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JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
Professional Summary

Seeking an Assistant Project Manager position where analytical thinking, years as a journeyman electrician in commercial and electrical construction and maintenance fields, attention to detail, and education will aid in the successful completion of assistant project management tasks. Ambitious Journeyman Electrician with 4 years of hands-on experience verifying transaction information, obtaining authorization of payments and scheduling and preparing disbursements. First-rate administrative, data entry and organizational skills. Diligent and meticulous professional commended for quickly and accurately learning new procedures.

Skills
  • Inventory
  • Lighting
  • Renovation
  • Research
  • Safety

Test equipment

  • Troubleshooting
  • Wiring
  • Computer systems knowledge
  • Systems configuration
  • Systems testing
  • Systems installation
  • Systems upgrading
  • Systems installation and configuration
  • Electronic warfare
  • Repairing electrical systems
  • Ability to repair systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot systems
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • New Construction
  • Effective communication
  • New construction and renovation
  • Blueprints and schematics
  • Preventive and reparative maintenance
  • Commercial construction
  • Safety and compliance
  • Revit
  • Product Sales
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)
Work History
Journeyman Electrician, 08/2019 to Current
Victory Lighting Services – Houston, TX
  • Inspected and tested electrical systems to identify connection issues and other faults affecting system performance on property exterior lighting.
  • Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
  • Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
  • Inspected and tested electrical systems to identify connection issues and other faults affecting system performance.
  • Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
  • Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions and reset lighting circuit breakers.
  • Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
  • Sized components according to building specifications and user requirements.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
  • Boosted quality assurance standards with in-depth material compliance inspections.
  • Increased project success by diagnosing faults and removing defective components while repairing and restoring equipment and systems.
  • Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
  • Oversaw and partook in all aspects of project completion, including ordering parts, managing contractors, job inspections and staff scheduling.
  • Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
  • Ensured proper utilization of equipment in alignment with established safety protocols, electric code and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
  • Enforced production safety and quality by supporting leadership in determining solutions for process issues and inefficiencies.
  • Created status reports on equipment maintenance and repairs while collaborating with team leaders to advance process initiatives.
  • Oversaw projects with crew of four personnel maintaining, repairing, testing and calibrating exterior electrical lighting systems, components and equipment.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
  • Helped management by building and implementing improved documentation for equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
  • Updated maintenance and repair status to management and customers.
Journeyman Electrician, 01/2013 to 07/2019
University of Houston, Main Campus – Houston, TX
  • Research in tracing out and recording underground power, lighting, and communications on various future campus construction projects.
  • Bolster crew in monitoring various contractors on campus power shut-downs and future installation projects and monitoring amperage on campus feeder system.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and replace inoperable and insecure walkway lighting fixture components.
  • Reset analog and digital time clock mechanisms during and after annual shut-downs, outages, and time changes annually.
  • Reinforce electrical crews in technical research of tracing out and installation of equipment relays, integrated circuits, and motor control components.
  • Repaired faulty lighting circuits and replaced entire underground tunnel system lighting with cost and energy-efficient 18W LED lamps.
  • Participated in excavation and PVC conduit preparation for installation of 13 additional LED walkway pole lights saving University of Houston approximately $200,000 (tunnel system lighting included) in Operations Budget.
  • Maintain electric shop and supplementary material inventory.
  • Upgraded lighting, wiring and conduit in entire underground campus tunnels.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and data research on tunnel exhaust fans and sump pumps.
  • Manage and update data and work order requisitions through Apple Mini I-Pad 8.3 software.
  • Worked under supervision of Lead Journeyman and Shop Supervisor to learntrade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Configured controllers and set up panels for Main Circuit Control installations.
  • Boosted job efficiency and customer satisfaction by maintaining organized and clean job sites.
  • Inspected and tested electrical systems to identify connection issues and other faults affecting system performance.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
  • Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
  • Boosted quality assurance standards with in-depth material compliance inspections.
  • Increased project success by diagnosing faults and removing defective components while repairing and restoring equipment and systems.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively repairing systems.
  • Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
  • Carried out timely preventive maintenance actions, inspections and repairs on exterior walk lighting, underground tunnel lighting systems and all electrical equipment.
  • Helped management by building and implementing improved documentation for equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
Electrical Apprentice, Journeyman Electrician, 03/1998 to 12/2010
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers - Local 716; Varioius Contractors – Houston, TX
