Nicholas Parrington
Arvada,CO
Summary
Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 20 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Work very well with those around me and strive to make myself better on a daily basis.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities PLB Electrician
City and County of Denver
Denver, CO
12.2023 - Current
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Supported emergency response efforts, rapidly addressing electrical outages and hazards to minimize impact on businesses.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
Foreman
Self Employed
Arvada, CO
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Worked hand in hand with contractors to make sure jobs were finished on schedule.
- Interacted with customers to assure work was being completed to expectations.
- Attended numerous on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
Apprentice Electrician
APCO Electric
Arvada, CO
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
- Provided layouts for new electrical system and component installations by reading and interpreting drawings accurately.
- Installed appropriate parts to bring electrical power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or cooling systems.
- Assessed electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and needed adjustments or repairs.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
Residential Wireman
Gill Electric
Wheat Ridge, CO
05.2011 - 12.2016
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Wired new construction homes in timely manner.
- Installed devices, light fixtures and overcurrent protection in new homes once completed.
- Supervised electrical remodels and additions on homes throughout the Denver metro area.
Residential Wireman
ZAE Electrical Contractors
Arvada, CO
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Owned and addressed client needs and product issues from inception to resolution.
- Responded to service calls for basic electrical issues.
- Began and finished residential remodel work.
General Handyman
Self Employed
Wheat Ridge, CO
12.2008 - 09.2010
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
- Performed basic electrical work.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
- Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, snow plowing, gardening, pulling weeds and watering lawns.
Residential Wireman
O’Brien Electrical Contractors
Aurora, CO
11.2006 - 12.2008
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Gained initial electrical knowledge of remodel and commercial work.
- Responding to and diagnosing electrical service calls.
Apprentice Electrician
Gill Electric
Wheat Ridge, CO
07.2002 - 10.2006
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Worked under supervision of Licensed Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Installed appropriate parts to bring electrical power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or cooling systems.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Skills
- Project Management
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Hand and Power Tools
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Rough Layouts
- Effective Communication
- Commercial Construction
- Electrical Installations
- Critical Thinking
- Job Planning
- Voltage Electrical Equipment
- Onsite Visits
- Ladder Work
- Analyzing Details
- Operating Manlifts
- Electrical Maintenance and Repair
- Complete Estimates
- Foreman Briefing
- Piping Execution
- Verify Work Quality
- Stress Tolerance
- OSHA Regulations
- Project Deadlines
Timeline
Facilities PLB Electrician
City and County of Denver
12.2023 - Current
Foreman
Self Employed
05.2020 - 12.2023
Apprentice Electrician
APCO Electric
01.2017 - 04.2020
Residential Wireman
Gill Electric
05.2011 - 12.2016
Residential Wireman
ZAE Electrical Contractors
09.2010 - 04.2011
General Handyman
Self Employed
12.2008 - 09.2010
Residential Wireman
O’Brien Electrical Contractors
11.2006 - 12.2008
Apprentice Electrician
Gill Electric
07.2002 - 10.2006