Chad Kiefer
Pinckneyville, IL *****
***********@*****.***
Work Experience
Independent Contractor
Self Employed
May 1994 to Present
Worked in all areas of construction, including, but not limited to, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing. Designed and built many projects from beginning to end. Electrician
Revolution Solar-Mount Vernon, IL
November 2022 to November 2022
installed inverters and made electrical connections to residential panels Solar Installer
CH Electrical
March 2019 to December 2020
Supervised, designed and installed ground and roof based solar energy systems. Electrician
CH Electrical
June 2015 to January 2017
Supervised, planned and executed electrical blueprints in a fast paced modular home factory to meet or exceed electrical codes as needed.
Electrician
Brand Electric
March 2015 to June 2015
Installed and troubleshot many types of electrical systems, including high voltage. Operated bucket truck to repair and install lighting.
Electrician
Absolute Climate
October 2012 to March 2014
Assisted in the execution of electrical plans in a fast paced modular home factory. Electrician/Installer
DeSigns Unlimited
August 2006 to April 2007
Built, installed and troubleshot sign systems and accessories. Operated bucket truck to repair and install signs.
Electrician
Universal Distribution
March 1996 to May 1996
Maintained and troubleshot compact disc packaging machinery. Summer Maintenance Worker
Friendship Manor Nursing Home-Nashville, IL
May 1994 to August 1994
Maintained outside areas and repaired equipment.
Education
Bachelor's in mechanical engineering
Southern Illinois University - University, IL
August 1989 to 1995
None in pre-engineering
Rend Lake College - Ina, IL
1991 to 1992
Skills
• Plumbing (5 years)
• Electrical (10+ years)
• Microsoft Office
• Power Tools (10+ years)
• Construction (10+ years)
• Carpentry (10+ years)
• Forklift (Less than 1 year)
• Electrical Experience (10+ years)
• High Voltage (5 years)
• Bucket Truck Experience (2 years)
• Equipment Repair (10+ years)
• Mechanical Engineering (Less than 1 year)
• Low Voltage (5 years)
• Project Management (3 years)
• Mechanical Knowledge (10+ years)
• Construction
• Forklift
• Programmable logic controllers
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• High voltage
• Precision measuring instruments
• Leadership
• Schematics
• Power tools
• Driving
• Automotive diagnostics
• Electrical wiring
• Mechanic experience
• Computer hardware
• Equipment repair
• Service technician experience
• Field service
• Electrical experience
• Hand tools
• NEC
• Maintenance
• Mechanical knowledge
• Computer skills
• Photovoltaic systems
• Solar installation
• Quality control
• Mechanical engineering
• English
• Renovation
• Residential construction
• Electrical systems
• Solar energy
• Assembly
• Data collection
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Project
• Time management
• High voltage
• Equipment repair
• Low voltage
Certifications and Licenses
Engineer In Training (EIT)
Present
valid in illinois
Driver's License
November 2022 to October 2027
k16010171303
Assessments
Project timeline management — Completed
September 2021
Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables Full results: Completed
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient May 2022
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
May 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Mechanical knowledge — Proficient
November 2021
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
Basic maintenance and repair — Proficient
March 2022
Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
August 2021
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
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