CHRISTOPHER HALE
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Summary
The opportunity to utilized my skills and abilities as I continue to grow in my career and be an asset to a perspective employer. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical issues, ensuring safety and efficiency. Demonstrated effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Signal Electrician
Econolite
10.2018 - Current
- Perform monthly traffic signal, tri-annual, semi annual and annual preventative maintenance via 332 and Nema cabinets throughout the city of Anaheim and other perspective cities assigned.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Install and inspect traffic head alignment and proper operation of phase timing 1-8, pedestrian timing and overlaps.
- Inspect loop detection and video detection by checking detectors and by placing a call in the perspective controller for the specific phases assigned to a camera or loop. Check oed push buttons for proper operation. Clean, vacuum cabinet and measure ac/dc voltage. Clean and test battery back systems, myers, dimensions and Alpha. Check timing per timing sheet. Log maintenance work via cabinet log sheet.
- Troubleshooting- Inspect intersection in flashing or not timing correctly. Check controller, CMU, MMU, BIU's load switches, flash relays and battery back up systems.
- New Construction- Prepared foundations for NEMA, 332 and 333 Traffic Signal Cabinets. Install, wire and program NEMA cabinets for shop tests and field operations. Install rigid conduit 3/4-"-3" underground and pillboxes. Install and repair series and parallel lighting, series 5kv 6.6 and parallel 120-490.
Traffic Signal Street Light Technician
City Of Palmdale
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed Tri-Annual and Annual Traffic Signals Preventative Maintenance Checks
- Observing Intersections for proper operation and timing per timing sheet
- Inspecting Traffic Signals Poles, Led's Thru Phases, Left Turns And Overlaps
- Inspect and verify Loop and Video Detection
- Check Ped signs and ped push buttons
- Vacuum and Clean inside Traffic Signal Cabinets
- Inspect cabinet devices- Controller, CMU's, 24 Volt power supply flash relays and load switches
- Inspect electrical service and Battery Back Up Systems
- Recorded Traffic Signal Maintenance Check via Log and Laptop computer per Intersection
- Performed Street Light Troubleshooting and Repair
- Install Street Light Poles, Luminaries, pull boxes And conduit
- Managed inventory of lighting equipment, ensuring all fixtures were properly maintained and readily available for use.
- Developed custom lighting solutions for clients, catering to their unique aesthetic preferences and budget requirements.
- Reduced energy consumption by transitioning to energy-efficient LED fixtures for venue lighting.
- Enhanced stage presence for performers with strategic use of spotlights and color schemes during live shows.
Maintenance Electrician
City of South Gate City Yard
12.2011 - 12.2017
- Performed Electrical Maintenance and Repair via City Buildings, Traffic Signals And Street Lighting
- Repair and Replace electrical panels, receptacles, switches, Street Lights And Traffic Signals
Traffic Signal Technician
City Of Torrance
09.2011 - 10.2017
- Performed Traffic Signal Preventative Maintenance Monthly Checks via 44 intersections
- Inspect Traffic Signal Operation, coordination Field operations and Battery Back Up Systems
- Performed Street Light new Construction, troubleshooting and repair
- Installed conduit, pull boxes and Electrical service Pedestals
- Supervise 9 personnel via Traffic Signal and Paint Shop
- Assigned work orders to perspective employees
- Inspect and completed capital improvement projects per City Engineer
- Entered daily time sheets and work logs via computer-Microsoft Word, Excel and Maximo
Education
Level 3 Traffic Signals - Traffic Signal Theory And Operation
IMSA
Jacksonville, FLTraffic Signal Inspector 1 - Traffic Signal Intersection Inspection
IMSA
Jacksonville, FLRoadway Lighting 1 - Street Lighting Operations And Repair
IMSA
Jacksonville, FLCertificate Of Completion Via DD-214 - Electrical Maintenance And Theory
U.S NAVY Electrician Mate A School
Great Lakes, Illinois08-1992
Skills
- Wiring installation
- Electrical Repairs, Installations, and troubleshooting
- Traffic control devices
- CDL Class B, Expires 3/17/2028
- Traffic signal equipment
Timeline
Traffic Signal Electrician
Econolite
10.2018 - Current
Traffic Signal Street Light Technician
City Of Palmdale
10.2017 - 04.2018
Maintenance Electrician
City of South Gate City Yard
12.2011 - 12.2017
Traffic Signal Technician
City Of Torrance
09.2011 - 10.2017
Level 3 Traffic Signals - Traffic Signal Theory And Operation
IMSA
Traffic Signal Inspector 1 - Traffic Signal Intersection Inspection
IMSA
Roadway Lighting 1 - Street Lighting Operations And Repair
IMSA
Certificate Of Completion Via DD-214 - Electrical Maintenance And Theory
U.S NAVY Electrician Mate A School
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