Encouraging Union Journeyman Electrical Mechanic of 24 years seeking a position with more responsibility as an Electrical Inspector to reduce challenges of day-to-day operations within a company or local municipality becoming a champion of Customer/Supplier Relationship Management, cost controls, waste reductions, and improved profit through Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen applications within the union electrical industry.
Skills
Supervising Electrician License
Illinois State Education License
Local and Municipal Codes Compliance
Electrical Codes
OSHA 30
Blueprint Reading
Layout Planning
Microsoft Excel
ICC Training
Stick Welding
Solder Application
Welding Techniques
Experience
12/1997 to Current
Journeyman Electrical MechanicDywidag Systems – Louisville, CO,
Install 4000 feet of conduit under a raised computer floor for general and UPS power.
Performed rough-in, and terminations for exterior underground main transformers exposed to outdoor temperatures for extended periods.
Led team of apprentice electricians in installing electrical systems and inspecting existing circuits.
Constructed ComEd vault for 225 room hotel 14 floors.
Installed rigid conduit for all feeders to the new switchgear and motor control center.
02/2017 to 04/2018
Project Manager/EstimatorCentura Health – City, STATE,
Responsible for daily operations for all general lighting and power requirements for O’hare Airport Runway Project $20 million.
Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes ($10,000-$20MIL).
Provided direct supervision to 5 crews of IBEW 134 Union Electricians and 4 crews of Local 1 Union Labors responsible for installation of large duct bank packages.
Coordinate with Project Manager and site General Contractors about scope of work at various stages throughout the construction zoning and planning meetings.
Determined project staffing needs and led resource management remaining code compliant.
Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks during various weather conditions
Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress with scope of work and specification relevancy in mind.
Support various local municipal, city, state, and government entities during project completion.
01/2016 to 11/2017
InstructorNECA-IBEW – City, STATE,
Employed a variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of Local Union IBEW apprentices (30-250) to achieve math, print reading, conduit bending, Chicago Code and Local Municipal Building Code adherence.
Maintain and update written lesson plans and preparation in accordance with the objectives of the electrical theory and best practices to avoid code violations after installation of equipment and apparatus.
Established objectives for lessons, modules and hands-on projects for 55-120 High School Students in Electrical Construction with Local Union IBEW and Chicago Public Schools - Chicago Builds.
Leveraged technology (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint) and provided instructional materials to facilitate active learning through Google Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and Slides.
Attended IBEW Union meetings, IBEW-NECA Night School, OSHA 30 training and activities to enhance Chicago Electrical Code, NFPA and National Electrical Code understanding as it applies to passing an electrical field inspection.
Developed curriculum to support distance education and hybrid courses via Microsoft Teams and Google Meets.
Upheld OSHA protocols to maintain a safe working environment in residential and commercial electrical construction.
08/2015 to 01/2017
Foreman /Union StewardGrand-Khan Electric – City, State,
Foreman
General Foreman’s, First point of contact for all general lighting and power for AMC Theatre 44,000 sq. ft. facility.
Provided supervision to 4 Journeymen and 1 Apprentice for a furniture build out of 144 cubicles.
Responsible for all interior and exterior lighting and fixtures
Worked at supervisory capacity for the demo phase of a tenant build out.
Troubleshoot fire alarm and terminated devices.
Job Steward
Hall Appointed Steward for a 10,000 sq. ft. New construction restaurant
Terminated LED lighting panel restaurant
Assessed risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.
Resolved and reduce job site issues/grievances with all craft and tradesmen.
Reported working hours to Local 134 IBEW Union hall
Conducted safety meetings pertaining to OSHA and International Code Council standards and
Execute Hiring/Layoff protocols.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2016
Master of Science: Master of Industrial Technology And Operations Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago, IL GPA:
Minor in Supply Chain Management
Expected in 05/2016
Bachelor of Science: Industrial Technology And Management Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago, IL, GPA:
Minor in Industrial Facilities
Dean's List Honoree Spring 2015
Expected in 01/2003
Associate of Applied Science: Electrical Construction Technology City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College - Chicago, IL GPA:
Expected in 06/2003
Apprentice Electrician Program: Journeyman Electrical Mechanic Local 134 IBEW Apprenticeship - Chicago, IL, GPA:
Expected in 01/2022
Journeyman Electrician Certification: Various Night School Coursework IBEW-NECA Technical Institute - Chicago, IL, GPA:
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