BRETT MCVEY
Moweaqua
Summary
Dynamic electrician with extensive experience at the University of Illinois, skilled in electrical maintenance, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting skills. Proven ability to lead teams and train apprentices, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Adept at troubleshooting and enhancing system functionality, contributing to efficient project completion and high-quality installations. Class B CDL holder with strong teamwork skills. Expert professional with experience completing accurate electrical work. Successfully collaborated with others while skillfully making independent decisions. Continually demonstrated excellent communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment to prevent failures.
- Collaborated with construction teams on new building electrical installations.
- Replaced faulty wiring and outlets to enhance facility functionality.
- Performed inspections on electrical systems for code adherence and safety.
- Documented repair work and maintenance schedules for university records.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
Electrician Foreman (temporary Upgrade)
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Temporary upgrage Foreperson at Abbott Power Plant.
- Establish work priorities
- Scheduling, assigning work and ordering materials
- Temporary upgrage Foreperson at Abbott Power Plant.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for electrical systems and equipment.
- Trained junior electricians on safety protocols and best practices.
- Inspected electrical work for compliance with university standards and regulations.
Electrician
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
01.2013 - 11.2024
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 146
Decatur
04.2000 - 01.2013
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- 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.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central A&M Highschool
Moweaqua, IL05.2005
No Degree -
OSHA 30 Hour Training
Decatur, IL05.1999
No Degree -
OSHA 10 Hour Training
Decatur, ILSkills
- Electrical testing
- Electrical maintenance
- Wiring installation
- Wiring diagrams
- Electrical experience
- Voltmeter use
- Class B CDL with air brakes
- CPR
- Electrical design
- National electrical code
- Works well in team environment
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Test equipment operation
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Emergency Medical Responder License
Affiliations
I.B.E.W. Local 146
Moweaqua Fire Protection District
Ham Radio Operator
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Children's Crisis Nursery Fundraiser with UIUC charitable funds drive for past 11 years
Timeline
Electrician
University of Illinois
07.2025 - Current
Electrician Foreman (temporary Upgrade)
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
11.2024 - 06.2025
Electrician
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
01.2013 - 11.2024
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 146
04.2000 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Central A&M Highschool
No Degree -
OSHA 30 Hour Training
No Degree -
OSHA 10 Hour Training
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