Robert Garza
Donna,TX
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Industrial Electrician with a proven track record at all of my employers, showcasing expertise in electrical troubleshooting and a commitment to enhancing workplace safety. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork among junior and senior electricians while achieving a significant reduction in installation times. Skilled in industrial, commercial and residential wiring and adept at completing all work in a quality manner.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Industrial Electrician
Libbey Glass
- Collaborated with engineers and other technicians for the successful completion of various industrial projects.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Upgraded outdated wiring systems to enhance performance and reduce potential hazards in the workplace.
- Assisted in the training and development of junior electricians, fostering teamwork and skill growth among colleagues.
- Performed thorough testing on newly-installed electrical systems to confirm proper function before integrating into daily operations.
- Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting complex electrical issues.
- Streamlined maintenance processes with detailed documentation of repairs, upgrades, and installations.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Managed inventory levels of necessary parts, tools, and supplies to ensure readiness for any project requirements.
- Diagnosed root causes of equipment failure utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and techniques, enabling swift resolution for minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Provided emergency support services during unexpected outages or system failures, safeguarding business continuity for clients'' operations.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Reduced downtime with proactive preventative maintenance measures on critical equipment components.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, minimizing risk of fines or shutdowns.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to facility-wide optimization efforts.
- Attached power cables to equipment such as electric range and motor.
- Prepared sketches and blueprints.
- Enhanced workplace safety through diligent inspection and repair of electrical systems, reducing incidents of injury.
- Streamlined troubleshooting processes for electrical faults, significantly reducing repair times.
- Enhanced production quality by ensuring uninterrupted power supply to critical manufacturing lines.
Journeyman Industrial Electrician
Tradesmen International
Toledo, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with engineers and other technicians for the successful completion of various industrial projects.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Upgraded outdated wiring systems to enhance performance and reduce potential hazards in the workplace.
- Performed thorough testing on newly-installed electrical systems to confirm proper function before integrating into daily operations.
- Assisted in the training and development of junior electricians, fostering teamwork and skill growth among colleagues.
- Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting complex electrical issues.
- Streamlined maintenance processes with detailed documentation of repairs, upgrades, and installations.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Managed inventory levels of necessary parts, tools, and supplies to ensure readiness for any project requirements.
- Diagnosed root causes of equipment failure utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and techniques, enabling swift resolution for minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Provided emergency support services during unexpected outages or system failures, safeguarding business continuity for clients'' operations.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, minimizing risk of fines or shutdowns.
- Reduced downtime with proactive preventative maintenance measures on critical equipment components.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to facility-wide optimization efforts.
- Prepared sketches and blueprints.
- Attached power cables to equipment such as electric range and motor.
- Enhanced workplace safety through diligent inspection and repair of electrical systems, reducing incidents of injury.
- Improved machinery efficiency with precise calibration of electrical systems.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program, significantly reducing unexpected equipment failures.
Journeyman Industrial Electrician
Jeep
Toledo, OH
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with engineers and other technicians for the successful completion of various industrial projects.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Journeyman Industrial Electrician
Ford Motor Co
Lima, OH
05.1997 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with engineers and other technicians for the successful completion of various industrial projects.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Upgraded outdated wiring systems to enhance performance and reduce potential hazards in the workplace.
- Assisted in the training and development of junior electricians, fostering teamwork and skill growth among colleagues.
- Performed thorough testing on newly-installed electrical systems to confirm proper function before integrating into daily operations.
- Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting complex electrical issues.
- Streamlined maintenance processes with detailed documentation of repairs, upgrades, and installations.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Managed inventory levels of necessary parts, tools, and supplies to ensure readiness for any project requirements.
- Diagnosed root causes of equipment failure utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and techniques, enabling swift resolution for minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Provided emergency support services during unexpected outages or system failures, safeguarding business continuity for clients'' operations.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, minimizing risk of fines or shutdowns.
- Reduced downtime with proactive preventative maintenance measures on critical equipment components.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to facility-wide optimization efforts.
- Prepared sketches and blueprints.
- Attached power cables to equipment such as electric range and motor.
- Enhanced workplace safety through diligent inspection and repair of electrical systems, reducing incidents of injury.
Education
Industrial Electricitan Apprenticeship
Rhodes State
Lima, OH05.2004
HS Diploma - General Education
Ayerville HS
Defiance, OH05.1992
Automotive Technology - Automotive Technology
Four County JVS
Archbold, OH05.1992
Skills
- Wiring installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Industrial wiring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Industrial control systems
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Electrical installation
- Programmable logic controllers
- Installing electrical components
- Electrical installations
- Component replacement
- Motor control circuits
- Electrical schematics
- Schematic interpretation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Transformer maintenance
- Power distribution systems
- National electrical code
- Conduit bending
- Electrical testing equipment
- Lighting systems design
- Emergency power systems
- Hazardous location wiring
- Variable frequency drives
- Instrumentation and controls
- Grounding systems
- System testing
- Surge protection devices
- Repairing electrical systems
- Arc flash safety
- Circuitry diagnostics
- Repairing wiring systems
- Generator maintenance
- Installing fixtures
- Conduit and pipe laying
- Power cable connection
- Electrical wiring and fixtures
Certification
Journeyman Electrician Card
Certificate of completion of 4 year apprenticeship
High School Diploma
Timeline
Journeyman Industrial Electrician
Tradesmen International
01.2023 - Current
Journeyman Industrial Electrician
Jeep
01.2018 - 09.2019
Journeyman Industrial Electrician
Ford Motor Co
05.1997 - 06.2017
Journeyman Industrial Electrician
Libbey Glass
Industrial Electricitan Apprenticeship
Rhodes State
HS Diploma - General Education
Ayerville HS
Automotive Technology - Automotive Technology
Four County JVS