Peter Great
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Seeking position in the construction industry, where my skills, education, and experience can be utilized: Attention to safety at all times Good mechanical aptitude Can understand building plans and familiar with NEC Good problem-solving with attention to customer service Comfortable with fast-paced work environment Bilingual (English, Twi—language of Ghana) Dependable Electrician skilled in performing preventive and regular maintenance work on electrical systems. Adapts to new technology and concepts. In-depth knowledge of generators, transformers, and circuit breakers. Punctual and hardworking individual dedicated to cultivating excellent relationships with clients. Dependable Electrician skilled in performing preventive and regular maintenance work on electrical systems. Adapts to new technology and concepts. In-depth knowledge of generators, transformers, and circuit breakers. Punctual and hardworking individual dedicated to cultivating excellent relationships with clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Exterior Electric
Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority
04.2023 - Current
- Installs, tests, and maintains Airfield lighting systems, associated series circuits, constant current regulators and airfield lighting controls
- Testing and maintaining battery banks for switchgear DC control power
- Performing Generator testing, maintenance, loadbanks and repairs as required to maintain optimal performance of equipment, including associated transfer switches, panels, and DC control systems
- Troubleshoots, repairs/replaces, and performs preventive maintenance on various airfield lighting systems
- Locates and repairs, replaces faulty transformers, cables, and fixtures, as needed to maintain airfield operations.
Bridge Electrician/Mechanic Helper
Covington Machine & Welding
10.2021 - Current
- Diagnosis, repair, and installation of the electrical equipment and lighting systems for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge TAMS Project in Alexandria Virginia
- Operating aerial bucket trucks, Servicing over travel speed switches, and repairing mechanical equipment on the drawbridge
- Repair and replace drive cabinet fans, Exhaust fans, motor, thermostat, navigation lights, and warning gate lights
- Inspections, replacements, cleaning, adjustment, and general maintenance of the mechanical equipment
- Greasing and lubricating a multitude of bearings, locks, and gear reducers.
Bridge Electrician/Mechanic Helper
DBI Services
08.2016 - 10.2021
- Preventive maintenance of roadway lighting cabinets and controls
- Diagnosis, repair, and installation of the electrical equipment and lighting systems for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge TAMS Project in Alexandria Virginia
- Repairing and replacing roadway light poles, sign lighting, bridge lighting, and navigation lighting for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
- Repair and replace drive cabinet fans, Exhaust fans, motor, thermostat, and warning gate lights
- Operating aerial bucket trucks, Servicing over travel speed switches, and repairing mechanical equipment on the drawbridge
- Inspections, replacements, cleaning, adjustment, and general maintenance of the mechanical equipment
- Greasing and lubricating a multitude of bearings, locks, and gear reducers.
Street Light Technician/Ground person
American Lighting & Signalization
01.2013 - 03.2015
- First response, Installing, inspecting, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting
- Repairing streetlights, replacing bad lamps, photocells, fuses, and fixtures
- Secondary overhead maintenance, operating standard automatic bucket truck, Keeping track of vehicle checkups and stocks
- Locating underground faulted cable
- Reading and interpret utility maps / prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities
- Operating different electronic detection equipment, to locate and mark under-ground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits
- Perform light excavation with a shovel, to expose buried utilities when necessary
- Provide accurate documentation and or sketches related to all locates completed
- Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements
- Be able to perform manhole entry using assigned equipment and safety devices.
Lighting Technician
Marlin lighting
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Lighting Maintenance, Retrofitting, LED & Exit Signs
- Converting fluorescent fixtures to LED & relamping
- Installing light fixtures, emergency lights, and Troubleshooting
- Replacing and changing ballasts In Residential, Commercial, and Government faculties.
Education
A.S in Information Technology -
Northern Virginia Community College
Overhead Line Construction Lineman Training - undefined
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Home Builders Institute Electrical Wiring Apprentice Program -
Old Dominion Job Corps
Earned High School Diploma - undefined
Freedom High School
06.2009
Skills
- Diagram interpretation
- Field installation
- Quality Assurance
- Branch circuit wiring
Licensing & Certifications
- CompTIA A+ Certification - November 2022
- Class B CDL - August 2022
- CPR/AED First Aid - June 2024
- Lockout/Tagout Training - August 2024
- Fall Prevention - June 2024
- NFPA 70E Electrical safety in the workplace - June 2024
- OSHA 10 Construction Certified - November 2024
- OSHA 29 – Electrical Hazard Awareness - May 2024
- OSHA 29 – Pole Top Rescue - June 2024
- OSHA 29 – Vault Rescue - May 2024
- OSHA 29 – Bucket Truck Rescue - June 2024
- Flagger Certification - May 2024
- D.O.T Card Holder - February 2024
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Exterior Electric
Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority
04.2023 - Current
Bridge Electrician/Mechanic Helper
Covington Machine & Welding
10.2021 - Current
Bridge Electrician/Mechanic Helper
DBI Services
08.2016 - 10.2021
Street Light Technician/Ground person
American Lighting & Signalization
01.2013 - 03.2015
Lighting Technician
Marlin lighting
09.2012 - 12.2013
A.S in Information Technology -
Northern Virginia Community College
Overhead Line Construction Lineman Training - undefined
Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Home Builders Institute Electrical Wiring Apprentice Program -
Old Dominion Job Corps
Earned High School Diploma - undefined
Freedom High School
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