JRAVEN CRUZ
Gilbert
Summary
Maintains strict adherence to quality standards and predefined specifications. Dedicated professional promotes high-level problem-solving and leadership skills. Dependable & equipped to manage different assignments and keep work areas organized. Focused on working safely, quickly and accurately to meet project demands and quality standards.
Seasoned Lightning Protection and Grounding Installer with broad experience in diverse settings. Known for installing, testing, and maintaining lightning protection systems and grounding installations. Strengths include precision, understanding of complex electrical systems, problem-solving abilities, and compliance with safety standards. Previous work has significantly improved system efficiency and safety in all projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lightning Protection and Grounding Installer
VFC
Tempe
04.2024 - Current
- OSHA 10
- Lift certified
- Learned to read blue prints to effectively and properly complete installs.
- Used knowledge taught in the field to differentiate different sizes and types of ground wire.
- Experience crimping & landing ground and lighting protection wire to ground/buss bars
- Experience installing ground/buss bars
- Experience in cad welding to steel if steel is used as a conductor.
- Installing & supporting PVC to properly support ground wire if needed
- Pulling 200 - 500 MCM with tugger & rope
- Leading apprentices in how to properly install
- Installed lightning protection systems on commercial and residential buildings.
- Conducted grounding assessments to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot installation challenges effectively.
- Used hand and power tools to secure grounding rods and conductors.
- Drafted plans for lightning protection system installations.
- Connected grounding conductors to electrical panels, transformers and other electrical equipment in accordance with local codes and industry standards.
- Inspected existing lightning protection systems to ensure code compliance.
Rod Iron Cutter/Welding Apprentice
So Cal Coatings & Construction
Laguna Hills
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Separated materials or products according to size, weight and condition.
- Followed documented procedures and standard work guides to perform safe and defect-free operations.
- Calculated complex angles, lengths, bends and weld shrinkage.
- Prepared surface for welding by grinding surfaces and removing oil, grease, and other contaminants.
House Painter
Private Owned Company
Lakewood
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Applied textured and faux finishes to wall surfaces, mimicking other materials according to client guidelines.
- Applied top coats to stained and treated installations, offering long-term protection of wood and other materials.
- Carefully masked and protected surfaces not intended for painting, eliminating paint splatter and bleed to unwanted surfaces.
- Operated motorized and pneumatic paint sprayers to apply liquid pigments and spray-on finishes.
Shipping & Receiving
Tillys Warehouse
Irvine
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Loaded & unloaded various material from cargo trucks.
- Stacked & wrapped boxes onto pallets.
- Moved boxes & material to various stations of the warehouse.
- Helped other divisions of the factory maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Education
Installer 1 - Lightning Protection
VFC
06.2024 - 08.2025
HVAC Installation And Repair -
UEI College
Mesa, AZHigh School Diploma -
Otto A Fischer
Orange, CASkills
- Leadership
- Good problem solving
- Easy to get along with
- Decision making
- Communication Skills
- Flexibility
- Open to new challenges
- Adaptability
Certification
- Certification Name, 01/01/25
- Certification Name, 04/01/17
Timeline
Installer 1 - Lightning Protection
VFC
06.2024 - 08.2025
Lightning Protection and Grounding Installer
VFC
04.2024 - Current
Rod Iron Cutter/Welding Apprentice
So Cal Coatings & Construction
03.2023 - 03.2024
House Painter
Private Owned Company
02.2020 - 03.2021
Shipping & Receiving
Tillys Warehouse
01.2019 - 07.2019
HVAC Installation And Repair -
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Otto A Fischer
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