Luis D. Melendres

• Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
• Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
• Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
• Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.

Measured, cut, and bent wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools. Transported tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, hand truck, or heavy motorized truck. Pulled wire through conduit, spliced wires by stripping leads of insulation then twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps. Connected wiring to lighting, power equipment, switch boxes, relays and breaker panels. Constructed, installed and repaired electrical raceways and supports.

Gained experience on conduit bends including: EMT, PVC and Rigid of different sizes. Planned and routed conduit to feed motors and devices taking into consideration NEC guidelines. Utilized blueprints and schematics for equipment installation such as: motors, devices, controls, fittings, switches and fixtures. Installed cable trays and wire ways for AC/ DC wires. Performed ethernet installation, terminations and wiring. Drilled holes and pulled or pushed wiring through openings, using hand and power tools. Mounted panel boards, transformers, switchgear, transfer switches, and other various types of equipment.

Performed electrical-related wiring for commercial automation projects, including new projects and extensions Gained experience analyzing blue prints and schematics. Installed, maintained and repaired equipment and devices.
Maintained cleanliness and adhered to all safety protocols by OSHA standards. Consistently commended for having a team player mindset and providing new ideas that made me a valuable asset to the company.