Kenneth Gaskin
Electrician
Columbia,SC
Summary
Adept at leading safety and electrical projects, my tenure at Hobgood Electric & Machinery honed my expertise in hazard reduction and team management. Skilled in high-voltage systems and fostering occupational safety, I significantly enhanced compliance and efficiency. My leadership and electrical prowess drive project success and workplace safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator/Electrician
Hobgood Electric & Machinery
Winnsboro, SC
02.2024 - Current
- Made recommendations to company policies and overall culture to improve worker safety.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
- Coordinated training drills to increase employee safety awareness.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Conducted periodic reviews of job hazard analyses, recommending changes as necessary.
- Participated in the development of Injury and Illness Prevention Programs.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Maintained records related to OSHA compliance such as accident reports, safety inspection logs.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Contributed to various projects, providing value to department, company and client base.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
Electrician Foreman
HA SACK
Columbia, SC
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Oversaw project details and adhered to diagnosis, wiring and OSHA regulations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding quality of service in a timely manner.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between workers caused by workload discrepancies or other issues.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on areas needing improvement.
- Trained junior electricians on safe working practices as well as industry standards and procedures.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
Electrician
Hardhat Workforce Solutions
Columbia, SC
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Bending and running conduit, mounting panels, terminating wires and panels, tubing, threading conduit, installing receptacles and switches, and building cable trays.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Leveraged drawings and manuals to design and implement electrical systems for new installations.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
- Contributed to various projects, providing value to department, company and client base.
- Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
Electrician Lead
Rivers Plumbing & Electric
Florence, SC
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Pulling wire, installing receptacles and switches, mounting light fixtures
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Assembled control panels according to provided blueprints or diagrams.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Driven Electrician successful at working with customers, architects, contractors, and sub-contractors on both residential and commercial projects. years in electrical work.
Electrician Foreman
Spratlin Controls
Cayce, SC
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Bending and running EMT, IMC, & RIGID CONDUIT
- Pulling wire & terminating for temperature stats, communication, and network systems
- Trained junior electricians on safe working practices as well as industry standards and procedures.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed strategies to maximize efficiency while minimizing costs.
Electrician
Jerman Personnel
Columbia, SC
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Bending and running 3/4"-2" EMT & Rigid conduit
Electrician
Adams Electric
Columbia, SC
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Running and bending conduit
- Reading blueprints
- Mounting and hanging fixtures, bringing power to fire dampers, termination
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
Electrician
Tradesource Inc
Columbia, SC
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Bending and running EMT conduit
Electrician Top Helper
H.R. Allen
Columbia, SC
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Bending and running conduit, hanging and mounting light fixtures, pulling wire, terminating panels, hooking up switches and receptacles, pulling and running low & high voltage MC cables
Warehouse Loader/Picker
Pepsi Bottling Company
Columbia, SC
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Operating Forklifts and Walkie Bidders
- Picking & building orders on wood and plastic pallets
- Being Support for the operate running the Claw Forklift
- Loading trailers
Electrician Top-Helper
Jerman Personnel Service
Columbia, SC
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Bending and running conduit
- Mounting and hanging light fixtures
- Attached metal or plastic boxes to walls
- Connect circuit breakers, switches, outlets, and other fittings
Forklift Operator
Olsten Staffing
Effingham, SC
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Controlled vehicle speed and duration of each stop
- Received, moved, and stored inbound products
- Swept and clean work areas
- Stack pallets of can goods
- Obtained, inspected, and processed documentation to satisfy customs and insurance requirements, packing guidelines, and compliance with overseas regulations
Scaffold Builder/Painter
A to Z Coating & Insulation
Scranton, SC
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Building scaffolds
- Clearing man holes
- Painting with spray hoses
Electrician Top-Helper
Jerman Personnel Service
Columbia, SC
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
- Bending and running conduit
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment, and fixtures
- Trace out short circuits in wiring using test meters
Scaffold Builder/Insulator
A to Z Coating & Insulation
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Building Scaffolds
- Insulating high temperature machines
- Received and moved inbound products
Electrician Top-Helper
Jerman Personnel Service
Columbia, SC
04.2009 - 09.2009
- Attached metal or plastic boxes to walls
- Bending and running conduit
- Hanging and mounting light fixtures
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and AC units
- Mounting disconnects to walls
Electrical Apprentice
Cleveland Electric Company
Columbia, SC
04.2007 - 09.2007
- Hanging light fixtures
- Hooking up switches and receptacles
- Bending Conduit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY06-2026
Diploma - College Prep
Hemingway High School
01.2004
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical
- Blueprints
- Low Voltage
- High Voltage
- Electrical Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Cabling
- Computer Networking
- Commercial Electrician Experience
- Construction
- Schematics
- Industrial Electrician Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Basic Math
- Construction Management
- NEC
- Equipment Repair
- Heavy Lifting
- Leadership
- Forklift
- Team Management
- Training & Development
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
- Forklift Certified
- Multi-Tasking
- Strong Work Ethics
- Attention to Detail
- OSHA standards and codes
- Hazard reduction
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Occupational health hazards
- Occupational safety
- Fire and safety guidance
- Job safety analysis
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety training
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- OSHA 10
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Electrician
Timeline
Safety Coordinator/Electrician
Hobgood Electric & Machinery
02.2024 - Current
Electrician Foreman
HA SACK
10.2021 - 09.2023
Electrician
Hardhat Workforce Solutions
01.2021 - 07.2021
Electrician Lead
Rivers Plumbing & Electric
06.2020 - 12.2020
Electrician Foreman
Spratlin Controls
10.2019 - 06.2020
Electrician
Jerman Personnel
04.2019 - 10.2019
Electrician
Tradesource Inc
06.2017 - 03.2018
Electrician
Adams Electric
05.2017 - 03.2019
Electrician Top Helper
H.R. Allen
10.2016 - 05.2017
Warehouse Loader/Picker
Pepsi Bottling Company
04.2015 - 08.2016
Electrician Top-Helper
Jerman Personnel Service
11.2014 - 02.2015
Forklift Operator
Olsten Staffing
07.2014 - 11.2014
Scaffold Builder/Painter
A to Z Coating & Insulation
03.2014 - 07.2014
Electrician Top-Helper
Jerman Personnel Service
04.2012 - 11.2012
Scaffold Builder/Insulator
A to Z Coating & Insulation
03.2010 - 09.2010
Electrician Top-Helper
Jerman Personnel Service
04.2009 - 09.2009
Electrical Apprentice
Cleveland Electric Company
04.2007 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Eastern Kentucky University
Diploma - College Prep
Hemingway High School
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