Luis Gonzalez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Highly productive professional in the electrical field known for completing tasks efficiently and effectively. Possess specialized skills in wiring installation, electrical troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Excel at problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth project execution and workplace safety.
Safety-oriented Journeyman Electrician with strengths in installing equipment. Dedicated to maintaining safe work environments through implementing OSHA standards. Collaborative team player with strong analytical skills.
Talented Journeyman Electrician with expertise in layouts, installations, and rough-in work. Familiar with fixtures and customer preferences. Methodical professional with meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, Texas
11.2024 - Current
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Utilized power drills to bore holes into walls for running cables.
- Checked continuity of circuits with test instruments such as ohmmeters or voltmeters.
- Installed junction boxes, switches, outlets and other electrical components.
- Pulled wire through walls, floors and ceilings of buildings according to wiring diagrams or blueprints.
- Removed old wires from structures safely without damaging them.
Journeyman Electrician
Thermco
Savannah, Georgia
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs for lighting systems, motors and controls.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Calculated load capacities of circuits to ensure conformance to code requirements.
- Repaired electric motors, pumps, fans.
- Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
Journeyman Electrician
Cava Electric Contractor
Brownsville, TX
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Set up ladders, scaffolding, and lifts to access hard-to-reach areas.
- Tested cabling systems using specialized tools such as multimeters.
- Repaired damaged or malfunctioning cables or connections.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine the locations of cable runs.
- Installed cable trays, raceways, and other pathways for cable runs.
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws, crimpers safely.
- Ran conduit pipes between designated points in order to install new cables.
- Cleaned up worksites at the end of each shift.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
Journeyman Electrician
ISC
Baytown, Texas
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring, and electronic components.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Tested cabling systems using specialized tools such as multimeters.
- Repaired damaged or malfunctioning cables or connections.
- Identified any problems with existing wiring or equipment.
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine the locations of cable runs.
- Installed cable trays, raceways, and other pathways for cable runs.
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws, crimpers safely.
- Organized all necessary materials prior to beginning a job.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
Journeyman Electrician
McDermott
La Porte, Texas
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Collaborated with architects on electrical systems design for new construction.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
Electrician Top Helper
ISC
League City, Texas
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Inspected electrical systems to identify hazards, defects or the need for adjustment or repair.
- Organized materials needed for the job including wire, conduit and fittings.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components according to specifications using hand tools.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to standards set by local codes.
- Tested continuity of circuits with ohmmeters to ensure proper connections were made.
- Assembled conduit supports such as brackets, clamps hangers and straps.
- Drilled holes to install electrical components such as junction boxes, switch plates and receptacles.
- Repaired defective wiring in motors and lighting fixtures.
- Measured, cut, bent and threaded conduit pipe using hand or power tools.
- Pulled wires through conduits with a puller or fish tape.
- Cleaned work areas, tools and equipment used by electricians.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
Electrician Top Helper
Triad Electric & Controls
Deer Park, TX
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Installed control panels for commercial motor controls systems including starters and contactors.
- Inspected electrical systems to identify hazards, defects or the need for adjustment or repair.
- Organized materials needed for the job including wire, conduit and fittings.
- Working at heights, Installing cable Tray and Channel tray,
- Grounding buildings,
- Duct Banks and Man Holes
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Assembled conduit supports such as brackets, clamps hangers and straps.
- Drilled holes to install electrical components such as junction boxes, switch plates and receptacles.
Electrician Helper
Voz Electric
Savannah, Georgia
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Cleaned up job sites after completing assigned tasks by disposing off debris.
- Maintained records of all repairs completed including parts used and labor hours.
- Identified faulty wiring connections and replaced them with new ones.
- Using the 535 to thread the conduit and cutting to exact measurements
- Inspect the conduit.
- helping to direct the cable through the conduit for luminaires and emergency lamps.
- Installing support for J boxes, Light's, instruments,
Education
Lopez High School
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Wiring repair
- Electrical repair
- Wire pulling
- High voltage termination
- Transformer installation
- High voltage breaker testing and commissioning
- Switchgear maintenance
- Power distribution
- Hand and power tools
- Ground grid testing
- Conduit bending
- Circuits and wiring
- Grounding systems
- Low-voltage systems
- Lighting installation
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Bay Ltd.
11.2024 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Cava Electric Contractor
07.2022 - 02.2023
Journeyman Electrician
ISC
12.2021 - 06.2022
Journeyman Electrician
Thermco
08.2021 - 10.2023
Journeyman Electrician
McDermott
11.2019 - 11.2021
Electrician Top Helper
ISC
01.2019 - 10.2019
Electrician Top Helper
Triad Electric & Controls
03.2018 - 11.2018
Electrician Helper
Voz Electric
07.2017 - 02.2018
Lopez High School