Lereante Knighten
Paris,TX
Summary
Driven and adaptable, with a proven track record at JMEG Electrical Contractors, 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
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
TDLR
eletrical apprentice licenses
Timeline
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