Derek Foreman
Sulphur,LA
Summary
Versatile Journeyman Electrician with hands-on and management experience in Residential and Commercial settings. Meticulous with proven strengths in layout, system design and troubleshooting. Previous experience in multiple Non-Destructive testing techniques and general plant safety and operation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Lake Area Electrical And Technical Services
Sulphur, LA
08.2016 - 09.2022
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Educated wide range of entry-level electricians on best practices and company protocol, ensuring maximum productivity.
- Utilized customer feedback to develop plans and solve problems.
- Minimized downtime by efficiently completing installations and tests for breakers, CVTs and CTs, insulators and surge arrestors while managing breaker wiring.
NDT Technician
Advanced Corrosion Technologies And Training
Sulphur, LA
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects.
- Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
- Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
Education
No Degree - Sports Medicine
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Electrical Wiring and Fixtures
- Layout Planning
- Electrical Safety
- Conduit and Pipe Laying
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
- Electrical Systems Testing
- Scaffolding and Ladder Work
- Voltage and Current Meters
- Customer Relations
- Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Lake Area Electrical And Technical Services
08.2016 - 09.2022
NDT Technician
Advanced Corrosion Technologies And Training
06.2013 - 07.2016
No Degree - Sports Medicine
University of Louisiana At Lafayette