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JOSE RUIZ MENDOZA

Niederwald

Summary

Dynamic and highly skilled Hybrid Electrician and Low Voltage Technician with over 7 years of experience in electrical systems, structured cabling, and fiber optics—specializing in federal healthcare environments. Proven track record supporting mission-critical operations at VA hospitals and major data centers including Dell, T-Mobile, and Tesla's Gigafactory. Adept in cable tray design, conduit installation, fiber/copper terminations, and Fluke testing within BICSI parameters. OSHA 10 certified and nearing completion of Journeyman Electrician requirements. Flexible, team-oriented, and capable of supervising crews in high-pressure environments across the U.S.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor / Data & Fiber Optics Technician

Archetype Permanent Solutions
02.2025 - Current
  • Supervised day and night shift crews in high-density data center environments and VA hospital installations.
  • Installed and tested fiber (FE, BE, Internal, Network, IPMI) and copper (including DAC) using Fluke and VIAVI.
  • Performed OTDR, VFL, and 4-pair testing ensuring all cabling met industry standards.
  • Installed cable trays, labeled infrastructure, and patched fiber/copper into network gear.
  • Completed JSA forms, timesheets, truck logs, and safety documentation as part of site compliance.
  • Used Bluebeam for plan markups and cable routing verifications.

Fiber Optics Technician

Tesla Gigafactory
07.2024 - Current
  • Installed and maintained fiber infrastructure across Tesla’s manufacturing zones.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal data flow and uptime.
  • Conducted inspections and documented compliance using Fluke test equipment.

Electrician Apprentice

GBI
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Pulled wire, installed underground PVC/EMT conduit, and interpreted blueprints.
  • Provided ongoing electrical and low voltage support for VA hospital projects.
  • Troubleshot electrical systems and landed terminals in patient-sensitive environments.

Apprentice Electrician / Retrofitter

Salt Electrical
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Completed VA hospital lighting retrofit projects; replaced ballasts and installed LED systems.
  • Ran conduit, performed layout planning, and ensured NEC code compliance.

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship - undefined

IEC
01.2024

HVAC Training

Austin Community College
01.2017

Skills

  • Electrical: Conduit bending, wire pulling, landing terminals, generator backup systems
  • Low Voltage: Cat6/Cat6A, coax, fiber optics (fusion splicing, OTDR), BICSI installation standards
  • Tools: Fluke Versiv, VIAVI testers, Klein tools, Bluebeam Revu, multimeters, conduit benders
  • Safety: OSHA 10 certified, PPE protocols, JSA compliance
  • Software: Bluebeam, labeling software, digital test equipment logging
  • Supervisory: Crew leadership, shift coordination, documentation, training apprentices

Certification

  • Journeyman Electrician (in progress, hours near completion)
  • OSHA 10 Certification

Timeline

Supervisor / Data & Fiber Optics Technician

Archetype Permanent Solutions
02.2025 - Current

Fiber Optics Technician

Tesla Gigafactory
07.2024 - Current

Electrician Apprentice

GBI
10.2021 - 10.2023

Apprentice Electrician / Retrofitter

Salt Electrical
11.2017 - 08.2018

Electrical Apprenticeship - undefined

IEC

HVAC Training

Austin Community College
JOSE RUIZ MENDOZA