Joel Collins
Wellston
Summary
Certified Senior industrial electrician
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
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Electrician
Austin Powder Company
McArthur
04.2020 - 10.2024
- Conducted inspections to identify electrical issues and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on new installations and upgrades.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and tested electrical systems and components such as motors, switches, relays, circuit breakers, transformers, generators.
- Replaced defective parts such as fuses or circuit breakers when necessary.
- Trained apprentices on proper safety procedures while working around hazardous electricity sources.
Linemen
Woodsfield municipal power
Woodsfield
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Installed and maintained electrical distribution systems for reliable power delivery.
- Conducted routine inspections of power lines and equipment for safety compliance.
- Responded to service interruptions, restoring power efficiently and safely.
- Operated heavy machinery, including bucket trucks and digger derricks for installations.
- Prepared detailed reports on maintenance activities for operational records.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
Industrial controls/Senior Electrical Technician
Aleris Rolled Products
Ashville
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Maintained and repaired electrical equipment to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with team members on project planning and execution.
- Assisted in training apprentices on electrical practices and techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams for installation projects.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures with ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Planned, laid out and installed electrical wiring, equipment, and devices around local codes and job
Certified underground coalmine electrician
American Energy Corporation
Beallsville
04.2008 - 11.2016
- Assisted in emergency repairs to minimize downtime .
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic system and made repairs accordingly. Kept equipment repaire records and logged a detailed daily report. Always made repairs safely and efficiently to reduce downtime to ensure productivity.
Education
Certified Electrician - Electrical Apprenticeship
Dept of Labor
01.2009 - 01.2011
Diploma - Basic Electrical Theory
Buckeyehills Career Center
Rio Grande , OH 08.2002 - 05.2004
Skills
- Superior troubleshooting skills
- Deep knowledge of national electrical code
- Industrial automation
- Circuit design
- Blueprint interpretation
- Motor controls
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Journey-level background
- Proficient in [software]
- Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
- Control circuit troubleshooting
- Transformer maintenance
- Job planning
AC/DC control circuitry Great with voltmeters meggers amp clamps and much more
Timeline
Senior Electrician
Austin Powder Company
04.2020 - 10.2024
Linemen
Woodsfield municipal power
04.2018 - 03.2020
Industrial controls/Senior Electrical Technician
Aleris Rolled Products
11.2016 - 05.2018
Certified Electrician - Electrical Apprenticeship
Dept of Labor
01.2009 - 01.2011
Certified underground coalmine electrician
American Energy Corporation
04.2008 - 11.2016
Diploma - Basic Electrical Theory
Buckeyehills Career Center
08.2002 - 05.2004