Garland Cotton
Hillsboro
Summary
Dynamic journeyman electrician with extensive experience at MBE, excelling in troubleshooting and leadership. Proven track record in planning and executing complex electrical installations while ensuring safety and compliance. Skilled in blueprint reading and proficient with programmable logic controllers, driving continuous improvement in project efficiency and team performance.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman electrician
MBE
Decatur
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Journeyman electrician lead man responsible for making job go smoothly if I can
- My thing I love in this trade is lighting and a different challenge every day
- I would like to have chance to move up
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Identified system malfunctions and performed repairs as needed.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Worked with contractors regarding project timelines and budgets.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
Cfsco
Consolidated Contractors
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Education
GED -
Skills
- Maintenance
- Electrical
- Hand Tools
- Blueprints
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Low Voltage
- Commercial Electrician Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- High Voltage
- Schematics
- Troubleshooting
- Leadership
- Mechanical knowledge
- Equipment Repair
- Industrial Maintenance
- Construction Management
- Bucket Truck Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Climbing
- Facilities Maintenance
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Electrical experience
- Continuous improvement
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, 02/01/21, Highly Proficient, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Mechanical knowledge, 01/01/21, Proficient, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Work motivation, 02/01/21, Familiar, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
Timeline
Journeyman electrician
MBE
08.2020 - 03.2022
Cfsco
Consolidated Contractors