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Nick Burns

Grants Pass,OR

Summary

Detail-oriented and hardworking professional with experience in a variety of fields, including electrical, construction, pool maintenance, plumbing, fabrication, and dispatching. Highly proficient in the use of hand and power tools, and certified in OSHA safety regulations. Possess excellent communication skills and an ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sign Electrician

Western Sign Sytems
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintaining operation, completing repairs, reviewing design, completed installs, and tests electrical systems, electric setup equipment and internal electrical power distribution facilities including connection of power and control circuits to motors, industrial equipment and alarm systems including critical alarms.
  • The incumbent determines nature and extent of repairs required and reviews plans for repairs, renovation and new construction for the Project Section and determines efficiencies for layout work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and other specifications. For in-house maintenance work, the incumbent completes all layout work and determines the work sequence.
  • The incumbent makes standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment and uses unique measuring instruments
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and install a variety of electrical equipment
  • Maintaining, repairing, and periodically testing 300+ KW emergency power generators including transfer switches, disconnects and uninterruptable power supply systems.
  • Installing and maintaining secondary distribution systems up to 600 volts for indoor and outdoor lighting, power and equipment, including panel boards, switches, circuit breakers, conduit, wiring, and fixtures.
  • Inspecting primary distribution systems. The system includes motorized high voltage transformers
  • Performing inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on fire alarm and ancillary equipment components related to system.
  • Performing preventive maintenance on non-medical equipment, electrical appliances, and electrical components of other systems as scheduled.
  • Conducting electrical safety tests on a variety of electrically powered equipment throughout the facility.
  • Welded aluminum, cut plastics, aluminum, and steel, painted, and operated forklifts
  • Wired signs up to UL code
  • Sign installation
  • Laid vinyl
  • Operated a boom truck
  • Joined apprenticeship program

Dispatcher/Shipping Lead

Pace Supply Corp.
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Organized and routed orders for delivery, loaded trucks, and communicated with customers, drivers,and warehouse lead
  • Received freight to tie to daily outgoing orders, supervised drivers, and performed weekly truck inspections
  • Led weekly safety meetings with drivers and performed monthly warehouse safety inspections
  • Operated forklift, trained forklift operators, and delivered orders when needed

Delivery Driver

Rogue Runners Transport LLC
07.2020 - 01.2022


  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Delivered appliances in a timely and courteous manner, installed new appliances, and removed old ones when needed
  • Loaded packages, maintained ongoing communication, and consistently completed on-time deliveries
  • Managed paperwork, inspected and maintained cleanliness of vehicle
  • Drove a 26 foot box truck

Pool Technician

Crystal Falls Pools
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • Obtained water readings and adjusted water chemistry to keep pool clean and sanitized.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by effectively communicating with clients regarding their pool care needs and expectations.
  • Improved pool water quality by conducting regular chemical testing and adjusting treatment levels accordingly.
  • Inspected pool equipment and verified proper functionality to maintain safety standards.
  • Drove a weekly route, netted, vacuumed, and brushed pools, repaired issues with pumps and control panels
  • Cleaned pumps and filters
  • Properly handled harmful chemicals

Pool Technician

Blue Science Pools Inc
06.2014 - 12.2017
  • Obtained water readings and adjusted water chemistry to keep pool clean and sanitized.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by effectively communicating with clients regarding their pool care needs and expectations.
  • Improved pool water quality by conducting regular chemical testing and adjusting treatment levels accordingly.
  • Inspected pool equipment and verified proper functionality to maintain safety standards.
  • Brushed pool walls and floors to reduce algae and slime formation and prevent staining.
  • Tested and balanced pool water to maintain safe and healthy swimming environment.
  • Ensured client retention with consistent delivery of high-quality pool maintenance services.
  • Vacuumed pool using to remove dirt, debris and contaminants at bottom of pool.

Foreman

NABRE Services
05.2014 - 07.2017
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Led a 4-man crew
  • Frequently used power, hand, and pneumatic tools
  • Installed doors and windows
  • Laid flooring, plumbing, electrical, and painted
  • Performed general landscaping

Fabricator/Installer

Frazer
07.2013 - 03.2014
  • Installed latches and hinges on ambulance doors, TIMESAVER and debur door panels
  • Installed windows
  • Grinding and sanding
  • Frequent use of power and hand tools
  • Cleaning shop floor, work tables, and bathrooms when necessary
  • Frequent use of chop saws, table saws, ban saws, and air saws
  • Constant standing, bending and lifting up to 90lbs
  • Quality check all parts before they are sent out

Delivery Driver

Domino's Pizza
11.2011 - 05.2013
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Took orders over phone and entered into computer system
  • Handled food

Shop Assistant

Trophy Engineering
06.2010 - 03.2011
  • Cleaning and organizing the shop and machinery
  • Mig welding stainless steal square and round tubing, various size and thickness plates
  • Drilling and taping holes
  • Using a wide variety of different hand and power tools
  • Polishing, sanding and finishing metal
  • Fabricating and assembling various parts.
  • Lifting heavy machinery
  • Operating large and small forklifts to move anything from a pallet to a several thousand pound machine
  • Shipping and receiving duties
  • Delivery driving

Education

High School Diploma -

Chandler Early College
Chandler, AZ
06-2011

Skills

  • Wiring installation
  • Electrical Repairs
  • Electrical Installation
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Experience
  • Drywall
  • Plumbing
  • Welding
  • Landscaping
  • Tile Laying
  • Door Hanging
  • Fabrication
  • Pool Maintenance
  • OHSA certified
  • Forklift experience
  • Welding safety precautions
  • Advanced knowledge of hand and power tools
  • Remodeling
  • Carpentry
  • Caulking
  • Construction

Certification

  • OSHA Certified

Timeline

Sign Electrician

Western Sign Sytems
10.2022 - Current

Dispatcher/Shipping Lead

Pace Supply Corp.
02.2022 - 10.2022

Delivery Driver

Rogue Runners Transport LLC
07.2020 - 01.2022

Pool Technician

Crystal Falls Pools
04.2018 - 06.2020

Pool Technician

Blue Science Pools Inc
06.2014 - 12.2017

Foreman

NABRE Services
05.2014 - 07.2017

Fabricator/Installer

Frazer
07.2013 - 03.2014

Delivery Driver

Domino's Pizza
11.2011 - 05.2013

Shop Assistant

Trophy Engineering
06.2010 - 03.2011

High School Diploma -

Chandler Early College

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