Andrew Billings
Hartfield
Summary
Detail-oriented electrician with extensive experience in electrical troubleshooting, quality inspections, and motor control circuits. Demonstrated success in minimizing downtime through prompt response to electrical emergencies and effective fault diagnosis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
E/I Shift electrician
Smurfit Westrock
West Point
10.2021 - Current
- Diagnosed faults in electrical wiring and machinery using troubleshooting techniques to ensure operational reliability.
- Responded promptly to emergency electrical issues to minimize downtime.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired motors, transformers, switchgear, relays, circuit breakers, and wiring systems, enhancing system performance.
- Created PLC and HMI programs to enhance equipment control and efficiency.
- Configured control panels by installing switches, relays, circuit breakers and other related devices.
- Reviewed electrical drawings and schematics to accurately complete work.
- Calibrated control systems for various types of automated equipment.
- Troubleshot issues with electrical components, including motors, switches, and sensors, to restore functionality and reduce downtime.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
Electrical Quality Control Inspector
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Inspected ship components for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Conducted visual and dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools.
- Documented inspection results and non-conformance reports for review.
- Trained new inspectors on quality control processes and procedures.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Test Electrician
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Installed electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations to mitigate risks.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to accurately interpret blueprints and schematics for successful project execution.
- Maintained tools and equipment, enhancing performance and reliability during project execution.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Established power connections by securely connecting electrical wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
Commercial Electrician
Price Electrical
Poquoson
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Installed electrical systems in commercial buildings according to safety standards.
- Contributed to design and layout of electrical systems for new construction projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
- Identified and resolved grounding issues in facility's wiring system, enhancing safety and reliability.
- Maintained and repaired electrical equipment and machinery for optimal performance.
- Repaired damaged cables through insulation replacement and wire splicing, restoring system functionality.
Education
GED -
Hampton Adult Education Center
Hampton, VA08-2013
Electrical Studies - Electrician
New Horizons Regional Education Center
Hampton, VASkills
- PLC programming
- Electrical installation
- Electrical safety standards
- Motor control circuits
- Variable frequency drives
- Troubleshooting electronics
- Fault diagnosis
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Quality inspections
- Control systems
Timeline
E/I Shift electrician
Smurfit Westrock
10.2021 - Current
Electrical Quality Control Inspector
Newport News Shipbuilding
10.2020 - 10.2021
Test Electrician
Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2018 - 10.2020
Commercial Electrician
Price Electrical
04.2014 - 01.2018
GED -
Hampton Adult Education Center
Electrical Studies - Electrician
New Horizons Regional Education Center