Damien Navarro
Hobbs,NM
Summary
Dedicated electrical apprentice with a strong commitment to safety and cost-efficiency, specializing in industrial, residential, and commercial installations and repairs. Proven ability to deliver projects that meet client satisfaction while continuously developing technical skills. Eager to leverage experience for further professional growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Apprentice
Klein Automation & Electric
Hobbs, NM
05.2024 - Current
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems on various oilfield equipment, including motors, pumps, control panels, and lighting.
- Learning while gaining hands-on experience with electrical wiring, troubleshooting, and adhering to strict safety protocols specific to the oilfield environment.
- Learning fundamental electrical concepts, such as voltage, current, resistance, wiring methods, and reading electrical schematics.
- Becoming acquainted with specialized oilfield electrical equipment, such as mud pumps, drilling rigs, wellhead control panels, and electrical distribution systems.
- Learning how to diagnose electrical issues on oilfield equipment and perform necessary repairs, including replacing components, and adjusting settings.
- Receiving comprehensive safety training regarding working in hazardous environments, including confined spaces, high-voltage awareness, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Utilized knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Connected cables from service entrance to meters and main distribution panel boards.
Electrical Apprentice
Elite Energy LLC
Kermit, TX
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between junction boxes and panels
- Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools
- Work from ladders or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
- Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order
- Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools
- Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
- Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools and power tools
- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning using hand tools
- Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools and power tools
- Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver
- Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports
- Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
- Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches
- Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, or heavy motorized truck
- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning
OTR Box Truck Driver
Imani Logistics
San Antonio, TX
- Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
- Drive box truck with capacities under six tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations
- Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
- Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
- Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles
- Communicating to others to convey information effectively
- The ability to see details at a distance or at close range
Logistics Coordinator/Sales
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
- Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment
- Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
- Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products
- Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs
- Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in, or directly relevant to, a logistics activity
- Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met
- Develop and implement technical project management tools, such as plans, and responsibility and compliance matrices
Education
High school or equivalent -
Hobbs High School
Hobbs, NM08.2020
Skills
- Administrative experience
- Google drive
- Excel
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office
- Apple software
- Event Planning
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Network marketing
- CRM Software
- Electrical system modification
- Electrical repair
- System installations
- Safety awareness
- PPE use
Certification
- EOG Damage Prevention Orientation
07/01/24, 07/31/26
- Adult First Aid | CPR AED
06/01/24, 06/30/26
- H2S Certification Training
06/01/24, 06/30/25
- JNV Safety Consulting
10/01/23, 10/31/24
- Apprentice Electrician, TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation)
640208
- SafeLandUSA Certification
PEC130042053
Skills And Work Activities
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Wear Proper Protective or Safety Equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing Protection, hard hats, or harnesses.
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Work with group or team.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person.
- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Electrical Apprentice
Klein Automation & Electric
05.2024 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Elite Energy LLC
04.2023 - 04.2024
OTR Box Truck Driver
Imani Logistics
Logistics Coordinator/Sales
High school or equivalent -
Hobbs High School
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