Electrical Equipment

James T. Johnson

**** ******* ******, ******* ** 23223

Cell: 804-***-****

Seek the Challenging Position of Electrician

A licensed electrician with more than 22 years experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing

electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring that work is in accordance with NEC codes. Dedicated

and dependable individual who takes great pride in his work and seeks to instill this strong work ethic in

others.

Summary of Qualifications

More than 20 years experience including reading and understanding blueprints and schematics

Able to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.

Strong ability to install and maintain motors, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and

transformers.

Thorough knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions and modifications on secondary

circuits.

Can safely use hand and power tools applicable to trade.

Able to read commercial electrical blueprints and apply NEC through the full range of commercial and

industrial maintenance and construction work.

Experienced in installing and maintaining motors, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and

transformers.

Can use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test electrical

circuits, equipment and appliances.

Excellent ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, and

programmable logic controllers.

Strong desire to study and comprehend new technology.

In-depth ability to make mathematical computations.

Able to work safely from ladders, scaffolds, hydraulic towers, or in tunnels and crawl spaces.

Considerable ability to explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively.

Able to assign work to employees, prioritize the work of others and organize and coordinate the work of

the unit.

Professional Experience

IES Inc., Richmond, Va 2008 - Present

Journeyman Electrician

• Operated in a lead position

• Installed solar panels

• Worked in construction of BLS4 Labs

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances,

apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand

tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.

• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need

for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.

• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and

pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.

• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job

specifications and local codes.

• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to

ensure conformance to building and safety codes.

• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using

testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and

safety of system.

• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.

• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports

and ordering supplies and equipment.

• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and

lifting heavy objects.

• Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares,

and driving needed vehicles.

• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.

• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices,

power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.

• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment,

and fixtures.

Capital Electric Inc., Richmond, Va 2005-2008

Journeyman Electrician

• Was a key service tech

• Ran a service truck

• Ran several small jobs, in which I had to design and build while also instructing up to 10 men, in

addition to general electrical duties.

Hall Bros Inc., Richmond Va 2000-2005

Journey man Electrician

• Traced out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.

• Measured, cut, and bent wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.

• Maintained tools, vehicles, and equipment and kept parts and supplies in order.

• Drilled holes and pulled or pushed wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.

• Performed semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and

repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.

• Disassembled defective electrical equipment, replaced defective or worn parts, and reassembled

equipment, using hand tools.

• Transported tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, hand truck, or heavy,

motorized truck.

• Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tightened connections,

using hand tools.

• Stripped insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attached wires to terminals for

subsequent soldering.

• Thread conduit ends, connected couplings, and fabricated and secured conduit support brackets,

using hand tools.

IBEW local 666 Richmond Va 1991 - 2000

Journeyman Electrician

• Performing same duties previously listed *

Licensing & Credentials

Journeyman Electrician License in the state of Virginia – 1996

Journeyman Electrician License in the state of West Virginia – 2009

First Aid & CPR Certificate – 2010

Osha 10 – 2005

Apprenticeship Training 1991-1996

High School Diploma - 1988

** References **

Angela Hamlet 804-***-****

Cheryl Friend 757-***-****

William Cosby 804-***-****

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