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Blake Swan

Blake Swan

Davison

Summary

Certified Journeyman Electrician with 8 years of electrical experience. Dedicated to adhering to highest quality work and safety standards. Certified in industrial electrical wiring repair, maintenance and installment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Electrician

J And J Industrial Ic
03.2021 - Current
  • Operated as lead foreman on large scale electrical projects while managing a team of 8+ apprentice/journeyman electricians
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
  • Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
  • Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
  • Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
  • Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
  • Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
  • Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.

Journeyman Electrician

Serve Electric Co
04.2020 - 03.2021


  • Industrial Applications
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Motor Controls
  • PLC troubleshooting experience
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
  • Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
  • Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
  • Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.

Apprentice Electrician

LJ Inc
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Worked with high voltage, low voltage, single phase and three phase electrical sources
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Gained experience with reading ladder logic, setting parameters on drives and VFD's and understanding conveyor operations
  • Gained experience with three wire control systems, motor starters, high level/low level limits, and relays
  • Gained experience with troubleshooting techniques

Apprentice electrician

Osc inc
04.2016 - 08.2019
  • Industrial/commercial applications
  • Gained lots of experience installing conduit
  • High voltage and low voltage applications
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.

Education

Electrical Apprentice program -

Michigan State University
2020

Associates of Arts -

Grand Rapids Community College
2013

Skills

  • Follow Blueprints
  • Comply with Codes
  • Trace Faults
  • Construction Management
  • Coordinating Project Schedules
  • New System Installations
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Blueprint and Schematics Interpretation
  • Circuits and Wiring
  • Conduit and Pipe Laying
  • High Voltage Breaker Testing and Commissioning
  • Apprentice Training
  • Emergency Lighting

Certification

  • Michigan Journeyman Electrical License - October, 2020
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Timeline

Journeyman Electrician

J And J Industrial Ic
03.2021 - Current

Journeyman Electrician

Serve Electric Co
04.2020 - 03.2021

Apprentice Electrician

LJ Inc
08.2019 - 04.2020

Apprentice electrician

Osc inc
04.2016 - 08.2019

Electrical Apprentice program -

Michigan State University

Associates of Arts -

Grand Rapids Community College
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