RUBEN LOPEZ
San Tan Valley
Summary
Adept at managing complex projects and leading teams, I honed my skills at TRANSPORTES LPR, mastering customer invoicing and streamlining payroll processes. My journey through diverse roles, including electrician and mechanic, showcases my technical proficiency and collaborative spirit. My passion has always been working as an Electrician, through my 24 years working with the IBEW in Joliet, Illinois and Los Angeles, California. I have been fortunate to have amassed experience in a wide range of areas. Since retireing from the IBEW, I married and moved to Mexico where I there also was able to work in new areas demonstrating my personal abilities to adapt and suceed. I now have returned to live once again here in Phoenix and wish to return and work in the Electrial Industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Manager
TRANSPORTES LPR
QUERETARO, MEXICO
11.2014 - 03.2024
- Managed customer billing accounts, and generated reports for transportation company database.
- Managed payments to all creditors.
- Balanced overhead expenses to company bank accounts,
- Managed weekly payroll to all company employees.
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 176, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Joliet, IL
06.1996 - 08.2020
- Completed 5 years of apprentice training with Local´s JATC Facility during evenings.
- Worked as an apprentice under different Jorneyman´s supervision.
- Worked on the following jobsites during apprenticeship: Fire Alarm update to Hospital and to State Youth Detencion Center both in Kankakee Illinois, Upgrade of electrical wiring to low income refurbished housing complex, complete electrical instalation to Medical Center with Dialisis Center and two floors of Doctor´s Suites.
- After graduating from 5 year apprenticeship I worked on the following major Projects: 1. Construction of two different Co-Genertating Plants from initial start to startup. 2. Reconstruction of the ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery Crude Unit due to a fire destruction (during the one year project I was certified as a welder, continued to become foreman of one of two welding crews, continued as foreman of an instrument installation crew). 3. Worked at Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station for a maintenace turnaround. 4. New construction of several wharehouse/distribution centers. 5. New construction of large movie theater complex in Kankakee Illinois. 6. New construction of several shopping centers. Mosty of all new construction work started with initial underground electrical power installation through installation of all indoor power and lighting.
- Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Consistently met project specifications through strict adherence to guidelines outlined in scope-of-work documents.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
Project Coordinator
Fiberweb
San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico
09.2005 - 10.2014
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
Electrician
M.Y. Electric
Lake Havasu City, AZ
02.2005 - 08.2005
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within new builds.
Electrician
Sasco Electric
Los Angeles, CA
06.2004 - 12.2004
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Maintained compliance with local codes and regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within new builds.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople seamlessly during large-scale installations or renovations to ensure smooth project progressions.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
Mechanic
Eddies Marine Service
Lake Havasu City, AZ
12.2003 - 05.2004
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Performed seasonal maintenance on customers boats, tune-ups, lubricant changes.
- Serviced outdrive units.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Boosted customer loyalty by providing detailed explanations of repairs and maintenance suggestions.
Education
Journeyman Electrical Wireman - Electrical Engineering
JATC Apprenticeship For IBEW Local 176
Joliet, IL06-2001
High School Diploma -
Brother Rice High School
Oak Lawn, IL06-1975
Skills
- Customer invoicing and billing
- Ordering repair parts, lubricants from different suppliers
- Payments to all creditors
- Weekly Payroll
Decision-making
Electrical knowledge in all fields of new construction, installation and testing
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - (Illinois)
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certification (OSHA 10/30 Hour) - U.S Department of Labor.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transportation Manager
TRANSPORTES LPR
11.2014 - 03.2024
Project Coordinator
Fiberweb
09.2005 - 10.2014
Electrician
M.Y. Electric
02.2005 - 08.2005
Electrician
Sasco Electric
06.2004 - 12.2004
Mechanic
Eddies Marine Service
12.2003 - 05.2004
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 176, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
06.1996 - 08.2020
Journeyman Electrical Wireman - Electrical Engineering
JATC Apprenticeship For IBEW Local 176
High School Diploma -
Brother Rice High School