Michael Misch
Brentwood
Summary
Proficient Journeyman Electrician adept at mentoring junior electrical workers and training on correct safety procedures, building codes and finishing strategies. Motivational leader solves routine and complex problems with resourceful and experienced approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrument and Controls Electrician
Novate Solutions Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Calibrate pressure switches, transmitters (pressure, level, flow, temperature, RTD, thermocouple).
- 4-20mA signal testing of instruments to distribution system for operational status.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Installed maintained, and repaired various types of instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters and circuit testers.
- Maintained compliance with local codes and regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Reduced downtime for clients by quickly diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
Journeyman Electrician
DH Blattner & Sons
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions
- Install DCS/UCS panels for remote I/O, operate HMI to verify instrument functionality, install and wire instruments (level transmitter, photoelectric device, thermocouples, RTD, pressure transmitter, valve switch), terminate wire to UCS
- Verify 4-20mA signal from instrument to UCS
- Upgrade/new install of VFD, install conduit for power supply and communication to device
- Hot/Cold commissioning on solar equipment (inverter)
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors
- Troubleshoot faulty or malfunctioning installed device, equipment within the circuit and implement planned actions to effectively resolve issues under direction and permission from management
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment
- Led team of apprentice electricians in installing electrical systems and inspecting existing circuits
- Identify equipment faults operating HMI screen
- Install and calibrate PV MET station instruments (pyranometers, surface mounted thermocouple, humidity sensor, wind speed and direction sensor)
- Navigate data collection box and configure instrument site specific measures
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment
- Calibrate Rosemount transmitter using Fluke 717 and Hart communicator
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections
- Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately
- Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites
- Operating insulation testing instrument for resistance
- MV cable splicing from 4/0 to 1250 kcmil XLPE
- Switch gear and transformer termination
- Current/Voltage performance testing
- SCADA network switch configuration and fiber connection testing and verification
- Substation secondary termination and determination assist.
Journeyman Electrician
Collins Electrical Co, Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems
- Performed rough-in, termination and underground work
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring and electronic components up to 120-480 volts
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports
- Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and industrial facilities
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
Journeyman Electrician
DH Blattner & Sons
07.2021 - 12.2021
- DC wire pull and install on CAB system
- Wire management on DC wire string circuits
- Staging DC wire string on designated locations
- Load Break Disconnect install for DC circuits
- DC wire install on inverter units
- Wire termination on motor control boxes
- Wire pull for AC motor and control wire.
Apprentice Electrician
National High Voltage Services
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Installed conduit systems, various junction boxes, and basic control systems
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment
- Reviewed existing electrical systems schematics for proper system install
- Installed switch gear feeders and transformer feeders
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports
- Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring and electronic components up to 4200 volts
- Built backboards and panels to complete system installations
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites
- Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately
- Operating conduit bending and threading equipment for proper install of rigid conduits.
Apprentice Electrician
Sebastian Corp.
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes
- Supported journeyman and master electricians in maintaining, operating and repairing electrical systems
- Assisted electricians in wiring residential buildings with installation of electrical conduits
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals
- Performed installation, maintenance and tests of electrical energy systems and components by safely using all equipment and tools
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors
- Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to job site using company vehicles
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites
- Calculated wattages, KW and KVA to provide reliable power supply system for residential and commercial units.
Apprentice Electrician
Nelson & Sons Electric
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes
- Supported journeyman and master electricians in maintaining, operating and repairing electrical systems
- Assisted electricians in wiring residential buildings with installation of electrical conduits
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals
- Performed installation, maintenance and tests of electrical energy systems and components by safely using all equipment and tools
- Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks
- Gathered required tools and equipment for each task to increase efficiency
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas
- Utilized measuring and testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps accurately, efficiently and safely to complete installations and repairs
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical & Instrumentation Technology
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA12.2024
Electrical Apprenticeship -
Western Electrical Contractors Association
Sacramento, CA01.2021
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA06.2018
Skills
- Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Commercial Construction
- Installing Equipment
- Identifying Specifications
- Mathematical Ability
- High Voltage Breaker Testing and Commissioning
- Power and Hand Tools
- High Voltage Termination
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Blueprint and Schematic Interpretation
- Computer Savvy
- Equipment Installation
- System Repair and Installation
- Analyzing Performance
- Schematics Interpretation
- Circuits and Wiring
- Performance Analysis
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Awareness
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Hand and Power Tools
- Transformer, Disconnect Switch, and Ground Grid Testing
- Wiring Diagrams
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repairs
- Equipment Maintenance
- System Testing
- Blueprint Reading
- Building Codes
- Electrical Repair
Certification
- CA General Electrician Certified #172773
- NFPA 70E
- 3M MV cable splice
- OSHA 10
- CompTIA Security+
- FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
- First aid and CPR
- AS in Computer Information Systems
Timeline
Instrument and Controls Electrician
Novate Solutions Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
DH Blattner & Sons
08.2022 - 01.2024
Journeyman Electrician
Collins Electrical Co, Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2022
Journeyman Electrician
DH Blattner & Sons
07.2021 - 12.2021
Apprentice Electrician
National High Voltage Services
09.2019 - 06.2021
Apprentice Electrician
Sebastian Corp.
02.2018 - 08.2019
Apprentice Electrician
Nelson & Sons Electric
05.2016 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Electrical & Instrumentation Technology
Los Medanos College
Electrical Apprenticeship -
Western Electrical Contractors Association
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
West Hills College - Lemoore
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