Ruben Cortez
Corpus Christi,Tx
Summary
Ruben Cortez is an experienced Journeyman Electrician with extensive commercial and industrial experience, including work with EMT, IMT, and rigid conduit, cable tray, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, grounding systems, and power distribution. His Texas electrical license, strong safety credentials, and proven ability to read prints, perform electrical terminations, and work safely around energized systems make him a highly qualified candidate for demanding electrical projects.
Overview
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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Corbins Electric
San Antonio, Tx
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated installation of EMT, IMT, rigid conduit, cable tray, and electrical raceways, ensuring adherence to project specifications and enhancing project accuracy.
- Managed wire pulling, terminations, grounding, and power distribution tasks, upholding safety compliance and meeting quality standards.
- Troubleshot electrical faults with meters, test equipment, and wiring diagrams, facilitating timely repairs and system reliability.
- Repaired circuits, breakers, and control components to restore safe operation.
Journeyman Electrician
Zadok Technologies
Portland, Texas
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Installed electrical systems, ensuring proper integration of conduit, cable tray, wiring, and equipment to meet project specifications.
- Facilitated equipment connections, wire pulling, terminations, and installation of electrical distribution components, aligning with project requirements.
- Executed conduit installation by running conduit through walls and ceilings. and cable through walls, ceilings, and underground runs.
- Inspected electrical systems for compliance with codes and workplace safety standards, contributing to overall project safety and integrity.
Journeyman Electrician
Southwest Electrical Contracting Services
Converse, TX
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Coordinated conduit systems, cable tray, electrical panels, and power distribution component installation on commercial and industrial projects.
- Reviewed electrical blueprints, routed conductors, completed terminations, and guided grounding and lighting installation work.
- Troubleshot electrical faults using meters, test equipment, and wiring diagrams.
Electrical Foreman
Enterprise Electric
Nashville, TN
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised electrical crews on commercial and industrial work sites.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications, and wiring diagrams for installations.
- Coordinated daily work schedules, assignments, and jobsite priorities.
- Inspected electrical systems for code compliance and safety.
Electrical Foreman
TIC The Industrial Company
Omaha, NE
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed industrial electrical installation work, including conduit bending, raceway installation, cable tray assembly, and wire pulling.
- Facilitated electrical equipment connections, grounding systems, and power distribution installations while ensuring adherence to site safety procedures.
- Communicated with project managers, contractors, and inspectors.
- Oversaw material use, tools, and equipment to ensure jobsite readiness.
- Instructed electricians on conduit, wiring, and panel installation methods to enhance skill proficiency.
Journeyman
PTW
Houston, TX
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Installed conduit, cable tray, and electrical wiring systems for industrial applications.
- Performed conductor pulling, equipment terminations, and electrical installation tasks using hand and power tools while following project specifications.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified customer needs promptly and efficiently.
Journeyman
MMR Constructors Inc
Ingleside, TX
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Installed conduit, wiring, and breakers across commercial and industrial facilities.
- Maintained motors, controls, and lighting systems at jobsite.
- Inspected equipment for code compliance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with contractors on project schedules and maintenance staff on electrical work.
Journeyman
The Brandt Companies, LLC
Carrollton, Tx
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Led electrical installations for commercial and industrial facilities.
- Planned daily work for crews and coordinated material deliveries.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and code requirements.
- Inspected wiring, panels, and equipment for safety compliance.
- Maintained lockout/tagout, permits, and jobsite safety procedures.
Journeyman
Houston Controls
Comfort, TX
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Supported electrical control installations, including conduit, control wiring, and electrical equipment connections.
- Assisted with control circuit terminations, wiring identification, and electrical installation activities according to project drawings and specifications.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Journeyman
Bechtel
Portland, TX
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
Journeyman
MMR Constructors Inc
Ingleside, TX
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Installed wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting in employer facilities.
- Diagnosed electrical faults using meters, testers, and circuit diagrams.
- Repaired panels, breakers, motors, and control components.
- Inspected systems for code compliance and safety hazards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on employer electrical equipment.
Journeyman
Tei-Tech Construction
Austin, TX
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to project timelines.
- Performed wire pulling, electrical terminations, grounding installations, and power distribution work while maintaining safe and organized work areas
- Installed EMT and rigid conduit, cable tray, and electrical raceways in accordance with project drawings.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Communicated with project managers, contractors, and inspectors.
