Blake Shields
Forney
Summary
Results-driven electrical apprentice with hands-on experience at Shields Electrical Services, specializing in electrical installations and conduit systems. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair wiring issues while ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in MIG and TIG welding, demonstrating adaptability and effective communication in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Apprentice
Shields Electrical Services
Forney
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted electricians in installing wiring and electrical systems in residential projects.
- Supported troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues under supervision of lead electricians.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were clean and in good working condition.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to job site using company vehicles.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Set up equipment and configured settings for optimal performance.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
Welder
Bar S Fabrication
Forney
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards in the work environment.
- Managed inventory of welding supplies and materials for seamless operations.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
Education
Firefighter Certification,EMT-B Certification - Fire Suppression,EMT-B
DeSoto Fire Training Center
DeSoto, TX11-2025
Welding Technology - Welding
University Technical Institute
Irving, TX10-2023
High School Diploma -
North Forney H.S.
Forney, TX05-2022
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Wiring systems
- Conduit installation
- Tool maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Quality inspection
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to change
- Arc flash safety
- Heavy lifting
- Wiring for commercial and residential projects
- Conduit bending
- Electrical installations
- Commercial wiring
- Residential wiring
- Boom lift operation
- Generator installation
- Finish work
- Fixtures
- Lighting installation
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Arc welding
- Overhead welding
- Welding project management
- Pulse welding
- Pipe welding
- Welding repair
- Oxyacetylene Welding
- Welding gas storage
- Steel welding
- Flux core arc welding
- Welding Tool Use
- Welding wire feeding
- Flat position welding
- Gas metal arc welding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder
Bar S Fabrication
09.2023 - 06.2025
Electrical Apprentice
Shields Electrical Services
05.2022 - Current
Firefighter Certification,EMT-B Certification - Fire Suppression,EMT-B
DeSoto Fire Training Center
Welding Technology - Welding
University Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
North Forney H.S.
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