Rhonda K. Carter

*** *. ***. **. • Vivian, LA ***82 • 318-***-**** • e:mail: swq39z@r.postjobfree.com

Feb 14th, 2012

Attn: Human Resources

Dear Sir/Madam:

Thank you for the opportunity to interview with your company for an ILI Pipeline Inspector. Although I have enjoyed my previous experiences, I would like to become a part of the ever-growing petroleum industry, and have decided to continue my persuit of a permanent career in this direction. Please, find enclosed a current copy of my résumé for your review.

As you can see from the résumé, my background has been working primarily as a Journeyman Inside Wireman in a variety of industries. In this capacity, I have inspected, troubleshot, repaired, installed, and maintained various electrical systems, controls, and equipment in compliance with national codes and safety standards. I have also worked in dangerous conditions and with hazardous materials and high voltage. One of my strengths is having a strong aptitude for learning new information and being able to apply what I have learned in a safe and efficient manner.

Each job has to be performed accurately according to precise specifications.

Other qualities which I feel are necessary for success in today’s highly-evolved, fast-paced environment include: the ability to work and communicate with diverse groups of people at all levels; the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a timely and efficient manner; and foremost, the willingness and enthusiasm to tackle new and challenging projects.

Again, I am very interested in putting my skills and knowledge to work for your company. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Rhonda K. Carter

Enclosure

Rhonda K. Carter

229 S. 2nd St. • Vivian, LA 71082 • 318-***-**** • e:mail: swq39z@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging, rewarding position utilizing my skills and experience to contribute to quality and efficiency of operations as an ILI pipeline inspector with your company.

PROFILE

Retired U. S. Army Reservist and Non-Smoker, Responsible, motivated professional with electrical/maintenance/pipeline background • strong attention to detail • effective organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills • work well individually and with diverse groups of people at all levels • excellent troubleshooting and problem solving ability • superior work ethic and safety record • received security clearances for numerous jobs • flexible–enjoy learning new and challenging tasks and projects • ability to read and interpret schematics • strong mathematical aptitude • computer knowledge includes MS Word, Access, and Excel • familiar with variety of hand tools and equipment including sky tracks, platform lifts, generator sets, threaders, hydraulic benders, etc. • excellent physical health–recently passed Army’s physical training (PT) test; placed in local 5K runs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 1 call technician, inspector during pipeline construction, installed, inspected, tested, troubleshot, repaired, and maintained various electrical systems, controls, and equipment in compliance with OSHA and company regulations/safety standards at numerous locations and for various industries including:

automobile, aircraft, paper, metal fabrication, fertilizer, chemical, and explosive/ ammunition manufacturing plants; mines; research lab; and other industries

• Fabricated and installed steel cable tray and conduit containing power, lighting, signal, and communication conductors.

• Removed and replaced wiring for capacitive stack reactors used to regulate voltage of a 35 KW generator at large paper manufacturing plant; removed old motor control cabinets and updated to new electronic motor control cabinets.

• Installed new digital control system at large powerhouse; off-loaded and relocated control cabinets worth approximately $1 million.

• Installed cable used to power production cells of robots used in manufacture of vehicles.

• Tested circuits using multimeters such as voltage recording meters, meggers, ohmmeters, ammeters, and infra-red current detecting video equipment; tested 36 KVA gas switches.

• Calibrated flow meters at 4 to 20 milliamps.

• Read drawings/schematics and assisted in building of custom built control cabinets.

• Worked independently troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining indoor/outdoor lighting for commercial and industrial properties; operated service van within a 100-mile radius.

• Made safety presentation to 100+ employees; maintained knowledge of, and adherence to, OSHA and company rules and regulations and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

WORK HISTORY

ExxonMobil Pipeline Company 2010 - 2011

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1991 - 2010

Journeyman Inside Wireman/Lighting Technician

Recent jobs have included:

Thomas Electric Company; contractor for Ashgrove Cement Co.; Foreman, AR (2010)

Applied Control Technology; Weyerhaeuser International Paper Company; Valiant, OK (2010)

Devoge Electric Co.; contractor for Dave Johnston Coal Fired Power House; Glenrock, WY; (2009/10)

Cochran Electric Co.; Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA (2008/09)

Metal Benders, Inc.; contractor for Pacific Power and Light; Bonneville Dam, WA; (2008)

Conti Electric; contractor for General Motors Plant; Shreveport, LA (2007)

Fisk Electric Company; contractor for University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston, TX (2007)

Camus Electric; Shreveport, LA (2006)

Devoge Electric Co.; contractor for Dave Johnston Coal Fired Power House; Glenlock, WY; (2004/05)

Christianson Power Services; contractor for Florida Power Co.; Evanston, WY (2003)

Louisiana Army National Guard; Coushatta, LA 2004 - 2005

Facilities Maintenance Manager

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Smith Systems Driving,HAZWOPER, Asbestos Removal Constructor's Supervisor's course,

Louisiana Tech University; Barksdale AFB, LA Campus; 2002/03

Engineering Electronic Technology Major

Wichita State University; Wichita, KS; 3 semesters

Journeyman Inside Wireman and Affiliated Training:

Journeyman Inside Wiring (licensed in 5 states); IBEW/NECA

JATC; Certificate of Completion; 560 classroom hours

United States Department of Labor Apprenticeship; Diploma; 8,000 on the job hours

Lock-Out/Tag-Out Methods and Procedures; continuous training

New Miners’ Training (Miners Safety and Health Administration); Foreman, AR; 2010

Hazardous Locations for Electricians; Portland, OR; 2009

AED/CPR/First Aid; Portland, OR; 2009

OSHA 10; Casper, WY; 2009

Instrumentation Level I Course; Wyoming State JATC Vocational School; Casper, WY; 2005

Welding; Denver (CO) Vocational School; 1998

12 continuing education credits annually

United States Army Training:

Basic Non-Commissioned Officer’s Course; Ft. McClelland, AL

Observer Controller Course; Denver, CO

Oil Analysis; Ft. Riley, KS

Human Resource Specialist Course; Camp Parks, CA

Chemical Operation Specialist Course; Ft. Leonardwood, MO; Ft. McClelland, AL

Hazardous Materials; San Antonio, TX

RECOGNITION

Received 2 United States Army Commendation Medals and 1 Certificate of Achievement

References furnished upon request

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