Dereck Casado
Richmond,VA
Summary
Professional tradesman with years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and repair. Known for quality workmanship and commitment to safety standards. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing project requirements and delivers reliable solutions. Skilled in electrical diagnostics, wiring, and blueprint interpretation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
GRAM Contractors
Richmond, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts and supported electrical installations.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Assessed accuracy and effectiveness of new and existing data sources and data analysis techniques.
- Streamlined data collection methods to minimize analysis errors.
- Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
- Enhanced network performance by meticulously splicing, terminating, and testing fiber optic cables.
Electrical Technician
Hernandez Contractors Inc
Richmond, VA
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts and supported electrical installations.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards and defects.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Pull wire
- Bend pipe
- Make pull sheets and wire labels
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
Education
Sam Houston High School
Arlington, TXSkills
- Safety Training
- Electrical Testing Knowledge
- OSHA Regulations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Data warehousing
- Fiber optic terminations
Timeline
Electrician
GRAM Contractors
01.2024 - Current
Electrical Technician
Hernandez Contractors Inc
02.2019 - 06.2023
Sam Houston High School