Rene Mares
Spring
Summary
Results-driven electrician with extensive experience at Gridworks, specializing in electrical systems installation and safety compliance. Proven track record of reducing project downtime through proactive site preparation and material staging. Strong communication and leadership skills, adept at collaborating with teams to achieve operational excellence and maintain a zero-incident safety record.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Journey worker electrician
Gridworks
Albuquerque
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with journeyman electricians to execute the full-cycle installation and repair of complex electrical systems, reducing project downtime by 15% through proactive material staging and site preparation.
- Mastered the precision installation of Schedule 40 and 80 PVC conduit, executing complex bends and secure couplings in strict accordance with NEC 352 to ensure maximum structural integrity and electrical safety.
- Championed a zero-incident safety culture by rigorously enforcing NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910 standards, executing precise Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and conducting daily pre-task hazard analyses for high-voltage operations.
- Orchestrated the deployment of multi-voltage power distribution systems, translating technical diagrams for 120V, 240V, 277V, and 480V infrastructure into precise field installations that achieved 100% operational uptime and zero safety violations.
- Optimized BESS performance by diagnosing DC bus instabilities and grounding faults, utilizing root-cause analysis to align system parameters with NEC 70, Article 480 requirements.
- Utilized specialized hydraulic and power equipment to install complex BESS containment and cabling systems, strictly adhering to NFPA 70E arc-flash boundaries, and OSHA 1910 standards to maintain a zero-incident work environment.
- Strategically performed complex stripping, splicing, and termination of high-voltage conductors and sensitive BMS communication wiring, maintaining a zero-failure rate while adhering to UL 9540 torque and connectivity specifications.
- Optimized project workflows by implementing a 5S workspace methodology, ensuring 100% tool accountability, and mitigating site hazards to maintain a zero-incident safety record.
Data Technician and Electrical Apprentice
FSG Inc.
Houston
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded the large-scale integration of structured cabling systems on active multi-million-dollar construction sites, delivering flawless Category 6 and fiber optic backbones while maintaining a zero-rework rate across 500+ termination points.
- Orchestrated the seamless integration of smart building technologies, including high-fidelity AV systems, 4K/8K displays, and Wi-Fi 7 WAPs, ensuring robust network connectivity, and 100% hardware synchronization across enterprise-scale environments.
- Engineered precision 12/24V power and signal pathways, utilizing advanced induction devices and precision fabrication tools, ensuring zero crosstalk and full compliance with ANSI/TIA-606-C administration standards.
- Engineered robust wireless environments by deploying high-gain transmitters, receivers, and DAS (Distributed Antenna System) equipment, optimizing indoor cellular and public safety radio coverage to meet IFC 510 emergency communication standards.
- Managed high-density Class 2 and Class 3 administration protocols, utilizing automated labeling systems to map telecommunications spaces, pathways, and cabling links, to provide a standards-compliant audit trail for enterprise-scale projects.
- Facilitated cross-functional technical support during large-scale ITS deployments, optimizing the synchronization of horizontal cabling and termination phases to ensure 100% compliance with BICSI best practices and project timelines.
- Strictly enforced ANSI/TIA-568 and BICSI ITSIMM installation methodologies, ensuring all structured cabling and pathway deployments met the highest industry benchmarks for performance and reliability.
- Executed the deployment of high-density wiring and low-voltage systems, applying advanced fastening techniques to fortify pathway integrity and ensure 100% adherence to OSHA safety protocols and project load-bearing specifications.
- Augmented senior-level teams in the precision termination of copper and fiber optic media, maintaining a zero-defect record by strictly adhering to BICSI ITSIMM methodologies for signal integrity and structural reliability.
- Executed comprehensive post-installation material auditing, ensuring the removal of hazardous debris and the proper salvage of copper/fiber scrap to uphold site integrity and support sustainable construction practices within enterprise-scale ITS projects.
Electrical Assembler
Electronic Power Design
Houston
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Validated the structural and electrical integrity of switchboard assemblies by performing rigorous BOM (Bill of Materials) audits and component inspections, ensuring 100% adherence to UL 891 standards and EPD engineering specifications.
- Transformed engineering schematics into physical power distribution units through the expert application of precision cutting and mechanical fastening tools, maintaining a zero-defect record in the alignment of internal components and mounting hardware.
- Deciphered complex one-line diagrams and elevation schematics to execute the precision integration of molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), current transformers (CTs), and smart sensors, ensuring 100% synchronization between physical switchgear and electronic power monitoring systems.
- Validated the mechanical and electrical synchronization of switchgear components by auditing lug sizing and per-phase breaker configurations against EPD engineering schematics to maintain NEMA-standard load distribution.
- Systematically audited and verified the structural and electrical configuration of custom switchboards, ensuring 100% adherence to EPD engineering schematics, and eliminating cross-assembly errors through meticulous final-line inspections.
- Executed the precision routing and integration of low-voltage control circuits, ensuring maximum physical separation from high-power conductors to mitigate electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Electrician Helper/Laborer
Astro Fence
Houston
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Audited Bill of Materials (BOM) to ensure 100% site readiness.
