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OBJECTIVE
To seek a better career, utilizing my experience in electrical, controls and safety for the benefit of my employer.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Supervised KBR Power Generation WestSite of LSA Anaconda and recorded preventive maintenances according to ACO and SOP and supported military with over 1000 generators.
* Supervised electrical testing of existing 400 Wye and Delta, 11000 and 33000 VAC systems with personal knowledge of Baghdad Airport Control Tower, power plant and sub-stations 1 through 15 layouts while with IAP World Wide Services.
* Recommended and initiated modification and replacement of equipment such as life boats, fire extinquishers, gas detectors and generator systems that failed to meet acceptable operating standards both on land and offshore applications while at Sola Controls.
* Initiated and suggested plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals and hold safety meetings. (JW Gray Electric, 2002)
* Successfully managed an 8-manned goal achieving team pulling tray cable from MCC rooms to source. (HB Zachry, 2001-2002)
* Attended schoolings and technical programs in maintenance and rebuilding and modifications of reciprocating and turbine equipments in the US Army and at colleges and at Chevron, Shell, Texaco and Conoco.
EDUCATION
2000 Production Safety Course Nichols State University
1997 US Army Ft. Hood, TX
1988-1997 Safety and mechanical courses on M113's, M577's, M60, M151's, Bradley's and various military equipment.
1984 III Corps Honor Graduate in Primary Leadership Development
1976 Mountain Home High, Mountain Home, Arkansas
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mar 2005 to date Kellogg Brown and Root Services, Inc. Balad, Iraq
Power Generation Foreman
Supervises four (4) team leaders with three (3) mechanics in each team for service, repairs, troubleshooting, maintenance, and emergency calls; assist management in formulating department policies and systems and monitor its implementation; perform other tasks that may be required by the LOGCAP contract from time to time.
Dec 2004 to Nabors Drilling International Dhahran, UAE
Feb 2005
Supervisor, Rig Electricians
Supervisor for six (6) rig projects in Saudi Arabia for Pool Arabia, handling 14 electricians building skids for housing drilling personnel, installation of transformers, cable tray, and terminated cable and tested generator package. Supervised fork lift and simultaneous crane operations while moving and setting expat and TCN housing.
Mar 2004 to Lear Siegler Inc., Mosul, Iraq
Nov 2004
Primarily responsible to work for the maintenance of Hummvee's, Hemmets and Model 1076 PLS trailers, MTV and LMTV's, M923's, bulldozers, generators (to include civilian and US Army 3, 15, 30, 60KW) and larger generators; Order parts and complete 2404 and packets for all works performed.
Oct 2003 to IAP World Wide Services Irmo, SC
Mar 2004
Mechanical Tech Manager
Supervised personnel performing maintenance on generators at VVIP and Villa compounds in Baghdad, and worked with Army Prime Power to maintain power to Baghdad Control Tower ; Assist in building, planning, and management of 40 caravans with water, power, and sewer to meet current hygiene standards at the VVIP compound.
Nov 2002 to P2S/SECO Flour Metairie, La
June 2003
Electrical Technician
Install and repair electrical systems, apparatuses and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and PLC equipments; Test motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids and other electrical equipments; Diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical malfunctions and failures of Cat, Onan, and Perkins generator equipments, and perform preventative and corrective maintenances.
Aug 2002 to United Automation W Monroe, La
Oct 2002
Electrician
Plan layouts installed and repaired wirings, electrical fixtures, apparatuses and control equipments; Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduits using tools such as hacksaws, pipe threaders and conduit benders; Assemble and test experimental motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids and other electrical equipments.
Mar 2002 to JW Gray Electric Stafford, TX
Aug 2002
Electrician
Prepare sketches showing location of wirings and equipments based on diagrams and blueprints; Ensure concealed wirings are installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and floorings; Supervise and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in installation, testing, adjusting motors and engines; Was instrumental in directing backhoe operator to dig for 3" secondary power conduit per site prints; Execute daily mechanical checks and service on backhoe.
Dec 2001 to HB Zachry San Antonio, TX
Mar 2002
Journeymen Electrician
Was instrumental in the installation of 2000 feet of 3" and 2" rigid conduit in a day by using the drilling derrick method of lifting pipe and installing with chain grips; Plan layouts, install and repair wirings, electrical fixtures, apparatuses and control equipments and install grounding leads;
Sept 2001 to Arrow Electric San Antonio, TX
Dec 2001
Electrical Foreman
Supervised and coordinated activities of 15 electricians; Inspect completed installations for conformance to design, equipment specifications, safety standards and initiate plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Train new batch of electricians for the company.
Aug 2000 to McBride Electric San Antonio, TX
Sept 2001
Electrician
Applied electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify operational electrical machinery, electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial and commercial plants and laboratories; Connect control panels to power source; Diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical malfunctions and failures of operational equipments, perform preventative and corrective maintenances; Review work orders and related manuals, blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine tasks to be performed and tools to be needed for installation of machines.
Feb 2000 to Sola Safety and Controls Division Lafayette, La
Aug 2000
Safety Technician / Operator
Tour offshore facilities to inspect fire and safety equipments, machineries and facilities, identify and correct potential hazards to ensure compliance with safety regulations; Fill out inspection reports on condition of valves, pipes, tanks, pumps and alarms for superiors and customers and test wirings circuits, following blueprints and diagrams; Confer with customers and recommend changes or alterations of equipments.
Sept 1998 to C & D Production Inc. Larose, La
Feb 2000
Offshore Field Electrician / Operator
Fly offshore 7/7 to Texaco/Chevron offshore platforms in Gulf of Mexico and provide personalized services; Join tubing and pipes to various refrigerating units and test for gas leaks; Purchase electrical parts and maintain effective inventory controls; Install and repair electrical systems, apparatuses and electrical and electronic components of industrial machineries and equipments and install grounding leads.
Jul 1998 to SECO/Phillips Metairie, La
Sept 1998
Electrical Technician
Install and repair electrical systems, apparatuses and electrical and electronic components of industrial machineries and equipments; Install control and distribution apparatuses such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels, fastening them in place with screws and bolts, and high voltage connections on turbine generators and switch gears.
Jul 1991 to Sola Safety and Controls Division Larose, La
Jul 1998
Fire, Safety Technician / Operator
Plan layouts, install and repair wirings, electrical fixtures, apparatuses and control equipments per MMS and USCG regulations; Observe functioning of installed diesel engines, made adjustments, relocations, and replacements; Fabricate and assemble metal solar collectors according to job order specifications using machine shop tools and equipment; Restructure and improve inspections on 100's of offshore platforms to ensure adherence to design specifications.
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