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Michael Phillips

Lake Charles,LA

Summary

I started in the electrical industry working for my grandfather's electrical contracting firm. I can acknowledge and experience in industrial electrical applications.

Installing and commissioning electric motors all brands and all voltages 480v 2300v. I specialize in motor control applications. I've installed starters,VFD'S, PLC and instruments. My objective is to leverage my diverse background in electrical maintenance commissioning and automation. To contribute to your organization with professionalism knowledge and safety. So that I have professional growth opportunities within your organization.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Owner/Operations Manager

Calcasieu Electric & Controls
Lake Charles, LA
04.2020 - 06.2025
  • Developed marketing strategies, including social media campaigns, to enhance business visibility.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts for supplies and services to optimize costs.
  • Monitored cash flow to maintain effective resource budgeting.
  • Oversaw daily operations, providing guidance to ensure efficiency.
  • Installed commercial and residential generators performed routine maintenance per customers' needs.
  • Project planning and scheduling for electrical installations.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.

Commissioning Technician

McDermott - Entergy power House
Sulphur, LA
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Executed commissioning tests on electrical and mechanical systems on 7EA generators
  • Conducted commissioning activities, such as loop checking and system verification.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting results of commissioning tests and inspections.
  • Performed insulation testing on electric motors and generators, both air-cooled and gas turbine.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure project specifications were met.
  • Assisted in the preparation of commissioning documentation and reports.
  • Maintained all power distribution systems ranging from 2300 v to 120v

Apprentice Electrician

Ouachita Electric
West Monroe, LA
04.2006 - 08.2018
  • Installed electric motors, PLCs, VFD'S, transformers and Power Distribution.
  • Troubleshooting faults with complex control systems.
  • Safety training
  • Used specialized diagnostic tools to locate faults in complex electrical systems.

Commissioning Technician

McDermott - Cameron LNG
Hackberry, Louisiana
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • performed commissioning activities. Oversaw and directed Junior techs.
  • Perform loop checks, QC , Hi- podding,
  • Maintain electrical for 7 EA Turbines
  • Executed installation of electrical systems for industrial machinery and equipment.
  • Maintained power systems 2300kv to 120v including transformers MCCS and VFD'S.
  • Reported all findings in data from the field and kept up with all work packets.

Education

NCCER Industrial Electrician

ABC Training Center
Sulphur, LA
01-2019

Journeyman Electrical License -

I.B.E.W Local 861
Lake Charles
04-2018

Skills

  • Project management
  • AC/DC control systems
  • NEC compliance
  • Complex troubleshooting
  • Safety regulations
  • New construction techniques
  • HI-Podding expertise
  • Microsoft Word and Excel

Certification

  • NCCER INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN
  • OSHA 10
  • TWIC CARD

Timeline

Business Owner/Operations Manager

Calcasieu Electric & Controls
04.2020 - 06.2025

Commissioning Technician

McDermott - Entergy power House
05.2018 - 04.2020

Commissioning Technician

McDermott - Cameron LNG
06.2017 - 05.2018

Apprentice Electrician

Ouachita Electric
04.2006 - 08.2018

NCCER Industrial Electrician

ABC Training Center

Journeyman Electrical License -

I.B.E.W Local 861