- Installation of commercial-grade perimeter systems, including high-tensile chain link and ornamental steel, ensuring structural stability through calculated footing depths and precise post-tensioning.
- Mastered high-precision structural fabrication, utilizing advanced cutting, grinding, and multi-process welding (MIG/TIG) to meet rigorous AWS (American Welding Society) standards, and ensure 100% joint integrity.
- Managed comprehensive site remediation and hazard mitigation, systematically removing metal offcuts and damaged structural components to ensure 100% compliance with OSHA 1926.25 housekeeping standards.
- Deciphered complex electro-mechanical schematics and site blueprints to engineer power-to-motor pathways for automated swing and rolling gate operators, ensuring 100% compliance with UL 325 safety standards.
- Fabricated custom conduit runs using thermal and mechanical bending methods, ensuring flawless alignment with engineering schematics, and maintaining a zero-defect record in specialized wire-pulling pathways.
- Maintained 100% PPE compliance across multi-phase construction sites, prioritizing hazard identification and personal safety integrity to eliminate workplace injuries and lost-time accidents.
- Managed the foundational stabilization of fencing infrastructure, Unistrut, and PVC pathways through expert concrete application, ensuring long-term vertical alignment and protection against soil shift and moisture ingress.
- Managed the full-cycle deployment of specialized fencing infrastructure, coordinating the installation of wooden and high-gauge metal panels, following validated footing curing cycles to ensure long-term vertical alignment.
12R Interior Electrician
U.S. Army
Houston
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Sustained high-availability electrical infrastructure across sensitive military installations, managing the secure distribution of multi-phase power to tactical communication suites, and maintaining a zero-fail record for emergency backup systems.
- Conducted comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of 120/240V distribution systems, including transformers and branch circuitry, ensuring 100% compliance with NEC 70, Article 250, grounding, and NFPA 70E safety standards.
- Interpreted complex as-built schematics and wiring diagrams to execute rapid root-cause analysis on critical circuit failures, successfully rectifying short circuits in hardened military facilities to restore 100% operational capacity.
- Mentored entry-level personnel in advanced electrical troubleshooting and code compliance, augmenting NCO-led training programs to accelerate the development of proficient interior electricians for mission-critical operations.
Fire Support Specialist (13F)
United States Army
Fort Drum
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Maintained accountability, serviceability and oversight of over $450,000 of sophisticated organizational tools, vehicles and equipment with a zero-loss rate.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others, gathers information, solicits feedback, and implements appropriate course of action to ensure best outcomes.
- Results-oriented, able to balance multiple responsibilities, consistently delivering results on a timely basis.
- Natural communicator with strong motivational skills and the ability to support operational goals and meet objectives.
- Spearheaded the development, coordination, and implementation of training concepts, policies and plans.
- Streamlined program processes and introduced improvements that enhanced productivity.
- Led by example and instituted high standards for team and co-workers to follow; resulting in numerous awards and accolades presented by senior leadership.
Education
Electrical Technology II, Level 2 Certificate - Electrical
Lone Star College System
Houston, TX01.2026
Training Certificate - Arc Flash
Bowtie Engineering
Cumming, GA10-2025
Electrical Technology I, Level 1 Certificate - Electrical
Lone Star College System
Houston, TX12.2023
Electrical Technology, Occupational Skills Certificate (OSC) - Electrical
Lone Star College System
Houston, TX07.2023
Solar Ready VETS - Solar PV
State University of New York
Canton, NY12.2016
Training Certificate -
NCCER
NCCER OnlineTraining Certificate -
NFPA
NFPA OnlineSkills
- Electrical experience
- NEC
- Communication skills
- Electrical wiring
- Maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Blueprint reading
- Military
- Hand tools
- Leadership
- OSHA 30
- Electrical systems installation
- Team collaboration
- Technical documentation
- Underground wiring
- Fixture installation
- Knowledge of national electric code (NFPA 70)
- High voltage systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Conduit bending
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- TDLR Apprentice License
Timeline
Journey worker electrician
Gridworks
01.2025 - 01.2026
Data Technician and Electrical Apprentice
FSG Inc.
01.2024 - 12.2024
Electrical Assembler
Electronic Power Design
01.2023 - 01.2024
Electrician Helper/Laborer
Astro Fence
01.2020 - 12.2021
12R Interior Electrician
U.S. Army
01.2019 - 01.2021
Fire Support Specialist (13F)
United States Army
01.2013 - 01.2017
Electrical Technology II, Level 2 Certificate - Electrical
Lone Star College System
Training Certificate - Arc Flash
Bowtie Engineering
Electrical Technology I, Level 1 Certificate - Electrical
Lone Star College System
Electrical Technology, Occupational Skills Certificate (OSC) - Electrical
Lone Star College System
Solar Ready VETS - Solar PV
State University of New York
Training Certificate -
NCCER
Training Certificate -
NFPA