Vincent Harris
Eureka Springs,United States
Summary
- Hardworking electrician driven to complete projects with focus on safety, cost-efficiency and client satisfaction. Versed in residential and commercial installations and repairs. Offering several years of industry expertise, including building codes, blueprint assessments and new construction protocols.
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
- Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fayetteville, AR
05.2019 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency calls regarding electrical malfunctions.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy of readings.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Prepared sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or followed diagrams during installation process.
- Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
Electrical Controls Technician
Preformed Line Products Co
Rogers, AR
06.2016 - 05.2019
- · Build, wire, and install control panels for plant upgrades and new machine builds
- · Work directly with control engineer to ensure proper operation of equipment
- · Setup and modify PLC programs using Allen Bradley CCW. RS Logix 5.500 and 500 software packages
- · Install and troubleshoot various sizes of variable speed drives ABB. Emerson and Allen Bradley
- · Troubleshoot and repair all electrical equipment utilized in the manufacturing process. Machinery dates from the late 1960s to present day
- · Calibrate temperature controllers utilized in certain heating processes
Construction Electrician
Bill's Electric
Lowell, AR
02.2016 - 06.2016
- · Properly size and install necessary conduit and conductors for lighting, power, and equipment.
- Calculated load requirements from specifications, plans and blueprints to install wiring and circuit breaker boxes.
- Inspected existing installations for compliance with current codes and regulations.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during installation activities including proper use of ladders and scaffolding when working at heights.
- Read blueprints and diagrams accurately in order to determine the specific materials required for each project.
- Adhered strictly to industry standards while performing maintenance operations on existing structures.
Industrial Craftsman
Nabholz Construction Services
Rogers, AR
05.2015 - 02.2016
- · Perform installations of industrial equipment using rigging, plumbing, fabrication and electrical skills.
- · Properly size and install necessary conduit and conductors for equipment installation
- Operated computer-controlled machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders to produce precision parts.
- Ensured all safety regulations were followed while operating machinery or performing tasks.
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Superior Industries, Inc.
Rogers, AR
06.2001 - 05.2015
- · Transfer from Fayetteville facility to assist with expansion of Rogers facility
- · Responsible for assisting with all electrical projects
- · Train new personnel in electric configurations and other maintenance job responsibilities
- · Creating and interpreting of schematics, power distribution, wiring of control circuits and programming PLC's using Allen Bradley, RS Logix 500, Siemens Step 7 software
- · Installation of new machinery and equipment as well as troubleshoot and repair using service manuals, multimeters, and meggars
- · Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on all machinery and equipment
Industrial Maintenance Millwright
Superior Industries, Inc.
Fayetteville, AR
04.1993 - 06.2001
- · Trained new personnel in electric configurations and maintenance job responsibly
- · Creating and interpreting of schematics, power distribution, wiring of control circuits, and programming PLC's using Allen Bradley RSLogix 500
- · Installation of new machinery and equipment as well as troubleshoot and repair using service manuals, multimeters, and meggars
- · Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on all machinery and equipment
- · Assist with Fayetteville facility expansion
- · Installation of control, power, and lighting circuits
- · Installation of conduit including wire pulling and systematic precise terminations.
Shipboard Electrician E-4
United States Navy; USS Mauna Kea AE-22
Concord, CA
05.1989 - 05.1993
- · Monitored switchboard power distribution
- · Performed corrective and preventive maintenance on all machinery and equipment
- · Installation, troubleshoot, and repair of control, power, and lighting circuits.
- · Nuclear clearance
Education
CCP300 Logix 5000 Maintainer Certificate - Electrician
Rockwell Automation
Springdale, AR01-2019
Electrician Certificates - Electrician
United States Navy "A" School
Great Lakes, IL01-1990
High School Diploma -
Cox High School
Virginia Beach, VA05-1988
Skills
- System Testing
- Safety Management
- Sub-panel installation
- Job Planning
- Design troubleshooting
- Quality Assurance
- Electrical Repairs
- Diagnostic Testing
- Diagram interpretation
- Lighting Systems
- NEC codes and codebook
- Commercial construction experience
- Safety procedures and regulations
- Circuit Design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Class A Journeyman Electrician
- AC/DC power and control systems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electrician
Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2019 - Current
Electrical Controls Technician
Preformed Line Products Co
06.2016 - 05.2019
Construction Electrician
Bill's Electric
02.2016 - 06.2016
Industrial Craftsman
Nabholz Construction Services
05.2015 - 02.2016
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Superior Industries, Inc.
06.2001 - 05.2015
Industrial Maintenance Millwright
Superior Industries, Inc.
04.1993 - 06.2001
Shipboard Electrician E-4
United States Navy; USS Mauna Kea AE-22
05.1989 - 05.1993
CCP300 Logix 5000 Maintainer Certificate - Electrician
Rockwell Automation
Electrician Certificates - Electrician
United States Navy "A" School
High School Diploma -
Cox High School
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