Brad Northouse
Dubuque,IA
Summary
Dependable Electrician skilled in performing preventive and regular maintenance work on electrical systems. Adapts to new technology and concepts. Punctual and hardworking individual dedicated to cultivating excellent relationships with clients. Resourceful individual with 20 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
Westphal Electric/ IBEW Local 704
2013.10 - Current
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Provided technical guidance to employees on safe operation of equipment and tools.
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Tactical Aircraft Maintainer
United States Air Force, USAF
2004.07 - 2013.09
- Reviewed maintenance data to find trends and plan regular maintenance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
I&E Technician
Westphal/CVR Energy
2020.04 - Current
- Enhanced system efficiency by calibrating and maintaining instrumentation and control devices.
- Reduced equipment downtime through routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Increased production output with proper installation, configuration, and calibration of new equipment.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
Education
Electrical Journeyman Training - NFPA 70
Iowa JATC
Cedar Rapids, IA06.2018
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA12.2016
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman - Aircraft Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2005
Skills
- Electrical System Knowledge
- Crew Leadership
- Hazard Mitigation
- State and Local Codes
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Installations
- Power Tool Operation
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Equipment Maintenance
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Codes Compliance
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting Complex Control Systems
- Class a Journeyman Electrician
- Mechanical Aptitude
- System Diagnostics
- Team Leadership
- Performance Evaluation
Certification
PdMA certified
Daktronics certified service technician
Airman leadership school
Trimble total station certified
CPR
OSHA 10
References
MSGT (Ret.) USAF Kevin Riggleman
USAF Aircraft technician, 1st Sergeant
(801) 529-4663
Brain Strohmeyer
Journeyman Electrician
563-543-1284
Ron Thielen
VP Westphal Electric (Ret.)
(563) 590-1621
Timeline
I&E Technician
Westphal/CVR Energy
2020.04 - Current
Electrician
Westphal Electric/ IBEW Local 704
2013.10 - Current
Tactical Aircraft Maintainer
United States Air Force, USAF
2004.07 - 2013.09
Electrical Journeyman Training - NFPA 70
Iowa JATC
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of Dubuque
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman - Aircraft Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force
PdMA certified
Daktronics certified service technician
Airman leadership school
Trimble total station certified
CPR
OSHA 10
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