Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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David Favela

Mission

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Loto Technician

Triad Electric & Controls
11.2024 - Current

• Implement and verify lockout/tagout procedures on electrical and mechanical equipment before maintenance or commissioning.

• Identify, isolate, and secure energy sources (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and chemical).

• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and commissioning teams to ensure safe work conditions.

• Inspect, test, and confirm zero-energy states prior to issuing permits.

• Maintain accurate logs, records, and documentation of all lockout/tagout activities.

• Train and support workers on LOTO safety practices and compliance.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site-specific safety regulations.

Commissioning Technician

Pronghorn Controls
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, IEC, IEEE, and site-specific standards.
  • Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning tests on electrical systems (switchgear, MCCs, transformers, UPS, generators, VFDs, and control systems)
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and commissioning procedures
  • Conduct insulation resistance tests, continuity tests, functional checks, and system energization.
  • Verify protective relays, grounding systems, and safety interlocks
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems during commissioning and resolve deficiencies.
  • Work with engineering, construction, and operations teams to validate system performance
  • Prepare commissioning reports, test sheets, and turnover packages.
  • Replaced defective circuit breakers with new ones of the same type per manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Terminated light fixtures
  • Terminated low voltage control panels

Electrical Foreman

Contech
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Terminated medium and high voltage panels
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look ahead schedules to align with execution plans.
  • Tested electrical equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Analyzed blueprints, drawings, plans, sketches, or other engineering documents prior to beginning any electrical project.

Electrical Journeyman

MMR
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Used schematic diagrams and blueprints to determine work procedures.
  • Troubleshot, repaired, and tested electrical systems and components such as motors, switches, relays, circuit breakers, transformers, generators.
  • Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters and voltmeters
  • Terminated devices such as Temperature transmitter, switches, and sensors
  • Terminated medium and low voltage power panels
  • Terminated power control panels, switches gears, bus plugs, and transformers

Electrical Journeyman

TIC Electric
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
  • Worked safely at heights while installing light fixtures or replacing ceiling fans.
  • Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
  • Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
  • Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
  • Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes
  • Connected wires to panels and transformers.

Electrical Apprentice

Bridgefield Electric
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
  • Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
  • Demonstrated strong foundation of safety knowledge and implemented industry best practices.
  • Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
  • Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.

Education

Electrical Apprentice Certificate - undefined

STC
McAllen, TX
10.2014

High School Diploma - undefined

Palmview High School
Palmview, TX
02.2013

Skills

  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Panel termination
  • Circuit testing
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Ability to read and interpret one line drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • Knowledge of energy sources (primary, secondary, stored energy like capacitors or batteries)
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Calm under pressure
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Knowledge of national electric code (NFPA 70)

Certification

  • NCCER PLUS
  • TDLR ELECTRICAL
  • OSHA 30
  • OSHA 10
  • TWIC CARD

Timeline

Loto Technician

Triad Electric & Controls
11.2024 - Current

Commissioning Technician

Pronghorn Controls
06.2022 - 10.2024

Electrical Foreman

Contech
05.2021 - 06.2022

Electrical Journeyman

MMR
04.2019 - 04.2021

Electrical Journeyman

TIC Electric
03.2017 - 03.2019

Electrical Apprentice

Bridgefield Electric
02.2015 - 02.2017

Electrical Apprentice Certificate - undefined

STC

High School Diploma - undefined

Palmview High School
David Favela