James Calhoun
Owensboro,Kentucky
Summary
Adept Industrial Electrician with a proven track record at Waupaca Foundry, excelling in ensuring safety compliance and electrical system efficiency. Skilled in PLCs and adhering to the National Electric Code, I blend technical expertise with strong teamwork abilities. Achieved significant reductions in equipment downtime, showcasing a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Electrician
Cleveland Cliffs
01.2024 - Current
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring, controls, and lighting systems.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Industrial Electrician
Waupaca Foundry
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Excellent track record of ensuring safety compliance standards to avoid accidents and injuries
- Adept at reading blueprints, drawings, and electrical schematics
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of electrical maintenance and repair, including troubleshooting and problem solving
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Troubleshoot transformers, motors, panels, and circuits, and perform safety inspections to identify hazards, defects, and necessary repairs
- Perform testing on electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes
- Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with OSHA safety and NEC regulations
- Performed electrical repairs and troubleshooting for manufacturing plant equipment and systems, including industrial machinery, PCL devices, and conveyor systems
Electrician Helper
IBEW
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment
- Knowledgeable in electrical safety regulations, codes, and standards
- Skilled in the use of various hand and electrical tools
- Install and repair electrical systems and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment under the supervision of three licensed electricians
- Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with OSHA safety and NEC regulations
- Perform inspections to diagnose potential safety hazards under the supervision of a master electrician and ensure compliance with NEC electrical codes
- Provide coaching and mentorship to apprentice electricians to facilitate professional development
Stocking
Retail
09.2018 - 04.2023
Education
Electrical Technology - Applied Science
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro Kentucky05-2023
Skills
- WILLING TO LEARN AND WORK
- Installing and maintaining electrical systems, equipment and devices
- Using and maintaining hand and power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers and drills
- Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Knowledge of National Electric Code and local electric codes
- Commercial experience, construction experience or industrial experience
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Software
Allen Bradley
Siemens
Step 7
RS Logix 500
ABB
RS Logix 5000
Alspa
Timeline
Industrial Electrician
Cleveland Cliffs
01.2024 - Current
Industrial Electrician
Waupaca Foundry
08.2023 - 01.2024
Electrician Helper
IBEW
04.2023 - 09.2023
Stocking
Retail
09.2018 - 04.2023
Electrical Technology - Applied Science
Owensboro Community and Technical College
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