Leonard Benson II
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Diligent electrical technician with extensive background in electrical systems and maintenance. Successfully led complex projects, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and effective team leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Electrician Technician
Fed Ex Express
11.2020 - Current
- Enhanced safety standards through thorough inspections and adherence to codes and regulations.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Reduced downtime in production facilities through prompt identification and resolution of electrical issues.
- Optimized energy efficiency with the installation of modern lighting systems.
- Updated facility existing electrical power for maximum productivity, and safety for operations.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations of machines or facility.
- Performed troubleshooting on conveyor machines to diagnose issues and develop effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Operated shop tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Maintained meticulous records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and strong communication within maintenance department, using tools such as CMMS or etc.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality, such as systems of PLC's (Allen Bradley), 24Volt DC, 480 Volt DC, pneumatic control valves, VFDs, and etc.
Service Journeyman Electrician
Berg Electric Corp.
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Serviced Industrial and Commercial facilities
- Troubleshoot and professionally install electrical equipment
- Update electrical equipment according to code for remodeled facilities
Journeyman Electrician
Solid Personal
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Industrial, commercial, and residential electrical contracting
- Breaker Panels, Alarm systems, house additions, and Generator installation
- Experienced with factory work and demolition of electrical structures
- Pipe bending of all sizes (including Mechanical Pipe bending)
Technician/Journeyman
Farwest Corrosion Control
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Serviced and updated cathodic corrosion protection technology on rectifiers for Southern Cal Gas Co.
- Serving areas from Fresno CA to the border of Mexico with provided service truck.
- Troubleshoot power panels and rectifiers for maximum efficiency
- Preventive maintenance on existing electrical equipment for both personnel and environment safety.
- Trained other technicians on proper installations according to engineer or manufactured specs.
Electrician/Journeyman
Morrow Meadows
08.2009 - 01.2016
- Installs switchgear and its terminations
- Layout and install wire way, buss duct, cable tray, switches receptacles and other devices
- Maintains and properly stores tools and equipment
- Made accurate feeder and branch circuit calculations
- Operated all applicable motor operated vehicles in a safe manner and as directed, including forklifts, scissor lift, boom lifts, etc
- Operated tools/equipment, normally requiring the use of two hands (examples: cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
- Pulled wire and/or oversees and directs conduit installations and wire pulling
- Read and accurately interprets construction electrical drawings, terminate cables, install and trouble shoot control wiring from drawings
Education
Certified Electricain -
Electrical Technical Institute
08.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Electrical Foreman Experience
- Trained Apprentices
- Ran Work Load for Contractor
- Low-voltage systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical testing
- Electrical installation
- Lighting systems
- Power distribution
- National electrical code
- Transformer maintenance
- Motor controls
- Variable frequency drives
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
- PLC programming
- Generator maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Power and hand tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Computer savvy
- Electrical circuits
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Journey-level background
Accomplishments
- Achieved Bravo Zulu Award from Fed Ex Express by completing and meeting the requirements for Purple Promise with accuracy & efficiency.
- Achieved appreciation award from LAWA (LAX) Airport for professional contributions & going beyond standards
Certification
Journeymen license
Zulu Award
The Bravo Zulu Award is distributed to individuals within Fed Ex express for outstanding performance beyond job expectancy
Timeline
Senior Electrician Technician
Fed Ex Express
11.2020 - Current
Service Journeyman Electrician
Berg Electric Corp.
01.2019 - 06.2020
Journeyman Electrician
Solid Personal
05.2018 - 12.2018
Technician/Journeyman
Farwest Corrosion Control
12.2016 - 03.2018
Electrician/Journeyman
Morrow Meadows
08.2009 - 01.2016
Certified Electricain -
Electrical Technical Institute
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