Eric Henry
Durant
Summary
Master electrician and chief inspector with expertise in managing complex electrical projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Committed to safety through effective training and mentoring of junior electricians. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high-quality electrical installations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Electrician
Choctaw Casino & Resort
Durant
07.2021 - Current
- Led emergency electrical repairs during peak hours, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed electrical issues to ensure safe, efficient equipment operation.
- Installed and maintained electrical systems across casino and resort facilities.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs to improve system reliability and reduce unexpected outages.
- Coordinated with management to prioritize urgent electrical projects under tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with contractors on installations and renovations, ensuring timely project completion.
- Conducted routine inspections to uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance.
- Trained junior electricians on best practices and safety protocols in the workplace.
Master Electrician and Owner/Operator
Big Game Electric Company
Durant
01.2009 - Current
- Hire, supervise, and manage crews of Electrical Journeymen, apprentices, and helpers to provide complete installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electrical systems for new construction projects, residential applications, and commercial customers.
- Sole-source certified provider for all Walmart stores in southeast Oklahoma, providing electrical preventive and corrective maintenance, and new construction electrical services and inspection services.
- Provide contract services as Chief Electrical Inspector for Blitz Energy Services, including final electrical compliance certification for various commercial new construction and modification projects.
- Diagnosed electrical issues and implemented effective repair solutions.
- Collaborated with contractors to coordinate project timelines and deliverables.
- Installed electrical systems in manufacturing facilities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine the correct wiring of industrial machinery.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures with ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and tested electrical systems and components such as motors, switches, relays, circuit breakers, transformers, generators.
Master Electrician / Inspector
expFederal Inc.
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided electrical inspection and repair support for Army Corps of Engineers, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Ensured installation of electrically energized equipment per NEC standards, contributing to safe and reliable operations.
- Delivered contracted services for DoD across multiple locations in Afghanistan, enhancing operational readiness and safety.
- Obtained DoD and RSM clearances to work on multiple base locations throughout Afghanistan.
- Follow all Osha and Government safety guidelines and protocols with each project.
Chief Electrical Inspector / Site Electrical Project Manager
Energy Inspection Services
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Supervise and manage multiple crews of Electrical Journeymen while managing project deadlines and coordinating other project contractor crews during construction and turnover of three gas-processing plants.
- Conduct Chief Electrical Inspector duties including final validation and certification of the entire electrical installation prior to operational turnover to the client post-construction.
- Supervise and manage crews of Electrical Journeymen during construction installation of 138kv -29.5kv substation providing power to the Trident Gas Processing plant.
- Provide critical QA audits of over 5000 inspection plans previously completed by prior inspectors at the Trident plant, with development and implementation of recovery plans for approximately 1000 deficient inspection documents.
- Navitas-Midstream Texas Gas Processing Plants (Newberry, Taylor/Glasscock, Trident)
Electrical Foreman / Journeyman
Lewis Electric
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Hire, supervise, and manage crews of Electrical Journeymen, apprentices, and helpers to provide complete installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electrical systems for new construction projects, residential applications, and commercial customers.
Assistant to Site Construction Supervisor
Progressive Construction
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Established and upheld onsite construction safety standards through performance indicators, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance and enhance worker safety.
- Arkansas
Education
Tech -
Lutron Lighting Control
Bethlehem, PA01-2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Et Dunlap
Idabel, OK05-2001
High School Diploma -
Fort Towson High School
Fort Towson, OK05-1999
Skills
- Electrical code compliance
- Circuit analysis
- Generator setup
- Panel upgrades
- High voltage systems
- Arc flash analysis
- System installation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Electrical repair
- Instrumentation calibration
- Ground grid testing
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory inspection
- Quality assurance
- Energy management
- Frequency drives
- Blueprint interpretation
- Coordinating project schedules
- Project management
- Contract management
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Workforce development
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Site supervision
- Coordinating project schedules
Timeline
Master Electrician / Inspector
expFederal Inc.
01.2023 - 09.2024
Master Electrician
Choctaw Casino & Resort
07.2021 - Current
Chief Electrical Inspector / Site Electrical Project Manager
Energy Inspection Services
01.2017 - 01.2020
Master Electrician and Owner/Operator
Big Game Electric Company
01.2009 - Current
Electrical Foreman / Journeyman
Lewis Electric
01.2003 - 01.2009
Assistant to Site Construction Supervisor
Progressive Construction
01.1999 - 01.2002
Tech -
Lutron Lighting Control
Associate of Applied Science -
Et Dunlap
High School Diploma -
Fort Towson High School