Armando Padilla Silva
Skilled Electrical Foreman with expertise in electrical schematics, safety compliance, and project coordination. Proven ability to lead teams and troubleshoot complex electrical systems. Ability to close out Data Center Projects with minimal Manpower and general knowledge of every electrical system, punchlist items and Late RFI's and change orders.
Work History
Electrical Foreman
2 Years 7 Months- Lighting and Lighting Controls, Fire alarm (Class A-B), VESDA, Security,Grounding,Temporary Power, Branch and mechanical power, One-line Installation of electrical systems,ensuring compliance with safety standards and electrical code.
- Supervised team in troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues efficiently including Fire Alarm Systems.
- Coordinated project schedules including P6 schedules, optimizing workflow to meet deadlines consistently.
- Capability of running 35 manpower crews to efficiently execute large scopes of work in Data center's. Mentoring Journeymen and Apprentices, enhancing team skills and knowledge in electrical practices and code compliancy.
Electrical Journeyman
2 Years 5 Months- Ensured compliance with local and national electrical codes during all installations.
- Trained apprentices on best practices for electrical safety and proper tool usage.
- Skillfully executed complex electrical tasks such as panel installations, circuit upgrades, and transformer replacements.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice electricians, providing guidance on best practices in the field while promoting a strong work ethic.
- Ensured safe work environments by adhering to safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Installation of 1/2''-4'' EMT/Ridgid Conduit and ability to bend conduit on Triple Nickel and Table Bender. Pull wire from 16AWG-1000KCMIL with proper wire pulling tools(Wire-Tugger). Ability to terminate any of the wire mentioned above.
Electrical Apprentice
3 Years 4 Months- Installed 240 volt electrical panels in residential settings, such as track homes.
- Assisted lead electricians in the installation of multiple electrical circuits including stoves, A/C,Washer and Dryer,Electrical Vehicle chargers and Mini-Split A/C.
- Conducted safety inspections on tools and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with team members on reading blue prints for new construction projects.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Accomplishments
Have managed Fire Alarm,Vesda,Grounding and Security for Stream Data Center Phase 3+4 with a total of 20 manpower.Managed Fire Alarm,VESDA and Temporary power at QTS DC13 for Core and Shell of the project with a total of 35 manpower. Have closed out a couple of Data center projects, Stream Data Center-Goodyear and QTS DC 13-Waddell.
Certification
I have the OSHA30, NFPA-70E, SEAL Training provided by Switch Electric.