Timothy Squires
Prince George,VA
Summary
Skilled Electrician specializing in diagnosing electrical issues, preventive maintenance, and system installation. Expertise in troubleshooting complex problems and reading blueprints to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and project success through meticulous record-keeping and collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Vulcan Materials
Dinwiddie, Virginia
06.2024 - Current
- Installed electrical systems in compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery and electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshot electrical issues and implemented effective solutions to restore system functionality.
- Inspected electrical components for defects or malfunctions before installation or repair.
- Ensured proper connections of wires to circuit breakers and transformers to maintain system functionality.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support.
- Troubleshot variable frequency drive systems to correct and rectify issues.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment, implementing corrective measures to ensure reliable operation.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
Electrical Apprentice
Mccray electric
Dinwiddie, Virginia
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Aided installation of electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Partnered with senior electricians to diagnose and resolve electrical issues, enhancing system reliability.
- Provided hands-on support to team members during complex tasks, contributing to timely project completion.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Replaced faulty electrical components including circuit breakers, fuses, and switches.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Assisted in the planning of new installations by studying customer requirements and following approved specifications.
- Connected cables from service entrance to meters and main distribution panel boards.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers to identify any potential issues before they become major problems.
Education
Career Studies Certificate - Electricity
Brightpoint
Chester, VA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Squires Acadamy
Dinwiddie, VA07-2020
Skills
- Electrical system installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Transformer installations
- Branch circuit wiring
- Control circuit wiring
- Industrial motor repair
- PLC programming
- DC drives
- Control systems
- Blueprint reading
- Wiring diagrams
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
Timeline
Electrician
Vulcan Materials
06.2024 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Mccray electric
06.2022 - 06.2024
Career Studies Certificate - Electricity
Brightpoint
High School Diploma -
Squires Acadamy