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Nicholas Alvarado

Portland,United States

Summary

Knowledgeable Electrician offering 5 years of increasingly advanced journey-level electrical experience. Talented at inspecting, repairing, installing and maintaining electrical systems and subsystems. Flexible with wide range of hands-on experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Electrician

Coonrod Electric Company
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Recieved Eaton class for 35kv t body installations twice. one online the other in person.
  • Cpr certified along with other safety certifications needed to work inside Red Rope on Solar plants.
  • Assisted for the first 200 MV Terminations
  • First person to solo term MV cable on the jobsite besides the super intendant
  • Successful terminations on over 300 T body installations to inverters and splice boxes on the jobsite.
  • Assisted in terminating the substation stress cones
  • Assisted in one in-line-splice on site to damaged 1000 cable.
  • Helped megging team with tesing cable on spool, pre plow, pre termination, and post termination.
  • Construction and installment of unistrut supports for mounting equipment onto inverters.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
  • Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
  • Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
  • Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
  • Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity during electrical tasks.
  • Contributed to successful project outcomes by reading blueprints accurately and executing installations accordingly.
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
  • Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
  • Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
  • Worked alongside Spiderplow to run thousands of cable throughout jobsite.
  • Ran small conduit on inverters for control and instrument boxes.
  • Low voltage terminations in control panels for inverters.

Electrician

Readyflow Systems
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices.
  • Installed conduit for new wiring systems on refinery and oil field skids.
  • Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
  • Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
  • Developed preventive maintenance programs for lighting systems, motors and controls.
  • Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
  • Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
  • Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
  • Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
  • Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.

Electrician

MMR
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Leveraged drawings and manuals to design and implement electrical systems for new installations.
  • Reviewed and assessed electrical, mechanical and architectural diagrams and specifications to accurately complete projects.
  • Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components to locate cause of breakdowns and correct problems.
  • Evaluated electrical systems, equipment and components to identify and resolve defects and safety risks.
  • Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
  • Tested entire electrical assembly for performance levels and safety concerns.
  • Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
  • Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
  • Directed electricians on installation, maintenance and repair on electrical wiring and equipment.
  • Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
  • Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
  • Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
  • Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
  • Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
  • Developed preventive maintenance programs for lighting systems, motors and controls.
  • Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
  • Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
  • Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
  • Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
  • Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
  • Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.

Industrial Electrician Apprentice

MMR Constructors
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Run all cable sizes at Volstepine refinery
  • Conducted all work in a safe manner
  • All work was made presentable and neat
  • Acquired necessary tools for cable pullers and tray installation
  • Installed tray instruments and lights

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Shriner University

High School Diploma -

Gregory-Portland High School
Portland, TX
05-2014

Skills

  • Job Planning
  • New Construction
  • Safety Management
  • Fixture Installation
  • Field Installation
  • Commercial Construction Experience
  • Quality Assurance
  • Electrical Installation
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrician
  • Wiring Termination Requirements
  • Lighting Systems
  • Efficient
  • Safety Procedures and Regulations
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Valid Texas Driver's License
  • Field Installation Expert
  • System Testing
  • Diagram Interpretation

Certification

Eaton 35kv T-body termiantion class

CPR certified through Q cells requirements

Timeline

Journeyman Electrician

Coonrod Electric Company
06.2024 - 12.2024

Electrician

Readyflow Systems
01.2024 - 06.2024

Electrician

MMR
12.2022 - 12.2023

Industrial Electrician Apprentice

MMR Constructors
01.2018 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Gregory-Portland High School

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Shriner University

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