REGINALD L WHITTAKER
Newnan,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Licensed Journeyman Electrician adept at mentoring junior electrical workers and training on correct safety procedures, building codes and finishing strategies. Strong decisive leader who solves routine and complex problems with resourceful and experienced approach. Completed various jobs as lead electrician with 0 safety incidents and remained under budget. 15 years in field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Journeyman Electrician/ SPC Clarksville TN
Faith Technologies, Inc.
12.2022 - Current
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Completed power distribution for temporary power
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Educated wide range of entry-level electricians on best practices and company protocol, ensuring maximum productivity.
- Installed various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
Lead Electrician/Electric Vehicle Install
Wachter Electric Co,/ Tesla
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Layout power and lighting circuits; Lay out RTUs for Tesla repair shop
- Bend run install 3/4 -3” EMT conduit; Mount Panels, transformer, disconnect
- Terminate panels transformer and disconnects; Install lighting power packs and wireless hubs Install RTUs; Install supercharger stations and charging stations for Electric Vehicles
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Utilized computer-aided design to lay out new electrical systems.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Sized components according to building specifications and user requirements.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Set up mechanical, hydraulic or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards or test procedures.
Lead Electrician/Travel
Wachter Electric
02.2018 - 12.2022
- Terminate VFDs and control valves and run raceways for all; Terminate Control wire for tanks
- Bend and install conduit size 3/4”-4” in aluminum rigid for various branch circuits; Mount and Install T transmitters and T cell devices plus; Generator Swap with ATS/PDU installation and Terminations Terminate 24v cabinets; Terminate 480 panels; PDU/ATS instillation for backup power
- Mount IDF cabinets for WiFi; Run and install raceway for AP’s and run power (120v) for UPS devices; PCL Cabinet Termination; Cat 6 terminations
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Sized components according to building specifications and user requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Enforced production safety and quality by supporting leadership in determining solutions for process issues and inefficiencies.
Travel Industrial Electrician
Wachter Electric/GEROGIA PACIFIC
02.2018 - 12.2022
- Completed assigned task according to specs at various Georgia Pacific Industrial locations
- Set racks & provide raceways for power & data cables
- Bend ¾”, 1 ¼”, & 2” aluminum conduit on green lee bender for AP boxes & IDF cabinets; Rigid and regular rigid conduit
- Pull 120v power to designated panels as well as cat 6 cables for AP Boxes; Installed WAP’s and terminated Cat 6 for POA outlets
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Mount antennas next to AP boxes and connect to WAP’s for reception Run power via conduit to IDF cabinets Mount AP’s & IDF cabinet
- 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.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
Pre Journeyman Electrician
CLC
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Performed commercial electrical work inside of tenant build Outs; Bent and installed conduit
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Provided facilities preventative maintenance or repair work; Mainly focused on Grocery stores and retail buildouts and turnover
Apprentice/ Residential Trainee
IBEW Local 26 Electricians Union
01.2008 - 05.2013
- Installed panels, transformers, switchgears, and heating units; Pulled wire, drilled holes, and roughed in switches and receptacles; Bent and installed conduit; Build racks for raceways
- Dig trenches for PVC and groundwork; Pulled fire alarm cables; Install smoke detectors and wall packs
- Assist Master electrician
- Followed safety protocols to avoid accidents.
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Positioned and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from Journeyman and Master Electricians
- Helped to install systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
- Moved items and tools from truck to work locations.
- Smoothed, sanded and caulked areas to provide clean finish.
- Cleaned worksite by safely removing hazardous materials and debris.
- Gained experience and recognition to analyze and follow manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
GED -
University of DC
Washington, DC2005
Skills
- Strong leadership and people skills
- Knowledge of the principles of electrical theory related to electrical circuits and wiring systems, NEC, NFPA and local codes and the ability to apply these principles in assigned tasks Skilled in the use of methods, tools and materials used in the electrical trade Ability to perform mathematics to determine proper components and installation requirements
- Knowledge of installation and operation of a variety of electrical equipment including panels, switchgears, lighting, emergency generators
- Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, hydraulic towers or in tunnels and crawl Spaces, Read electrical blueprints and apply NEC for the purpose of laying out jobs
- Degree bends Able to bend all sized conduits using a hand bender, cyclone, or hydraulic table bender
- Workplace Safety
- New System Installations
- High Voltage Breaker Testing and Commissioning
- Blueprint and Schematics Interpretation
- Staff Management
Certification
- Licensed West Virginia Journeyman Electrician J2150RW0623
- Aerial and Scissor Lift Certified
- Osha 10 Certified
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Twic Card
Timeline
Lead Journeyman Electrician/ SPC Clarksville TN
Faith Technologies, Inc.
12.2022 - Current
Lead Electrician/Electric Vehicle Install
Wachter Electric Co,/ Tesla
08.2022 - 12.2022
Lead Electrician/Travel
Wachter Electric
02.2018 - 12.2022
Travel Industrial Electrician
Wachter Electric/GEROGIA PACIFIC
02.2018 - 12.2022
Pre Journeyman Electrician
CLC
02.2014 - 02.2018
Apprentice/ Residential Trainee
IBEW Local 26 Electricians Union
01.2008 - 05.2013
GED -
University of DC
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