To work as a Journeyman Electrician on commercial or industrial projects.
Gino A. Ghiotto
CA State Certified Journeyman Electrician
Objective To work as a journeyman electrician on commercial, industrial or retrofit construction projects.
Work Experience
5 / 2008 – 3 / 2009
Journeyman Electrician
Electrical Systems and Instrumentation Inc.
6906 Downing Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661-587-9322
CHEVRON CO-GENERATION RELIABILITY UPGRADE.
Worked as a journeyman electrician on electrical/steam/heat co-generation projects.
Duties include: Daily safety evaluations and documentation. Demo of old equipment. Cut, thread, and bend rigid conduit. Installing conduit. Installing cable tray. Installing cables onto cable tray. Pulling wire through conduit. Installing PLC equipment. Terminating conductors on motors, instruments, PLC’s, and service panels. Build termination panels for process controls. Perform point to point continuity checks. Adjust position / thrust sensors for PLC / motor controls. Demo motor control buckets and assisted on rebuilding buckets and motor control centers.
GARCES HIGH SCHOOL.
Worked as a lead man electrician on new construction.
Duties include: communications with general contractor and sub contractors regarding work schedule project status and change orders. Supervising jobsite safety and conducting safety meetings. Ordering and accounting of materials. Assigning tasks to other electricians and apprentices. Perform quality control inspections of work performed by others. Layout of conduit and devices for power, lighting, fire alarm, and underground installations. Cut, bend, and install EMT conduit. Install transformers, panels, light fixtures, switches, and receptacles. Install occupancy sensors, timers, and photo cells for lighting controls. Install conductors for three way switches and A-B lighting. Install ground boxes for underground conduit and feeders. Terminate feeders and branch circuits. Install trim. Perform troubleshooting.
1 / 2008 – 3 / 2008
Journeyman Electrician
Helix Electric Inc.
8260 Camino Santa Fe, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92121
858-535-0505
AVALON BAY APARTMENTS.
Worked as a journeyman electrician during Installation of raceway, conductors, and equipment for a 210 unit, four story apartment complex and a five level parking structure. Main responsibilities were getting fire alarm and elevator systems installed and completed for commissioning. Reviewed fire alarm and power drawings. Generated a list of materials needed to complete tasks. Organized a team of journeyman and apprentice electricians to assist with the installation of EMT or other raceway throughout project for 120V/208V power and low voltage cables. Installed FA control panel cabinet, j-boxes, pull cans, power supply cabinets, shunt trip breakers and disconnect switches. Installed conductors and performed terminations. Worked with other journeyman and apprentices throughout project installing EMT conduit and conductors for general lighting and power, utilization equipment, and site lighting. Checked all feeders and terminations for integrity before energizing.
11 / 2006 – 11 / 2007
Foreman
REC Solar Inc.
775 Fiero Lane, Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
805-528-9705
Supported REC personnel in opening the REC office in Bakersfield, California. Trained and supervised a crew of two to six persons in PV installation techniques. Supervised safety meetings and monitored safe work practices of personnel. Supervised field operations for BIPV, new construction, and retrofit projects. Reviewed blueprints / plans and material schedules for upcoming projects. Ordered materials from in-house supply and outside vendors. Coordinated resources for optimum utilization. Communicated with internal and external customers and provided superior customer service. Performed installations of inverters, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, combiner boxes, conduit or other electrical raceway, and wire. Installed new conduit and conductors on existing house panels. Performed bonding of grounding electrode conductor. Performed layout for rooftop and ground mounted arrays. Fabricated and installed PV array support systems on roofs and installed PV modules. Fabricated and installed ground mount support structures. Supervised and assisted PV installation crews on projects. Energized PV system and checked system performance. Scheduled inspections and obtained final inspection sign off. Received payment from customers and forwarded payment to accounting. Recorded field data for CSI rebate and forwarded data to company rebate administration. Maintained company credit cards and expenses documentation. Supervised employee paperwork, timecards, and disciplinary procedures. Maintained company vehicles and tools.
6 / 2006 – 10 / 2006
Journeyman Electrician
Helix Electric Inc.
8260 Camino Santa Fe, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92121
858-535-0505
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RUNWAY 25L RETROFIT
Worked as a team member rewiring 4.5kV runway lighting systems. Installed temp runway lighting. Inspected conductors and verified de-energized status before demo of old runway lighting fixtures and conductors. Installed new lighting fixtures and conduit for concrete encasement in new runway. Directed heavy equipment operators during trench digging operations. Lead a team of 15 journeyman and apprentices during underground PVC conduit installation. Performed trenching and shoring competent person duties. Walked job with inspectors and provided visibility of signed off projects for company management.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SANTA BARBARA
STUDENT HOUSING
Worked with other journeymen and apprentices in the layout and installation of underground conduit. Set up building string lines to determine conduit placement within footings and walls. Marked out lines for trenching. Instructed equipment operators to dig trenches to appropriate depths and widths for conduit and vaults. Supervised conduit and vault installation. Supervised concrete pours and backfill operations.
