Kellen Smith
Journeyman Inside Wireman
Oceanside,CA
Summary
I am a Journeyman Electrician applying for the position of Inside Wireman. I am a California State Certified Electrician with 10+ years of experience in commercial electrical work, as well as years of knowledge gleaned working for a mechanical and general contracting company. My field experience includes planning, installation and testing of electrical systems while meeting or exceeding codes required by local jurisdiction, spec, and current NEC. The projects I have worked on range from ground up buildings, Federal/ government work, hospitals, transformers, service upgrades, multi-floor office remodels, tenant improvements and service. I’m competent at working on tasks alone as well as delegating duties to peers and teammates throughout my career and take pride in my craftsmanship. I work well in team settings and consider myself a key member in the on-time delivery of projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Calray Electric
Solana Beach, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Met or exceeded expectations on all phases of construction of projects from shutdowns, underground, slab-on-grade, & masonry applications to lighting, controls and trim.
- Oversaw projects with crew of 2-8 personnel maintaining, repairing, updating and testing of electrical systems, components and equipment.
- Enforced production safety and quality by supporting leadership in determining solutions for process issues and inefficiencies.
- Ordered parts, managed contractors and scheduled staff.
- Boosted quality assurance standards with in-depth material compliance inspections for federal work.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
Journeyman Electrician
Prime Electrical Services
San Marcos, CA
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Responsible for installing temp power, conduit, cables, devices, to plan as well as meeting or exceeding clients' needs on design builds.
- Worked on both dead and energized circuits, as well as Title 24 compliant lighting system installations and coordination with commissioners
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Sized components according to building specifications and user requirements.
- Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
Apprentice Electrician
Sass Electric Inc
Ramona, CA
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Provided layouts for new electrical system and component installations by reading and interpreting drawings accurately.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
Apprentice Electrician
Gould Electric Inc.
Poway, CA
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Pulled wire through feeder and branch conduits to their respective locations
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electricians to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
Education
Electrical
ABC San Diego Chapter
Poway, CA 07.2011 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Helix Charter Highschool
La Mesa, CA 08.1999 - 06.2003
Skills
Commercial construction
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Journeyman Electrician
Calray Electric
10.2019 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Prime Electrical Services
02.2017 - 07.2019
Apprentice Electrician
Sass Electric Inc
08.2014 - 02.2017
Apprentice Electrician
Gould Electric Inc.
07.2011 - 05.2013
Electrical
ABC San Diego Chapter
07.2011 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Helix Charter Highschool
08.1999 - 06.2003
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