Luis Chavez
Houston
Summary
Knowledgeable Master Electrician adept at mentoring junior electrical workers and training on correct safety procedures, building codes and finishing strategies. Decisive leader solves routine and complex problems with resourceful and experienced approach. 15 years in field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Electrician
Enerflex Energy Systems
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
Journeyman Electrician
Solis Lighting & Electrical
02.2014 - 05.2023
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Lockout Tagout safety procedures
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Installed and test Exit signs and Emergency Lighting
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Installed 120V, 208V, 277V & 480V volt system
Journeyman Electrician
Osram Sylvania
03.2009 - 01.2014
- Provided lighting maintenance , energy upgrades and electrical services
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Performed retrofits, ballast replacement and troubleshooting.
- Emergency lighting checked, upgrade and repaired.
- Wallpack installation and repairs.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
- worked with ladders , scissors lift to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment.
Education
GED -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX06.1996
Skills
- Master Electrician
- Follow Blueprints
- Electrical Safety
- Blueprint and Schematics Interpretation
- Circuit Continuity Assessment
- Circuits and Wiring
- High Voltage Breaker Testing and Commissioning
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Comply with Codes
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Emergency Lighting
- National Electric Code NFPA 70
- Installing Equipment
- Building Codes
Activities
One of my passions lately has been mastering and learning the NEC Book. Reading and reviewing the book is opening my mind as to why we uncertain techniques and the exact reason used, and how they become codes. I enjoy to take courses every year to update of the new NEC codes.
Certification
Master Electrician
Overhead crane certification
Aerial Boom & Scissors Lift Certification
Forklift Class IV & V Certification
NFPA 70E Trained
Timeline
Master Electrician
Enerflex Energy Systems
05.2023 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Solis Lighting & Electrical
02.2014 - 05.2023
Journeyman Electrician
Osram Sylvania
03.2009 - 01.2014
GED -
Houston Community College
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