Miguel Leyva
Summary
Resourceful Electrician offering exceptional communication and organization skills demonstrated over 5 years in the electrical industry. Ambitious and highly adaptive with unwavering work ethic. Highly skilled & Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse projects, performing installations, maintenance and construction on Refinery expansions, Gas & Chemical processing plants, Pipeline construction, LNG facilities & Renewable energy projects. Recognized as results-oriented team leader with exemplary track record of success in Safety culture, quality control, planning and development for Electrical dept .
Overview
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Work History
Electrical Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
Angleton, TX
- Supported project with temporary power.
- Fabricated and installed ductbank for AC/DC system.
- Installed grounding system / grid .
- Performed insulation resistance test on medium voltage distribution circuit conductors & DC system conductors.
- Performed cable jacket damage repair for MV and DC cable per 3M procedures and practice overview .
- Installed 480v/120v boxes , MV sectionalizers , DC disconnect / combiner box , motor disconnect box , SCADA , motor control box , XMFR IR windows , installed fuses inside inverter .
- Performed DC cable splices and terminations .
- Completed low voltage terminations and ethernet terms .
- Preformed Infrared scans on XMFRS , Disconnects , Sectionalizers , solar panels (modules).
- Preformed IV curve tracing testing at stringwire level.
- Preformed VOC testing at disconnect/combiner box level & final VOC testing upstream from stringwire level to inverter .
- Ground fault testing at stringwire level .
- Preformed oil samples on XMFRS.
- 480/120 voltage & amperage collection for systems .
- Obtained proper LOTO permits to carry out electrical work on facility
- Functioned as crew supervisor , overseeing Cold & Hot Commissioning/Start-up task and activities .
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs and culture .
- Kept detailed progress records and notes to accomplish strict deadlines and schedules .
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels for parts and material used in repairs; ordered additional supplies as necessary.
- Performed daily maintenance on inverters , motors, transformers, and generators and SCADA systems .
- Repaired faulty wiring , replaced defective and damaged parts to restore functionality of inverters and tracking system .
- Inspected all electrical components for damage or wear and tear.
- Provided technical support by troubleshooting issues related to electrical ground faults within inverter and field DC circuitry.
- Troubleshooting XMFR communication / signal instrument issues .
- Assisted in the development of safety practices for working with electrical shock hazardous .
- Worked closely with vendor technicians to complete project efficiently.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions/Alarms and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors as needed for repairs or completions that require specialized skillsets or expertise .
- Energized 74 XMFRS & Inverters .
- Assist and support sub-station .
- Completed self sufficient facility performance test for client and O&M turnover .
Journeyman Electrician
The Industrial Company, TIC
Calcasieu Parish, LA
- Lead crew in medium voltage circuit cable pulls for Power Buildings (SWGR, MCC,VFD, PCC).
- Installing temporary power system for construction power.
- Install and maintain EDS & PDS skids (Electrical distribution system 13.8kv - 480v) (power distribution system 480v/208v/120v)
- Fabricate and install raceways and wireways for medium and low voltage systems.
- Fabricate and install roadway lighting / permanent lighting for systems and equip.
- completed Terminations for control cables , med/low voltage circuits , PLC cabinets .
- Preformed electrical system installation in hazardous locations pertaining to class and division .
- Lead punchlists crew/tiger crew on various electrical systems & equipment .
- Preform system walk down and turn over / sell off with QA/QC and client
- Trained new employees in safe practices when working with electricity and hazardous materials.
- Monitored quality control procedures throughout entire project duration; addressed any issues immediately upon discovery.
Journeyman Electrician
Richard Automation
Beaumont, TX
- Dismantled/Demob outdated raceway systems, electrical components, enclosures.
- Install new raceway & wireway systems .
- Add lighting and power circuits to O&M building .
- Install light fixtures for system & equip lighting .
- Pulled cables through conduits to complete circuits per cable schedule.
- Install control and power distribution panels, box, disconnects & fasten in place.
