Oscar A. Melendez
Columbus,NM
Summary
Experienced, detail-oriented electrical apprentice with five years of experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in an industrial environment. Skilled in troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and ensuring compliance with NEC codes and safety regulations. Seeking an opportunity to apply expertise and contribute to a professional electrical team. Dedicated to safety, efficiency, and learning from experienced electricians to develop expertise in the trade.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Apprentice
Rural Electric Inc.
Morenci, AZ
09.2021 - Current
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Installed electrical panels, transformers, minipowerzones, PLC's, conduits, raceways, outlets, lighting fixtures, and duct banks.
- Cable pulling, ground grid installations, and equipment grounding.
- Stress cones, dog nuts, instrumentation, and terminations on MCC, PLC's, and electrical panels.
- Assist journeyman electrician with cutting, threading, and bending conduit.
- Testing, megging, and VLF cables to ensure a proper and safe power flow.
- Use of heavy equipment such as manlifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts.
- Certified Fiber Optic installer, cable management, splicing, enclosure installations, and use of Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) to ensure fiber optic splicing connections.
Electrical Apprentice
PVB Fabrications.
Safford, AZ
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Gained proficiency in operating various power tools such as drills, saws, crimpers, and wire strippers for efficient completion of electrical tasks.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Installed electrical equipment, raceways, conduit, and duct banks.
- Use of heavy equipments such as manlifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Diesel Technology
Southwest University
El Paso, TX08.2017
Skills
- Technical skills: Proper handling of hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools Electrical equipment installation, wiring and conduit installation, electrical terminations, and testing/troubleshooting of electrical equipment
- Safety and compliance skills: Lockout/Tagout procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, emergency response, MSHA-oriented, hazard identification, fire and shock prevention
- Soft skills: attention to detail, problem solving, fast learner, communication skills, physical stamina, positive attitude, work ethic, and teamwork
Certification
- State of Texas apprentice electrician license.
- Fiber Optic Installer certification.
Timeline
Electrical Apprentice
Rural Electric Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
PVB Fabrications.
08.2018 - 07.2019
Associate Of Applied Science - Diesel Technology
Southwest University