Christian Ragle
Whitesburg
Summary
Coordinated Maintenance Electrician skilled in repairing, testing, maintaining and installing electrical motors. Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics. Experience installing equipment and completing work in accordance with NEC codes.
Electrical professional with keen eye for detail and strong commitment to safety. Background includes successful completion of complex installations and repairs. Known for teamwork and reliability, ensuring project goals are consistently met.
Experienced with diagnosing and resolving electrical issues effectively. Utilizes technical skills to maintain and repair diverse electrical systems. Knowledge of safety protocols and industry standards ensures high-quality outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician Technician
APS
Spruce Pine, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Installed and maintained electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Diagnosed electrical faults using advanced testing equipment to enhance system reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with project teams to develop effective wiring solutions for commercial and residential projects.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for electrical installation and maintenance procedures.
- Fixed wiring and circuit systems to correct performance issues and safety concerns.
- Adapted quickly to changing project scopes or requirements while maintaining high-quality work standards under tight deadlines.
- Inspected circuits already in place and lead team of electricians through installing high quality new ones.
- Mentored junior electrician technicians, sharing knowledge on best practices to enhance team performance overall.
- Improved layouts for residential electrical systems and read blueprints.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools and equipment to accurately identify issues within electrical systems, resulting in faster resolution times.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and implement effective electrical solutions for new installations and upgrades.
- Worked in both commercial and residential buildings installing and maintaining fuses.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
Traveling Electrician
VFP
Duffield, VA
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify electrical issues and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with project teams to develop efficient electrical layouts for new installations.
- Trained junior electricians on safety protocols and best practices for electrical work.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance system reliability and performance.
- Diagnosed complex electrical malfunctions using advanced testing equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
- 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.
Maintenance Electrician
GKN Driveline - Newton
Newton, NC
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Follow up and maintain electrical maintenance on facilities and machines, including working on busways while hot with EEWP PERMIT
- Switch gear cleaning and breaker installation
- Conduit RIGID, EMT, PVC
- Installing and wiring A/C units
- Chiller and Boiler knowledge
Electrician
MB Haynes
Asheville, NC
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Maintenance electrical components such as PLC's
- Switch gears, including hot work permit (EEWP)
- install panels, disconnects, transformers, generators, and lights
- run conduit RIGID, EMT, and PVC
- OSHA 10 and MSHA certified
Construction Laborer
Lightwave Fiber and Utility
Burnsville, NC
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Followed maps and bluprints to determine where to install fiber optic line.
- Blew air through pipe to ensure correct location for line
- Run line through underground pipes
- Measure line to make sure it measures 14 feet between pedestal
- Remove jumper
- Add location of pedestal
Construction Carpenter
Consolidated Service Contractors
Burnsville, NC
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials.
- Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients.
- Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.
- Measure, cut, and shape wood, plastic, and other materials.
- Construct building framework or other structures and fixtures.
Paint Line Operator
Altec Industries
Burnsville, NC
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Set up, operate, or tend machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hally Burton Academy
Morganton, NC05.2017
Skills
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Electrical Equipment Repair
- Performance Testing
- Grounding Installation
- Hazard and Defect Detection
- Sub-Panel Installation
- Branch Circuit Wiring
- Transformer Connection
- Electrical Safety
- Conduit and Raceway Installation
- Wiring diagrams
- Electrical installation
- Low-voltage systems
- Power distribution
- Circuit analysis
- Electrical code compliance
- Electrical testing
- Arc flash safety
- Voltage regulators
- Switchgear maintenance
- Conduit bending
- National electric code
- Blueprint reading mastery
- PLC programming
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Electrician Technician
APS
01.2025 - Current
Traveling Electrician
VFP
10.2023 - 01.2025
Maintenance Electrician
GKN Driveline - Newton
02.2023 - 10.2023
Electrician
MB Haynes
09.2019 - 02.2023
Construction Laborer
Lightwave Fiber and Utility
05.2019 - 09.2019
Construction Carpenter
Consolidated Service Contractors
12.2018 - 02.2019
Paint Line Operator
Altec Industries
08.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Hally Burton Academy