Chad Morphew
Orange
Summary
Results-driven electrician with extensive experience at Gulf Coast Electric Co, specializing in circuit troubleshooting and electrical system testing. Proven ability to enhance project outcomes through critical thinking and effective problem-solving. Successfully supervised apprentices, ensuring compliance with safety standards and codes while optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
Gulf Coast Electric Co
Beaumont
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Maintained current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Tested entire electrical assembly for performance levels and safety concerns.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
Assistant Business Manager
I.B.E.W. Local 479
Beaumont
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Developed strong supplier relationships by obtaining alignment and delivering on mutually established goals.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Collaborated and built trust within organization and with customers, meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Coordinated with HR to recruit, train, and retain top talent, ensuring a high-performance team.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for the company.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Electrician
Gulf Coast Electric Co
Beaumont
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Tested entire electrical assembly for performance levels and safety concerns.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components to locate cause of breakdowns and correct problems.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
Education
Electrical Journeyman License - Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation
Electrical Training Center
Nederland, TX07-2014
Skills
- Circuit troubleshooting
- Technical problem solving
- Knowledge of standard for electrical safety in the workplace (NFPA 70E)
- National electrical code
- Critical thinking
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Commercial construction experience
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Generator installation
- Control systems
- Electrical system testing
- Project planning
- Contract management
- Variable frequency drives
Certification
- Electrical Journeyman license
Affiliations
- Camping with my family.
- Scoutmaster for troop 23 in Orange, Tx.
- Build Custom Computers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electrician
Gulf Coast Electric Co
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Business Manager
I.B.E.W. Local 479
07.2023 - 03.2025
Electrician
Gulf Coast Electric Co
04.2020 - 06.2023
Electrical Journeyman License - Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation
Electrical Training Center
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