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Brian Ayala

Houston,TX

Summary

Electrical Technology Labs & Cooperative Education – HCCS

  • Performed electrical testing and troubleshooting on motors, transformers, and power circuits
  • Interpreted one-line diagrams, schematics, and electrical blueprints
  • Applied NEC requirements and electrical safety procedures
  • Assisted with electrical installations, maintenance, and testing tasks
  • Documented test results and observations

Work History

Electrical Technology AAS – Houston Community College System

  • Applied AC/DC electrical theory to residential, commercial, and power systems
  • Interpreted one-line diagrams, schematics, and connection diagrams
  • Studied power distribution, grounding systems, and electrical protection concepts
  • Gained foundational knowledge of power transformers, CTs, PTs, motors, and electrical machines
  • Learned electrical testing principles, including voltage, current, resistance, continuity, and insulation resistance concepts
  • Applied basic troubleshooting methods and documented findings and corrective actions
  • Studied motor control circuits and PLC fundamentals
  • Applied NEC requirements, electrical safety practices, and LOTO concepts
  • Developed technical documentation and team-based work skills

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Technology

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
12-2025

Skills

    Electrical & Power Fundamentals

  • AC/DC fundamentals
  • Power Triangle (kW, kVA, VARs)
  • Electrical schematics & connection diagrams
  • Power Equipment Knowledge

  • Power transformers
  • Current & potential transformers (CTs / PTs)
  • Motors & motor starters
  • Circuit breaker fundamentals
  • Grounding systems
  • Testing & Troubleshooting

  • Electrical testing fundamentals
  • Voltage, current, and continuity testing
  • Electrical troubleshooting & fault identification
  • Test documentation & reporting
  • Controls & Automation (Foundational)

  • Motor control circuits
  • PLC basics
  • Control wiring
  • Safety & Standards

  • Electrical safety & PPE
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Hazard awareness in industrial environments
  • Familiarity with NFPA, OSHA, NEC and NETA concepts
  • Tools & Software

  • Digital multimeters
  • Electrical test equipment (entry-level exposure)
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Timeline

Associate of Science - Electrical Technology

Houston Community College
Brian Ayala