Walter Hurst
Slidell,USA
Summary
Perform electrician duties including installing conduit, bending conduit, and pulling wire Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician Walmart Supercenter remodel
Buck's Electric
Tamaqua , Pa
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
- Executed electrician duties including conduit installation, bending, and wire pulling to ensure efficient electrical system setup.
- Guaranteed compliance with relevant codes to uphold safety and quality standards in electrical installations.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
Industrial Electrician Journeyman
Zachry Group
Belle Chasse, LA
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Troubleshot electrical malfunctions using testing devices such as voltmeters, ammeters, and oscilloscopes
- Replaced faulty or outdated electrical components such as circuit breakers, switches, motors, and transformers
- Upgraded electrical systems to comply with safety standards and enhance operational efficiency
- Installed and terminated panels, lighting fixtures, and devices to ensure effective electrical distribution
- Completed installation of junction boxes for secure electrical connections
- Installing cable and channel tray
- Installed main ground and structural grounding to ensure electrical safety and reliability
Industrial Electrician
NES Global
Palmerton, PA
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Installed electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings.
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Upgraded electrical systems to comply with safety standards, enhancing overall system reliability
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical equipment and fixtures to ensure optimal performance
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical issues across diverse applications to restore functionality
- Troubleshot electrical malfunctions using testing devices such as voltmeters, ammeters, and oscilloscopes
- Replaced faulty or outdated electrical components such as circuit breakers, switches, motors, and transformers
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine wiring layouts and installation requirements.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.
- Installing and terminating panels, lighting fixtures and other devices.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, and circuit breakers.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Operated testing equipment to evaluate electrical systems performance.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Installing junction boxes
- Installed cable and channel tray to support electrical systems in various locations.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Reviewed existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- 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.
Electrician
All Star Inc
Metairie, LA
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
- Executed electrician duties, installing and bending conduit and pulling wire to meet project specifications.
- Maintained compliance with electrical codes to ensure safety and quality of installations.
Electrician
Enterprise Staffing Llc
Metairie, LA
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Installed and repaired electrical systems to ensure safety and compliance in commercial buildings
Electrician Apprentice
Sharp electric IBEW Local 130
Metairie, LA
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures to ensure operational reliability.
- Performed electrician duties by installing and bending conduit and efficiently pulling wire for various projects.
- Ensured compliance with relevant codes through thorough inspections and quality workmanship.
Electrician Apprentice
Frischertz Electric Co Inc
New Orleans, LA
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Installed and maintained wiring, control, and lighting systems to ensure safe and reliable electrical operation
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand and power tools to restore functionality and safety
- Inspected electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers, to identify and resolve potential issues
- Diagnosed electrical issues using testing devices. using a variety of testing devices
- Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams
Electrician Apprentice
Joseph Electric Inc
Kenner, LA
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes and businesses, ensuring safety and functionality.
- Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
- Identified electrical problems using testing devices, diagnosing issues for timely resolution and minimizing downtime.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams to understand project requirements and specifications.
- Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
Electrician Apprentice
Barnes Electric Co Inc
Pensacola, FL
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment, and fixtures with hand tools and power tools to maintain functionality
- Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code.
- Adhered to all safety procedures to ensure a secure work environment
- Work as a team member
Commercial Electrician Journeyman
Tradesmen International Llc
New Orleans, LA
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
Education
Electrical
Associated Builders And Contractors Bayou Chapter
St Rose, LA 08.2018 -
Skills
- Electrical systems
- Power tools
- Blueprint reading
- Low voltage
- Customer service
- Construction
- Electrical wiring
- Conduit
- Schematics
- Sales
- NEC
- Hand tools
- Electrical system installation
- Testing equipment operation
- Safety procedures adherence
- Component replacement
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Electrical upgrade implementation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Control systems
- Voltmeter use
- Motor controls
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Critical thinking
- Circuit breaker installation
- Exceptionally detail-oriented
- Residential electric construction
- Lighting systems
- Branch circuit wiring
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Electrical installation
- System testing
- Commercial and residential projects
- New construction
- Blueprint fluency
- Panel installation
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Underground wiring
- Wiring installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Motor control circuits
- Conduit bending
- Grounding systems
- Installing fixtures
- Installing electrical components
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Arc flash safety
- High voltage systems
- Scaffolding and ladder work
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Journeyman Electrician
- TWIC Card
- Driver's License
Timeline
Electrician Walmart Supercenter remodel
Buck's Electric
08.2025 - 12.2025
Industrial Electrician
NES Global
05.2025 - 07.2025
Industrial Electrician Journeyman
Zachry Group
01.2024 - 04.2025
Commercial Electrician Journeyman
Tradesmen International Llc
04.2023 - 06.2024
Electrical
Associated Builders And Contractors Bayou Chapter
08.2018 -
Electrician
All Star Inc
07.2018 - 10.2023
Electrician
Enterprise Staffing Llc
02.2017 - 03.2019
Electrician Apprentice
Sharp electric IBEW Local 130
10.2015 - 06.2016
Electrician Apprentice
Frischertz Electric Co Inc
10.2014 - 06.2015
Electrician Apprentice
Barnes Electric Co Inc
12.2013 - 06.2014
Electrician Apprentice
Joseph Electric Inc
08.2013 - 09.2014