Michael Villegas
Nevada Gold Mines
Elko,NV
18
years of professional experience
Worked diligently as an electrician with a commitment to quality workmanship.,Embraced opportunities for learning and sharing knowledge with peers.,Maintained a focus on safety while adapting to new policies and requirements.
Work History
Underground Electrician
4 Years 5 Months- Installed and maintained underground electrical systems to ensure safe operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical equipment to identify potential hazards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues.
- Trained junior electricians on safety protocols and best practices in underground environments.
Electrical Foreman
3 Years- Assisted in supervising electrical journeyman and apprentices.
- Supported customer communication and job bidding processes.
- Participated in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Helped maintain code compliance and quality standards for all projects.
Electrical and Instrumentation Planner
1 Year 7 Months- Order Instruments and electrical parts for various jobs.
- Keep electrical bin stock properly stocked for technicians.
- Build relationships with numerous electrical vendors.
- Plan jobs make material lists and estimate man hours.
- Work with E/I supervisor and build a weekly schedule on excel.
- Manage shutdowns, order bulk of material and communicate with vendors to make sure material and equipment will be onsite for duration of shutdown.
Instrument Electrical Technician
5 Years 1 Month- Troubleshoot motors, 480V MCC buckets, valves, flow instruments, pressure instruments, level instruments and replaced when needed.
- Replace and maintain lighting throughout plant.
- Replaced and re-wired Variable Speed drives to Toshiba G9 drives
- Make work orders on computer.
- Build standard job procedures for critical tasks.
- Read electrical schematics.
- Work on conveyor motors and safety devices.
- Communicate with operators
Electrician
3 Years 11 Months- Run conduit and wire
- Install lights, receptacles, and switches
- Install and wire 480V sub panels and main feeder panels.
- Install and wire transformers, single phase and 3 phase motors, motor control centers, and capacitor banks.
- Run cable tray
- Run jobs safely and in a timely manner while teaching apprentices and interns.
Education
- Electrical System Technology
High School Diploma
Skills
Assisted in resolving technical issues effectively.
Delivered quality results consistently.
Supported team members in leadership roles.
Facilitated clear communication among team members.
Executed installation of electrical equipment proficiently.
Promoted adherence to health and safety standards.
Timeline
Underground Electrician
Nevada Gold Mines
03.2022 - CurrentRead More
Electrical Foreman
NN Electric
02.2019 - 02.2022Read More
Electrical and Instrumentation Planner
Barrick Goldstrike
07.2017 - 02.2019Read More
Instrument Electrical Technician
Barrick Goldstrike
07.2012 - 08.2017Read More
Electrician
I&E Electric
07.2008 - 06.2012Read More
Elko High School
High School Diploma
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Great Basin College
from Electrical System Technology
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