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Auburn, Ca, Us

Auburn, California, United States

Member Advocacy:Serve as a primary point of contact for union members, addressing their concerns, grievances, and inquiries.Advocate for members' rights in the workplace, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to collective bargaining agreements.Contract Negotiation:Participate in the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, working collaboratively with employers to secure favorable terms for union members.Stay abreast of industry trends, labor laws, and regulatory changes to inform negotiation strategies.Organizing and Recruitment:Actively engage in organizing efforts to expand union membership within the region.Develop and implement recruitment strategies to increase union participation and strengthen the collective voice of members.Communication and Outreach:Foster positive relationships with employers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to promote the interests of union members.Conduct regular meetings and communication sessions to keep members informed about union activities, industry updates, and relevant issues.Conflict Resolution:Mediate disputes between union members and employers, working towards equitable resolutions.Collaborate with legal resources when necessary to address complex grievances or disputes.

Oroville, California, United States

Managed all aspects of electrical maintenance, construction, repair, and new installations at Hyatt Power Plant as well as our Intake Structure, Spillway, and associated facilities. This includes all preventative and corrective maintenance activities for (3) 141 Megawatt Generators, (3) 132 Megawatt Pump/Generators, and all associated auxiliary systems. I lead a team of 10+ electricians as well as support our Electrical Supervisor and Plant Maintenance Superintendent

Oroville, California, United States

Supported the Lead Planner Scheduler by assisting in development of the Field Division project schedule as well as project planning and support. Also by ensuring assigned crafts (Electrical/Mechanical/Technical/Operations) are capable of executing the project schedule. My role was to provide project support by end to end job planning, safety documentation, procurement, project documenting, heavy equipment rental, and schedule updates while in direct and and indirect communication with craft supervisors and management.

Oroville, Ca

Electrical Project Lead for Thermalito Power Plant Re-Construction, overseeing all aspects of electrical construction and installation for (4) 40,000hp Hydro-Generators as well as 230kV distribution and control, (4) 13.8kV Transformer and Switchgear refurbishment, power plant instrumentation, control systems, monitoring systems, and power distribution. Directly working with hydroelectric engineering teams, contractors and power plant staff.

Bakersfield, California Area

Performed all aspects of Pumping Plant electrical maintenance, construction and repair. Successful management of maintenance deadlines and record keeping for (7) 17,000hp Pumping Units and (3) 8,500hp Pumping Units as well as all low and high voltage plant control and power systems.

California

Hydroelectric Generator/Pump Rewind Team. Performed all aspects of complete motor/generator rewind and refurbishment including full unstacking of stator iron, removal and replacement of stator coils, side packing, wedging, and full rotor refurbishment.

California

-Oilfield Electrical Construction. Pumping unit control and power system installation. Primary 12kV and Secondary 480v Power Line construction and maintenance.

Bakersfield, California Area

Lead a team of networking, audio/visual, and automation control systems for electronic educational systems.

Taft, California

Lead a team of electricians and steel workers during 26R Substation Construction in Taft, California on OXY Oil Lease. Coordinated all aspects of electrical and steel construction for 230kV Switches, Breakers, Transformers, Wire Installation and termination.

Taft, California

Instrumental in Oilfield Electrical Construction and Maintenance throughout Kern County.

Bakersfield, California Area

Oilfield Electrical Construction

San Diego, California/Worldwide

Electronic Warfare Technician/Combat Team Lead. Maintained, Repaired and Operated shipboard threat detection and analytical equipment as well as offensive and defensive countermeasure systems. Operated as team lead for maritime combat operations in Middle East and South America.