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Wess McDonald

Florence,AL

Summary

Meticulous and solutions-oriented certified Journeyman Electrician with over 6 years of hands-on TVA power generation systems, safety protocol and troubleshooting complex control systems. Highly skilled in reading blueprints, first-line leadership, Power Generation systems and controls. Resourceful team player adept at transforming plans, drawings and specifications into successful electrical repairs and installations with strong field correction skills for on-time project completion.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Crane Operator

Day And Zimmermann
Decatur, AL
02.2024 - Current
  • Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
  • Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
  • Ensured all Radiation safety standards were meet or exceeded to ensure safe operation on unit 3 refuel.
  • Facilitated and implemented 120/480v power supply to the refuel floor for GE.

Journeyman Electrician

AZCO TVA NEW JOHNSONVILLE TN
New Johnsonville, TN
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
  • Led team of apprentice electricians in installing electrical systems and inspecting existing circuits.
  • Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
  • Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately.
  • Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment.
  • Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
  • Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
  • Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
  • Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.

Journeyman Electrician

GUMBK TVA POWER SERVICE SHOP
Muscle Shoals, AL
06.2017 - 12.2023
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
  • Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
  • Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
  • Replaced malfunctioning components for failing electrical setups.
  • Built, tested, and trouble shot circuit breakers throughout the TVA service area while adhering to HU tools and safety standards.
  • Tested, refurbished, and installed motors of all sizes and voltages through out the TVA service area while adhering to HU tools and safety standards.
  • Trouble shoot, repair, and maintain generation equipment in the Hydro and Gas fleets of TVA while adhering to TVA safety standards.

USMC

DOD
Campe Lejeune , NC
06.2009 - 02.2017
  • Completed 3 combat tours with CENTCOM Afghanistan through 2010-2013.
  • Completed 1 tour with AFRICACOM (Africa) with special MAGTAF.

Education

Inside Wireman Apprentice

North Alabama Electrical JATC
Sheffield, AL
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Florence, AL
06-2009

Skills

  • Power generation trouble shoot and repair
  • Hygro and Gas generator testing, trouble shoot, and repair
  • Equipment Installation
  • Power Distribution
  • New System Installations
  • High Voltage Breaker Testing and Commissioning
  • Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

References

  • Heather Montgomery

            Director, Labor Supply (TVA)  256-366-5218

  • Tim Pesto

            PSS (TVA) Shop 4 Supervisor 256-3663468

Timeline

Crane Operator

Day And Zimmermann
02.2024 - Current

Journeyman Electrician

AZCO TVA NEW JOHNSONVILLE TN
01.2024 - 02.2024

Journeyman Electrician

GUMBK TVA POWER SERVICE SHOP
06.2017 - 12.2023

USMC

DOD
06.2009 - 02.2017

Inside Wireman Apprentice

North Alabama Electrical JATC

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Wess McDonald