Ethan Critchfield
Twin Falls,Idaho
Summary
Experienced Journeyman Electrician, seeking to bring strong leadership and technical expertise to a reputable company around Bend, Oregon. Committed to fostering a safe and efficient work environment while delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Service Foreman
Magic Valley Electric
08.2023 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations of electrical service projects in industrial plants and commercial locations, focusing on upgrades that enhance production efficiency.
- Lead a team of electricians, providing guidance and training to improve skills and performance.
- Manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely completion of tasks.
- Oversee the installation of advanced electrical systems to optimize plant operations and reduce downtime.
- Collaborate closely with customers to design and implement tailored electrical solutions that meet their specific needs and improve operational efficiency.
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Respond to service calls during unplanned outages and shutdowns, efficiently diagnosing issues and implementing immediate solutions to minimize downtime.
Journeyman Electrician
Probst Electric
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed and worked with different electrical crews throughout industrial plants and commercial locations installing, removing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment with voltages ranging from 480VAC-12VDC.
- Installed equipment and systems for various agricultural companies throughout the state including pivot panels, pumps, control panels, and VFDs.
- Worked with Probst distribution crews pulling in and maintaining underground and overhead wire, as well as installed medium voltage switches, transformers, and components.
- Tested and maintained different sections and components of substations across Idaho.
- Commonly worked in and around energized equipment using the safest standards and practices.
- Worked closely with a project management team to ensure projects were staying on track both fiscally and chronologically.
- Worked with project engineers to come up with efficient solutions to problems that came up on the jobsite.
- Worked on occasional residential projects throughout the valley, from new construction to remodels.
Electrical Apprentice
J&L Electric
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Worked both individually and as a team in various industrial plants and commercial locations installing, removing, and repairing electrical systems and equipment.
- Bent and installed EMT, Rigid, PVC, and Stainless conduit in industrial plants and commercial locations ensuring that everything looked clean and professional when the job was completed.
- Pulled in an assortment of both high and low voltage cable and wire through conduit and cable tray.
- Built unistrut hangers and other unistrut structures to mount conduit, cable tray, enclosures, and other electrical equipment throughout industrial plants.
- Safely worked in live 480v and 208v panels, removing and landing new circuits as well as changing and adding new breakers.
- Demolished and removed existing electrical installations in a clean and organized manner, being careful not to interrupt the plants daily operations or leave a mess.
- Taught newer apprentices how to bend conduit and pull wire.
- Roughed in and finished breakrooms, restrooms, and office spaces in industrial plants.
- Installed and removed temporary services to job trailers and power supplies on new construction sites.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and efficient work space at all times.
Electrical Apprentice
DOUBLE L GLOBAL
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Worked under the supervision of 2 Journeymen Electricians to learn the trade and develop electrical knowledge..
- Drilled and knocked out holes for fittings, switches, and receptacles in new electrical enclosures.
- Built, wired, and installed a wide variety of electrical components on potato handling and harvesting equipment. (Switches, Circuit Breakers, Motor Starters, Contactors, Power Supplies, PLCs, Ect.)
- Installed and programmed Variable Frequency Drives on new and old equipment.
- Installed and wired both single-phase and three-phase motors with varying voltages.
- Assembled and wired various 120VAC lighting systems on equipment.
- Reviewed electrical schematics and plans and followed them according to specifications.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Repaired existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
- Worked with both DC and AC systems, with voltages ranging from 12-24VDC and 120-575VAC.
Education
Completed 4 Years of The Electrical Apprenticeship Program -
College Of Southern Idaho
01.2021
High School Diploma -
Minico High School
05.2018
Skills
- Electrical system installation & maintenance
- Blueprint reading & interpretation
- NEC and safety code compliance
- Electrical troubleshooting & repair
- Team leadership & project supervision
- Project scheduling & time management
- Budgeting & resource allocation
- Vendor and subcontractor coordination
- Quality control & inspections
- Risk assessment & mitigation planning
- Client communication & progress reporting
Certification
- Journeyman Electrician
- Osha 30 Training Certification
- NFPA 70E Certification (Electrical Safety)
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Forklift Operator Certification
References
- Brock Mitchell, President Of Operations/Probst Electric, (208)243-0141
- Gareth Smith, Superintendent/Probst Electric, (208)312-4421
- Josh Richins, Lead Project Manager/Probst Electric, (385)482-8535
- Brandon Hartmann, Superintendent/MVE, (208)358-1387
- Stace Cambell, Project Engineer, (208)358-2404
Timeline
Industrial Service Foreman
Magic Valley Electric
08.2023 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Probst Electric
11.2021 - 08.2023
Electrical Apprentice
J&L Electric
11.2020 - 11.2021
Electrical Apprentice
DOUBLE L GLOBAL
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Journeyman Electrician
- Osha 30 Training Certification
- NFPA 70E Certification (Electrical Safety)
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Forklift Operator Certification
Completed 4 Years of The Electrical Apprenticeship Program -
College Of Southern Idaho
High School Diploma -
Minico High School
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