Nicholas Smith
Orgas
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance, skilled in working with AC/DC systems. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team environments and apply problem-solving skills to complex challenges. Seeking to leverage expertise in a new role as an Electrical Technician to support operational excellence and drive innovation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Electrician
COAL LLC.
Hurricane, WV
03.2026 - Current
- Installed and maintained electrical systems for mining operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Diagnosed electrical faults in machinery, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment, identifying potential issues and performing preventive maintenance.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment, identifying potential issues and performing preventive maintenance as required.
ELECTRICIAN
CONSOL Energy, Inc.
Itmann, WV
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Troubleshot electrical circuits in mining equipment including miners, shuttle cars, roof bolters, and power distribution centers, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot high, medium, low voltage equipment. worked on AC & DC equipment.
- Maintenance equipment on idle shifts. changed failing, worn or broken parts, greased an oiled systems, preventative maintenance on gear cases.
- Troubleshot and repaired hydraulic systems on all equipment, replacing hoses, valves, and regulators to maintain functionality.
- Limited equipment with PLCs but have some experience with PLCs in starter boxes, roof bolters, miners, and feeders.
- Welded broken metal frames and shields to ensure structural integrity of equipment.
- Rebuilt pneumatic water pumps to restore operational capability and minimize downtime.
ELECTRICIAN
Alpha Metallurgical Resources
Pettus, WV
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Troubleshot electrical circuits in mining equipment, ensuring operational efficiency of miners, shuttle cars, roof bolters, scoops, belt drives, feeders, starter boxes, and power distribution centers.
- Maintenance equipment on idle shifts. changed failing, worn or broken parts, greased and oiled systems, preventative maintenance on gear cases.
- Maintenance equipment on idle shifts. changed failing, worn or broken parts, greased an oiled systems, preventative maintenance on gear cases.
- Troubleshot and repaired hydraulic systems on all equipment, including changing hoses, valves, regulators, accumulators, and feed packages to maintain functionality.
- Limited equipment with PLCs but had some experience with PLCs in starter boxes, roof bolters, miners, and feeders.
- Welded and repaired broken metal frames and shields to restore structural integrity.
- Rebuilt pneumatic water pumps.
MOVE CREW
Alpha Natural Resources
Whitesville, WV
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Assembled conveyor belts to support ongoing mining operations.
- Ran equipment such as scoops, shuttlecars & roof bolters.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires to ensure proper onboarding.
- Operated scoops, shuttlecars, and roof bolters to ensure efficient material handling.
- Collaborated with crew members to achieve timely completion of assigned tasks.
LINE TECHNICIAN
Gestamp
Charleston, WV
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Maintained, troubleshot and repaired robots, changed rollers in furnace, worked on most problems that the hot press would have for manufacturing heat treated automotive panels.
- Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired robots; changed rollers in furnace; resolved hot press issues to ensure efficient manufacturing of heat-treated automotive panels.
- Provided technical guidance and support to junior technicians.
- Maintained clean work space by regularly mopping, sweeping, emptying metal scrap bin, and degreasing floor and work surfaces to promote safety and efficiency.
MOVE CREW
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc
Sylvester, WV
06.2011 - 12.2015
- Assembled conveyor belts to support mining operations.
- Laid track for track mounted equipment to ensure smooth equipment mobility.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires to ensure proper onboarding and integration into the team.
- Coordinated with other crew members to complete assigned tasks quickly and effectively.
- Coordinated with crew members to complete tasks efficiently and on schedule.
OUTBY UTILITY
Massey Energy Company
Sylvester, WV
11.2009 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with coworkers to accomplish daily assignments.
- Maintained the mine by shoveling spillage, setting timbers, spreading rock dust, and picking up trash.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL OR EQUIVALENT -
Sherman High School
WV05-2008
Skills
- Electrical experience
- Electrical installation
- Wiring installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical repairs
- Wiring termination
- Circuit testing
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
- Control systems
- Low-voltage systems
- Industrial wiring
- Wiring diagrams
- Wiring termination
- PLC programming
- Metal fabrication
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Team-oriented
- Electrical schematics
- Conduit bending
- Conduit installation
- Torch cutting metal
- Welding techniques
- Lockout/tagout
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Time management
- Job planning
- Project coordination
- Team player
- Welding processes
- Problem-solving
- Lockout/tagout
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Electrical setup
- Electrical component installation
- Programmable logic controllers
- Industrial control systems
- Electrical schematic design
- Component installation
- Motor control circuits
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Conduit bending
- Electrical testing equipment
- Lock Out-tag out procedures
- Conduit installation
Certification
- Certified electrician, 12/01/19, Present
- MSHA Certification
- Certified Foreman, 09/01/18, Present
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Industrial Electrician
COAL LLC.
03.2026 - Current
ELECTRICIAN
CONSOL Energy, Inc.
11.2022 - 08.2025
ELECTRICIAN
Alpha Metallurgical Resources
12.2018 - 09.2022
MOVE CREW
Alpha Natural Resources
02.2017 - 12.2018
LINE TECHNICIAN
Gestamp
08.2016 - 02.2017
MOVE CREW
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc
06.2011 - 12.2015
OUTBY UTILITY
Massey Energy Company
11.2009 - 06.2011
HIGH SCHOOL OR EQUIVALENT -
Sherman High School