Journeyman
Walker Engineering
Austin, TX
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Followed lockout procedures and safety practices during electrical service work.
- Collaborated with contractors and maintenance teams on site schedules and repairs.
- Pulled conduit and cable through walls, ceilings, and underground runs.
- Repaired circuits, breakers, and control components to restore safe operation.
Journeyman Electrician
Helix Electric
Dallas, TX
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Troubleshot electrical faults using meters, test equipment, and wiring diagrams.
- Repaired circuits, breakers, and control components to restore safe operation.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
Journeyman
Tei-Tech Construction
Austin, TX
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Installed wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting in employer facilities.
- Diagnosed electrical faults using meters, testers, and circuit diagrams.
Journeyman Electrician
M.C. Dean Electric
San Antonio, TX
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Installed commercial wiring, panels, and lighting systems in active work sites.
- Repaired circuits, breakers, and control components to restore safe operation.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
Electrician
Becon Electric
Saucier, MS
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Installed wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting in employer facilities.
- Diagnosed electrical faults using meters, testers, and circuit diagrams.
- Repaired panels, breakers, motors, and control components.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
Electrician
Walker Engineering
Austin, TX
08.2006 - 09.2008
- Diagnosed electrical faults using meters, testers, and circuit diagrams.
- Inspected systems for code compliance and safety hazards.
- Repaired panels, breakers, motors, and control components.
- Installed wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting in employer facilities.
Electrical Apprentice
Enterprise Electric
Nashville, TN
04.2004 - 02.2006
- Executed electrical construction tasks including conduit installation, wire pulling, cable routing, and electrical equipment connections to ensure project specifications were met.
- Assisted with electrical distribution and lighting installations, gaining hands-on experience with tools and procedures while maintaining job-site safety standards.
- Inspected circuits for defects, diagnosing issues and repairing faulty wiring and components to maintain system reliability.
- Installed electrical wiring, outlets, and fixtures across commercial job sites.
- Applied lockout tagout procedures before maintenance and repair work.
- Read blueprints, schematics, and work orders for daily electrical tasks.
Education
Diploma - Industries Electrical Installation
Diploma - Installation in Electrical Industries and Commercial
MexicoSkills
- Journeyman Electrician
- Installation of EMT and IMT and Ridgid Conduit, from 1/2 - 4inch size
- Different Techniques to pull wire
- Installation of Switches Gears, Switch Board, Panels, Motor Control Centers
- Installation of Cable Tray, from 6-42 inches
- Installation of Basket Tray for Communications
- Different Techniques to pull Fiber Optic Cable
- Electrical Terminations
- Installation of Grounding Systems
- Installation of Any Type of Transformers
- Read Prints Accurately
- Lighting Distribution
- Power Distribution
- Fire Alarm
- Electric Controls
- Experience in Energized Electrical Work
- Interpersonal and team work skills Interacted with a variety of personalities and with different trades
- Problem solving
- Safety awareness
Personal Information
Title: Electrician
Certification
Texas Electrical License No. 83722, TWIC, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NFPA 70 E Arc Flash
Qualifications:
Predication and drive an as hard-working individual. Ability to manage multiple task in a pressured environment
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Corbins Electric
04.2025 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Zadok Technologies
08.2024 - 03.2025
Journeyman Electrician
Southwest Electrical Contracting Services
08.2022 - 02.2024
Electrical Foreman
Enterprise Electric
03.2022 - 08.2022
Electrical Foreman
TIC The Industrial Company
11.2020 - 05.2021
Journeyman
PTW
11.2019 - 05.2020
Journeyman
MMR Constructors Inc
01.2019 - 07.2019
Journeyman
The Brandt Companies, LLC
03.2017 - 05.2018
Journeyman
Houston Controls
07.2016 - 12.2016
Journeyman
Bechtel
09.2015 - 05.2016
Journeyman
MMR Constructors Inc
03.2014 - 02.2015
Journeyman
Tei-Tech Construction
09.2012 - 03.2014
Journeyman
Walker Engineering
08.2011 - 08.2012
Journeyman Electrician
Helix Electric
04.2011 - 07.2011
Journeyman
Tei-Tech Construction
07.2010 - 01.2011
Journeyman Electrician
M.C. Dean Electric
08.2009 - 07.2010
Electrician
Becon Electric
01.2009 - 08.2009
Electrician
Walker Engineering
08.2006 - 09.2008
Electrical Apprentice
Enterprise Electric
04.2004 - 02.2006