CRISTIAN CANTU
McAllen
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Commissioning Technician with extensive experience at Sitewide Project Solutions, adept in troubleshooting control systems and optimizing electrical performance. Proven ability to install and calibrate high voltage systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong analytical skills combined with a commitment to excellence drive successful project outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Commissioning Technician
Sitewide Project Solutions
Sabine Pass
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Installed and calibrated electrical systems for diverse industrial applications to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted comprehensive equipment inspections for adherence to safety and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with engineers to swiftly troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.
- Developed detailed commissioning reports, documenting procedures and findings accurately.
- Utilized testing tools to verify circuit functionality and component reliability.
- Responded promptly to emergencies involving malfunctioning electrical systems, restoring operations efficiently.
- Worked on NVENT 920 SERIES heat trace system, troubleshooting devices, energizing panels.
- Troubleshot emergency lighting panels, energizing transformers and panels effectively.
Electrical Commissioning Technician/ Foreman
Sitewide Project Solutions
Port Sulphur
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems following blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
- Identified and resolved issues in control systems through troubleshooting and diagnostic tests.
- Replaced relays, switches, motors, and circuit breakers to restore system functionality.
- Optimized machinery performance by collaborating with production teams for effective adjustments.
- Maintained comprehensive records of maintenance activities, ensuring organized documentation.
- Tested and verified new equipment functionality during commissioning to ensure reliability.
- Worked with engineers and technicians to design or modify electrical control systems.
Electrical Commissioning Technician
Construction Delivery Group
Brownsville
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted electrical testing and troubleshooting on complex systems to ensure peak performance.
- Executed commissioning protocols for high-voltage equipment and systems.
- Revamped wiring, PLCs, and drives to adapt to evolving requirements.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to enhance electrical performance and efficiency.
- Analyzed outage databases and interruption reports to identify trends and recommend changes.
- Created and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment for improved accuracy.
- Modified and repaired electronic equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Terminated motors, transformers, instruments, high/low voltage panels, PLC, MCC, and VFD.
Electrical Journeyman
Expanse Electrical Co
Pecos
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Install conduit, pull wire, install cable tray, terminate motors, grounding, high voltage.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical issues efficiently on-site.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine wiring layouts and specifications.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components according to diagrams or schematic drawings.
Electrical Journeyman
Triad Electric & Controls
Memphis
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
Electrical Journeyman
Triad Electric & Controls
Kingsport
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
Apprentice Electrician
Triad Electric & Controls
Artesia
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
Electrical Apprentice
Triad Electric & Controls
Freeport
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
Electrical Apprentice
The Industrial Company, TIC
Gregory
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
Education
High school diploma -
Valley View High School
Pharr, TX01.2018
Skills
- Electrical experience and cabling
- Commercial electrician expertise
- Hand and power tools proficiency
- Wiring layout design
- Electrical repair and termination
- Blueprint reading skills
- Construction knowledge
- Low voltage systems
- Control systems troubleshooting
- Commissioning protocols understanding
- HVAC heat tracing techniques
- High voltage systems management
Certification
- Electrician Apprentice
- Instrument Technician (NCCER)
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Electrical Commissioning Technician
Sitewide Project Solutions
06.2025 - 12.2025
Electrical Commissioning Technician/ Foreman
Sitewide Project Solutions
07.2024 - 05.2025
Electrical Commissioning Technician
Construction Delivery Group
07.2023 - 07.2024
Electrical Journeyman
Expanse Electrical Co
03.2023 - 07.2023
Electrical Journeyman
Triad Electric & Controls
11.2022 - 01.2023
Electrical Journeyman
Triad Electric & Controls
06.2022 - 11.2022
Apprentice Electrician
Triad Electric & Controls
03.2022 - 06.2022
Electrical Apprentice
Triad Electric & Controls
12.2021 - 03.2022
Electrical Apprentice
The Industrial Company, TIC
02.2020 - 10.2021
High school diploma -
Valley View High School