Mike Pennell
Pendleton
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Electrician specializing in electrical installation, troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Proven track record in ensuring electrical code adherence and training apprentices for optimal workforce development.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Electrician
Woodgrain Millwork Inc
Pilot Rock
11.2020 - 10.2025
- Installed electrical systems according to local building codes and safety standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical issues in residential and commercial properties.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Trained apprentices on safe work practices and electrical installations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all installation and repair tasks.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential hazards or code violations.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
Electrician
Shearer's Snacks
Hermiston
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in production facilities.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and wiring for safety compliance.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using testing equipment and tools effectively.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational problems promptly.
- Replaced faulty wiring and components to ensure consistent production flow.
- Documented repair activities and maintenance logs for record-keeping purposes.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
DR. Johnson Lumber
John Day
03.1992 - 03.2009
- Operated heavy machinery for lumber processing and material handling.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and performed minor repairs as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for production and delivery processes.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
- Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
Education
Skilled Tradesman - Electrician
BMCC
Pendleton, OR06-2012
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Electrical code compliance
- Circuit design and repair
- Maintenance of electrical equipment
- Safety compliance monitoring
Timeline
Maintenance Electrician
Woodgrain Millwork Inc
11.2020 - 10.2025
Electrician
Shearer's Snacks
05.2019 - 11.2020
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
DR. Johnson Lumber
03.1992 - 03.2009
Skilled Tradesman - Electrician
BMCC