Daniel Wheelus
Mobile
Summary
Over 20 years of experience in electrical repair, installation, and industrial work across the USA. Expertise in valve repair and electrical systems, with a strong background as a residential technician and contractor in various mills. Proven ability to diagnose complex issues efficiently and effectively, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Aerostar
Mobile
03.2023 - Current
- Performed routine inspections of equipment and facilities for maintenance needs.
- Conducted repairs on HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical fixtures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute preventive maintenance schedules.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Conducted troubleshooting on faulty electrical equipment and circuits.
- Interpreted blueprints to understand wiring layouts and connections.
- Built panels containing relays, switches, circuit breakers.
Electrician
Richardson Electric
Mobile
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical issues using testing equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine wiring layouts and installations.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
Maintenance Technician
Youngblood Real Estate
Mobile
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical issues using testing equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine wiring layouts and installations.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs for lighting systems, motors and controls.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems using schematics diagrams and test instruments such as digital multimeters.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
Welding Fabricator
Austal USA
Mobile
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints for precise assembly of structural parts.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding machines and tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected finished products for defects, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment for efficient material movement.
- Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, and punch press machines for shaping metal pieces.
- Utilized measuring instruments like micrometers and calipers for accurate dimension verification.
- Troubleshot fabrication process issues and proposed effective solutions.
Valve Technician
henze movat
Mobile
01.1987 - 01.1994
- Repaired defective valves, including replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and other components.
- Inspected parts for defects or wear before installation into a system; replaced any defective parts immediately.
- Responded promptly to emergency repair calls; worked overtime during peak periods as needed.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning valves by diagnosing problems with electrical circuitry or mechanical components.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals related to valve systems.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Calibrated instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers for accuracy of readings.
- Performed repair work on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
Education
GED -
Faulkner Community College
Fairhope, AL01-2010
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical repair
- Build panels
- Wire Motors
- Wiring Diagrams/Schematics
- 3 phase
- Problem solving
Certification
- AIDT- 40 hours of mill operation
- Osha 30
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Aerostar
03.2023 - Current
Electrician
Richardson Electric
01.2022 - 03.2023
Maintenance Technician
Youngblood Real Estate
01.2016 - 01.2022
Welding Fabricator
Austal USA
02.2013 - 01.2015
Valve Technician
henze movat
01.1987 - 01.1994
GED -
Faulkner Community College