Adan Barragan
TX
Summary
Experienced Electrical owners representative skilled at inspections, assessments and reporting on quality issues. Accomplished at helping companies dramatically improve production through quality control enhancements. Works well with production teams on correcting negative trends and driving improvements. Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages projects while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owners Rep/Electrical Superintendent
Leeward Energy
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Maintained job sites in compliance with all safety requirements.
- Provided on-site supervision for all phases of electrical work, ensuring proper execution according to design specifications.
- Elevated team morale through open communication channels, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged productivity and collaboration.
- Improved overall project efficiency by implementing effective electrical construction plans and schedules.
- Leveraged extensive industry knowledge to provide best practices recommendations for clients, ensuring both cost-effectiveness and long-term system performance.
- Completed quality assurance and compliance reviews for every job.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines, and projected expenses.
- Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by serving as a mentor to junior team members and sharing best practices for electrical inspection procedures.
- Increased efficiency in resolving code violations through effective communication with contractors, electricians, property owners, and other stakeholders.
- Identified areas for improvement within inspection processes with regular evaluations, leading to enhanced efficiency over time.
- Addressed potential issues proactively with regular follow-up inspections, ensuring compliance with corrective action plans.
- Reduced the risk of electrical hazards by meticulously inspecting wiring installations, equipment, and appliances for adherence to codes and regulations.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
General Foreman
RES Americas Construction
01.2015 - 02.2023
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Completed final walkthrough at job sites to close out projects.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
- Planned, assigned, scheduled and supervised work of power linesmen, electricians and other assisting personnel.
- Oversaw installation, maintenance and repair of power lines, electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Led teams of up to 50 professionals to complete installation at wind turbine sites
- Aided with obtaining permits or approval of revisions
- Trained general contractors on company protocol and led quality assurance initiatives, maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency
- Developed strong relationships with clients that resulted in repeat business through excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Optimized resource allocation for projects by proactively identifying needs and adjusting priorities accordingly.
- Collaborated with engineers during design phases offering valuable input resulting in more efficient project implementation strategies.
- Reduced electrical downtime by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and routine equipment checks.
- Improved overall project efficiency by coordinating with other trades to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of each project ensuring clear communication amongst stakeholders.
- Oversaw procurement processes including ordering materials according to specifications while monitoring inventory levels.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines, and projected expenses.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Conducted thorough site inspections to assess potential hazards before beginning line locating activities.
- Reduced excavation damages by providing clear, precise markings for construction crews.
- Trained junior electricians in safe work practices and proper use of tools, fostering a culture of safety within the team.
Derrickhand
Power Drilling
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Weighed clay and mixed with water and chemicals to make drilling mud.
- Read Pressure gauges to adjust pumping procedures, paying close attention to pressure, density and concentration levels.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Performed housekeeping on rig floor by cleaning equipment and removing debris from rig stairs.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Formulated decisions on drilling practices to improve operational efficiency and prevent operational problems.
- Used hydraulic clamps to tighten and loosen sections of piping.
- Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management and HSE compliance.
- Monitored, executed and documented drilling operations on conventional jack-up rigs and cyber-rigs
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Trained several rig crew members on drilling operations, equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used harnesses and platform climbing devices to position and align pipes and drilling rig elements.
Chainman
Trinidad Drilling LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Moved or relocated materials and equipment required for drilling tool assembly to and throughout work site.
- Verified job safety analysis (JSA) and correctness of obtained permits prior to starting new jobs.
- Adhered to operational safety and regulatory requirements by maintaining clean and hazard-free work space.
- Monitored shaker and mud tank operations.
- Moved materials and products to established locations using forklifts.
- Kept equipment working properly with regular upkeep and planned preventive maintenance.
- Installed safety measures to prevent serious hazards such as shaft collapse.
- Cleaned workstations and production floor to clear debris and promote team safety.
- Repaired surface machinery and performed period equipment inspections.
- Erected derricks by bolting together various materials.
- Installed and repaired pipes, valves and pumps when on job sites.
- Dug ditches around storage tanks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberal High School
Liberal, KSAuto Mechanical Certificate Completion 1 & 2 -
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS08.2012
Skills
- Medium Voltage Electrician
- Low Voltage Electrician
- Cabling layouts
- Fiber Optic Installer
- LV & MV Cable Installer
- Fiber Optic Splicer
- MV Cable troubleshooting systems
- Crew Management
- Work site safety
- Construction supervision
Certification
- All Terrain Forklift Operator
- Backhoe Operator
- Excavator/Trackhoe Operator
- Skidsteer Operator
- MV Terminating & Splicing
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70
- First aid/ CPR
- Fiber Optic Technician
Timeline
Owners Rep/Electrical Superintendent
Leeward Energy
03.2023 - 09.2024
General Foreman
RES Americas Construction
01.2015 - 02.2023
Derrickhand
Power Drilling
01.2014 - 01.2015
Chainman
Trinidad Drilling LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Liberal High School
Auto Mechanical Certificate Completion 1 & 2 -
Seward County Community College
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