PETER ALVIS JR.
Houma,LA
Summary
Knowledgeable electrician offering 18 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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN
Universal Construction
HOUMA, LA
02.2008 - 02.2024
- Installed and connected wiring, conduit, switches, outlets, and other components of electrical systems in commercial and residential buildings.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical systems to ensure safety standards were met.
- Collaborated with architects on electrical systems design for new construction.
- Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Tested circuits for proper functioning using testing equipment such as voltmeters and ohmmeters.
- Ran conduit through walls, floors, ceilings. for new installations.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the location of wiring and equipment.
- Followed applicable codes when installing or repairing electrical equipment.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers on large scale projects.
- Identified potential hazards at work sites before starting any job tasks.
- Removed old wiring from residential and commercial structures upon completion of new installations.
MARINE ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE
Gulf Island Fabrication Inc
HOUMA, LA
04.2004 - 01.2008
- Performed preventive maintenance procedures on electrical systems.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Connected cables from service entrance to meters and main distribution panel boards.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
- Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College
Thibodaux, LASkills
- Lighting Design
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Estimate Preparation
- New Construction
- System Testing
- Electrical Repairs
- Commercial construction experience
- Job Planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Wiring Termination Requirements
- Residential electric construction
- Client Relations
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Safety Management
- Diagnostic Testing
Timeline
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN
Universal Construction
02.2008 - 02.2024
MARINE ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE
Gulf Island Fabrication Inc
04.2004 - 01.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College