Lereante Knighten
Paris,TX
Summary
Driven and adaptable, with a proven track record at CEC Facilities Group , I excel in electrical and solar installations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. My hands-on experience and strong work ethic have significantly contributed to project successes, showcasing my ability to learn quickly and cooperate effectively in team settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Year Apprentice Electrician
CEC Facilities Group
Dallas, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Pipe Bending
- Wall Rough Work
- installing receptacles
- Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, outlets, and other components
- Provide assistance to journeyman electricians when needed by performing tasks such as pulling wire or providing materials and tools required for completion of job duties.
- Install conduit for new wiring runs in accordance with local codes and standards.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Operating the Skytrack to move logistics equipment that comes in and out of the field.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
- Supported journeyman and master electricians in maintaining, operating and repairing electrical systems.
- Performed installation, maintenance and tests of electrical energy systems and components by safely using all equipment and tools.
- Assisted in stocking shelves, unloading merchandise and organizing inventory.
- Performed a variety of tasks such as lifting heavy objects, carrying supplies and cleaning up debris.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials and tools to distribute to appropriate locations.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
Commercial Electrician Apprentice
JMEG Electrical Contractors
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers to identify any potential issues before they become major problems.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all work performed.
- Connected cables from service entrance to meters and main distribution panel boards.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
- working with low voltage and high voltage electrical panels
- identifying/Labeling wires by color
- working in substations and fault fighters
- pulling cable
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Work alongside electricians and journeyman following their instructions
- Help them to diagnose, repair, assemble, and install various electrical components and systems
- worked in extreme high energized areas
- locked out tag out trained
- operating lyfts and equipment to pull cable when needed
- inspections on panel breaker boxes and transformers
- cutting wiring and properly disposing of recycled materials
- Administration Eletrical Helper (printing panel schedules ,familiar with the procore system and Bim360, Familiar with reading and labeling blueprints
- QC Helper Making observations on issues and clients concerns through the project to Meet Specific Criteria & Deadlines
- working on very tall extended equipment for all reachable work areas once properly trained to do so .
Logistics/Solar Installer
The Industrial Company, TIC
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinated and oversaw execution of logistics operations.
- Set up no go zones
- Spotting operating equipment and drivers
- Communicated effectively with shippers, customers and receivers regarding changes in pick up or delivery status.
- Oversaw all logistics functions for key departments, including general engineering, maintenance, tactical and health services.
- Followed established procedures and protocols regarding loads to promote integrity of shipments.
- Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
- Do daily reports / reports on individual requests, damage materials or emergencies on site .
- Tracking inventory
- Recycling initiatives
- Installing panels
- Shaking out material & staging material
- Insuring clients happiness
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, and integrity of terminations.
Solar Installer
OCI
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Installed solar panels safely in extreme hot and cold weather, in confined crawl spaces and open fields
- Assembled solar modules, panels and support structures to maintain efficient installation, electrical configuration and system maintenance.
- Shaking out material
- Doing daily JHA
- Plug & play (assisting electrician journeymen)
- unboxing solar panels and ensuring panels aren’t broken before being installed properly
- Installing journals and motor brackets
- Properly handling all materials and equipment
- Installed panels using hand and power tools.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and job plans, verified measurements and checked site conditions before installing any panels.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts to move panels into staging positions.
- Checked electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, and integrity of terminations.
- Tested system wiring layouts, grounds, and terminations to finalize installations.
General Laborer
Overlanding Contracting And Inc
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time
- Shaking out material
- Stay away from moving and operating equipment
- Pre-kitt / Prefab table
- Helping in any area that needed general labor at the time
- operating buggy and cleaning work areas for the project
- Daily safety handbooks (JHA)
Education
Plant City High School
Plant City, FL05.2012
Skills
- Fast learner
- warehouse skills
- communication and coordination
- Data abstraction, problem solving, multi tasting ,
- Hard working Woman Who believes anything a man can do so can we
- Strong minded
- Honest and Dependable
- Cooperative Attitude
- Open minded & Love Advancement
- Electrical experience
- solar experience
- computer advanced
- Shipping procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Reports generation
- Driver scheduling
- Inventory control
- Materials handling
- Warehouse management
- Warehouse and transportation operations
- Customer service
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hand and power tools
- Data entry
TDLR
- eletrical apprentice licenses
OPERATING CERTIFICATION
- SKYTRACK OPERATOR CERTIFICATION
Timeline
2nd Year Apprentice Electrician
CEC Facilities Group
09.2024 - Current
Commercial Electrician Apprentice
JMEG Electrical Contractors
01.2024 - 06.2024
Logistics/Solar Installer
The Industrial Company, TIC
04.2021 - 09.2022
Solar Installer
OCI
07.2019 - 12.2020
General Laborer
Overlanding Contracting And Inc
01.2018 - 04.2019
Plant City High School