John Vivod
D'Iberville,MS
Summary
Experienced maintenance electrician with 30+ years in hospital and industrial electrical systems. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, motor controls, power distribution, blueprint reading, and safe repair of critical equipment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Keesler Medical Center
Biloxi, Mississippi
05.2019 - 05.2025
Maintenance Electrician
Keesler Medical Center
Biloxi, Mississippi
04.1994 - 05.2025
- Maintained hospital electrical systems across patient care and support areas.
- Responded to urgent electrical calls in active medical center spaces.
- Inspected circuits, panels, and wiring for safety and code compliance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all electrical systems to ensure proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance on generators, switches, and control devices.
- Repaired lighting, outlets, motors, and emergency power equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems and components of industrial machinery and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools or soldering iron.
- Replaced defective parts such as switches, fuses, relays, contactors and timers.
- Tested electrical components using meters, gauges, and diagnostic tools.
- Inspected and tested circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motors, and other electrical components.
- Documented repairs and maintenance work in facility service records.
- Monitored the performance of all installed electrical systems to identify problems in a timely manner.
- Connected power cables to machines and equipment according to specifications.
- Installed and updated electrical appliances, fixtures and systems.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of all electrical installations for compliance with applicable codes.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with high voltage circuits.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine work requirements for each project.
- Installed, maintained, and tested electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, and related equipment.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery by running conduit lines between machines.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Recommended equipment replacements and responded to fault requests.
- Analyzed and documented test results.
- Implemented energy efficient solutions within existing facilities.
- Contacted equipment vendors to procure necessary tools and supplies. to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Western Reserve
Warren, OH09-1968
Electrician
U.S. Navy Electricians Mate A-School
Great Lakes, ILNuclear Reactor Theory
Navy Nuclear Power School
Bainbridge, MdNuclear Power Plant Operation
Navy Nuclear Power Prototype
Windsor, CTMaintain and Repair AC and DC motors & controllers
Navy Motor And Controller School
Groton, CTNavy AC & DC Controller Troubleshooting School
Groton, CTNavy AC/DC Gen Schoolerator
Groton, CTLevel 1 Infrared Training
Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, MsSkills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Motor controls
- Power distribution
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Keesler Medical Center
05.2019 - 05.2025
Maintenance Electrician
Keesler Medical Center
04.1994 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Warren Western Reserve
Electrician
U.S. Navy Electricians Mate A-School
Nuclear Reactor Theory
Navy Nuclear Power School
Nuclear Power Plant Operation
Navy Nuclear Power Prototype
Maintain and Repair AC and DC motors & controllers
Navy Motor And Controller School
Navy AC & DC Controller Troubleshooting School
Navy AC/DC Gen Schoolerator
Level 1 Infrared Training