Blake Collins
Lubbock
Summary
- Owner and operator of Best Choice Electric, with over 23 years of experience in the electrical field. Licensed Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor, and have been successful at completing over 130 electrical construction projects to date.
- Professionally trained in managing apprentices, journeymen, other foremen, and other trades in completing jobs on time, and in a safe manner.
- OSHA certified and a trained OSHA instructor. Extremely knowledgeable in all areas of the National Electrical Code. Excel at analyzing and solving problems with various electrical controls and systems. Adept at transforming plans, drawings and specifications into successful electrical projects and installations.
- Teacher of electrical apprentices during the day. Teaching safety, curriculum, and hands-on skills. In the afternoon manage multiple electrical jobs and service calls.
- Residential, commercial, industrial, smart technology, solar, troubleshooting, new construction or old, service and automation. I have worked in all areas of the electrical field, from 12 volt to 600 volt systems.
- Extremely organized and efficient at managing material, labor, overhead costs, expenses, and potential variables that could arise during the construction process.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Electrical Contractor
Best Choice Electric
Lubbock, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Residential, Commercial, and Industrial electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.
- Coordinate with other trades and general contractors to facilitate installation of electrical systems.
- Organize, lead and train crew members to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes.
- Install, maintain, repair, and test equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspect worksites and installations to verify compliance with National Electrical Code and OSHA.
Electrical Trades Instructor
Lubbock Independent School District
Lubbock, TX
07.2019 - Current
- First, second, and third-year instructor to high school students wanting to pursue a career in the electrical field.
- Incorporate exciting and engaging wiring activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Skills USA competitor in Electrical Construction Wiring, National Electrical Code and Industrial Motor Controls.
- Keep track of over 100 students yearly with grades, hands-on performance tasks, and job skills, while helping them get connected to contractors and careers in the real world.
- Advise and train students to help them develop workplace skills and knowledge required to succeed in the electrical field.
Electrical Trades Instructor
Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Lubbock, TX
09.2024 - Current
- First-year Instructor to a 4-year program.
- Instructor to adult students who apprentice for an IEC electrical contractor member during the day, and come to class one night a week.
- Students learn electrical calculations, National Electrical Code knowledge, and theory.
- Advise and train students for a professional setting and help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed in the
electrical field.
Education
Master Electrician License - Texas
IEC Lubbock Chapter
Lubbock, TX12-2018
Journeyman Electrician License - Texas
IEC Lubbock Chapter
Lubbock, TX06-2008
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
Lubbock, TX05-2001
Skills
- TECL #34464
- Master Electrician TDLR#455977
- OSHA Instructor
- Certified Master TEA Teacher
- City of Lubbock Electrical Board Leader
- CPR/First Aid
- Wilderness First Aid
- USA Archery Level 2 Instructor
- Assistant Scoutmaster, Scouting America, BSA
Timeline
Electrical Trades Instructor
Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Electrical Trades Instructor
Lubbock Independent School District
07.2019 - Current
Licensed Electrical Contractor
Best Choice Electric
01.2018 - Current
Master Electrician License - Texas
IEC Lubbock Chapter
Journeyman Electrician License - Texas
IEC Lubbock Chapter
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School