BENJAMIN MATIAS JR
bmatiasjr[at]yahoo.com
Career Objectives
To obtain long-term employment as a journeyman or service technician with the opportunity for advancement.
Summary of Qualifications
I have a variety of skills, knowledge, and abilities such as adapting to different situations and work environments, handling work load, goal orientated, self motivated, and expertise in my field as an electrician. Meet deadlines without difficulty.
Work History
Oct 02, 2000 - Jan 09, 2009 IES Residential Inc. - Round Rock, Texas
Journeyman Electrician
Build temporary meter loops 70-200 Amps for homes in the process of construction working with all the electrical companies within an 80 miles radius. Build service drops to include both overhead and pedestal 70-600 Amps for the electrical companies and make arrangements for permanent service once the homes were completed, I also had to make sure that they did not have any trouble with feedback, I was also given make readies to make sure that everything was done correctly and to note anything that was wrong as too fix them by troubleshooting and making repairs by either rewire or redoing the circuit, and also do add-on's, I also help with the Company quarterly and annual inventory.
I was put on Family Medical leave of absence until return to work, but wifes medical condition worsen and could not return to work. Work load was and is still slow because of economy.
Oct 05, 1999 - Oct 02, 2000 Commemorative Brands Inc. - Austin, Texas
Packer and 1st Class Spec
Run US Postal mail Processor model u100 ver 13.4 and to make sure that all shipping were to current weight and limits making sure that all mail bags were sealed with security tags.
Jun 07, 1999 - Sep 01, 2000 DELL - Austin, Texas
Production Helper
Tested LS-120s, CD/DVDs and hard drives for camputers and laptops before they were put into the system, troublshooting and making corrections where needed by reading blue prints.
Jul 06, 1994 - Dec 18, 1999 Highland Manufacturing Inc. - Worthington, Minnesota
Electricial Foreman
Hired as production helper(rough wireman)did that for a couple of years and than was moved to leadperson making sure that the 3 persons under me were doing their jobs correctly according to codes, worked doing that for awhile and that lead to the Foreman position and than was given the responsibility of the whole Electricial Department making sure that all homes built meet Local,MUD, HUD and current NEC codes within the Tri-State area of Minnesota
Education
Sep 1992 - Jul 1994 SW Technicial College - Jackson, Minnesota
Education Level: 2 years college, technical or vocational school
Major: TeleCom Sys Tech
Minor: TeleCom Spec
GPA: 3.8
Total Hours: 96.0
Graduated: No
Oct 1973 - Mar 1974 Kubasaki High School - Mcb Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan
Education Level: 1 year college, technical or vocational school
Major: Mechanical/Architecture Draft
Minor: Calculus
GPA: 3.8
Total Hours: 45.0
Graduated: Yes
Sep 1970 - May 1973 Stephen F. Austin High School - Austin, Texas
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Major: Physics
Minor: General Education
GPA: 3.5
Total Hours: 21.0
Graduated: Yes
Training
Apr 01, 2010 - Apr 26, 2010 Jade
Learning Center
Lockout/Tagout Rules NFPA70E/2009
and Texas Laws
Status: Completed
Mar 30, 2009 - Apr 17, 2009 Jade Learning Center
Residential Wiring and Texas Laws/2008 NEC Changes
Status: Completed
Feb 01, 2008 - Feb 16, 2008 My Trade Training LLC
Transformers and Meters
Learn how transformers and meters work and how to troubleshoot them to make reqiured repairs
Status: Completed
Texas Department of License and Regulation - Austin, Texas
Journeyman Electrician
License
Expires: May 04, 2011
Occupational Experience
Electricians (15 yrs 6 mos)
1. Climbs ladder to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures. 15 to 19 years
2. Constructs and fabricates parts, using hand tools and specifications. 15 to 19 years
3. Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools. 15 to 19 years
4. Directs and trains workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. 15 to 19 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. 15 to 19 years
7. Installs electrical wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. 15 to 19 years
8. Maintains and repairs or replaces wiring, equipment and fixtures, using hand tools. 15 to 19 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. 10 to 14 years
11. Prepares sketches of location of wiring and equipment or follows blueprints to determine location of equipment and conformance to safety codes. 15 to 19 years
12. Readies and assembles electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, using specifications and hand tools. 15 to 19 years
13. Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeter, voltmeter, and oscilloscope. 15 to 19 years
Computer Skills
Typing Speed: 20-25 Words Per Minute
Accounting Software (Peachtree, Quickbooks, etc)
Apple or Macintosh Computers
Database Software (Oracle, Access, etc)
EMail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
Graphics or Drawing Software (Photoshop, etc)
Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
Networking or Lan Software (Cisco, etc)
Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
Personal Computers
Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Flash, etc)
Spreadsheet Software (Calc, Excel, etc)
Utility Software (Virus, File Compression, etc)
Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc)
Language Skills
Spanish - Good ( Read Write Speak )
English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
Additional Skills
I have training in the following Fiber Optic equipment FOPM(fiber optic power meter),OLTS(optical loss test set),FO Spectrum Analyzer
OTDR (optical time domain reflect-ometer/visual fault locater,Band-
width/Microscope/Dispersion tester.
I have skills on making computer cords by using soldering, molding
machine,splicing/stripping machine,running a hacker/spooling machine labeling/bar code machine.
I have used a 600V multirange spot welder/stitcher and epoxy for the making of commercial coolers and have repaired damaged collar
liners both inside/out.
I have used a 600V multirange dielectric for the checking of shorts and deadshorts in mobile-homes and make repairs before shipment to retailers and home-owners.
I have had many different jobs(MOS'S) while in the Marine Corps
to include Warehouseman,SNCOIC of Billeting,Drug/Alcohol Testing,SOG Base Security,Motor Transport, Tactical/Support Instructor and much more.
Driver's License
Class C - Standard Driver's License
References
Ronnie Kruse
Co.Vice-President
IES Neal Electric LP (IES Residential Inc.)
(512) 835-5300
Ron Totten
Plant Manager
Highland Manufacturing Inc
(507) 376-9460
Chris Smith
Supervisor
IES Residential Inc.
(512) 835-5300
Paul Carr
Co.President
IES Neal Electric LP (IES Residential Inc.)
(512) 835-5300
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