Kyle Cota
Vernonia,OR
Summary
Results-driven and highly-motivated electrical industry professional with 15+ years of experience. Demonstrated expertise in multiple qualifications, solid leadership skills, and a strong work ethic. Committed to delivering high-quality work while prioritizing safety, open communication, and efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Liberty Electric Contractors
Clackamas, OR
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored project progress to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
- Coordinated materials procurement with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to plan layout of projects.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Worked on various projects, installing and building new substations for Light-Rail systems. Installed new high voltage, low voltage, control, and SCADA systems.
Serviceman/Journeyman Lineman
West Oregon Electric Coop
Vernonia , OR
10.2017 - 03.2024
- Completed Local 125 apprenticeship and passed Local 125 journeyman lineman's exam August of 2020
- Worked as a journeyman lineman, performing all related tasks for operating and maintaining a utility throughout 5 counties.
- Installed new services for residential and commercial customers.
- Performed re-conductors and pole change outs on miles of distribution and transmission lines.
- Installed and repaired single-phase and three-phase URD system wiring.
- Worked as a foreman on multiple crews and during power outages, troublshooting complex problems resulting in minimal downtime for customers.
- Worked 750-1000 hours of OT a year on various outages and storms
- Promoted to Serviceman in October 2023. I scheduled my own work with customers and contractors, and took all of the trouble calls.
- Completed multiple training classes on metering equipment, voltage regulators, and substation equipment
- Worked closely with and helped to train apprentices in mastering skills for becoming proficient Journeyman Linemen
Foreman Electrician
Team Electric
Clackamas, OR
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Performed electrical installation work in accordance with the NEC.
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Worked on various heavy industrial and high-tech projects, ranging from Light-Rail, Waste Water, Fresh Water, and R&D labs for chip manufacturers.
- Installed conduits, wiring, and associated equipment for heavy industrial plant operations.
- Installed PLCs, VFDs, and all wiring to maintain SCADA and control systems.
- Trained apprentices on all aspects of becoming a successful Journeyman Wireman.
Apprentice Electrician
IBEW Local 48
Portland, OR
05.2011 - 03.2016
- Performed all tasks related to being an apprentice electrician
- Performed installation, maintenance and tests of electrical energy systems and components by safely using all equipment and tools.
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
- Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the layout of a system.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and meggers
- Completed OSHA 10 and 30 training.
Journeyman Millwright
ESCO
Portland, OR
07.2007 - 01.2011
- Performed maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, fans and compressors.
- Installed new motors, gear boxes and control systems
- Repaired pneumatic and hydraulic systems by replacing valves, cylinders, lines and fittings.
- Installed power transmission devices such as belts, chains and gears onto machines per blueprint requirements.
- Rigged loads for hoisting purposes using chain falls or come-a-longs and cranes.
- Welded, fabricated, and repaired all types of machinery and cranes.
- Conducted preventative maintenance inspections of all millwright related equipment.
Maintenance Technician
RTS Packaging
Tukwila, WA
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Performed machining on parts with Lathe's and Milling machines
- Welded and fabricated parts for equipment
Maintenance Technician
Adhesive and Packaging Systems
Hillsboro, OR
10.2003 - 06.2006
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
Logger
Archie Dass Logging
Vernonia, OR
05.2002 - 10.2003
- Operated machinery such as skidders, dozers, and log loaders.
- Performed maintenance on logging vehicles and other equipment.
- Planted Trees
- Operated a lumber mill
Education
Lineman
Ibew Local 125 Apprenticeship
Portland, OR08-2020
Wireman
Ibew Local 48 Apprenticeship
Portland, OR03-2016
High School Diploma -
Vernonia High School
Vernonia, OR06-2002
Skills
- Journeyman Lineman
- Journeyman Electrician (Licensed in OR & WA)
- Diagnostic Problem Solving
- Electrical Safety
- Schematic Interpretation and Blueprint Reading
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Project Coordination Skills
- Team Leadership
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Welding/Fabrication/Machining
Timeline
General Foreman
Liberty Electric Contractors
04.2024 - Current
Serviceman/Journeyman Lineman
West Oregon Electric Coop
10.2017 - 03.2024
Foreman Electrician
Team Electric
07.2015 - 10.2017
Apprentice Electrician
IBEW Local 48
05.2011 - 03.2016
Journeyman Millwright
ESCO
07.2007 - 01.2011
Maintenance Technician
RTS Packaging
06.2006 - 07.2007
Maintenance Technician
Adhesive and Packaging Systems
10.2003 - 06.2006
Logger
Archie Dass Logging
05.2002 - 10.2003
Lineman
Ibew Local 125 Apprenticeship
Wireman
Ibew Local 48 Apprenticeship
High School Diploma -
Vernonia High School
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