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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, KY
06-2026

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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