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CARLOS FERNANDEZ

Katy,TX

Summary

Electrician with over 6 years of comprehensive experience in electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs across Industrial, residential and commercial settings. Proficient in conduit bending, high-voltage cable installations, and blueprint reading, ensuring adherence to safety standards and project specifications. Eager to leverage expertise in a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and electrical safety.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Assembly

Integra Mission Critical
Houston, TX
11.2024 - Current
  • Install electrical devices (disconnects, lights, panel boards, transformers, battery chargers, lighting contactors, VFDs, etc.)
  • Bend, run, and install conduit (EMT and Rigid)
  • Install wireway
  • Install cable tray
  • Pull wire and large cable
  • Cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires
  • Install wiring by following standard work/process instructions (NEC Manual)
  • Ensure quality by following standard work/process instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality

Journeyman Electrician

Triad Electric & Controls
Raleigh, North Carolina
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems such as motor
  • controls, electrical panels, and conveyor systems.
  • Install power supply wiring and conduit such as EMT, rigid conduit,
  • MC cable, strut, and cable trays.
  • Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles,
  • switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable
  • assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
  • Install disconnects, terminations panels, and metering equipment.
  • Install electrical enclosures and supervise the work of apprentices.
  • Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical
  • code specifications to determine the layout of industrial electrical
  • equipment installations.
  • Maintain, repair, install, and test switchgear, transformers,
  • switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors.
  • Perform electrical testing and commissioning.
  • Terminate combiner boxes, panel/LV work, layout, bend, thread, and
  • install conduit.
  • Perform high voltage and low voltage terminations.
  • Troubleshoot wiring for power and controls, motor starters, DCS,
  • and PLC systems.
  • Install conduit and cable trays.
  • Pull wires and install grounding systems and duct banks.
  • Trace and diagnose malfunctions with hand tools and tests.
  • Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution
  • systems.

Industrial Electrician

MMR
Port Sulphur, LA
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
  • Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
  • Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
  • Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
  • Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
  • Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
  • Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
  • Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
  • Evaluated electrical systems, equipment and components to identify and resolve defects and safety risks.
  • Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
  • Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
  • Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
  • Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
  • Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
  • Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.

Electrician

Tradesmen Internacional
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Installed conduit and pulled circuits for electrical equipment
  • Performed routine maintenance on electrical panels, switches, receptacles, and outlets
  • Monitored power distribution systems to ensure consistent and reliable operations
  • Operated substation equipment, including switches, breakers, and transformers
  • Helped plan, lay out and install complex wiring circuits
  • Ran forklifts, skid steers and cranes regularly to move heavy pieces
  • Installed and pulled wiring through conduits to complete circuits
  • Operated various hand tools, power tools, meters, and testing equipment safely during job tasks
  • Ran conduit and piping according to good practices and exact project specifications
  • Ensured proper grounding of all electrical systems as required by code
  • Installed electrical systems in commercial and residential buildings
  • Expertly manage substation projects, focusing on precision in PVC and RIGID pipe installations
  • Boost efficiency in high-voltage cable installations, ensuring robust electrical connectivity
  • Optimize cable tray installations through meticulous analysis and strategic planning.

Apprentice Electrician

Hays Electrical Services
Houston, Texas
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Read and interpreted drawings and blueprints to assist team
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components for power distribution
  • Installed various types of lighting fixtures, including LED, fluorescents, and incandescent lights
  • Documented project progress by taking photos before, during, and after completion of work
  • Assisted master electrician in installing and repairing electrical systems
  • Diagnosed faults and failures using hand tools and test kits
  • Minimized voltage fluctuation effects, connecting wires to fuses and circuit breakers
  • Mounted brackets for support of raceways or cables based on blueprint specifications
  • Installed conduit and circuits for electrical equipment
  • Collaborated with other apprentices, journeymen, and foremen on large-scale commercial projects
  • Installed and pulled wiring through conduits to complete circuits
  • Fastened boxes to walls to house electrical switches and outlets.

Education

ESL -

Houston Community College
05.2024

OSHA10 -

ClickSafety
01.2018

High School -

U.E Colegio Cagigal
07.2016

Skills

  • Conduit Bending
  • High-Voltage Cable Installation
  • Blueprint reading
  • Forklift Operation
  • Conduit Installation
  • Lighting Installation
  • Conduit and Pipe Laying
  • Electrical terminations
  • Conveyor Operation
  • Circuit Installation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Electrical Code Knowledge
  • Build panels
  • Electrical Installation

Certification

  • OSHA10
  • Apprentice Electrician License
  • Driver License
  • Twic
  • Forklift Certification
  • Scissor Lift Certification

Aboutme

Fully qualified Electrician with proven skills in electrical installation, repair and maintenance. Prevents and traces faults to meet high-quality standards for electrical systems. Diligent about employing strong safety precautions and correcting defects. Licensed in Texas and Iowa.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Timeline

Electrical Assembly

Integra Mission Critical
11.2024 - Current

Journeyman Electrician

Triad Electric & Controls
05.2024 - 10.2024

Industrial Electrician

MMR
01.2024 - 05.2024

Electrician

Tradesmen Internacional
01.2020 - 12.2023

Apprentice Electrician

Hays Electrical Services
02.2018 - 12.2019

ESL -

Houston Community College

OSHA10 -

ClickSafety

High School -

U.E Colegio Cagigal

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