Christopher Salvador
Seattle,WA
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Electrician with IBEW Local 46, skilled in electrical troubleshooting and adept at interpreting blueprints. Proven track record in enhancing project efficiency and client satisfaction through effective communication and adherence to safety protocols. Expertise in high voltage systems and a commitment to quality installations ensure successful project outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 46
09.2017 - Current
- Installed, repaired, and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams to ensure accurate installations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently.
- Trained apprentices on wiring techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented best practices for energy efficiency in electrical installations.
- Ensured adherence to local building codes and regulations during projects.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- 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.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- 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.
- Completed challenging assignments on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills in diagnosing complex electrical malfunctions and implementing effective solutions.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- 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.
- Enhanced workplace safety through meticulous adherence to electrical codes and regulations during installation processes.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing professional and courteous customer service while addressing their electrical needs.
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure electrical installations were completed according to architectural plans.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Construction
Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC)
Bellevue, WA12.2013
GED - General Studies
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA06.1994
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Conduit bending
- Blueprint reading
- Circuit installation
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical testing
- Power and hand tools
- Commercial construction experience
- Safety awareness
- Power distribution
- Equipment installation
- Electrical circuits
- Low-voltage systems
- Wiring diagrams
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Motor controls
- Panel upgrades
- Installing equipment
- New system installations
- Schematic and blueprint interpretation
- Basic mathematical skill
- Hazardous locations
- Class A journeyman electrician
- Grounding systems
- Surge protection
- Appliance installation
- Schematics interpretation
- Hand tool operation
- Residential construction
- Wire pulling
- High voltage termination
- High voltage breaker testing and commissioning
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 46
09.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Construction
Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC)
GED - General Studies
Seattle Central Community College