Michael Powell
Electrician
Winston,NC
Summary
Resourceful candidate eager to utilize technical and mechanical skills. Adept at identifying and solving problems with good understanding of electrical systems, troubleshooting and repair. Flexible and adaptable with physical stamina to work in demanding environments. Dependable Technician with vast knowledge of electrical systems and expertise installing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems. Skilled at troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems and efficiently identifying and implementing solutions. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with customers and other professionals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician 1
Guilford Technical Community College
01.2009 - Current
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
- Provided preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
Electrical Journeyman
IEC Electronics
10.2004 - 12.2008
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Supervised and evaluated installation and repair of lights and power in buildings and facilities.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Analyzed complex technical problems, determined solutions and made sound decisions.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Operated motor vehicle to perform assigned duties.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Services
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical, Electronics Technologies
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC05.2012
Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Accounting and Billing
- Budget Maintenance
- Contract Management
Certification
- NC Licensed contractor - 2002
Timeline
Electrician 1
Guilford Technical Community College
01.2009 - Current
Electrical Journeyman
IEC Electronics
10.2004 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - Human Services
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Winston Salem State University
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical, Electronics Technologies
Guilford Technical Community College
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