Laythan Long
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Adept Master Electrician with a proven track record at Elite Electrical Services, showcasing expertise in electrical troubleshooting and project management. Demonstrates exceptional skill in schematics interpretation and equipment installation, complemented by a strong ability to train junior professionals. Achieved significant improvements in system efficiency and safety compliance, underscoring a commitment to excellence and results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Miller Electric
Omaha, NE
04.2024 - Current
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
Journeyman Electrician
PayneCrest Electric
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Journeyman Electrician
Sachs Electric
Council Bluffs, IA
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
Master Electrician
Elite Electrical Services
North Platte, NE
01.2012 - 07.2018
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
Journeyman Electrician
Electric Solutions
North Platte, NE
01.2005 - 07.2012
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
Journeyman Carman/Welder
Union Pacific
North Platte, NE
08.1992 - 12.2003
- Maintained optimal pressure levels for Type locomotives by monitoring and adjusting fuel and water levels.
- Conducted detailed inspections of locomotives to identify malfunctions or damages.
- Coordinated movements and operation of yard trains and those on main line through effective communication and signaling, protecting people and assets from harm and maintaining strict schedules.
- Replenished trains with supplies such as fuel, water and sand.
- Prioritized railcars to spot, switch and load by reviewing rail track list.
- Watched tracks ahead to identify obstructions to safe passage of trains.
- Inspected and securely fastened air hoses, journal boxes and handbrakes.
- Controlled car coupling and uncoupling to achieve desired makeup of trains.
- Completed upkeep on rail yard and performed maintenance tasks on railcars.
- Monitored equipment, gauges and mechanical aspects of locomotives.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures and basic repairs on equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Education
Masters - Electrical
Associated Builders And Contractors School
Omaha, NE08.2012
Masters - Electrical
Associated Builders And Contractors School
Omaha, NE08.2012
Skills
- Schematics Interpretation
- System Testing
- Hand tool operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical repair
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Project Planning
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment Installation
- Performance Analysis
- Residential construction
- Appliance Installation
- Commercial construction experience
- Equipment Maintenance
- Project Management
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical Troubleshooting
Certification
Master Electrician, Welding Certification , Electrical Contractor License,
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Miller Electric
04.2024 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
PayneCrest Electric
01.2019 - 12.2023
Journeyman Electrician
Sachs Electric
07.2018 - 01.2019
Master Electrician
Elite Electrical Services
01.2012 - 07.2018
Journeyman Electrician
Electric Solutions
01.2005 - 07.2012
Journeyman Carman/Welder
Union Pacific
08.1992 - 12.2003
Masters - Electrical
Associated Builders And Contractors School
Masters - Electrical
Associated Builders And Contractors School