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Chris Nichols

Spanish Fork,UT

Summary

Seasoned Foreman with a robust background in automotive and electrical systems, honed at Vally Power and Phoenix Customs. Excelled in leading teams to surpass construction deadlines through effective job site management and autobody repair skills. Proven expertise in project estimation and fostering worksite safety, achieving a significant reduction in project turnaround times.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman

Vally Power
Eagle Mountain, UT
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
  • Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
  • Calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy of readings.
  • Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
  • Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.

Painter/Paint Prepper

Phoenix Customs
Mapleton, UT
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Consulted with clients regarding colors and finishes.
  • Calculated cost and quantities of required materials based on surface measurements or work orders.
  • Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
  • Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
  • Operated power tools such as grinders, drills and sanders when necessary to prepare vehicles for painting.
  • Repaired minor imperfections such as runs, sags, blisters, dust spots and drips in the finish coating using various materials like putty knife, sandpaper and steel wool.
  • Polished finished products with buffers and polishing compounds; inspected painted surfaces for flaws or defects.
  • Prepared and applied body fillers to repair minor damages.
  • Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
  • Matched and mixed paint to ensure perfect color matching.
  • Performed dent removal using appropriate tools and techniques.

Automotive Body Helper

Dynamic Collison
Provo, UT
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
  • Used buffing tools to repair dents on vehicle doors and panels.
  • Mixed paints according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Applied primers and sealants to protect repaired surfaces from rusting or corrosion.
  • Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
  • Taped off adjacent areas and parts such as mirrors and handles to prevent overspray.
  • Refinished painting work to correct errors and damage to vehicles.
  • Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
  • Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.

Substation Technician

Forbes Bros
Cheyenne, WY
02.2017 - 07.2022
  • Repaired equipment by troubleshooting and applying information learned from reading wiring diagrams, manuals and schematics.
  • Replaced faulty parts or components as necessary.
  • Managed projects consisting of construction and pre-commissioning of multiple structures and substations.
  • Recorded information to document repairs, maintenance and tests performed.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks on various pieces of electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, switches, batteries, capacitors and other related items.
  • Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
  • Repaired damaged or defective components using specialized tools and test instruments.
  • Collaborated with engineers to design new systems for installation in the field.
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics for existing installations to ensure accuracy.
  • Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on high voltage substation equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, protective relays and metering devices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maple Mountain
Spanish Fork, UT
05-2015

Skills

  • Automotive Paint
  • Vehicle Bodywork Repair
  • Autobody Masking Techniques
  • Sheet metal welding
  • Worksite safety
  • Fall protection
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Construction operation support
  • Job site management
  • Construction deadlines

Timeline

Foreman

Vally Power
10.2023 - 10.2024

Painter/Paint Prepper

Phoenix Customs
07.2022 - 11.2023

Automotive Body Helper

Dynamic Collison
04.2021 - 07.2022

Substation Technician

Forbes Bros
02.2017 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Maple Mountain

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