Robert Parham
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented with 26 years of Supervisory skills that brings extensive knowledge and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance, and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices. Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, engineers, construction managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges with adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Supervisor
The University Of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TEXAS
03.1989 - Current
- I have been in the Electrical trade for 40 years and as the Electrical Supervisor here at UTEP for 25 years.
- Trained new employees in safe practice sand procedures when working with med voltage.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various campus systems, department procedures and campus goals.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion. Projects P&C
- directed work for campus maintenance, projects and preventive maintenance.
- Monitored quality control procedures throughout entire project lifecycle; addressed any issues immediately upon discovery.
- Conducted inspections of the campus electrical systems to identify potential safety hazards and failing obsolete equipment.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications for new buildings, projects and campus research.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on campus High Voltage Systems.
- Project leader for several projects to include; 2014 power outage. Building main power transformers. Campus medium voltage wiring upgrade
- Supervised in house shops and contractors during installation or repair process; monitored progress against timelines and budgets set forth by management team.
- Developed and procured budgeting for several energy savings projects throughout campus that included LED lighting up grades and lighting control systems.
- Achieved cost-savings for high level projects by developing functional solutions to problems related to budgets.
- Coordinated M&O and project budgets.
- Coordinated with Engineers, vendors and contractors as needed for repairs or upgrades that require specialized skillsets, materials and expertise.
- Organized maintenance and projects between various departments and shops involved; facilitated communication throughout duration of work.
- Provided technical guidance to electricians in the installation, repair, and maintenance of various electrical components.
- Resolved complex problems related to main electrical systems that included wiring, controls, motors, transformers, generators, circuit breakers and switchgear.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Developed professional relationships with all of our shops, campus departments, several contractors, engineers, El Paso Electric and management.
- I managed other shops while they had supervisor vacancies.
Education
DOL Apprentice Training Certificate - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Joint Apprentship Training
El Paso, TX05-1987
Skills
- Electrical Installation
- Budget Administration
- Component Replacement
- Crew Oversight
- Project Management
- Technical Guidance
- Installation Planning
- System Troubleshooting
- Safety Management
- Contract Preparation
- Risk Management
- Supply Ordering
- Assignment Delegation
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment Safety Verification
- Decision-Making
- Work Monitoring
- Employee Training
- Worker Supervision
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Construction Safety
- Field Inspection
- Employee Management
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Control
- Job Site Management
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Energy Savings Calculations
- Customer Relations
- Subcontractor Management
- Relationship Building
- Facilities Maintenance
- Materials Estimating
- Self Control and Integrity
- Lockout and Tagout
- Worker Training
Accomplishments
- Licensed since 1987
- Projects
Certification
- licencesed Jouneyman 1987
Timeline
Electrical Supervisor
The University Of Texas At El Paso
03.1989 - Current
DOL Apprentice Training Certificate - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Joint Apprentship Training
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