Experienced I&E Journeyman Electrician Supervisor

William LeRoy

*** ******* ****, **** ******, GA *9851 • 229-***-**** • **********@*****.***

Experienced and reliable E&I Journeyman Electrician with 30+ years in industrial electrical work, including 12 years in papermills and 23 with the IBEW. Proven leader in managing teams and executing complex installations—from switchgear to control systems—on large-scale projects. Known for delivering quality work safely, on time, and within budget.

Professional Experience

E&I Journeyman Electrician 2013 – Present

Georgia-Pacific – Cedar Springs, GA

E&I technician supporting paper machine operations, including both wet and dry ends.

Worked in powerhouse and pulp mill

For the past 3 years, responsible for overseeing operations and major projects across all three winders.

Performed installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electrical and instrumentation systems.

Interpreted and worked from detailed electrical schematics, blueprints, and control diagrams.

Conducted system inspections and testing to ensure full compliance with NEC, OSHA, and plant standards.

Enhanced system reliability and uptime through meticulous maintenance of motors, drives, PLCs, instrumentation, pneumatics and hydraulics and control circuits.

Proficient in working with Experion and Honeywell DCS platforms.

Worked, finished, and checked out project in the #2 refiner upgrade and the commissioning of #3 drives, along with roll handling systems on paper machines #1 and #2.

Worked on and maintained synchronous motors and 2400 volt starters

Worked on and maintained 480 volt switch gear and starters

Experienced with drives including AC800 and AC880 drives for paper machines

Experienced with powerflex 755 drives

Journeyman Electrician / Supervisor / General Foreman / Superintendent

(IBEW) – Local 1531, Albany, GA

1990 – 2013

Directed and supervised electrical crews across diverse industrial environments including papermills, steel mills, nuclear facilities, power plants, and breweries.

Oversaw ground-up construction and commissioning of electrical systems in new papermill builds and major changeovers.

Installed high-voltage switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and industrial power distribution systems.

Held multiple leadership roles—Journeyman Wireman, Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, and Estimator.

Managed manpower planning, materials procurement, inter-trade coordination, and on-site safety compliance.

Consistently delivered projects on time and within budget, maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Skills

Industrial Electrical Systems & Maintenance

Electrical & Instrumentation (PLCs, DCS, Motor Controls)

High-Voltage Switchgear & Transformer Installations

Schematic & Blueprint Reading

Pneumatics & Hydraulics Integration

NEC & OSHA Compliance

Team Leadership & Crew Supervision

System Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance

Industrial Construction & Project Management

Installed and maintained automated cranes and automated AGV’s

Education, Certifications & Training

Completed IBEW Local 1531 Apprenticeship & Training Program

OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification (or specify actual course if known)

Ongoing Technical and Safety Training as Required

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