Chris Barela
Sebring,FL
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Electrician with extensive experience at Champion Electrical Contracting, specializing in electrical troubleshooting and installations. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and safety awareness, consistently enhancing project outcomes through effective communication and adherence to electrical codes. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and execute complex wiring tasks efficiently.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Champion Electrical Contracting
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
Journeyman Electrician
CTS
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity during electrical tasks.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by reading blueprints accurately and executing installations accordingly.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills in diagnosing complex electrical malfunctions and implementing effective solutions.
- Ensured seamless project completion with timely installation of wiring, fixtures, and control devices.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
Journeyman Electrician
Steve's Electric
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Consistently met project specifications through strict adherence to guidelines outlined in scope-of-work documents.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing professional and courteous customer service while addressing their electrical needs.
- Fostered positive working relationships within team environments, contributing to improved collaboration on projects requiring cross-functional support.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
Journeyman Electrician
Talon Electric
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Completed challenging assignments on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Improved electrical system efficiency by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for repair or replacement.
- Enhanced workplace safety through meticulous adherence to electrical codes and regulations during installation processes.
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
- Enhanced team productivity by leading training sessions on latest electrical code updates and safety protocols.
- Improved safety on job sites, conducting thorough risk assessments before initiating electrical work.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
Journeyman Electrician
Habco
09.2016 - 06.2017
Education
Apprenticeship Program
High School Diploma - General Studies
06.1990
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Conduit bending
- Blueprint reading
- Circuit installation
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical testing
- Power and hand tools
- Safety awareness
- Commercial construction experience
- Electrical repair
- Equipment installation
- Electrical circuits
- Wiring diagrams
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Panel upgrades
- Installing equipment
- New system installations
- Schematic and blueprint interpretation
- Basic mathematical skill
- Grounding systems
- Surge protection
- Hand tool operation
- Residential construction
- High voltage termination
- Wire pulling
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Lighting installation
- Circuits and wiring
Troubleshooting and diagnosis
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician - Champion Electrical Contracting
05.2024 - 04.2025
Journeyman Electrician - CTS
10.2020 - 03.2024
Journeyman Electrician - Steve's Electric
12.2019 - 10.2022
Journeyman Electrician - Talon Electric
05.2017 - 07.2019
Journeyman Electrician - Habco
09.2016 - 06.2017
Mgccc - , Apprenticeship Program
Ganesha Highschool - High School Diploma, General Studies
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