Jon West
San Antonio,TX
Summary
I've been working steadily for the past 5 years toward obtaining my Journeyman License. I began this path at the Union School in sSan Antonio Local 60's Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. In my 4th year I left the union, voluntarily resigned from the program, and started working open-shop. I'm currently working with Tomball Controls in Seguin, TX terminating and running conduit for large mobile generator units
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Year Apprentice Electrician
Tomball Controls
10.2024 - Current
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Adhered to electrical and building codes when installing and repairing electrical systems or components.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
Apprentice Electrician
Big State Electric
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Identified and studied electrical problems to determine correct solutions.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Adhered to electrical and building codes when installing and repairing electrical systems or components.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
Apprentice Electrician
Fred Clark Electric
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Identified and studied electrical problems to determine correct solutions.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Adhered to electrical and building codes when installing and repairing electrical systems or components.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
Apprentice Electrician
Alterman Electric
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Identified and studied electrical problems to determine correct solutions.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Adhered to electrical and building codes when installing and repairing electrical systems or components.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Apprenticeship Program
South Texas JATC
San Antonio, TXNo Degree - Journalism
San Antonio Community College
01.2012
High School Diploma -
Douglas Macarthur High Scool
San Antonio, TX05-2006
Skills
- Electrical safety
- Low-voltage systems
- Troubleshooting skills
- Power tool operation
- Equipment assembly
- Quality control
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Certification
TDLR Electrical Apprentice License
Timeline
4th Year Apprentice Electrician
Tomball Controls
10.2024 - Current
Apprentice Electrician
Big State Electric
07.2023 - 10.2023
Apprentice Electrician
Fred Clark Electric
10.2022 - 07.2023
Apprentice Electrician
Alterman Electric
01.2020 - 03.2022
No Degree - Electrical Apprenticeship Program
South Texas JATC
No Degree - Journalism
San Antonio Community College
High School Diploma -
Douglas Macarthur High Scool
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