Hector De La Cruz
Cedar Creek,TX
Summary
Dedicated electrical installer with a strong focus on electrical safety and reliability. Proficient in problem-solving and performing maintenance on diverse electrical systems, ready to contribute effectively to utility facilities and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Installer
EIG Electrical Systems
Austin, TX
05.2026 - Current
- Assist in performing electrical diagnostics, calibrations, and maintenance on 2.5 KV to 12.5KV substation switchgears, distribution equipment, protective relays, breakers, battery banks, and capacity trip systems.
- Assist in performing diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on 600V to 5KV motors and motor control systems, using schematics, vibration analysis, multimeter amp probe, megohmmeter, surge tester, and hand tools.
- Assist in performing diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on various types of process control systems related to treatment plant or other utility facilities.
- Assist in repairing and installing electrical distribution equipment including but not limited to conduit, conductors, breakers, panel boards, disconnects, transformers, switches, and receptacles.
- Assist in repairing various lighting systems including building lighting, area lighting, streetlights, ballasts, bulbs, capacitors, igniters, contractors, and photocells.
- Assist in performing preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment for treatment plant, utility or remote location facilities while adhering to the utility's standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Assist in coordinating 15kV switching for maintenance repairs and power outages with electrical utility providers and utility facilities during electrical outages or switching.
- Participate in on-call program and scheduled or unscheduled overtime.
- Maintain records of electrical maintenance activities using various software applications.
Apprentice Electrician
TruTec Electric
Austin, TX
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Installed and maintained electrical systems under supervision.
- Operated hand and power tools for installation and repair tasks efficiently.
- Learned and adhered to industry standards for wiring, grounding, and circuit installation.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Acquired valuable hands-on experience with various types of wiring systems by assisting experienced electricians in diverse installation projects.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various commercial and residential projects by providing reliable support to journeyman electricians.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cedar Creek High School
Cedar Creek, TX05-2025
Skills
- Electrical installations and schematics
- Electrical systems testing
- Electrical safety
- Commercial and residential jobs
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Breaker panel installation
- Reliability
- Time management
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Oral and written communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Regulatory code
- Problem-solving abilities
- Computer and software applications
Certification
- Licensed Electrician - August 2025
- Valid Texas Class "C" Driver License
- NFPA 70E Certification - May 2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Electrical Installer
EIG Electrical Systems
05.2026 - Current
Apprentice Electrician
TruTec Electric
08.2025 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Cedar Creek High School