Brandon Pickens
Lake Charles
Summary
10 year Experienced Journeyman Electrician with a strong background in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards and local regulations. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members to troubleshoot complex electrical issues, resulting in enhanced system reliability and performance. Led projects focused on the installation of power distribution systems, contributing to improved operational efficiency. Trained apprentices in electrical techniques and safety protocols, facilitating skill development and knowledge transfer within the team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
DuPont
Cameron
02.2025 - Current
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and local regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex electrical issues, enhancing system reliability and performance.
- Led projects involving the installation of power distribution systems, improving operational efficiency and reliability.
- Trained apprentices in electrical techniques and safety protocols, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
- Assisted in the preparation of project estimates, helping to align resources and manage project timelines effectively.
Journeyman Electrician
Excel
Beaumont
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards
Journeyman Electrician
Zachary Industrial
Port Arthur
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
Journeyman Electrician
Triad Electric & Controls
Westlake
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
Journeyman Electrician
ISC
Westlake
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Requirements, Installed 300ft of Conduit including conduit bending, wire pulling and terminating.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
3rd Year Electrical Apprentice
TIC
Sabine
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Includes: Installing 200ft of conduit daily, troubleshooting, and terminate wires.
- Installed and mounted electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors and components.
- Spliced and terminated wires to lighting, power and control equipment and built familiarity with 120/240 single phase and 120/240V delta.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
Electrical Apprentice
Bechtel
Sabine
05.2016 - 10.2017
- NCCER Electrical Apprenticeship levels 1 and 2.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Completed full apprenticeship program to become qualified Electrician.
Education
Electrician - Electrical
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Rough In Work
- Installing Equipment
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Apprentice Training
- Troubleshooting
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Follow Blueprints
- Safety Awareness
- Wire Wrapping and Cutting
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
DuPont
02.2025 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Excel
07.2023 - 12.2024
Journeyman Electrician
Zachary Industrial
08.2022 - 06.2023
Journeyman Electrician
Triad Electric & Controls
07.2021 - 06.2022
Journeyman Electrician
ISC
03.2019 - 08.2021
3rd Year Electrical Apprentice
TIC
11.2017 - 12.2019
Electrical Apprentice
Bechtel
05.2016 - 10.2017
Electrician - Electrical
Sowela Technical Community College