Glen Shields
Roseville,CA
Summary
Driven Apprentice Electrician offering 8 years of experience. Demonstrated understanding of electrical codes and construction best practices. Flexible approach to problems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician III
Thunder Valley Casino
07.2024 - Current
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
Electrician Trainee
Vasko Electric
01.2016 - 07.2024
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Set up equipment and configured settings for optimal performance.
- Utilized knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
- Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
Security Officer
Paragon Security
03.2009 - 09.2014
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
Education
Electrician
Western Electrical Contractors Association
Sacramento, CAHigh School Diploma -
Sacramento Charter High School
Sacramento, CA06.1996
Skills
- Electrical diagnostics
- Fixtures
- Electrical maintenance and repair
- Safety awareness
- Standard power tool knowledge
- Power and hand tool operation
Timeline
Electrician III
Thunder Valley Casino
07.2024 - Current
Electrician Trainee
Vasko Electric
01.2016 - 07.2024
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2014 - 01.2016
Security Officer
Paragon Security
03.2009 - 09.2014
Electrician
Western Electrical Contractors Association
High School Diploma -
Sacramento Charter High School