Wade Rannals
McLean,TX
Summary
Seasoned electrical professional with over 30 years in the industry, including a pivotal role as Chief Inspector II at Commtech Global. Demonstrates expertise in blueprint reading and electrical testing, alongside a proven track record in team leadership and project management. Holds a valid TX master electrician license, embodying dedication and a team-oriented approach.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Inspector II
Commtech Global
Elkhorn, NE
01.2021 - 11.2025
- Duties included overseeing other craft inspectors and observing contractors in natural gas compressor stations to ensure work adhered to safety and engineering policies, procedures, blueprints, and any applicable codes. Responsibilities were also comprised of assembling daily progress reports, conducting safety meetings and audits, and attending weekly progress meetings.
I&E Inspector II
Perry Inspection Firm
Abbeville, LA
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsibilities included working with electrical contractor to promote a safe and efficient work environment and to ensure all work was done according to drawings, policies, procedures, and any applicable codes.
Owner/Operator
Rannals Electric
Stinnett, TX
06.2015 - 05.2019
- As owner I met with clients to discuss needed work, prepared bids, checked in on crews, and as a small company, I also worked in the field answering trouble calls in the residential, commercial, and oil/gas industry
Electrical Superintendent
MAC Supply
Pampa, TX
04.2012 - 06.2015
- My responsibilities included organizing work crews, ensuring crews had proper tools, meeting with clients, and ensuring jobs came in safely and under budget
Journeyman Electrician
Panhandle Line Service
Borger, TX
05.2006 - 04.2012
- As a journeyman electrician I was responsible for installing and troubleshooting electrical components in residential, commercial, industrial, and oil/gas. My experience includes cutting, threading, and bending conduit, determining the correct wire size for various electrical loads, installing transformers of various sizes, building power line from 480VAC to 36KVAC, installing stress cones on high voltage applications, electric motor installation/troubleshooting, installation and troubleshooting of pump panels, and testing with Meggers, Multimeters, and high potential testers
Journeyman Electrician
Kel-Tex Electric
Borger, TX
09.1995 - 05.2006
- I started out as an apprentice and completed the IEC apprenticeship program. During my time at Kel-Tex, I was responsible for installing/ troubleshooting electrical components for residential, commercial, industrial, and oil/gas applications including instrumentation and associated tubing, PLC's, receptacles, switches, lighting, load centers, and associated wiring in homes, and conduit and wiring in industrial facilities
Education
Certificate - Electrictrician
IEC Apprenticeship Program
Amarillo, TX05-2000
High School Diploma -
West Texas High
Stinnett, TX05-1993
Skills
- Ability to read blueprints and P&ID's
- Ability to use multimeters, meggers, and other electrical testing equipment
- Familiar with excel and word
- Experience in overseeing crews
- Experience in leading and following
- Team player
- Team building
- Over 30 years experience in the electrical industry
- Hold a valid TX master electrician license
- Punctual
- Dedicated
Accomplishments
- While in business I recieved electrical contractor of the year in my area for 3 years in a row
Certification
- IEC apprenticeship program completion certificate
- TX Master Electrician License
Timeline
Chief Inspector II
Commtech Global
01.2021 - 11.2025
I&E Inspector II
Perry Inspection Firm
05.2019 - 01.2021
Owner/Operator
Rannals Electric
06.2015 - 05.2019
Electrical Superintendent
MAC Supply
04.2012 - 06.2015
Journeyman Electrician
Panhandle Line Service
05.2006 - 04.2012
Journeyman Electrician
Kel-Tex Electric
09.1995 - 05.2006
Certificate - Electrictrician
IEC Apprenticeship Program
High School Diploma -
West Texas High
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