Justin West
Baton Rouge
Summary
Skilled electrician with expertise in electrical installations, high voltage operations, and troubleshooting. Committed to NEC code compliance and circuit analysis, ensuring safe and efficient electrical systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Electrician
Ardent Services LLC
Baton Rouge
03.2020 - Current
- Install stress cones for 3 conductor 500, 750, 1000
- install breakout boots on conductor 750
- Diagnosed electrical issues using testing equipment and tools.
- Followed blueprints and technical diagrams for installations.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
Electrician
Excel Contractors
Baton Rouge
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained and repaired wiring, lighting, and control systems.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using testing equipment and tools.
- Followed blueprints and technical diagrams for installations.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems using schematics diagrams and test instruments such as digital multimeters.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
Apprentice Electrician
Ardent Services LLC
Baton Rouge
06.2012 - 02.2018
- Provided support to electrician and other trades in electrical field
- Assisted electrician with repairing and installing wire, cable tray conduit
- Tested systems and continuity to verify electrical compatibility and safety components
Education
Trade - Electrical
ABC Pelican Chapter Trade School
Baton Rouge, LA05.2016
High School Diploma -
North Iberville High School
Maringouin, LA05.2005
Skills
- Electrical installations
- High voltage operations
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Wiring and circuitry
- NEC code compliance
- Circuit analysis
- Wiring installation
- Lighting systems
- Field installation
- Voltmeter use
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- High voltage systems
- Transformer maintenance
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Schematic reading
- Meter reading
- Low-voltage systems
- Control systems
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Efficient
- Electrical experience
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Generator installation
- Electrical maintenance
Certification
NCCER Certified Electrician, Louisiana State Board
Timeline
Electrician
Ardent Services LLC
03.2020 - Current
Electrician
Excel Contractors
03.2018 - 03.2020
Apprentice Electrician
Ardent Services LLC
06.2012 - 02.2018
Trade - Electrical
ABC Pelican Chapter Trade School
High School Diploma -
North Iberville High School