DELBERT HARRISON
Dublin,VA
Summary
Master Electrician and maintenance supervisor with deep experience in preventive maintenance, work order coordination, and technical troubleshooting. Supports junior technicians, communicates with building occupants, and maintains electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems with attention to safety, reliability, and efficient daily operations.
Overview
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1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Preventative Maintenance Supervisor
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated work orders with facilities staff and trade teams
- Inspected HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for routine service needs
- Assigned maintenance tasks to technicians and confirmed safe completion
- Communicated with departments about maintenance access and service interruptions
- Provided guidance and technical support to junior technicians regarding preventative maintenance procedures.
- Supervised preventative maintenance schedules across Virginia Tech campus buildings
Master Electrician/Lead PM Technician
VIRGINIA TECH
BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
07.2024 - Current
- Supervise and manage PM Technicians
- Supervise and manage the rounders
- Manage PM Technicians and rounders time
- Coordinate and assist with PM issues
- Manage work orders in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, HVAC systems, and plumbing systems.
- Coordinate and work with building occupants to take care of their needs.
Master Electrician/PM
VIRGINIA TECH
BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Manage work orders in a timely manner.
- Manage the rounders
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, HVAC systems, and plumbing systems.
- Coordinate and work with building occupants to take care of their needs.
Master Electrician/ROUNDER
VIRGINIA TECH
BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
MASTER MECHANIC III/ MASTER ELECTRICIAN
HCA LEWIS GALE MONTGOMERY
Blacksburg, VA
12.2008 - 08.2019
- Minimized equipment downtime to improve overall operating efficiency and output.
- Interpreted work orders to complete equipment service and maintenance work and documented all tasks to maintain consistent service history.
- Adhered to OSHA policies and procedures to minimize hazards and promote a safe work environment.
- Monitored maintenance supplies and spare parts inventories and replenished items to maintain sufficient quantities for routine operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure reliable operation.
- Utilized power and hand tools to repair or replace defective parts and equipment to facilitate improved reliability.
- Maintained electrical, and HVAC systems to enable consistent functionality and operation as designed.
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as generators, boilers, and vacuum systems
- Maintained and repaired electrical apparatus, phone systems, security systems, and fire alarm systems.
- Serviced and repaired plumbing systems to uphold hygiene standards and avoid disruptions in water supply.
Electrician
McGrady Lambert
Salem, Virginia
10.2007 - 12.2009
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Properly stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
Electrician
Best Electric
Gold Bond, Virginia
10.2005 - 10.2007
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
Electrician
Bennett Irrigation
Clermont, Florida
11.2004 - 10.2005
- Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential and commercial.
- Demonstrated irrigation system features to customers and thoroughly explained functionalities and uses.
- Established lucrative customer relationships by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Delivered high level of customer support by servicing malfunctioning systems relating to complaint calls.
- Installed irrigation wiring and controls for commercial and residential systems
Electrician
Newcomb Electric
Roanoke, VA
01.2003 - 11.2004
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
Electrician's Apprentice
Jamison Electric
Callaway, VA
02.2002 - 01.2003
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Assisted Master Electrician in conduit placement inside designated partitions, walls and other concealed areas.
- Worked with Master Electrician and other electricians to provide installation, repair and maintenance for systems.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
Electrician's Apprentice
Hager Electric
Dublin, VA
03.2001 - 02.2002
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Assisted Master Electrician in conduit placement inside designated partitions, walls and other concealed areas.
- Worked with Master Electrician and other electricians to provide installation, repair and maintenance for systems.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Electrical Apprentice
Alvis Electric
Christiansburg, VA
01.1999 - 03.2001
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
- Repaired and checked supporting equipment for electrical systems such as brackets and hangers.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Trained laborers in basic electrical principles, tool management and site safety.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Electrician Helper
Newcomb Electric
Roanoke, VA
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Learned to expertly use hand and power equipment for hoisting, drilling.
- Installed appropriate parts to bring electrical power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or cooling
- Gathered parts, supplies and tools in preparation for each workday or new job.
Education
/ - General Studies
Auburn High School
Riner, VASkills
- Hand and power tools
- HVAC systems
- Mechanical operations
- New system installations
- Commercial construction
- Residential construction
- Blueprints and schematics
- Diagnosis and testing
- Safety and compliance
- Project Management
- Electrical Circuits
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Team leadership
- Trade coordination
- Maintenance scheduling
- Equipment inspection
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Predictive maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Computerized maintenance management
Certification
- VA Master Electrician
- Class A CDL W/endorsements
- Licensed Insurance Agent from 2002-2006
Timeline
Preventative Maintenance Supervisor
Virginia Tech
02.2025 - Current
Master Electrician/Lead PM Technician
VIRGINIA TECH
07.2024 - Current
Master Electrician/PM
VIRGINIA TECH
11.2021 - 07.2024
Master Electrician/ROUNDER
VIRGINIA TECH
08.2019 - 11.2021
MASTER MECHANIC III/ MASTER ELECTRICIAN
HCA LEWIS GALE MONTGOMERY
12.2008 - 08.2019
Electrician
McGrady Lambert
10.2007 - 12.2009
Electrician
Best Electric
10.2005 - 10.2007
Electrician
Bennett Irrigation
11.2004 - 10.2005
Electrician
Newcomb Electric
01.2003 - 11.2004
Electrician's Apprentice
Jamison Electric
02.2002 - 01.2003
Electrician's Apprentice
Hager Electric
03.2001 - 02.2002
Electrical Apprentice
Alvis Electric
01.1999 - 03.2001
Electrician Helper
Newcomb Electric
01.1997 - 01.1999
/ - General Studies
Auburn High School