Andre RIchards

• Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and fixtures in ceilings, walls and roofs. Also installed the electrical foundations for wire ways and equipment.
• Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.

• Optimized system performance by detecting leaks, repairing or replacing damaged components as needed.
• Collaborated with team members to complete complex installations and repairs within tight deadlines.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving service complaints promptly and professionally.
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting a variety of commercial refrigeration units leading to swift resolution of issues during service calls.
• Produce estimates for repairs, upgrades and installations.
• Order, pickup, deliver and install equipment.
• Invoice and followup.
• Preventative Maintenance

• Completed complex electrical installations for new marine vessels, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Developed expertise in working with specialized marine-grade materials, enhancing durability of completed installations under harsh conditions at sea.
• Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, safety protocols, as well as technical aspects of the role; increasing overall productivity within the team.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations through meticulous workmanship and adherence to guidelines.
• Installed wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Plasma cutting
• Welding
• Metal Fabrication

• Implemented best practices in fall protection and hazard identification, reducing incidents of workplace accidents.
• Developed detailed site-specific scaffold plans to meet complex structural needs and client specifications.

Erect and Dismantle scaffolding to assist workers in repairs to the paper mill. Repair and replace insulation on piping and building components.

• Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
• Intense multi tasking with intense manual labor.
• Very fast paced
• Ran machines with multiple controllers, screens, mechanical and robotic systems while simultaneously engaging with lumber physically to avoid non desirable system functions and to keep the lines moving.
• Physically assist machines with the stacking and sorting of lumber.

• Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Helped with customer relations. Helped maintain and gain many large accounts.
• Field supervisor
• Eventually became the Safety Director
• Conducted on the job/ in the field safety audits
• Traveled on the road for months at a time
• Drove DOT trucks and followed DOT guidelines.
• Truck maintenance
• Crew management
• Maintained online accounts
• Maintained and ran the training program
• Confined space work
• Working at heights