8 / 2005 – 7 / 2006
Foreman, Journeyman Electrician
Energy Management System Field Technician
Solar Integrated Technologies
1837 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90058
323-231-0411
Supported company operations in construction of large commercial BIPV roof systems. Acted as a technical specialist and liaison to internal and external customers. Supported contractors and tradesmen on site in the installation and integration of solar PV equipment. Instituted a safety and communication program to help reduce accidents and conform to OSHA safety regulations. Reduced construction material costs by entering into purchasing agreements with value added vendors. Responsibilities included participation in pre-construction meetings and site surveys. Inspection of existing facility electrical distribution equipment. Recording measurements for inverter and other electrical equipment locations. Recording measurements of roof areas and building dimensions. Locate, identify, and coordinate removal of abandoned equipment on roof and other key areas. Supported roof tear off operations and performed structure repairs as needed. Assisted with skylight and drain upgrades. Provided training and assistance to subcontractor personnel during installation of inverters, PV modules, transformers, switch gear, CT cabinets, PVC/EMT/GRC/RAC conduits, combiner boxes, gutters, and conductors. Installed circuit breakers on existing equipment. Coordinated electrical shut downs with facility managers and applied energy control measures. Performed voltage taps and current transformer installation on energized bus bars and circuit conductors. Performed troubleshooting and repairs on PV electrical systems. Performed diagnostic evaluations of PV components and requested service calls from component manufactures and vendors when necessary. Submitted material schedules for the quarterly EMS construction obligations. Coordinated with customer IT managers and internet service providers for EMS/SCADA internet connectivity. Assisted SCADA engineers during system programming and set up. Assembled the various electrical and electronic components used in the EMS system. Installed electrical raceway and conductors to inverters, electrical panels, and telecommunication equipment. Terminated conductors on inverters, electrical panels, EMS components, and communications network equipment.
4 / 2005 – 6 / 2005
Journeyman Electrician
Braun Electric inc.
3012 Sillect Ave.
Bakersfield, CA
661-633-1451
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS
Worked as a team member installing new electrical systems on oil production equipment. Upgraded instrumentation and control systems on steam generation and water treatment equipment.
4 / 2003 – 1 / 2005
Helix Electric Inc.
8260 Camino Santa Fe, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92121
858-535-0505
DELANO II STATE PRISON
Lead Journeyman Electrician
Responsible for conduit rough in, conductor installation, and trim for 16 inmate housing buildings. Supervised and worked with a group of five to 10 journeyman and apprentices. Performed layout and installation of conduit and conductors for power, lighting, fire alarm, energy management, PLC control wiring, and PA systems. Installed UPS systems, fire alarm devices, light fixture and finish trim. Walked jobsite with inspectors. Attended to punch list items and change orders.
CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO
MAJOR COMMUNICATIONS TIE-IN
Journeyman Electrician.
Worked with a team of journeyman and apprentices installing new electrical systems and raceway for a telecommunications retrofit throughout the campus. Installed underground conduits and vaults. Installed EMT, GRC conduit, and cable tray. Installed wiremold for station drops. Installed new sub-panels, circuit breakers, conduit, and conductors for server rooms, IDF room lighting, power, and HVAC.
5 / 2002 – 2 / 2003
Apprentice Electrician
Walterscheid Electric Co.
150 W. Bonita Ave.
San Dimas, CA
909-599-2321
SERVICE TRUCK
Assisted a journeyman electrician on a service truck. RESIDENTIAL: service upgrades, installed additional lighting, receptacles, ceiling fans, spas. Performed troubleshooting. Replaced faulty equipment. Performed wiring of new homes and room additions. COMMERCIAL: office improvements, demo and replace old distribution equipment and conductors, installed motor controls, replaced motors, air conditioning electrical, elevator electrical, fire alarm installations, and troubleshooting. INDUSTRIAL: Installation and repair of PLC systems, EMS systems, VSD/VFD, motor controls, HVAC electrical. Power change over / generator set up / temporary power. Installed GRC, OCAL conduit and explosion proof fittings in propane distribution facilities, manufacturing plants, and chemical processing facilities.
