Anibal Astorga
51500 Tyler St., Coachella Ca.

Seek the Challenging Position of Electrician
electrician with more than five years experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring that work is in accordance with relevant codes; installing and servicing street lights, and electrical control systems.

Summary of Qualifications
More than five years experience. Able to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment. Strong ability to install and maintain motors, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers. Thorough knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions and modifications on secondary circuits. Can safely use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Exceptional ability to install grounding leads.
Able to read residential electrical blueprints.
Experienced in installing and maintaining lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers. Can use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances. Excellent ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, Strong desire to study and comprehend new technology. In-depth ability to make mathematical computations. Able to work safely from ladders, scaffolds, hydraulic towers, or in tunnels and crawl spaces. Considerable ability to explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively. prioritize the work of others and organize and coordinate the work of the unit.


Professional Experienc
COVE ELECTRIC, LA QUINTA, CA 2007

Electrician
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles.
Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

LA SALLE LIGHTNING, PALM SPRINGS CA. 2005 - 2006

Utility Electrician Apprentice
Traced out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
Measured, cut, and bent wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Maintained tools, vehicles, and equipment and kept parts and supplies in order.
Drilled holes and pulled or pushed wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
Disassembled defective electrical equipment, replaced defective or worn parts, and reassembled equipment, using hand tools.
Transported tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, hand truck, or heavy, motorized truck.
Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tightened connections, using hand tools.
Stripped insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attached wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
Thread conduit ends, connected couplings, and fabricated and secured conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
Education

Electrician

High School Diploma (2004)