Chris Jolley

Colorado State Electrical Inspector

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

About

• Commissioning and start up of self sustained power generation system. 480vac stepped up to 36KV using diesel generator or using solar gas turbine producing 4160vac stepped up to 36KV then dropped down to 480vac. • Knowledge of SCADA systems. • Developed expertise in communication systems cabling, circuitry and wiring through various projects. • A positive attitude and work ethic. Always time to do it right. • Experience in solar turbines, Rosemount guided wave radar, Magnetrol level transmitters, and Fisher control valves. • Allen Bradley PLC’s. Ladder logic. RS Logics 5000, Slic 500 • Powell medium voltage switchgear system, 4160 and 36KV to overhead feeders. • Performed electrical-related wiring and installation from high voltage to low voltage control on construction projects, including new construction, retrofits, remodels and plant expansions and/or shutdowns. • Hired with Chevron Piceance FMT, Skinner Ridge 2-24-14 as Electrician A. • Currently field EIS-A for Chevron Piceance Skinner Ridge Gas Field in Debeque Co. • Being lead foreman/Superintendant on projects and a good reputation for a job well done. • Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution. • Gained extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications. • Understand the use of measuring/testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and calibrating equipment. • Consistently commended for team-player mind-set, “doing it right the first time” and working with minimal supervision under tight deadlines. • Writing Standard Operating Procedures “SOP’s”. MOC process • Red lining drawings with Microsoft VISIO. • Lean Sigma Green Belt Trained. • In training for SCADA Analyst.

Experience

  • State of Colorado (United States · On-site)
    • Colorado State Electrical Inspector
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Colorado State Elactrical Inspector
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Tiger Electric, Inc. (Delta Colorado)
    • Master Electrician/Project Manager
      Aug 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Master Electrician
      Nov 2019 - Dec 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Master Electrician/Insturmentaion/SCADA Analyst at Chevron
    Feb 2014 - Nov 2019 · 5 yrs 10 mos

    Electrical and instrumentation preventive maintenance and repairs for two separate oil and gas fields in Colorado. Over seeing all Contractor (third party) work done in these fields and verifying that Chevron Electrical safe work practices and Chevron Engineering standards are followed.

  • Master Electrician/Foreman at Specialized Automation Services, LLC
    Feb 2007 - Feb 2014 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    Foreman/General foreman on construction sites and safety of crew.

  • Electrical Apprentice/ Journeyman Electrician at Local union 68 IBEW
    Jul 1997 - Feb 2005 · 7 yrs 8 mos