Jose Echavarria
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Supervisor with extensive experience at Epic Industrial, specializing in cryogenic gas plants and compressor stations. Excelled in project planning and risk management, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and safety. Skilled in staff training and mentoring, adept at fostering a team environment focused on quality control and conflict resolution. I have over 15 years in the electrical field and love to learn new things. I worked in various facilities, mines, hospitals, military bases, commercial, solar fields, and gas facilities. Worked on MPLX, XTO and other gas facilities as well as Tesla Gigafactories.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Epic Industrial
Canton, TX
08.2017 - Current
- I worked on cryogenic gas plants and compressor stations.
- Verified electrical equipment was installed properly.
- Made sure raceways (RMC, cable tray) were installed to specifications.
- Made sure the work was done properly according to the drawings from the grounding grid, instrumentation, electrical, and MCCs.
- Overviewed the terminations inside Rios, cabinets, transformers, and switchgears.
- Worked throughout the West TX and southeastern NM area.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and reducing waste.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
Journeyman Electrician
Berg Electric
San Francisco, CA
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked at the Reno, NV, Tesla Gigafactory as a PLC and instrument terminator.
- Installed RMC and EMT (3/4 to 4 inches) throughout the facility.
- Worked on troubleshooting CAT 5 cables and signals.
- I assisted in running crews during shutdowns.
Journeyman Electrician/Team Leader
Epic Industrial
Canton , TX
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted as a team lead and verified that work was being done in a timely manner.
- Assisted with installations such as RMC, cable trays, transformers, and switch gears.
- I worked on stress cones and PLC terminations.
- Terminated 480 V motors and buckets inside the MCC.
- Assisted on duct banks from transformer pads to MCC.
Electrical Foreman
Davis Electric.
Midland, TX
07.2015 - 01.2016
- I worked and managed projects throughout the West Basin area.
- I was in charge of reading facility drawings and relaying the information to work crews.
- I worked on mounting panels, EMT installation, and terminations throughout several projects.
- Maintain a safe work environment at this project, and assist the crews with finishing tasks.
- Updated and edited all drawings with design changes requested by client.
- Ordered necessary supplies and parts required for completion of electrical jobs.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
Journeyman Electrician
JP Solar
El Paso , TX
04.2015 - 07.2015
- I worked in the coal mines around the northeastern part of the U.S.
- I assisted in the installation of Plastic Bond RMC on the surface of the coal mine.
- I also assisted in terminating motors and troubleshooting communications.
Journeymen Electrician
CLP
San Antonio, TX
10.2014 - 04.2015
- I worked on the installation of duct banks for gas and water facilities.
- Installed RMC and cable tray.
- Demolish old switch gears and install new ones.
- Terminated gears and 480 V buckets.
Journeymen Electrician
Bird Electric
Midland , TX
04.2014 - 10.2014
- I worked throughout the West Texas basin on battery stations and facilities for Chevron.
- Worked on new installs for pumps, panels, and terminations.
- Ran RMC and CLX.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
Journeyman Electrician
JP Solar
El Paso , TX
10.2013 - 06.2014
- I worked on solar fields out in Lancaster, CA.
- I worked alongside ABB programming crews to work on the inverters.
- I had to download data from the inverters and process the data.
- Assisted with purging the inverter systems.
Journeyman Electrician
CLP
San Antonio, TX
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Worked on the EMT and terminated in the new Fort Hood hospital.
- Installed transformers throughout different floor levels.
- Terminated panels and transformers.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
Journeyman Electrician
AMP Pro Electric
El Pao , TX
10.2010 - 04.2013
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gadsden High School
Anthony, NM05-2003
Skills
- Schedule development
- Public speaking
- Training and mentoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Risk management
- Project planning
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Staff education
- Staff discipline
- Documentation and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Budget management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Safety protocols
- Quality control
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- TX Journeyman Licensed #558471
- NM Journeyman Licensed EE98J #411202
- OSHA 10
- PEC Trained
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor
Epic Industrial
08.2017 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Berg Electric
01.2017 - 08.2017
Journeyman Electrician/Team Leader
Epic Industrial
01.2016 - 11.2016
Electrical Foreman
Davis Electric.
07.2015 - 01.2016
Journeyman Electrician
JP Solar
04.2015 - 07.2015
Journeymen Electrician
CLP
10.2014 - 04.2015
Journeymen Electrician
Bird Electric
04.2014 - 10.2014
Journeyman Electrician
JP Solar
10.2013 - 06.2014
Journeyman Electrician
CLP
05.2013 - 10.2013
Journeyman Electrician
AMP Pro Electric
10.2010 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Gadsden High School
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