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David Blackburn

Hopewell,VA

Summary

Dynamic electrician with extensive experience at Foley Material Handling, specializing in wiring installation and electrical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance team productivity while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Skilled in setting switchgear and reducing downtime through effective problem-solving. Committed to delivering high-quality electrical solutions in diverse environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrician

Foley Material Handling
02.2023 - Current
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
  • Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
  • Ensured safety and compliance with local electrical codes by meticulously inspecting and upgrading wiring systems in residential buildings.
  • Enhanced team productivity, delegating tasks effectively and providing support where needed to meet tight deadlines.
  • Improved energy efficiency for commercial clients with installation of advanced lighting and power systems.

Electrician

ACE Electrical Contractors
09.2020 - 02.2023

worked mainly at u of r doing duct bank and ran all pipe for the duct bank and pulled feeders.

also ran small crew doing all the restoration at u of r laying in light fixtures, run emt for home runs, changed all lighting to wireless switchs, run mc for fixtures, set up temp power lighting and rec circuits

  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.

Electrician

Premier Electrical Staffing
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
  • was a temp company worked on various jobsites running emt or pulling high voltage or low voltage circuits
  • worked with them until i started working with ace

Electrician

C and C Electric
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
  • did remodel at chippenham hospital doing underground and ran emt aswell as rigid pipe in hazardous locations

Electrician

Moores Electrical And Mechanical Construction
01.2014 - 03.2014
  • Reduced downtime for clients by quickly diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues.
  • ran emt, piped electrical closets
  • set switchgear
  • wired devices

Education

Electrical - Electrical

Catec
Charlottesville, VA
05-2015

GED -

Hopewell High School
Hopewell
01-2005

Skills

  • Wiring installation
  • Electrical repairs
  • Electrical installation
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • ran emt or rigid pipe pulled mc cable
  • set switchgear

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Electrician

Foley Material Handling
02.2023 - Current

Electrician

ACE Electrical Contractors
09.2020 - 02.2023

Electrician

Premier Electrical Staffing
04.2019 - 03.2020

Electrician

C and C Electric
07.2018 - 05.2019

Electrician

Moores Electrical And Mechanical Construction
01.2014 - 03.2014

Electrical - Electrical

Catec

GED -

Hopewell High School
David Blackburn