Allen Dyess

August 2024 – Present
August 2024 – Early 2025 | Electrical Installer / Switchgear Technician
• Assisted with installation and assembly of electrical switchgear and power distribution equipment.
• Installed, routed, dressed, and terminated electrical conductors within switchgear assemblies.
• Installed and worked with busbars, busbar supports, insulators, hardware, and associated electrical components.
• Read and interpreted electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and manufacturer specifications.
• Performed mechanical assembly, torqueing, alignment, and installation of electrical components according to specifications.
• Performed continuity, insulation, and electrical connection checks to verify proper installation.
• Identified wiring, termination, and assembly discrepancies and assisted with corrective actions.
• Followed electrical safety procedures, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout, and established quality standards.
2025 – 2026 | Switchgear / Busbar Electrician
• Progressed to performing more advanced switchgear and busbar installation, assembly, and electrical work with greater independence.
• Installed and connected busbar systems while maintaining proper spacing, alignment, phase identification, and required clearances.
• Performed conductor preparation, lug installation, crimping, termination, torqueing, and inspection.
• Installed and connected breakers, disconnects, contactors, control wiring, grounding/bonding components, and other switchgear equipment.
• Used electrical drawings and engineering documentation to troubleshoot installation issues and determine proper routing and connections.• Performed electrical testing and verification of completed assemblies before equipment was placed into service.
• Troubleshot wiring and connection issues and corrected deficiencies while maintaining production and quality requirements.
• Conducted visual and quality inspections of completed switchgear assemblies, busbar connections, terminations, and hardware.
• Worked closely with electricians, engineers, quality personnel, and other trades to resolve technical problems and complete installations.
• Increased responsibility for complex electrical assemblies while maintaining safety, quality, and production requirements.
2026 – Present | Advanced Switchgear / Busbar Electrician
• Perform advanced installation, assembly, termination, inspection, and troubleshooting of switchgear and busbar electrical systems.
• Independently interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Verify proper busbar installation, phase identification, connections, clearances, grounding/bonding, and torque requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues involving switchgear assemblies and power distribution equipment.
• Perform detailed inspections and electrical testing to verify system integrity, workmanship, and readiness for operation.
• Identify nonconformances and assist with root-cause analysis, rework, and corrective action.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed electrical work, inspections, testing, and modifications.
• Apply progressively advanced electrical knowledge to support safe and reliable power-distribution equipment.

• Installed, wired, and tested electrical systems for critical power equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Troubleshot motors, controls, circuits, and panel issues using schematics and electrical drawings.

• Incorporated changes for nonconformance and rework, executed complex electrical/mechanical repairs and modifications across aircraft systems, including wings.
• Tested wiring to verify build accuracy and serviceability, conducted repairs on wire harnesses, and modified supplier wiring and wire bundles.
• Worked on complex components and systems per established drawings and requirements, removed and installed equipment racks, power panels, and various aircraft components, and reworked connectors and pressure feed through fittings.
• Maintained ongoing operations to ensure project continuity.

• Acted as subject matter expert in designing and delivering lighting solutions for power generation retrofit projects at military airbases, addressing unique challenges in providing high-quality symmetric lighting across extensive areas while maintaining operability during system installation and adhering to military security protocols.
• Conducted lighting audits to ensure efficiency of lighting plans, leading to the successful retrofit of Fort Bragg campus with LED lighting.
• Installed and aligned lighting fixtures, wiring, and controls for safe, reliable operation.
• Troubleshot electrical and illumination faults, restoring service quickly across varied systems.
• Performed preventive maintenance on fixtures, ballasts, lamps, and dimming equipment.

• Produced quality assemblies by bending conduit and spooling wire to ensure compliance with project specifications. Built existing and first-of-kind assemblies by applying technical expertise to review designs, identify wiring and mechanical discrepancies, and collaborate with technical staff for effective solutions. Developed wire panels in strict adherence to safety standards, enhancing overall project safety and reliability.
• Installed conduit, wiring, and fixtures following electrical codes and job specifications.
• Troubleshot circuits, controls, and equipment to restore safe, reliable operation.
• Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and panel layouts to complete precise installations.

• Completed construction/renovation project converting existing fixtures to energy-efficient systems by replacing ballasts, lamps, optics, and installing various UL listed retro-fit kits, ensuring safe terminations and integration into electrical backup systems.
• Inspected electrical systems and components for code compliance, ensuring safety and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Installed lighting fixtures, cabling, and control equipment for commercial and event environments.
• Inspected lighting systems for damage, code compliance, and safe operating condition.
• Troubleshot electrical faults, replacing components and restoring proper illumination quickly.

• Conveyor belt installation. Install and repair industrial electrical components such as motors, gears, pulleys and control panels. Align and calibrate parts and mechanisms. Installation of photocells and wiring for scanners. Understand, and enact proper cutting techniques.
• Inspected and tested machinery to diagnose malfunctions using precision instruments, contributing to timely maintenance and operational reliability.
• Installed electrical wiring, conduit, and control components for automated conveyor systems
• Interpreted schematics and blueprints to complete accurate panel and field installations
• Routed, terminated, and labeled cables following safety and quality standards

• Delivered electrical power distribution from power plant to end-users; installed and maintained power transmission and distribution systems for industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
• Skills gained: Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems, including overhead and underground lines, transformers, and substations | Enhanced climbing skills to support maintenance of electrical systems.
• Installed overhead and underground electrical lines, transformers, and related hardware for reliable power delivery.
• Inspected poles, conductors, and equipment to identify hazards, damage, and required maintenance.
• Restored service outages by troubleshooting faults and executing safe repair procedures.

• Installed, altered, added, and repaired electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards. Performed retrofitting of electrical systems to enhance functionality. switches, basic knowledge of wall outlets, Installed ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for enhanced electrical safety.
• Gained skills in bending conduit by hand and with hand benders, and used power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, and knockout punches effectively.
• Installed conduit, wiring, outlets, and lighting systems per electrical specifications.
• Interpreted blueprints and schematics to support accurate layout and circuit routing.
• Tested electrical systems with multimeters and continuity tools to verify safe operation.

• In progress
• Coursework: Foundation of Electrical Engineering | Digital Logic Design | Probability and Data Analysis | Circuit Analysis II | Semiconductor Devices | Programming and Problem Solving | Electromagnetics | Embedded Systems
• Capstone Project: Robotics Team Lead Programmer collaborating with 4 Electrical Engineering students in the design of a robot from code to testing and final prototype; designing complex circuits on a PC and uploading to a complex programmable logic device (CPLDs), wi-fi boxes and power sources; autonomously completed all specified tasks and met all key metrics. Presented to STEM high school students, with a science introduction.
• GPA: 3.2

• Coursework: Digital 1 & 2 Circuits | 1 & 2 Programming Principles | 1 & 2 Electronic Circuits | Networking Systems
• GPA: 3.2