Heber Chavez
El Paso
Summary
Safety-oriented Journeyman Electrician with strengths in installing equipment. Dedicated to maintaining safe work environments through implementing OSHA standards. Collaborative team player with strong analytical skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
JC custom welding & Electric Inc
Bemidji
06.2025 - Current
- Installed electrical systems in industrial and commercial buildings and refinery’s
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical issues and implemented repairs.
- Run conduit (Rigid)
- Terminations
- Underground
- Cable trail
- Pull wires
- Ground system
- Collaborated with team members on wiring projects and installations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all work.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine layout and installation procedures.
- Utilized hand and power tools for various electrical tasks.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment on job sites.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Maintained records of work performed for future reference purposes.
- Reviewed existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Worked with contractors regarding project timelines and budgets.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment.
- Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
Journeyman Electrician
Longhorn Electrical Services
El Paso
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Installed electrical systems in industrial and commercial buildings, refinery
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical issues and implemented repairs.
- Collaborated with team members on wiring projects and installations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all work.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine layout and installation procedures.
- Utilized hand and power tools for various electrical tasks.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment on job sites.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Maintained records of work performed for future reference purposes.
- Reviewed existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Worked with contractors regarding project timelines and budgets.
- Led team of apprentice electricians in installing electrical systems and inspecting existing circuits.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
Education
Graduate Certificate -
COBACH #6
Juarez , Chihuahua 01.1998 - 05.2001
Some College (No Degree) -
ITCJ
Juarez , Chihuahua Skills
- Electrical system installation
- Circuit troubleshooting
- Conduit installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Task delegation
- Wire pulling
- Emergency repairs
- Transformer installation
- AC and DC motor drives
- Hand and power tools
- Arc flash safety
- Installing equipment
- HVAC systems
- Conduit bending
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Apprentice training
- New system installations
- Ground grid testing
- Schematics interpretation
- Commercial construction experience
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
- Grounding systems
- Circuit installation
- Hand tool operation
- Wiring diagrams
- Blueprint reading
- Power and hand tools
- Low-voltage systems
- Control systems
- Backup generators
Certification
- TWIC Card
- Reciprocal courses safety essentials, general safety, site specific
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
JC custom welding & Electric Inc
06.2025 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Longhorn Electrical Services
09.2024 - 06.2025
Graduate Certificate -
COBACH #6
01.1998 - 05.2001
Some College (No Degree) -
ITCJ