BENJAMIN DUVALL
Florida Power & Light Company
Sale Creek,TN
5
years of professional experience
US Navy Electrician's Mate, Nuclear Quality Control Inspector, Inside Journeyman Wireman Electrician, Apprentice Lineman with over three decades of field experience. Dedicated professional with experience in Nuclear, Gas and Coal power generation, power distribution and transmission, electrical construction, maintenance industry, substations. I believe that successful projects require safe work practices, a skilled workforce, skilled supervision, quality work and work performed in a timely manner. These items are the keys to success and are backed by strong credentials and a proven work history of on-time high quality project completions. I am seeking employment with an employer who will benefit from my experience, knowledge and work ethic.
Work History
Electrical Maintenance Technician
3 Years 9 Months- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
- Cleared work sites of hazardous items.
- Troubleshot various types of equipment during installation and testing
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Disassembled broken, defective, and worn out equipment to aid with repairs.
- Cleaned and lubricated components to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
- Reviewed existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Conducted inspections or operations outside of control rooms as necessary.
Journeyman Inside Wireman
1 Month- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
Journeyman Inside Wireman
1 Month- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
Journeyman Inside Wireman
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
Journeyman Inside Wireman
1 Month- Assisted in installation of electrical systems and components for commercial and industrial applications.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
Journeymam Inside Wireman
3 Months- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
- Repaired, replaced and cleaned equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes and commutators.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
- Tested insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current and calculating insulation loss.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components.
Journeyman Inside Wireman
1 Month- Installed, adjusted and repaired automated machines and robots.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
Nuclear Electrical Tech
1 Month- Created, aligned, and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
Journeyman Inside Wireman
1 Month- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Analyzed test data to diagnose malfunctions and determine performance characteristics of equipment
- Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
Journeyman Inside Wireman
- Installed cable tray unistrut supports and cable tray for new assembly line vehicle paint booth addition for Chrysler Warren Auto Assembly Plant per plant procedure and tech spec drawings.
Education
Apprentice - Electrical Power Distribution And Transmission
QC Inspector Certs - Electrical And I&C
Hilti Quick Anchor Bolt Training
Torque, Raychem Installation, Terminal Lug Training
Tensioning Threaded Cable Connection Guideline Training
Low Voltage Cable Termination Training
Containment Electrical Penetrations And Kapton FamiliarizationTraining
JATC Welding class
Secondary Post Graduate Degree - Industrial Electricity
Alarm Systems Agent- ASA 96-01-001 Training Class - Alarm System Installation And Maintenance
Electricians Mate "A" School - Shipboard/ Shore Electricity
Electricians Mate Class
Skills
Cable pulling
rigging
sagging
terminations
cable splicing
Heavy Equipment Operator
Conduit installation
Proficient in use of calibrated tools
E-mail
Word docs
Radworker/ Inmap certified
Tool Repair and Maintenance
Affiliations
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 175
Timeline
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