Brian Joseph
London,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented Blaster/Tech with expertise in explosives handling and safety procedures. Proven record of conducting pre-blast surveys and training team members, ensuring compliance and promoting workplace safety.
Skilled electrician with proven experience and readiness for role. Strong focus on electrical installations, maintenance, and repair, ensuring safety and compliance with codes. Excellent at collaborating within teams and adaptable to changing project needs. Known for reliability and delivering quality results.
Resourceful candidate eager to utilize technical and mechanical skills. Adept at identifying and solving problems with good understanding of electrical systems, troubleshooting and repair. Flexible and adaptable with physical stamina to work in demanding environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blaster/Tech
Virginia Drilling Company
15489 Elementary Drive Abbingdon,Va 24210
02.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained explosive delivery systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-blast surveys to assess site conditions and mitigate risks effectively.
- Collaborated with drilling teams to schedule blasting operations, optimizing workflow coordination.
- Executed precise detonation sequences using electronic firing systems for enhanced safety and efficiency.
- Trained new team members on safe handling of explosives and operational procedures, promoting a culture of safety.
- Developed detailed blast reports documenting procedures, results, and recommendations for future projects.
- Improved team productivity with consistent communication and coordination during blasting operations.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
Forman/Electrician Trainee/Operator
Commpnwealth Mining Llc.
330 Harper Park Drive Beckley, Wv 25801
11.2019 - 02.2024
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and operational procedures to enhance productivity.
- Led safety meetings, fostering a culture of awareness and proactive risk management among crew members.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
- Diagnosed electrical issues and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Operated heavy mining equipment to ensure efficient extraction of minerals.
- Trained new miners on equipment operation and best practices for safe mining techniques.
- Consistently met production targets by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
- Operated heavy machinery with precision, minimizing risks and maximizing output in challenging conditions.
Electrician
Northern Contours
Corbin, KY
01.2014 - 11.2019
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Trained junior electricians on best practices, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures across facilities.
- Performed preventative maintenance on industrial machinery to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Maintained a strong commitment to safety protocols while working with high-voltage systems; significantly reduced risk of accidents or injuries.
- Enhanced overall facility safety by conducting regular inspections of electrical systems and addressing potential hazards.
- Managed inventory effectively by regularly monitoring stock levels of spare parts and ordering new supplies as needed.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
Electrician
D&C Electric
Wooton, KY
01.2002 - 01.2014
- Installed, repaired, and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Collaborated with contractors and builders to plan system layouts and electrical installations.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients through consistent professionalism, reliability, and transparency during projects.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople seamlessly during large-scale installations or renovations to ensure smooth project progressions.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 240/480 volt systems.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Trained junior electricians on best practices, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Installed Conduit and bending of emt pipe.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leslie County High
Hyden, KYSkills
- Surface preparation
- First aid training
- Heavy machinery operation
- Hazardous materials
- Blast design
- Explosives handling
- Work site safety
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Self motivated
- Drone maintenance
- Aerial photography
- Surveying techniques
- Data collection
- Pre-flight checks
- Route planning
- Reliability
- Time management abilities
- Wiring installation
- Electrical repairs
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical experience
- Lighting systems
- Circuit testing
- Electrical testing
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Wiring diagrams
- New construction
- Voltmeter use
- Field installation
- Sub-panel installation
- Commercial construction experience
- Diagnostics
- Commercial and residential projects
- Safety procedures and regulations
- Schematic reading
- Critical thinking
- Conduit bending
- Circuit breaker installation
Certification
- Certified BLASTER, VIRGINIA EXPLOSIVES AND DRILLING - 2024 TO CURRENT
- Licensed DRONE PILOT
- Licensed ELECTRICIAN -2004-EXPIRED
Timeline
Blaster/Tech
Virginia Drilling Company
02.2024 - Current
Forman/Electrician Trainee/Operator
Commpnwealth Mining Llc.
11.2019 - 02.2024
Electrician
Northern Contours
01.2014 - 11.2019
Electrician
D&C Electric
01.2002 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Leslie County High