Zachary Lester
Beckley,WV
Summary
Accomplished Certified Electrician, Certified Mine foreman, and Maintenance Shift Foreman with a proven track record of 17 years of underground mining. Actively seeking to maintain a full time employment position. Punctual, reliable, and hardworking professional with strong communication and leadership qualities and abilities. Dependable and skilled in performing preventive and regular maintenance work, troubleshooting and diagnosing, identifying and implementing solutions. In compliance and knowledge with all state and federal safety standards, applicable regulations, and codes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Electrician
Allegheny Metallurgical
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Ensured compliance with local codes by performing thorough inspections of completed electrical work before final sign-off from authorities.
- Bolstered client confidence with clear communication of project updates, timelines, and anticipated outcomes throughout the course of each job.
- Improved safety standards by consistently inspecting and maintaining electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
- Minimized equipment failure rates by implementing comprehensive preventive maintenance plans for clients'' electrical systems.
- Enhanced system functionality by installing and configuring advanced electrical components such as control panels, circuit breakers, and transformers.
- Prevented potential hazards through diligent assessment of existing electrical systems, identifying areas requiring repair or replacement.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Maintenance Shift Foreman
Allegheny Metallurgical
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Supervised shift personnel effectively, assigning tasks based on skills and experience for maximum productivity.
- Maintained high safety standards with regular inspections, resulting in a reduced number of workplace incidents.
- Performed root cause analysis on production issues, implementing effective solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance .
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
Education
Engineering
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV2017
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Coal City, WV05.2008
Skills
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical testing
- Wiring diagrams
- Electrical Maintenance
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Mine Planning
- Safety Management
- Technical knowledge
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Crew Supervision
- Facilities Maintenance
- Team Supervision
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
Underground Miner
Certified Electrician
Certified Mine foreman
Timeline
Certified Electrician
Allegheny Metallurgical
07.2021 - 08.2024
Maintenance Shift Foreman
Allegheny Metallurgical
01.2021 - 07.2024
Engineering
West Virginia University
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
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