Christopher Galindo
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Proficient Master Electrician experienced in inspecting electrical systems and completing routine repairs. Dug trenches, drilled holes and broke up concrete to install conduits and system parts. Electrician knowledgeable in all areas of the national electrical code. Excels at analyzing and solving problems with various electrical controls and systems. Adept at transforming plans, drawings and specifications into successful electrical repairs and installations. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Efficient individual skilled in installing and repairing electrical systems. Adept at working with high voltage systems and troubleshooting while adhering to safety protocols. Resourceful and committed to completing projects on time and within budget.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Electrician/CEO
Plug Electric & Solar LLC
2016.02 - Current
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
Master Electrician/Co Owner
Epiq Solar
2014.02 - 2016.02
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
Journeyman Electrician
T.G. Electric & Solar LLC
2000.04 - 2014.02
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Education
Ged -
Permian High School
Odessa, TXMaster Electrcian - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Texas Department of Licensing And Regulations
Odessa, TX02.2016
Associates - Business Administration And Management
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX08.2008
Journeyman Electrcian - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Texas Department of Licensing And Regulations
Odessa, TX04.2002
Residential Wireman - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Texas Department of Licensing And Regulations
Odessa, TX04.2000
Skills
- Project Requirements
- Electrical Knowledge
- Basic Mathematical Skill
- Building Codes
- Critical Thinking
- Safety Awareness
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- HVAC Systems
- System Installation
- Wiring Diagrams
- Motor Operations
- Active Listening
- New System Installations
- Upgrade Project Completion
- High Voltage Breaker Testing and Commissioning
- Onsite Support
- Panel Termination
- Safe Work Practices
- Report Generation
- Apprentice Training
- Basic Tools
- Calculating Design Specifications
- Tools Cleaning
- Project Deadlines
- Contract Management
- Emergency Lighting
- Rough In Work
- Instruction Interpretation
- Rough Layouts
- Staff Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Identifying Specifications
- Commercial Projects
- Project Layout
- Schematic Diagram Interpretation
- Safety Requirements
- Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Installing Equipment
- Electrical Circuits
- Analyzing Performance
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Blueprint and Schematics Interpretation
- Commercial Electrical Work
- Safety Violations
- Construction Standards
- Mathematical Ability
- Construction Management
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Client Satisfaction
- Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
- Wire Wrapping and Cutting
- Preliminary Electrical Layouts
- Electrical Safety
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Master Electrician/CEO
Plug Electric & Solar LLC
2016.02 - Current
Master Electrician/Co Owner
Epiq Solar
2014.02 - 2016.02
Journeyman Electrician
T.G. Electric & Solar LLC
2000.04 - 2014.02
Ged -
Permian High School
Master Electrcian - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Texas Department of Licensing And Regulations
Associates - Business Administration And Management
Cedar Valley College
Journeyman Electrcian - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Texas Department of Licensing And Regulations
Residential Wireman - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Texas Department of Licensing And Regulations
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