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Chris Buchanan

Weirton,WV

Summary

Industrial Electrician with a background at Cleveland-Cliffs, adept in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Complemented by a commitment to safety and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to enhance equipment functionality and reliability, ensuring proper operation. Believe in completing task safely and efficiently. Precise, friendly and always dependable.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Electrician

Cleveland-Cliffs
10.2017 - Current
  • Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, motors, sensors, thermocouples and motor alignments.
  • Electrical schematics.
  • Programmable logic controllers.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Performed calibration and validation tasks on instrumentation devices.
  • Fisher, Mac and Vickers valves.
  • Remote crane, Mainlift and forklift operation
  • Team leader

Equipment Operator

R.B. Cable Connection
06.2007 - 10.2017
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis.
  • Completed repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Installed and ran underground conduit, wire and followed prints to spec.
  • Installed 120 volt underground power supplies for communication.
  • Crew leader.

Education

Brooke High School
Wellsburg, WV
05.2008

Skills

  • Wiring installation
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Industrial Wiring
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Electrical schematics
  • Motor Control Circuits
  • Electrical Testing Equipment
  • Variable Frequency Drive
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Instrumentation and controls
  • AC/DC control circuitry
  • Skilled with both hand and power tools

Training

Ramsey test

Gas hazard training

LOTO

Forklift training

Manlift training

Electrical 10 Factor training of AC/DC,

Electrical print reading, Analog and Digital Electronics, Instrumentation and Process Control, Electric Motors, DC Cranes, Transformer and Power Distribution, Computers and PLC and Construction and Mechanical Systems.

Timeline

Industrial Electrician

Cleveland-Cliffs
10.2017 - Current

Equipment Operator

R.B. Cable Connection
06.2007 - 10.2017

Brooke High School
Chris Buchanan