- Test and start up systems and continuity, voltage of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
- Work with medium and low voltage systems.
Electrical Apprentice
Bayou Eletrical Services
Midland, TX
- Performed electrical system installation of conduit, cable, power distribution and motor controls.
- Installed ground rods & ground cable for ground grid .
- Cadweld ground tails/whips to ground grid .
- Fabricate uni-strut , double strut , shallow strut for various supports .
- Bend and fabricate ridgid conduit .
- Bend and install Plasti-bond conduit for underground.
- Install flex for PIT ( pressure indicating transmitter ).
- Install flex for MOV ( motor operated valve ).
- Terminated PIT instruments.
- Installed ultra sonic flow meter .
- Installed solenoid for high pressure valve .
- Pulled cable through conduit runs .
- Install meter box, conduit , weather head , disconnect on power pole.
- Install pvc sleeves on piers for ground tails/whips
- Build and install power rack/stand for station service.
- Pack and pour conduit seals per hazardous location.
- Ground & bond all utility boxes , MOV , instruments , fencing .
- Install explosion proof connection box , explosion proof switch .
- Install pre-fab stands for instruments .
Electrical Apprentice
Caliber Solutions
Sweeny, TX
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
- Trenching for ground grid.
- Installing ground cable and ground rods.
- Installing pvc sleeves on cement piers for buildings and skids.
- Installing plasti bond conduit underground system.
- Fabricating supports for cable tray and conduit systems.
- Installing cable tray and conduit systems per drawing.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Installed flex for MOVs & other instruments.
- Installed roadway and facility lights.
- Terminated lighting , control , low voltage , medium voltage , instrument cables & wires .
- Pull cable through cable tray and conduit.
- Install junction boxes & build interior .
- Pull cable from distribution panels to instruments and MOVs.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, multimeters.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Give JSA meetings.
- Inspect all equipment.
- Transported workers between job sites using company vehicles.
- Translate meetings to different crafts on project
Electrical Apprentice
The Industrial Company, TIC
Wheatland, WY
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Followed direction of senior electrical professionals to complete safe, efficient tasks.
- Fabricating and bending conduit.
- Fabricating cable tray.
- Fabricating supports for cable tray and conduit runs.
- Installed raceway systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Installed cable tray systems from 6" to 36" wide .
- Installed switch boxes, junction boxes, sub-panels, breaker panel, disconnect box.
- Pull cable through cable tray and conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings/rope when necessary.
Electrical Apprentice
Worley Parsons
Choclate Bayou , TX
- Gathered material, supplies and tools in preparation for each workday or new job.
- Measured and cut required material such as cable tray and conduit.
- Fabricating supports for both cable tray and conduit.
- Assist journeyman in bending and installing conduit.
- Pull cable through cable tray and conduit per cable schedule.
- Install lights and horns.
- Install junction boxes, disconnects , breaker panels , switchboards .
Education
High School Diploma -
Dickinson High School
Dickinson, TX4 YR Electrical Apprenticeship -
ADJP
Aurora, COSkills
- Client relations
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Procedures and Regulations
- Job Planning
- Crew Leadership
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Troubleshooting and Repairs
- Field Installation
- Knowledge of Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)
Certification
- OSHA 10
- NFPA70E LEVEL 1
- NFPA70E LEVEL 2
- NCCER #22395956
- CO JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN LICENSE #JW.3005114
- TX JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN LICENSE #604359
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
Journeyman Electrician
The Industrial Company, TIC
Journeyman Electrician
Richard Automation
Electrical Apprentice
Bayou Eletrical Services
Electrical Apprentice
Caliber Solutions
Electrical Apprentice
The Industrial Company, TIC
Electrical Apprentice
Worley Parsons
High School Diploma -
Dickinson High School
4 YR Electrical Apprenticeship -
ADJP
- OSHA 10
- NFPA70E LEVEL 1
- NFPA70E LEVEL 2
- NCCER #22395956
- CO JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN LICENSE #JW.3005114
- TX JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN LICENSE #604359
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