James Thweatt

SUPERVISOR BUILDING & GROUNDS / ELECTRICIAN at ASHLEY FURNITURE

Saltillo, MS

Certified Journeyman Electrician with ten + years of industrial experience. Adept in performing electrical installations, maintenance and repairs; knowledgeable in all areas of the national electrical code; and excel in analyzing and solving problems with various electrical controls and systems.

SUPERVISOR BUILDING & GROUNDS / ELECTRICIAN

ASHLEY FURNITURE

May 2007 to Present

Plans, organizes, coordinates, prioritizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of Maintenance Workers and Custodians

Schedules and supervises the general maintenance and repair of building to include electrical, carpentry, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, construction, structural work, and plans and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance for facilities and equipment

Arranges for purchase of departmental supplies, materials, and equipment; coordinates outside contractual agreements when such services as HVAC, electrical or custodial services are needed; monitors work performed by contractors

Promotes and ensures proper employee training, compliance and departmental safety procedures; ensures that all equipment, materials, and work conditions are adequately maintained to prevent accidents

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.

Performed preventative maintenance on electrical panels and distribution systems

Repaired AC/DC circuits, 3-phase circuits (480 and 240 volt)

Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes

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.

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.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

GAYLORD PALMS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER

September 2005 to May 2007

Reading blueprints

Installing electrical components to architectural and code specifications

Running wires through conduit

Testing wiring connections with test equipment like volt/ohmmeters and oscilloscopes

Test or repair electrical based equipment

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN - FOREMAN

CIANBRO CONSTRUCTION

April 2000 to July 2004

Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of power linesmen, electricians, and helpers engaged in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of university power lines, electrical systems, fixtures, apparatus, and appliances; participates in the more difficult work.

Conducts periodic inspections and gives on-site supervision over hazardous or unusual work assignments; assures availability of equipment, materials, and supplies.

Enforces safety regulations, rules, and working conditions

Supervises other regular employees during a minor portion of the employee's work time; duties include assigning and reviewing work.

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- Electrical Systems & Controls

- Installations & Maintenance

- Electromechanical Repairs

- Blueprints & Schematics

- Generators & Transformers

- Switches & Circuit Breakers

- Electrical Code

- Safety & QA

- Wiring Diagrams

- Troubleshooting

- Testing Instruments

- Motors & Conduit

Skills & Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools of the electrical trade.

Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Ability to supervise the work of skilled workers.

Considerable knowledge of the National Electrical Code for electrical installations.

Ability to interpret and work from instructions, penciled plans and sketches, and blue prints.

Ability to communicate and coordinate with superiors, subordinates, vendors and university personnel.

Ability to estimate materials and labor costs.

Skill in the use and care of all hand and shop tools and equipment of the electrician's trade.

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