Peter Walker
Aplington,IA
Summary
Skilled electrician with experience in new construction, residential work, and field installation. Known for accurate wiring installation, electrical testing, and circuit troubleshooting. Maintains strong focus on safety procedures, code compliance, and efficient repair work to reduce downtime.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
AMF Electric
Janesville Wi
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Inspected electrical components for damage, wear, and loose connections.
- Installed basic wiring, outlets, and switches under supervision.
- Assisted with conduit bending, cable pulling, and circuit terminations.
- Used multimeters and hand tools to support troubleshooting tasks.
- Followed safety procedures while working on energized and de-energized systems.
- Organized materials, tools, and supplies for efficient jobsite workflows.
- Read blueprints and schematics to identify circuit layouts and device locations.
- Supported maintenance repairs by replacing receptacles, fixtures, and breakers.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
Electrician
JP Electric
Pecatonica, IL
09.2019 - 04.2025
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Maintained compliance with local codes and regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
- Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
- Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Reduced downtime for clients by quickly diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues.
Education
No Degree - Residential Electric
NJATC 364
Rockford, IL06-2009
No Degree - Generals
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, ILHigh School Diploma -
East High School
Rockford, IL06-1992
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Electrical repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical testing
- Circuit testing
- Fixture installation
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Wiring installation
- Power distribution
- Low-voltage systems
- Sub-panel installation
- Lighting systems
- New construction
- Residential construction
- Field installation
- Wiring diagrams
- Wiring termination standards
- Voltmeter use
- Diagnostics
- National electrical code
- Safety management
- Control circuit troubleshooting
- Branch circuit wiring
- Electrical equipment maintenance
Timeline
Electrician
AMF Electric
09.2025 - 05.2026
Electrician
JP Electric
09.2019 - 04.2025
No Degree - Generals
Southern Illinois University
No Degree - Residential Electric
NJATC 364
High School Diploma -
East High School