BLAIN HLADON
Hanford,CA
Summary
Industrious Foreman Electrician with expertise in project management and electrical troubleshooting. Effective leader completes tasks quickly and efficiently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman Electrician
Contra Costa Electric
06.2024 - Current
- Worked on a battery storage project.
- Preparing underground conduit for installation of FNE cabinet's, batteries, and transformer.
- Guided crane operator to land battery and FNE cabinet's to final desired location.
- Knocked out corresponding holes to where underground conduit stubs up to battery or FNE cabinet's.
- Pulled wire through the conduits to where the final termination will be.
- Installed grounding grid.
Journeyman Electrician
Rosendin Electric
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked on a battery storage project.
- Pulled wire from trays.
- Installed transformers, batteries, and FNE cabinets.
- Terminated transformers, batteries and FNE cabinets.
- Installed the whole grounding grid.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Verified problems, investigated ground faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
Journeyman Electrician
Solv Energy
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Ran wires and set up support structures for panels/DC feeder
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, and integrity of terminations.
- Installed disconnects, pulled wire to them, and terminated.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- After the job was complete, I inspected the complete solar system from panels, wire, to disconnects.
Foreman Electrician
Dan Freitas
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Analyzed blueprints to determine where to run wires, install electrical outlets and connect wires to central circuit panels.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Ordered parts, tools or equipment needed to complete daily tasks.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
Electrical Apprentice
Stan Vierra Electric
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Completed and checked wiring tasks through wall and floor conduits and holes accurately.
- Evaluated and initiated repair work on various electrical equipment such as light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
- Accurately pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire while maintaining safety standards.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems, 277/480 volt systems.
Electrical Apprentice
West Coast Lighting
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Completed and checked wiring tasks through wall and floor conduits and holes accurately.
- Used various measuring and testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps to complete installations and repairs.
- Checked compatibility and safety of newly installed electrical systems and launched inspections and tests to confirm functionality.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
Drilling Rig Operator
Neves Well Drilling
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Operated the rig while maintaining safety standards and procedures and kept work area in safe working conditions.
- Directs, assist, and performs technical calculations to carry out drilling operations.
- Provides encouragement, assistance and guidance to crew members with their training.
- Run onsite operations implement operational plan and develop work priorities.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.
Education
EBC Electrical Certificate - Electrical Engineering
College of Seqouia
HanfordHigh School Diploma -
Phoenix, AZ2010
Skills
- Class A CDL
- DOT and safety compliance
- Electrical Installation and Repair
- Wiring Layouts
- Power and hand tools
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting Skills
- OSHA Requirements
- Wiring for commercial and residential projects
- Works well in a team environment
- Strong customer focus
- Time management
Timeline
Foreman Electrician
Contra Costa Electric
06.2024 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Rosendin Electric
09.2023 - 05.2024
Journeyman Electrician
Solv Energy
04.2022 - 09.2023
Foreman Electrician
Dan Freitas
12.2020 - 04.2022
Electrical Apprentice
Stan Vierra Electric
08.2019 - 12.2020
Electrical Apprentice
West Coast Lighting
04.2019 - 08.2019
Drilling Rig Operator
Neves Well Drilling
07.2016 - 08.2019
EBC Electrical Certificate - Electrical Engineering
College of Seqouia
High School Diploma -
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