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Nathaniel  Duer

Nathaniel Duer

Journeyman Electrician
Canyon Lake,CA

Summary

Dynamic Electrical Technician skilled in troubleshooting, overhauls, installations, adjustments and repairs on variety of electronic equipment. With 20+ years of experience in the electrical field

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Technician

Amtrak, N.R.P.C.
01.2012 - Current
  • Operated and maintained electronic transmitting and receiving equipment.
  • Estimated numerical length of runs during new service installations.
  • Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
  • Prepared yearly and technical budgets for electricity projects.
  • Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
  • Updated hardware and software platforms by implementing automation and efficiency improvements.
  • Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
  • Connected electrical systems to external power sources and programmed automated control systems to protect equipment from high voltage.
  • Calculated amounts for designing and testing electrical systems and supplied finished costs to customers.
  • Worked to create safe, low-cost and dependable designs.
  • Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
  • Collaborated with IT department to resolve networking issues.
  • Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
  • Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.

Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness President

CLEPC
Canyon Lake
01.2000 - Current
  • This is a Volunteer position
  • FCC license coordinator for the City's emergency communications and non critical RF systems.
  • FCC licenses held for repair and maintain transceivers.
  • Owner 2 meter repeater for emergency communications.
  • Maintainer of non-cellular off grid paging system for Damage assessment teams.

Journeyman Electrician

Lane Valente Industries
01.2008 - 12.2011


  • Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
  • Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.

Electrical General Foreman

Innovative Mechanical And Electrical Services
11.2008 - 06.2009
  • Performed electrical installations and repair for residential and commercial projects.
  • Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
  • Trained and mentored subordinates on complex procedures and industry best practices.

Journeyman Electrician

Fredrick’s Electric
06.2002 - 08.2008
  • Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
  • Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
  • Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
  • Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.

Journeyman Electrician

Robeck Electrical And Lighting
08.2001 - 06.2002
  • Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.

US Marine

USMC
08.1988 - 08.2000
  • Trained and mentored junior special forces personnel to apply principles of mission planning, operational security and field skills.
  • Configured Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) radar systems and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems.
  • Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.

Education

No Degree - Environmental Engineering

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

No Degree - Electrician

IBEW Apprentice Program
02.1994

Skills

  • Technical Drawings
  • Safety Training OSHA 40 hr
  • NEC Codes Understanding
  • Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Help design Capitol projects (new PA system)
  • Mentored by Past Radio tech
  • Working knowledge of APD police repeater site (Los Angeles)
  • Owner of a 2 Meter repeater station 147915 Pl100

Timeline

Electrical Technician

Amtrak, N.R.P.C.
01.2012 - Current

Electrical General Foreman

Innovative Mechanical And Electrical Services
11.2008 - 06.2009

Journeyman Electrician

Lane Valente Industries
01.2008 - 12.2011

Journeyman Electrician

Fredrick’s Electric
06.2002 - 08.2008

Journeyman Electrician

Robeck Electrical And Lighting
08.2001 - 06.2002

Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness President

CLEPC
01.2000 - Current

US Marine

USMC
08.1988 - 08.2000

No Degree - Environmental Engineering

Palomar College

No Degree - Electrician

IBEW Apprentice Program
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