstrable knowledge and skills for electrical installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment

•Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete assigned projects

•Inspect and test components of electrical systems, including transformers, transfer switches and switch gears

•Troubleshooting, repaired and maintained facility electrical systems to include electrical distribution and manufacturing process equipment

•Troubleshooting and maintained PLCs relating to application to process and equipment

•Maintained transformers, relays, ladder logic, motor starters, controls, AC and DC drives, hydraulic and pneumatic valves and controls, 480-volt motor starter and controls

•Upheld a high level of safety awareness while adhering to all plant safety/environmental guidelines, policies and procedures

•Electrical maintenance in manufacturing, industrial and production

•Troubleshooting and maintaining Programmable Logic Controllers

•Single and 3 Phase Power Distribution Systems, Motor Controls, Wiring and Trouble Shooting for each system

•Prepare, layout and set-up of electrical wiring

•Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, electrical fixtures

•Knowledgeable of differential pressure transmitters and calibrations

•Lay cable, bending conduit and fiber inner-duct

•Operate construction equipment

•Single and 3 Phase electrical repair and troubleshooting up to 4160-Volt systems and logic circuit

•Program Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4-525, 700, 755, VFD drives

•Install sound system, voice, and data systems

Work History

America Timber and Steel (September 2021 - Present) Nacogdoches, Texas

Electrician Technician

Read blueprints and technical diagrams to determine the placement of outlets and fixtures

Install wiring, outlets, and controls

Maintenance of electrical systems

Inspect transformers and circuit breakers to ensure they are up to code

Identify electrical problems using specialized tools like cable testers, thermal scanners, and ammeters

Repair and replace wiring and equipment using hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, saws, drills, wire strippers, and conduit breakers

Direct fellow workers to install, maintain, and repair wiring and systems

Follow National Electrical Codes state and local building regulations

Woodville Pellets (December 2019 – September 2021) Woodville, Texas

Electrician

Installation, maintain, and repair automation systems

Assist in developing and maintaining a maintenance schedule on all automated devices

Installation, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems

Read technical diagrams and blueprints

Issues using appropriate testing devices – Corrective maintenance

Circuit breakers and other electrical components

Electrical wiring and fixtures

Follow National Electrical Codes state and local building regulations

Great knowledge of heating and air condition systems and various test equipment

Pilgrim’s Pride/JBS (May 2018 – December 2019) Lufkin, Texas

Electrician

Read blueprints and technical diagrams

Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems

Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers

Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices (trouble shooting)

Repair and replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools

Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code

Perform weekly maintenance on all electrical contacts and switches by checking and lubricating wires to prevent corrosion.

Trouble shooting, run wiring and conduit, installed Single and 3 Phase ACMotor winding, connection Y and Delta

VOS Construction Company (April 2017 – February 2018) Corrigan, Texas

Electrician/Welder

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, and light fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

Installation of electrical wiring, equipment based on job specifications

Use test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

Operate various welding equipment, and utilized various manual and powered tools.

Install poles and place wires and cables - Assists in installing electrical systems

Operate powered industrial truck

Fall Protection and CPR (certification)

Electrician (licensed)

Welder (licensed)

Front-end loader (certification)

Forklift (certification)

Scissor & Boom Lift (certification)

Casey Industrial (November 2016 – April 2017) Corrigan, Texas

Electrician

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, and light fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

Supervisor over inventory

Installation of electrical wiring, equipment based on job specifications

Use test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

Install poles and place wires and cables

Assists in installing electrical systems

Alexander Electrician (June 2016 - November 2016) Lufkin, Texas

Electrician Technician

String and repair telephone and television cable, including fiber optic and other equipment

Locate and mark path and depth of underground cables, wires, and drops

Operate hydraulic aerial lifts and ladder mounted to trucks

Unreel, pull, string wire and cable from pole to pole

Install poles and place wires or cables

Read and interpret engineering plans

Keep detail records of work activities

Assist in installing electrical systems

Lufkin Industries, Inc. (March 2011 - March 2015) Lufkin, Texas

Structural Welder and Extreme Laborer

Perform structural welding as per industry standards.

Perform equipment set-up to carry out welding.

Weld parts for the assembly of oil pumping units and grinding.

Pulled wire from poles cutting them into 6ft. long pieces.

Operate hoist and other material handling equipment.

Inspected completed welds for any defects

Seam, Bottom, and Projection welding

Operate various welding equipment and utilized various manual and powered tools.

Inspect equipment for safety hazards and up keep.

Perform routine clean up duties.

Trinity Railroad (November 2009 – December 2010) Vidor, Texas

Shop Welder

Obtained specified electrode, inserted electrode into portable holder and threaded consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.

Operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes, jacks and tractors, to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery

Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

Cut metal plates and structural shapes.

Texas Department of Public Safety (June 2008 - July 2009) Beaumont, Texas

Welder

Measure and marked locations for metal components on assembly table following blueprints.

Verified position of metal components and assemble.

Operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes, jacks and tractors, to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery

Triad Electric (January 2008 - June 2008) Westlake, Louisiana

Welder

Welded components in flat and overhead positions, adjusted amperage voltage and seed during the joining to assure required weld deposit.

Laid out parts and assemble them according to specifications.

Analyzed engineering data, welded experimental parts and assemble to determine the most effective welding process.

Cox Cable (April 2000 - May 2003} Lufkin, Texas

Electrical Technician

Installed, maintained, troubleshoot and repaired residential cable television and Internet services. Serviced, conducted tests and resolve problems with systems. Inspected cable lines, and laid ground cable. Good communicator and solve problems independently.

Temple - Inland (June 1986 - January 1997) Diboll, Texas

Maintenance Millwright/oiler

Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures

Installed, aligned, took apart, moved stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, meaning pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools

Operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes, jacks and tractors, to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery

Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions

Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls

Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts

Operate machine tools, such as lathes and grinders, to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery

Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery

Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations

Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation by using hand and power tools and welding equipment

Laser alignment, changed oil in gearboxes and motors

Education & Volunteer Activities

Angelina College – Lufkin, TX August 2015 - May 2016

Certified Electrician

ABC Builders and Contractors, Inc. - Westlake, LA, June 2005 – November 2007

Manual Shielded Metal Arc Welding on Plate C/S

Lufkin High School - Lufkin, Texas Class of 1986

Volunteer Activities:

City Wide Brotherhood Conference Speaker 2019 – Present

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Youth Mentor 2016 – Present

Feed the Homeless Ministry 2016 - Present

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