JOE CAVAZOS
Career Objectives
To obtain a full time position in a company where I can apply my past work experience and be an asset to that company.
Summary of Qualifications
Ten years of experience as an electrician. Proven oral and written communication abilities. Proficient in handling diverse tasks simultaneously. Adaptable to new concepts and responsibilities. Self-motivated and goal oriented.
Work History
Jan 05, 2006 - Nov 21, 2008 TX. DEPT. CRIMINAL JUSTICE - EDINBURG, Texas
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
Institutional kitchen maintenance: electrical repair & maintenance on major appliances & electrical circuits.
Nov 01, 2002 - Dec 10, 2005 TL ELECTRIC - Corpus Christi, Texas
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
Assisted in the installation of electrical devices such as wiring and conduits in new commercial buildings. I also installed underground conduit and wiring, which required me to operate the backhoe and trencher.
Feb 01, 2002 - Oct 01, 2002 EPIC GROUP - ENGLESIDE, Texas
ELECTRICIAN
New industrial construction in the chemical plant. Installing rigid conduit for electrical motors and motor control. Pull cables and wiring for the high voltage three phase motors and controllers.
Jun 01, 2001 - Jan 31, 2002 JM DAVIDSON - Aransas Pass, Texas
ELECTRICIAN
Maintenance and overhaul of Cogeneration Power plants and substations. Requiring underground cable installations and aluminum,rigid and PVC conduits. Pulled cables and wiring's for instrumentation and high voltage motors and controls.
Oct 01, 2000 - Mar 31, 2001 BAY, LTD. - Corpus Christi, Texas
ELECTRICIAN
Upgrades in an oil refinery. Install 1/2"-2"rigid conduit in tank fuel storage yard.Pull wiring for level indicator instrumentation.
Aug 20, 1999 - Jan 01, 2000 JM DAVIDSON - Aransas Pass, Texas
PIPEFITTER HELPER
Assist in industrial pipefitting. Required grinding and rigging pipes for high elevation lifting with cranes.
Jul 19, 1999 - Aug 01, 1999 DUHART CONSTRUCTION - Sinton, Texas
MECHANICAL/ELECTRICIAN
Help in construction and expansion of a commercial building. Required to hand trench for concrete foundation,underfloor roughen of plumbing and electrical conduit. Helped to frame walls and roughen electrical and plumbing.
Sep 20, 1996 - Jun 16, 1999 TDCJ - Huntsville, Texas
MAINT ELECTRICIAN
Electrical maintenance in combination commercial/industrial type buildings voltage lighting and electrical equipment.
Education
Alvin High School - Alvin, Texas
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Major: Required
Graduated: Yes
Occupational License/Certification
Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulations - Texas
Apprentice Electrician
License
Issued: Aug 25, 2009
Expires: Aug 25, 2010
Occupational Experience
Electricians ( 10 yrs 0 mos )1. Climbs ladder to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures. 5 to 9 years
2. Constructs and fabricates parts, using hand tools and specifications. 5 to 9 years
3. Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools. 5 to 9 years
4. Directs and trains workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. 5 to 9 years
5. Drives vehicle, operates flood lights, and places flares during power failure or emergency. 5 to 9 years
6. Inspects systems and electrical parts to detect hazards, defects, and need for adjustments or repair. 5 to 9 years
7. Installs electrical wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. 5 to 9 years
8. Maintains and repairs or replaces wiring, equipment and fixtures, using hand tools. 5 to 9 years
9. Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes. 5 to 9 years
10. Possesses electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations. 1 to 2 years
11. Prepares sketches of location of wiring and equipment or follows blueprints to determine location of equipment and conformance to safety codes. 5 to 9 years
12. Readies and assembles electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, using specifications and hand tools. 5 to 9 years
13. Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeter, voltmeter, and oscilloscope. 5 to 9 years
Pipe Fitters ( 5 yrs 0 mos )1. Assembles pipes, tubes, and fittings, according to specifications. 5 to 9 years
2. Attaches pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment. 5 to 9 years
3. Coats nonferrous piping materials by dipping in mixture of molten tin and lead to prevent erosion, or galvanic and electrolytic action. 1 to 2 years
4. Cuts and bores holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, using hand and power tools, prior to pipe installation. 3 to 4 years
5. Cuts, threads, and hammers pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders. 5 to 9 years
6. Inspects work site to determine presence of obstruction and ensure that holes will not cause structure weakness. 5 to 9 years
7. Inspects, examines, and tests installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods. 3 to 4 years
8. Lays out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints. 3 to 4 years
9. Measures and marks pipes for cutting and threading. 5 to 9 years
10. Modifies and maintains pipe systems and related machines and equipment components following specifications, using hand tools and power tools. 5 to 9 years
11. Operates motorized pump to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors. 3 to 4 years
12. Plans pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications. 3 to 4 years
13. Selects pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications. 5 to 9 years
14. Turns valve to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe section, using valve key or wrenches. 5 to 9 years
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment ( 10 yrs 0 mos )1. Adjusts defective components, using hand tools and technical documents. 5 to 9 years
2. Advises management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements. 5 to 9 years
3. Analyzes technical requirements of customer desiring to utilize electronic equipment, and performs installation and maintenance duties. 5 to 9 years
4. Calibrates testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications. 5 to 9 years
5. Consults with customer, supervisor, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance. 5 to 9 years
6. Converses with equipment operators to ascertain whether mechanical or human error contributed to equipment breakdown. 5 to 9 years
7. Determines feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develops specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions. 5 to 9 years
8. Enters information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used. 1 to 2 years
9. Inspects components of equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation. 5 to 9 years
10. Installs equipment in industrial or military establishments and in aircraft and missiles. 3 to 4 years
11. Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and tests. 5 to 9 years
12. Operates equipment to demonstrate use of equipment and to analyze malfunctions. 5 to 9 years
13. Replaces or repairs defective components, using hand tools and technical documents. 5 to 9 years
14. Signs overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired. 5 to 9 years
15. Studies blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures. 5 to 9 years
16. Tests faulty equipment, using test equipment and applying knowledge of functional operation of electronic unit and systems, to diagnose malfunction. 5 to 9 years
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay ( 5 yrs 0 mos )1. Analyzes test data to diagnose malfunctions and evaluate effect of system modifications. 5 to 9 years
2. Disconnects voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connects replacement regulators to high-voltage lines. 5 to 9 years
3. Inspects and tests equipment and circuits to identify malfunction or defect, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters. 5 to 9 years
4. Notifies personnel of need for equipment shutdown requiring changes from normal operation to maintain service. 5 to 9 years
5. Paints, repairs, and maintains buildings and sets forms and pours concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment. 1 to 2 years
6. Prepares reports of work performed. 3 to 4 years
7. Repairs or rebuilds circuit breakers, transformers, and lightning arresters by replacing worn parts. 5 to 9 years
8. Repairs, replaces, and cleans equipment, such as brushes, commutators, windings, bearings, relays, switches, controls, and instruments. 5 to 9 years
9. Tests insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, using testing apparatus, and calculating insulation loss. 5 to 9 years
10. Tests oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength and periodically refills. 1 to 2 years
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other ( 5 yrs 0 mos )
Computer Skills
Typing Speed: 25 Words Per Minute
Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
Language Skills
English - Excellent
Spanish - Excellent
Additional Skills
Backhoe operator 5+yrs.Pipefitter 8+yrs.Maintenance and repair work in industrial and commercial buildings,i.e.:Overhaul and upgrade electrical motors and industrial kitchen appliances.
Driver's License
Class C - Standard Driver's License
Texas
Endorsement - P - Passenger
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