11 / 2001 – 5 / 2002
Apprentice Electrician
Bergelectric
5650 West Centinela
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 337-1377
CHINO SPECTRUM
Worked with a team of electricians and apprentices constructing underground duct banks and vaults for electrical, gas, and telephone utilities. Assisted in layout and installation of underground PVC conduit and conductors for parking lot and landscape lighting. Installed light standards and site lighting.
11 / 1999 – 11 / 2001
Apprentice Electrician
Helix Electric Inc.
8260 Camino Santa Fe, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92121
858-535-0505
LOS ANGELES CITY HALL
Assisted journeymen installing new electrical system throughout building. Installed EMT, GRC, OCAL conduit. Pulled wire. Performed wire makeup in junction boxes. Installed trim devices, light fixtures. Performed extensive material handling. Kept records of company tools
LOS ANGELES CITY SCHOOLS
Installed new electrical systems, fire alarm systems, IT network, security, and PA system on various schools.
LOS ANGELES CITY SCHOOLS.
Installed data cabling for IT systems. Installed and terminated fiber and CAT 5 cable. Installed telephone and custom audio/visual systems.
8 / 1999 – 9 / 1999
Maintenance Mechanic
J and S Plastics
El Monte, CA
Maintenance and repair of facilities. Maintained production equipment to minimize downtime. Demolition of old electrical, plumbing, and telephone systems. Assisted with production equipment relocation by rerouting plumbing and electrical conduits and conductors. Installed new service equipment including transformers, switch gear, and motor controls for 120-277V and 240-480V systems. Performed trouble shooting of motors, variable speed drives, process control equipment, compressors, conveyors, dust collection, and material feed systems.
5 / 1999 – 8 / 1999
Electrical helper
Helix Electric Inc.
8260 Camino Santa Fe, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92121
858-535-0505
Worked with journeyman electricians constructing two elevator towers and a restaurant at Santa Anita racetrack. Demolition of old electrical system. Set up and maintenance of temporary job site lighting and power distribution. Installed underground conduit and vault. Installed EMT, IMC, and GRC conduit and support systems. Performed material handling, tool maintenance, and job site clean up.
8 / 1996 – 2 / 1999
Mechanic
Gran Touring Classics
Los Alamitos, CA
Repaired and restored Ferrari and other Italian motor vehicles. Performed removal, cleaning, and inspection of various mechanical components. Removed engines and transmissions for service and repair. Performed all facility maintenance including general cleaning, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs and upgrades.
7 / 2006
Helix University
Trenching and shoring competent person training
6 / 2005
Foreman Training
Associated Builders and Contractors
Van Nuys, CA
6 / 2005
Journeyman Exam
State of California
Van Nuys, CA
6 / 2003
Completion of State of California certified apprenticeship program
Associated Builders and Contractors
Van Nuys, CA
1 / 2002
Motor Control Part II certificate
Bergelectric Corp. Contractors & Engineers
Los Angeles, CA
1 / 2002
Motor Control Part I certificate
Bergelectric Corp. Contractors & Engineers
Los Angeles, CA
3 / 1998
Automotive electrical and fuel systems certification
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
3 / 1998
Automotive fuel systems and electrical, B.A.R. 97 smog class certification
Cerritos College
Cerritos, CA
10 / 1987
Honorable discharge
U.S. Army
Fort Polk, LA
4 / 1985
Artillery Surveyor school
U.S. Army
Fort Sill, OK
6 / 1984
General Education
Temple City High School, Temple City, CA
References Available upon request
Skills Foreman and leadman experience in residential, commercial and PV electrical construction. Promoter of job site safety awareness. Experience with material procurement practices in the construction industry. 120V through 4.2KV electrical systems, blueprint reading and as-built drawings, electrical system layout, EMT, GRC, IMC, RAC, OCAL, and PVC conduit bending and installation, fabrication of conduit support systems, service panel installation, circuit breaker sizing and installation. Electrical troubleshooting, underground conduit and vault installation. Operating Scissor lifts, forklifts and man lifts, powder actuated tools, CAD welding, mechanical / hydraulic benders, pipe threaders. Knowledge of fire alarm systems, fire prevention systems. Utilization equipment installation, motor repair and replacement, working on energized equipment. Inverter diagnostics, PLC, RTU, SCADA equipment installation and repair, Ethernet, RS232, RS485 communications, and communication equipment installation and troubleshooting. Microsoft Office programs and Modscan. Work efficiently on both team and solo projects, effective communication skills, good safety awareness, and positive attitude. Desire to lead and accept greater responsibility and challenges. Able to lead and teach others.
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