Christopher Paad
Perrysburg,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 8
2017.05 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
Apprentice Insulator
Local 45 Heat And Frost Insulators
2015.11 - 2017.04
- Cut, formed and arranged insulation to promote efficiency of materials for each project.
- Efficiently coordinated with teams of other tradesmen on large scale projects.
- Identified ideal insulation materials, installation methods and supply requirements to meet project needs.
- Measured and prepared work materials and surfaces by marking dimensions and reference lines on material.
- Read and understood blueprints and technical specifications for insulation installation.
- Installed and secured protective sheet metal to minimize damage and degradation.
- Set up and operated fabricating equipment to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal for insulation projects.
- Operated hand tools such as beader crimpers, brakes and shears.
- Fabricated and assembled sheet metal products and equipment such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes and furnace casings.
Journeyman Electrician
Bright Future Electric LLC
2011.04 - 2015.10
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
Education
Vocational - Electrician
ABC Gulf Coast Builders And Contractors
Tampa, FL05.2015
High School Diploma -
Punta Gorda High School
Punta Gorda Florida05.2009
Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to safety and detail
- Knowledge of Electrical code
- Osha 10 and Osha 30
- Repairing electrical systems
- TWICS card holder
Additional Information
Past job sites include Toledo Refinery under Local 45 as an Apprentice Insulator, Asphalt materials as maintenance under Local 8 as a Journeyman Electrician.
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 8
2017.05 - Current
Apprentice Insulator
Local 45 Heat And Frost Insulators
2015.11 - 2017.04
Journeyman Electrician
Bright Future Electric LLC
2011.04 - 2015.10
Vocational - Electrician
ABC Gulf Coast Builders And Contractors
High School Diploma -
Punta Gorda High School
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