Duane Gavin
Everett
Summary
Detail-oriented Electrician with strong skills in electrical troubleshooting, circuit installation, and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead teams and train apprentices, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to high safety standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Service Electric
Snohomish
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Diagnosed electrical issues and performed necessary repairs efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Assisted senior electricians with complex projects and installations.
- Interpreted blueprints to understand wiring layouts and specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Managed tools and equipment to maintain organized work areas.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Maintained records of work performed for future reference purposes.
- Reviewed existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Replaced malfunctioning components for failing electrical setups.
- Worked with contractors regarding project timelines and budgets.
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring, and electronic components.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Led team of apprentice electricians in installing electrical systems and inspecting existing circuits.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment.
- Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately.
- Provided emergency services during outages or natural disasters.
- Repaired broken power lines due to storms or accidents.
- Resolved customer complaints through effective problem-solving techniques.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
- Collaborated with architects on electrical systems design for new construction.
Education
Apprenticeship Program Completion - Electrical
NWJATC
Mount Vernon, WA06-2003
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Circuit installation
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Project collaboration
- Apprentice training
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Detail orientation
- Project planning
- Power and hand tools
- Blueprint reading
- Motor controls
- Control systems
- Wiring diagrams
- Wire pulling
- Malfunction correction
- Staff management
- Commercial construction experience
- Panel upgrades
- Transformer installation
- Construction management
- Basic mathematical skill
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Mechanical operations
- Safety awareness
- High voltage termination
- Motor operations
- Electrical circuits
- Switchgear maintenance
- Safety verification
- Project management
- Circuits and wiring
- System repair and installation
- Equipment installation
- Residential construction
- Schematics interpretation
- Fire alarm systems
- Identifying specifications
- Variable frequency drives
- Conduit bending
- New system installations
- HVAC systems
- Ground grid testing
- Emergency repairs
- Hand tool operation
- Lighting installation
- AC and DC motor drives
- Coordinating project schedules
- Mathematical acumen
- Installing equipment
- Framework building
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Service Electric
09.2024 - 09.2025
Apprenticeship Program Completion - Electrical
NWJATC