Eli Brakken-velez
Aurora,CO
Summary
Electrical professional with a background in residential, commercial, and industrial installations, including wiring, equipment setup, and troubleshooting. Supports pre-installation planning, precise measurements, and testing to help complete safe, code-compliant work across complex job sites.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
septic system installer
Colorado Land and Soil
Lone Tree, Colorado
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted pre-installation site visits to measure, evaluate, and plan installations, reducing project delays.
- Utilized heavy equipment to perform excavation and material handling tasks.
- Followed building standards and codes during unit installations.
- Took precise measurements off grade to ensure accurate installation.
- Tested and troubleshot systems to alleviate potential issues.
- Performed timely and reliable service in shops and outdoors in variable weather conditions.
- Assembled and mounted electronic equipment according to technical guidelines.
NETA Technician
Power Solutions Group
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed tan-delta, hi-pot, winding resistance, TTR, and insulation resistance testing
- Performed switchgear testing to verify performance standards.
- Assisted in transformer testing activities to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Adhered to safety procedures during troubleshooting and servicing to maintain equipment integrity.
- Calibrated replacement parts and adjusted control settings to optimize system performance.
- Repaired malfunctioning equipment using hand tools and test instruments.
Electrician
Sturgeon Electric
Henderson, Colorado
03.2013 - 04.2023
- Executed commercial and industrial electrical installations across diverse environments, including hotels, mines, warehouses, and data centers.
- Warehouses, office buildings, oil refineries, natural gas compressor stations
- Maintained functionality of electrical systems, including VFDs, PLCs, and MCCs, to support operational reliability.
- Completed electrical projects for office buildings, tenant finishes, college dorms, and other settings, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Electrician
Intermountain Electric
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Executed electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs of systems, wiring, fixtures, and components to ensure safety and functionality.
- Installed EMT, bus duct, and electrical room components.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Managed construction of commercial and residential high-rise buildings, ensuring compliance with electrical standards.
Electrician
Kenny Electric
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Installed rigid conduit and heat trace systems for electrical projects
- Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Executed various industrial tasks in mining and energy sectors
- Worked across mines, natural gas facilities, and oil tank batteries to enhance operations
Electrician
Rmk Electric
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Oversaw operations of multifamily dwellings
- Maintained compliance with electrical codes and site safety rules.
- Installed wiring, outlets, and fixtures in a residential setting
- Evaluated electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify and resolve defects and safety risks.
- Roping multi family dwellings
Education
Electrical Apprentice -
Iecrm
Northglenn, CO05-2021
Electrical Trade School -
Citc
Denver, CO05-2015
Skills
- Pipe bending and installation
- Cable terminations
- Electrical wiring
- Equipment installation
- Electrical systems
- Medium voltage terminations
- Mcc(s)
- Plc(s)
- Vfd(s)
- Electrical testing
- Troubleshooting and testing
- Equipment calibration
- Code compliance
- Safety procedures
- Heavy equipment operation
- Material handling
- Worksite preparation
- Service documentation
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional print reading
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Electrical wiring
Certification
- OSHA 10
- MSHA
Timeline
NETA Technician
Power Solutions Group
05.2025 - 12.2025
septic system installer
Colorado Land and Soil
06.2023 - Current
Electrician
Intermountain Electric
06.2016 - 08.2017
Electrician
Sturgeon Electric
03.2013 - 04.2023
Electrician
Kenny Electric
03.2013 - 04.2015
Electrician
Rmk Electric
03.2012 - 03.2013
Electrical Apprentice -
Iecrm
Electrical Trade School -
Citc