MICHAEL HINDS
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Journeyman Electrician with over 16 years electrical experience. Dedicated to adhering to highest quality work and safety standards. Certified in Industrial electrical wiring repair, maintenance and installment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Electrician
Encore Wire Manufacturing
Mckinney, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.
- Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures.
- Troubleshoot, repair, remove and replace/maintain all safety circuits, working with 24VDC to 480VAC, motors, gearboxes, sensors, limit switches, solenoids, pneumatic actuators.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures
- Read and interpret ladder logic diagrams, blue prints, wiring diagrams and independently troubleshooting and repairing plc (Allen Bradley, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix)
- LATEST MAJOR PROJECT INCLUDES THE BUILDING AND COMMISSIONING OF STAR WARS GALAXIES EDGE LAND IN THE DISNEYLAND RESORT: AS DISNEY ENGINEERS DESIGNED THE LAYOUT OF THE LAND AND ATTRACTIONS MAINTENANCE WAS TASKED WITH ASSISTING IN CARRYING OUT OF CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, FABRICATING, PROGRAMMING AND TESTING AND RUNNING EQUIPMENT. AS THE LAND OPENED TO THE PUBLIC SELECT MAINTENANCE TEAM PERMANENTLY STAYED ON TO MAKE SURE DAILY OPERATION WAS SUCCESSFULLY RUNNING.
Journeyman Electrician
Sherwin Williams Plant
Garland, TX
02.2021 - 2023
- Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.
- Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures.
- Remove and replace motors, gearboxes, sensors, limit switches, solenoids, pneumatic actuators.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
- Repair and maintain all safety circuits, working with 24VDC to 480VAC equipment, valves, solenoids, case packers, bailers (Heisler), bucket orientator, stretch wrap (Lantech), rotary fillers, servo drives, mechanical/robot (Kuka) palletizers.
- Read and interpret ladder logic diagrams, blue prints, wiring diagrams and independently troubleshooting and repairing plc (Allen Bradley, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix)
- Documenting necessary work orders using computerized maintenance management system.
- Documenting necessary work orders using computerized maintenance management system
Journeyman Electrician
The Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
01.2012 - 11.2020
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in wiring using devices such as multimeters, oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and system of safety.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks such as inspecting, cleaning or repairing equipment to detect and prevent all malfunctions.
- Ensuring all work performed in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards, following NFPA 70E, OSHA, blueprint and schematic diagrams.
- Strong analytical skill and problem solving ability, proficient on computers and software.
- Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Utilized customer feedback to develop plans and solve problems.
- Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Oversaw 13 electrical technicians while performing maintenance, repairs, calibration and testing of various types of electrical systems and devices.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
HVAC Technician
Commercial Air Refrigeration
Riverside, CA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Testing, troubleshooting and repairing systems by identifying malfunctions and replacing parts and components.
- Participated in numerous professional development activities to update knowledge and increase service/repair capabilities.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills; organized and prioritized high volume of work orders to ensure maximum quality and service to customers.
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on bearings, pumps, polyphase motors, shaft alignments and fans; document all maintenance/repair actions and manage equipment records.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Closed out all work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting any discrepancies discovered on job site.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Village Bible Academy
Garden GroveAssociate of Arts - Psychology
Fullerton College
FullertonCertificate - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
WyoTech
Long Beach, CAJourneyman - Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 441
Santa Ana, CA11-2015
Skills
Blueprints and Schematics
Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
Electrical Installation and Repair
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Safety and compliance
Forklift
AWP Lift
Wiring Diagrams
PLC Allen Bradley
Professional References
Anthony (Tony) Lange
FOS Senior Development Engineer
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
(714) 470-9426
Matthew Collins
Maintenance Supervisor
Encore Wire Manufacturing
(214) 892-3172
Timeline
Maintenance Electrician
Encore Wire Manufacturing
04.2023 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Sherwin Williams Plant
02.2021 - 2023
Journeyman Electrician
The Disneyland Resort
01.2012 - 11.2020
HVAC Technician
Commercial Air Refrigeration
01.2011 - 01.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Village Bible Academy
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Fullerton College
Certificate - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
WyoTech
Journeyman - Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 441