Colton Choate

Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.

• Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
• Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
• Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
• troubleshooting and maintaining various electrical systems including HOA control systems such as DCS: Delta V, Allen Bradley PLC 500 and 5000, Modicon, and Valmet, along with 480v motor systems associated with DCS control
• Variable Frequency Drives: Allen Bradley Powerflex, Yaskawa, Reliance.
• Maintained power distribution for Mill including 13.8kv remote controlled breakers, incoming line power from Entergy, and 3 Turbine generators and power boilers associated with.
• maintained material stock and inventory utilizing SAP system.
• PID controllers associated with control of power boilers.
• Preventative maintenance on area transformers, 2300v, 13.8kv, 480v power centers.

• Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
• worked with Exxon Mobil I/E department performing preventative maintenance on critical electrical systems including racking and switching of 4160v switchgear.
• troubleshooting AC DC and synchronous motors, 480v starters and control circuits, Acrison weigh feeders
• Variable speed blowers, pumps and motor operated valves
• PID control systems
• using SAP program to close work notifications and order parts for equipment.

• Service Technician as a Journeyman Wireman Electrician
• installed and maintained residential and commercial branch circuits
• Troubleshooting and training apprentices

• Installing new services, transformers and lighting contactors
• New construction from underground work to final trim

• New installation of conduit and wire for branch circuits such as lighting, receptacles, and motors