Carter Dekoning
Lawton,MI
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Apprentice with hands-on experience, seeking to become a Lineman Apprentice. I excel in electrical systems installation and maintenance. Proven ability in troubleshooting and effective communication, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency. Recognized for constructing high-quality control panels and collaborating effectively within teams to meet project goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Apprentice
CBK Construction
Kalamazoo, USA
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring systems for industrial, residential, and commercial projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Performed electrical installation and maintenance for new construction projects, including wiring, panel setup, and troubleshooting using safety protocols.
- Constructed high and low voltage control systems and performed preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
- Assisted in the steel erection process for structural frameworks, ensuring accurate alignment and safety protocols while working within a team of 2 or more on various construction sites.
- Participated in the construction and maintenance of various strut structures, meeting blueprint specifics.
Maintenance
Tristar Molding
Marcellus, USA
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Executed preventive maintenance on 15+ machines monthly, troubleshooting electrical systems to maintain operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in maintaining and repairing 10+ hydraulic systems for Toshiba plastic injection molding machines.
- Maintained and repaired pneumatic systems, ensuring optimal performance for manufacturing equipment.
- Installed and maintained low voltage wiring systems inside the plant.
- Built and assembled various control panels for electrical systems, utilizing blueprints and industry-standard protocols.
- Assembled electrical components for control panels using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Constructed and installed plumbing systems for manufacturing plant/equipment, ensuring compliance with local codes and safety standards.
- Performed weekly lawn care including mowing, fertilizing and landscaping.
Education
Southeast Lineman Training Center - Electrical Systems Basic, Transformers Basic Electricity, Personal Protective Grounding, Rigging Fundamentals, Career Planning & Strategies, Metering, Underground Distribution, Climbing
Southeast Lineman Training Center
Trenton, GA04.2026
diploma -
Lawton High School
Lawton, MI05.2023
Welding -
Van Buren Tech
Lawrence, MI05.2023
Kalamazoo Valley Community College - College Writing, Psychology 101
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI04.2023
Skills
- Electrical Systems
- Electrical testing
- Transformer installation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Power and hand tool operation
- Safety compliance
- Worksite organization
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Good communication
- Effective communication
- Professional demeanor
Certification
• First Aid/CPR training
• OSHA 10 ET&D
• NSC Flagger certification
• Class A CDL
• NCCER Rubber-Mounted Crane Certification
• Climbing
• Pole top/Bucket truck rescue
• Digger Derrick Qualification
• OSHA 10 ET&D
• NSC Flagger certification
• Class A CDL
• NCCER Rubber-Mounted Crane Certification
• Climbing
• Pole top/Bucket truck rescue
• Digger Derrick Qualification
References
Provided upon request
Timeline
Electrical Apprentice
CBK Construction
08.2024 - 08.2025
Maintenance
Tristar Molding
03.2020 - 08.2024
Southeast Lineman Training Center - Electrical Systems Basic, Transformers Basic Electricity, Personal Protective Grounding, Rigging Fundamentals, Career Planning & Strategies, Metering, Underground Distribution, Climbing
Southeast Lineman Training Center
diploma -
Lawton High School
Welding -
Van Buren Tech
Kalamazoo Valley Community College - College Writing, Psychology 101
Kalamazoo Valley Community College