Robert Whitsell
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Calvary Scout
United States Army
Fort Riley North, Kansas
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
- Operated advanced communication equipment to relay critical information.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute tactical operations.
- Assisted in training new scouts on operational procedures and equipment use.
- Maintained vehicle readiness through regular inspections and repairs.
- Engaged in joint exercises with allied forces to enhance operational readiness.
- Performed maintenance on assigned weapons systems, including machine guns, rifles, grenade launchers, and antitank missiles.
- Operated ground surveillance radar systems to detect movement of personnel and vehicles in assigned area.
- Performed route clearance to ensure safe passage for troop movements.
- Analyzed terrain features to support mission planning and execution.
- Conducted reconnaissance missions, gathering intelligence on enemy positions and movements.
- Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations.
- Trained and mentored new platoon members, providing assistance when needed and advising on how to perform daily duties.
- Monitored and reported changes in enemy activity or equipment.
- Prepared detailed maps showing terrain features, troop locations, and other related data.
- Provided security for convoys transporting personnel or supplies through hostile areas.
- Conducted mounted and dismounted patrols to identify enemy positions or activities within an area of operations.
- Maintained situational awareness of the battlefield environment by observing terrain, weather conditions, and potential threats.
Electrical Supervisor
Volta, LLC
Houston, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised electrical installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Supervised installation and repair processes; tracked progress against timelines and budgets established by management.
- Monitored project progress to ensure compliance with deadlines and quality standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to review project specifications and requirements.
- Reviewed blueprints or other diagrams to determine the scope of projects prior to beginning work.
- Coordinated team schedules and allocated resources to optimize workflow management.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on skill level; ensured completion within established deadlines.
- Trained junior electricians on procedures and best practices in electrical work.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling high voltage electricity; monitored adherence at all times.
Electrical Apprentice
W-Industries
Houston, Texas
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Installed electrical systems under supervision of licensed electricians.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment and circuits.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Prepared work areas by organizing tools and materials for upcoming projects.
- Documented work performed and materials used on job sites accurately.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
- Excavated trenches and created holes for conduit installation and support placement.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
Education
Cypress Creek High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Safety management
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Situational awareness
- Intelligence gathering
- Adaptability
- Emergency response
- Leadership development
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Electrical Supervisor
Volta, LLC
10.2023 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
W-Industries
07.2018 - 10.2023
Calvary Scout
United States Army
Cypress Creek High School