Gavin Farrington
Sarepta,LA
Summary
Resourceful Laborer experienced in construction and maintenance roles, demonstrating hands-on expertise in carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, and heavy machinery operation. Delivered improvements in process efficiency and high-quality workmanship while adhering to safety regulations and meeting project deadlines. Impacted system reliability as an Industrial Electrician through effective fault diagnosis and preventive maintenance.
Skilled Industrial Electrician with robust experience in maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems in industrial facilities. Strengths include fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations. Previous work has made significant impact by improving system efficiency and reducing downtime.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Electrician
Weyerhaeuser
Emerson, AR
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained and repaired motors, starters, and control panels to ensure operational reliability at Weyerhaeuser facilities
- Troubleshot electrical systems in wood products mill equipment
- Executed preventive maintenance on conveyors, pumps, and machine centers to minimize downtime and enhance performance
- Repaired PLC controls and variable frequency drives for plant operations
- Troubleshot, repaired, and tested electrical systems and components such as motors, switches, relays, circuit breakers, transformers, generators.
- Inspected wiring, switches, and sensors on sawmill production lines
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures with ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Read schematics to diagnose faults in industrial equipment
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine the correct wiring of industrial machinery.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues in systems and components using test equipment to restore functionality and prevent future breakdowns
- Troubleshot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Applied lockout tagout procedures during electrical repair work
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Installed and maintained electrical equipment in accordance with industry standards.
- Replaced defective parts such as fuses or circuit breakers.
- Collaborated with maintenance crews to support safe mill uptime
- Connected electrical leads to equipment for proper functionality. and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
Skilled Laborer
Indian Creek Construction
Springhill, Louisiana
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Repaired or replaced broken parts on machinery or equipment.
- Utilized heavy machinery such as forklifts, cranes or backhoes to move large loads safely.
- Operated power tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with materials to ensure timely project execution.
- Transported materials, supplies, and equipment efficiently throughout the worksite.
- Measured, cut, and bent metal pieces to meet project specifications.
- Performed basic maintenance on machines and tools.
- Filled trenches and holes using shovels and compactors to job site specifications.
- Poured concrete into molds, resulting in durable walkways, steps, or driveways.
- Constructed concrete forms for pouring foundations or walls.
- Poured concrete into molds to create walkways, steps or driveways.
- Developed expertise in various skilled trades by working closely with knowledgeable mentors.
- Operated trucks to transport items to and from specified destinations.
- Developed proficiency in skilled trades under the guidance of experienced mentors. skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
Education
Technical Diploma - Instrumentation & Elec Tech
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden, La 01.2023 - 05.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Sport and Fitness Management
Champion Christian College
Hot Springs, ARSkills
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical system repair
- PLC troubleshooting
- VFD repair
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Lockout tagout
- Electrical schematics
- Circuit testing
- Motor controls
- Motor control circuits
- Instrumentation and controls
- Actuators and valves
- Control systems
- Wire pulling
- Circuits
- Transmitter
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance and repair
- Power and hand tools
- Heavy equipment operation
- Excavation
- Demolition
- Form building
- Worksite preparation
- Safety compliance
- OSHA certification
- NCCER certification
- Problem resolution
- Problem solving
- Arc flash safety
Timeline
Industrial Electrician
Weyerhaeuser
04.2025 - Current
Technical Diploma - Instrumentation & Elec Tech
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
01.2023 - 05.2025
Skilled Laborer
Indian Creek Construction
06.2021 - 01.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Sport and Fitness Management
Champion Christian College