Ofa Tilini
Oakland,CA
Summary
A seasoned Electrician and Electrical Foreman, I bring a proven track record from Helix Electric Inc., where I led teams to exceed project timelines while ensuring top-notch safety and quality. Skilled in both residential and commercial electrical installations, including advanced switchgear and transformer setups, my leadership and troubleshooting prowess have consistently enhanced operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
Mana Electrical Services
Oakland, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Enforced safety regulations and penalized workers for not following work safety agreements.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner by troubleshooting potential causes of malfunctioning equipment.
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to project timelines.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings, plans, sketches, or other engineering documents prior to beginning any electrical project.
- Provided technical assistance for difficult electrical and maintenance problems.
- Tested electrical equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
- Trained apprentices on the proper use of tools, techniques, safety procedures, and blueprint reading.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Oversaw project details and adhered to diagnosis, wiring and OSHA regulations.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning wiring using test equipment to locate faults.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
Electrical Foreman
JPower Electrical
San Francisco, CA
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Enforced safety regulations and penalized workers for not following work safety agreements.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner by troubleshooting potential causes of malfunctioning equipment.
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to project timelines.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings, plans, sketches, or other engineering documents prior to beginning any electrical project.
- Tested electrical equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Promoted safety and work site awareness by identifying and removing potential hazards and effectively training team members in safety protocols.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Trained apprentices on the proper use of tools, techniques, safety procedures, and blueprint reading.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Inspected installations and repairs to ensure conformance with local building codes and standards.
- Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
- Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
Electrician
Helix Electric Inc.
Fremont, CA
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated strong foundation of safety knowledge and implemented industry best practices.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning wiring using test equipment to locate faults.
- Operated forklifts and other machinery used in the installation process.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Oversaw project details and adhered to diagnosis, wiring and OSHA regulations.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components to locate cause of breakdowns and correct problems.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Planned and installed complicated circuit systems in both commercial and residential construction.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Identified and addressed hazards, defects and repair requirements through inspection of electrical equipment.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
Education
Electrical
ABC Electrical Apprenticeship
Livermore, CA03-2022
Information Technology
Brigham Young University Hawaii
La'ie, HISkills
- Competitive as far as production with Safety
- Main / Sub-panel installation
- Residential construction Electrical Experience
- Commercial construction Electrical Experience
- Scheduling
- Field installation
- Wiring installation
- Branch circuit wiring
- Installations of Conduits and other methods of wiring methods
- Installations of switchgears, transformers, ATS, and other Electrical equipments in an electrical rooms , mechanical rooms etc
- lighting Control wiring and installations
- Rough-in, Trim
- LOTO operation
- Troubleshooting issues on electrical systems and equipments
- Operate Heavy Equipments such as boom lift, fork lift, scissor lift etc
- Termination of Conductors to electrical devices such as breakers and switchgears
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tonga
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CA General Electricians License.
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Scissor Lift
- Fork lift
Accomplishments
- Won a couple of Local Electrical Competitions.
- Participated in a Couple of Local Electrical Competition.
- Represented Northen California and Participated in an ABC Electrical National Competition that was Held in San Antonio Texas in March 2022.
- Graduated from ABC Electrical Apprenticeship School in 2022.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electrician
Mana Electrical Services
11.2023 - Current
Electrical Foreman
JPower Electrical
06.2023 - 11.2023
Electrician
Helix Electric Inc.
09.2016 - 05.2022
Electrical
ABC Electrical Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Brigham Young University Hawaii
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