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Charles Axley

Fairhope,AL

Summary

Dynamic Industrial Electrician with extensive experience at Tesco Technical Services, skilled in electrical troubleshooting and industrial wiring. Proven track record in optimizing equipment performance and training teams on safety protocols. Proficient in PLCs and committed to adhering to OSHA guidelines, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Industrial Electrician

Tesco Technical Services
Calvert, AL
09.2025 - Current
  • Installed and maintained electrical systems in compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance.
  • Performed routine inspections on electrical components to ensure reliability.
  • Trained junior electricians on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Upgraded outdated wiring systems to enhance performance and reduce potential hazards in the workplace.
  • Read the prints to label and wire devices and cabinets.
  • Bend and run conduit as needed for the job.
  • Wired new VFD drives up to Crane motors and trouble shot during start up.
  • As well as any other electrical need AM/C had for us to do.

Electrician Supervisor

Premier Electric
Clarksville, TN
10.2022 - 09.2025

Managed and maintained accurate time sheets for team members and self.

Bending and running conduit.

Reading prints.

Wiring residential and commercial buildings.

Installing and troubleshooting devices, controllers, and panels for 120/240

/277/480v.

Pulling and making up low voltage HVAC wires, and installing wired and

wireless thermostats and sensors for the Trane Technologies Co.

Ensured compliance with local and national electrical codes.

Collaborated with contractors to plan electrical layouts and installations.

Reference/Owner: Jason Scott (931)320-0949

Multi Craft Technician

A.O Smith
Ashland City, TN
07.2021 - 10.2022

I was responsible for logging all my maintenance calls and time for each

downtime.

Managed operations involving 120/240 and 240/480 volt systems.

We maintained conveyors, bearings, photo eyes, hydraulics and

pneumatics cylinders, glue guns, elevator systems, and using the PLC's to

trouble shoot during production work.

Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment compliance with

safety standards.

During non production times we would make repairs and PM the cells to

prevent further downtime.

During shut we would make larger repairs and changes to the lines.

Reference/Leadman: Joel Leterski (931)801-0827

Multi Craft Technician

Nissan North America, Inc.
Smyrna, TN
11.2013 - 07.2021

Work with engineers to install robots, controllers, stands and auto debug

the new lines and cells using the HMI.

Maintain the Fanuk robots and cells to prevent further issues.

Make any repairs during or after production as needed.

Wire in new components into the I/O and DNet cards in the Allen Bradley

PLC controllers.

Order and restock and parts needed for the lines.

Put in work orders and time for each day.

Maintaining the lines including but not limited to monitoring photo eyes,

sensors, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, turn tables, VFD's, spot weld

robots, and mig weld robots.

Performed routine inspections on machinery and equipment to ensure

optimal operation.

Conducted preventive maintenance on production lines to minimize

downtime and disruptions.

Collaborated with engineering teams on equipment upgrades and

enhancements for efficiency.

Trained new technicians on maintenance protocols and best practices for

safety compliance.

Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or

hazardous materials.

Reference/Supervisor: Randy Jahn (615)479-9073

Weekend Shift Lead

Yates Electrical Services
Smyrna, TN
10.2010 - 11.2013

Supervised daily operations and staff performance in electrical service

projects.

Coordinated schedules and workflows to optimize team efficiency and

productivity.

Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures

effectively.

Ensured compliance with industry standards during project execution and

inspections.

Assisted in inventory management of electrical supplies and tools for

projects.

Facilitated communication between team members to enhance

collaboration on job sites.

Ensured proper stock levels were maintained throughout the shift.

Addressed any issues or concerns raised by staff during shifts.

Managed daily shift operations, including scheduling and assigning team

members to specific tasks.

Education

GED -

Greenbrier High School
Greenbrier, TN

Graduate Certificate - Mechatronics

Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN
05-2015

Limited Licensed Electrician - Associated Builders And Contractors

Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN
08-2003

Skills

  • I have my OSHA 30 card
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Industrial wiring
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Industrial control systems
  • Programmable logic controllers
  • Motor control circuits
  • Electrical schematics
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Conduit bending
  • National electrical code
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Instrumentation and controls
  • Grounding systems
  • Project planning
  • Blueprint reading
  • Electrical safety
  • OSHA guidelines
  • National electric code NFPA 70

Certification

OSHA 30 card.

Certificate in Mechatronics

Tennessee electrical license

Timeline

Industrial Electrician

Tesco Technical Services
09.2025 - Current

Electrician Supervisor

Premier Electric
10.2022 - 09.2025

Multi Craft Technician

A.O Smith
07.2021 - 10.2022

Multi Craft Technician

Nissan North America, Inc.
11.2013 - 07.2021

Weekend Shift Lead

Yates Electrical Services
10.2010 - 11.2013

GED -

Greenbrier High School

Graduate Certificate - Mechatronics

Motlow State Community College

Limited Licensed Electrician - Associated Builders And Contractors

Nashville State Community College
Charles Axley