PROFILE

Certified Journeyman Electrician with over 28 years of experience in commercial, industrial, and residential experience. Adept in performing electrical installations, maintenance and repairs in homes, commercial and plant facilities; knowledgeable in all areas of Chicago and NEC code; and excel in analyzing and solving problems with various electrical controls and systems. EXPERIENCE

Electrical Inspector, City of Chicago Department of Buildings, Chicago, Illinois 02/2011 - 03/2023 Perform a variety of tasks associated with advanced technical electrical inspection and preliminary plans examining work and enforcing electrical and energy codes, regulations and ordinances for both residential and commercial construction. Ensure electricity is safely used within the city limits; examine installed wiring for a wide range of systems at different stages of construction; visit work sites to inspect electrical circuits, sound systems, motors and other equipment; and perform checks during the initial phases, throughout the course of construction and a final and comprehensive inspection after the completion of the project. Electrical Mechanic, City of Chicago Dept. of Aviation, Chicago, Illinois 08/2006 -12/2008 Enforce City of Chicago electrical code install, troubleshoot, and maintain all electrical systems at O’Hare International Airport, this includes all work performed on runway/taxiways, maintenance of terminal lighting and HVAC systems/pumps, and performing as a lead electrician at the H&R Plant performing new installations of critical power and equipment and the maintenance of all high voltage switchgear and back up systems.

Electrical Foreman,Connelly Electric, Addison, Illinois 2010 - 2011 Supervise the installation of various electrical systems throughout Cook County. Electrical Foreman, Titan Electrical Contractors, Villa Park, Illinois 2007 - 2009 Supervise the installation of various electrical systems for customers value engineered and designed built several projects including renewed energy solar and turbine systems.

Owner/General Foreman, Quality Electrical Services Inc., Orland Park, Illinois 2000 - 2006 Acting as Shop Supervising Electrician, scheduled jobs, supervised the layouts of all work performed by electricians, attended job meetings, estimated all jobs and evaluated the performance of all personnel. Electrician/Foreman/Apprentice, IBEW Local 134, Chicago, Illinois 1989 - Present Perform all electrical installations in a neat and workmanlike manner according to the City of Chicago Electrical code. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

City of Chicago Supervising Electricians License 2003 IBEW Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Program 1995

University of Illinois Management training 1990

St. Ignatius College Prep. 1981

KEY SKILLS

• Electrical Systems controls • Electromechanical Repairs • Electrical code

• Installations and Maintenance • Blueprints/Schematics • Safety

• Generators/Transformers • Switches/Circuit Breakers • Troubleshooting

• Motors/controllers • Switchgear/Turbines • Testing instruments MITCHELL KOSTKA

5631 South Massasoit

Chicago, IL 60638

773-***-****

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