  • Monitored parts and material on renovation project.
  • Performed all measuring, cutting, bending, assembling and installation of electrical conduit on various electrical and maintenance projects.
  • Consistently incorporated integration of current Electrical Code and NECA standards.
  • Maintained integrity of circuit continuity and electrical compatibility for safety standards.
  • Performed all measuring, cutting, bending, assembling and installation of electrical conduit on various electrical and maintenance projects, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers San Antonio & Houston, TX (I.B.E.W.) Local Unions 60, 716 Various Electrical Contractors.
  • Ensuring circuit continuity and electrical compatibility for safety standards.
  • Performed all measuring, cutting, bending, assembling and installation of electrical conduit, and management and monitoring of most of "on-site" material on various electrical and maintenance projects.
  • Volunteered electrical services on home project in Kemah, TX for Extreme Home Makeover program.
  • Continual infusion and practice of current Electrical Code and NECA standards.
  • Boosted job efficiency and customer satisfaction by maintaining organized and clean job sites.
  • Configured and set up electrical panels.
  • Inspected and tested electrical systems to identify connection issues and other faults affecting system performance.
  • Moved equipment, supplies and tools to work locations to assist Foremen, Journeymen, and Apprentices in completing skilled work.
  • Helped management by building and implementing improved documentation for equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
  • Ensured proper utilization of equipment in alignment with established safety protocols, electric code and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
  • Increased project success by diagnosing faults and removing defective components while repairing and restoring equipment and systems.
  • Minimized downtime by efficiently completing installations and tests for breakers, CVTs and CTs, insulators and surge arrestors while managing breaker wiring.
  • Enforced production safety and quality by supporting leadership in determining solutions for process issues and inefficiencies.
  • Oversaw and partook in all aspects of project completion, including ordering parts, managing contractors, job inspections and staff scheduling.
  • Consulted with building management about performance optimization strategies.
  • Educated wide range of entry-level electricians on best practices and company protocol, ensuring maximum productivity.
Electronics Warfare Systems Specialist, 01/1993 to 09/1995
United States Air Force – San Antonio, TX
  • Performed basic electrical, electronic and communication troubleshooting on receiver and transmitter equipment.
  • Inspected, troubleshoot, repaired, overhauled, modified, and installed avionic electronic warfare (EW) equipment and electronic intercept and analysis equipment.
  • Performed inspections, installations, and maintenance on avionic electronic warfare (EW) intercept and analysis equipment, and special purpose support equipment (SE).
  • Maintained and monitored material of avionics EW, intercept, and analysis equipment.
  • Isolated malfunctions by inspections, voltage checks, resistance measurements, waveform observations, and other tests using SE, built in test equipment, or computer aided diagnostics and manuals.
  • Adjusted or replaced defective units or components, repair avionic EW, intercept, and analysis equipment.
  • Install and removed internally and externally mounted non-munitions avionic EW, intercept and analysis equipment.
  • Tracked diagnostic results and collaborated with immediate supervisors to resolve issues.
  • Completed skilled installations and thorough set up of Department of Defense and Air Force receiver, transmitter, and computer equipment systems.
  • Created detailed estimates and accurate work order documentation, factoring in labor costs and materials needed to successfully complete high-quality work.
  • Evaluated systems to identify and locate system malfunctions using visual, manual and computer-assisted diagnostic approaches.
  • Installed new wiring and connections to complete connections and bypass cable faults.
  • Completed skilled installations and thorough set up of Department of Defense and Intelligence compliance systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies, Communications, 08/2011
University of Houston - Downtown - Houston, TX
  • Majored in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Minored in Communications
State Journeyman Electrician License: Electrical Equipment Installation And RepairNECA/IBEW Electrical JATC - Houston,TX
Electronics Equipment Installation And Repair, 1992
Keesler Technical School - 336 TRS/TTOT Biloxi, MS
  • Coursework in electronic warfare systems in B-52 bomber anti-aircraft defense systems.

Associate of Science: Mechanical Engineering Technology, 1987
Cuyahoga Community College - Cleveland, Ohio
Affiliations

United States Soccer Federation: State Emeritus Official

United States Soccer Federation Official

As a player for a few years and until I got too old to play on an organized team, I entered the United States Soccer Federation as a Referee. After 15 years, I advanced to a State Referee. Being too old to advance further, I achieved an Emeritus State Official status. I currently hold that status and participate in officiating soccer matches a few weekends each month.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Victory Lighting Services
  • University of Houston, Main Campus
  • International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers - Local 716; Varioius Contractors
  • United States Air Force

School Attended

  • University of Houston - Downtown
  • NECA/IBEW Electrical JATC
  • Keesler Technical School
  • Cuyahoga Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Journeyman Electrician
  • Electrical Apprentice, Journeyman Electrician
  • Electronics Warfare Systems Specialist

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Interdisciplinary Studies, Communications , 08/2011
    State Journeyman Electrician License : Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
    Electronics Equipment Installation And Repair , 1992
    Associate of Science : Mechanical Engineering Technology , 1987

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