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Brad Magnuson

Journeyman Electrician
Canton,TX

Summary

Experienced Electrical Technician skilled in troubleshooting, overhauls, installations, adjustments and repairs on variety of electrical equipment. Licensed electrician in Colorado and Texas with over 34 years of experience in Electrical service, new construction, and remodels of residential and commercial projects.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Tech III

Encore Electric, LLC.
Lakewood, CO
04.2003 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
  • Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
  • Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
  • Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
  • Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
  • Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
  • Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
  • Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
  • 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.
  • Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
  • Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
  • Calculated amounts for designing and testing electrical systems and supplied finished costs to customers.
  • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
  • Estimated numerical length of runs during new service installations.
  • Devised and implemented updates and resolutions for handling risks, maintaining compliance and improving designs.
  • Evaluated finished assemblies for compliance with standard procedures and design requirements.
  • Interpreted test information to resolve design-related problems.
  • Worked to create safe, low-cost and dependable designs.
  • Implemented operational timelines for service shut-offs to be observed.
  • For the last 20 years I have been the electrician for Vail Valley Medical Center and all of its clinics.

Journeyman Electrician

Riviera Electric
10.1993 - 04.2003
  • Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
  • 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.
  • Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
  • Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
  • Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
  • Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
  • Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
  • Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
  • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
  • Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
  • Installed 120/208 volt systems, 277/480 volt systems and 4160 volt systems.
  • Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
  • Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
  • Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
  • Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
  • Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.

Licensed Electrical Contractor

Magnuson Electric
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • 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.
  • Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
  • Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations.
  • Provided preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
  • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
  • Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
  • Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
  • Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
  • Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.

Journeyman Electrician

CEC
01.1989 - 01.1993
  • Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
  • 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.
  • Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
  • Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
  • Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
  • Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
  • Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
  • Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
  • Installed 120/208 volt systems and 277/480 volt systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley, CA
06.1984

Skills

    • Schedule Development
    • Process Improvement
    • Strategic Planning
    • Staff Management
    • Training and Mentoring
      • Complex Problem-Solving
      • Staff Discipline
      • Project Management
      • Policy Enforcement
      • Processes and Procedures

Hobbies

My hobbies are,

Boating

Wakesurfing

guitar, guitar pedal and amp building

Hiking

Timeline

Service Tech III

Encore Electric, LLC.
04.2003 - Current

Journeyman Electrician

Riviera Electric
10.1993 - 04.2003

Licensed Electrical Contractor

Magnuson Electric
01.1993 - 01.1995

Journeyman Electrician

CEC
01.1989 - 01.1993

High School Diploma -

Simi Valley High School

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