David Salinas
Sullivan City,TX
Summary
Motivated electrician eager to contribute to team success through hard work. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Able to work great and communicate with all levels of management. Able to implement & enforce all Company and site safety policies and procedures as well as maintaining compliance with OSHA Standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cerda Group Inc
Rio Grande City, Texas
01.2020 - Current
- Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to understand electrical system layouts and specifications.
- Pulled wires through conduits and ensured proper connections by stripping insulation from wire ends.
- Measured, cut, bent, threaded, assembled and installed conduits using hand tools or power tools.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for self and team members.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
Apprentice Electrician
Wood
St James, Louisiana
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
- Installing electrical systems, components, including control and switchgear cabinets, conduits, and terminations.
- Studying wiring diagrams and manuals to determine correct installation and quality
- Lead a crew of 5 performing maintenance or repair/installing work
- Cut, bend, and run conduit as specified on blueprints
- Install, modify, and fabricate cable tray as necessary according to specifications.
- Pull cable through specified pathways
- Setup & maintain temporary power systems.
- Use of 535 threader & 555 Electrical bender.
- Use of Single man-lift, Scissor lifts, and all aerial lifts.
- Install & maintain grounding systems for all equipment and structures.
Apprentice Electrician
Conoord Electric Company
Sinton, Texas
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required
- Cut, bend, and run conduit as specified on blue prints
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Repair and replace equipment, electrical wiring, or fixtures.
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
Apprentice Electrician
Zachry Group | Houston Controls Inc. (UPS)
Point Comfort, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and conduct tests
- Fabricate and install Conduit, cable tray and supports
- Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Competent in grounding structures and vessels
- Able to operate all forms of scissor lifts and aerial lifts.
- Use of various tools including 535, 555 electric bender, hand bender, and power pony.
Education
Electrician Apprentice Certificate -
01.2013
High School Diploma -
La Joya High School
La Joya, Texas01.2012
Skills
- Blueprints and Schematics
- New Construction and Renovation
- Electrical Installation and Repair
- Power and Hand Tools
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Basic Mathematical Skill
- Installing Equipment
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Construction management
- Safety and compliance
- OSHA standards and codes
- Occupational safety
- Industrial hygiene
- Safety courses
- Training and mentoring
- Preventative measures
Certification
- Electrician Apprentice Certificate (2013)
- Licensed Journeyman Electrician (2026)
Timeline
Cerda Group Inc
01.2020 - Current
Apprentice Electrician
Wood
05.2019 - 04.2020
Apprentice Electrician
Conoord Electric Company
05.2018 - 01.2020
Apprentice Electrician
Zachry Group | Houston Controls Inc. (UPS)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Electrician Apprentice Certificate -
High School Diploma -
La Joya High School