Charles Bolinger

Industrial Electrician

Caterpillar

11.2011 - Current

Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
Attached power cables to equipment such as electric range and motor.
Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
Followed blueprints to install wiring before completion of walls, ceilings or floors.
Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components.
Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.