Carlos Navarro Valdez
El Mirage,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented foreman specializing in electrical systems and NEC compliance. Effectively leads teams through project challenges while prioritizing safety and quality of work. Strong background in project management and collaboration with various trades ensures seamless operations and successful project delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Wireman/ Foreman
Rosendin Electric
Goodyear, Arizona
08.2023 - Current
- Supported operations at Compass Datacenter PHX1 and PHX2.
- Running work for Grounding and bonding scopes, branch circuitry scopes, transformers and switchgear equipment terminations.
- Branch circuitry for outside lighting, light posts, guard shack power, automated gates, and video surveillance.
- Grounding for lighting protection of building and equipment.
- Installing EMT and terminating AC units for power center equipment.
- Coordinated with general contractors to establish project timelines and ensure timely progression.
- Meetings with city of El Mirage inspector to discuss NEC code compliant work is being done.
- Supplied crew with necessary materials and fostered motivation to maintain high-quality work standards.
- Managed submission of change orders to project management to accommodate scheduling conflicts and emerging obstacles.
Apprentice
Fisk Electric
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed terminations of 3-phase motors for CFM centrifugal compressors and associated equipment including control panels and high voltage transformers.
- Installed cable tray for switch boards and switch gear while pulling 500kcm wire to ensure effective electrical distribution.
- Running EMT for power and branch circuitry.
- Supported operations at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company by assisting in various technical tasks.
Apprentice
Sturgeon Electric
Phoenix, AZ
11.2021 - 04.2022
- ASU Media and Immersive Experience center project
- Installed electrical receptacles and lighting fixtures, enhancing functionality in designated areas.
- Executed installation of 1¼ inch EMT and ¾ inch conduit for optimal electrical routing.
- Interpreted blueprints to guide installation processes and ensure accuracy.
- Terminating DMR and floor panels.
- Installing and terminating theater equipment along with automation equipment.
- Supported maintenance and operations at Apple Datacenter, contributing to overall efficiency.
- Executed installation and termination of 750kcm wire for UPS and bus tray, ensuring reliable power delivery.
Apprentice Wireman
OEG Electric
Mesa, AZ
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Wired high horsepower motors and AC units for cooling Variable Frequency Drives.
- Terminated control panels for installation completion.
- Interpreted Variable Frequency Drive control schematics to pre-fabricate panels for field deployment.
- Using heavy duty forklifts to load into semis to be shipped out
Education
Journeyman Wireman -
Phoenix Eletrical JATC
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
High School Diploma -
Maryvale High School
Phoenix, AZ01-2017
Skills
- Electrical systems
- NEC compliance
- Code compliance
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Skilled in working efficiently and effectively as a foreman, working under short time spans and providing leadership towards a team of workers.
- Responsible for projects getting completed correctly, prioritizing the safety of all workers, responsible for making changes to a job as necessary and adapting to whatever changes arise in a calm and time efficient manner.
- Strong work ethic, leadership skills, extremely detail oriented, quickly adaptive to change, and high quality work.
Certification
- Journeyman Wireman
Timeline
Journeyman Wireman/ Foreman
Rosendin Electric
08.2023 - Current
Apprentice
Fisk Electric
04.2022 - 08.2023
Apprentice
Sturgeon Electric
11.2021 - 04.2022
Apprentice Wireman
OEG Electric
09.2021 - 11.2021
Journeyman Wireman -
Phoenix Eletrical JATC
High School Diploma -
Maryvale High School