QA/QC Electrical Inspector, Certified Electrical Inspector
Resume:
Christopher L. Garramone
Napa, CA 94559
Cell Phone: 707-***-****
Email: ***********@*********.***
ICC ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR/CONSULTANT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISOR with more than thirty years of successful electrical field-experience in all aspects of commercial and industrial electrical inspection, management, design, installation, termination and control as a QA Manager, QC Electrical Inspector, Consultant, Electrician and Supervisor. Proven track record with ability to maintain expert communication skills with clients, craftsmen, contractors, and government agencies, to bring projects in on time, on budget and to successful completion of project goals.
WORK HISTORY
Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Electrical Inspector
Digital Design Logic LLC & Johnson Controls 2011-2012
Livermore, California
QA, QC Manager for Johnson Controls Government Group, for a $26.8 million dollar energy conservation management upgrade contract for the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory Campus. Assisted project management with NEC interpretations, task coordination, material compliance, and workplace safety. Provided necessary documentation verifying completion of the individual steps in the processes required for the Department of Energy (DOE) certification and acceptance.
Was responsible for:
• Certification of electrical installations
• Assuring sub-tier contractor installations met the National Electric Code and contract criteria
• Manage QA/QC inspections and document control
• Production and verification of inspection reports on proper installation methods for three inspectors
• Gathering concise data for the electrical engineer of record to produce Arc Flash calculations and necessary labeling
Directed and implemented alternative plans and design viewpoints to maintain forward installation progress of the job. Liaison for Digital Design Logic, LLC and Johnson Controls with sub-tier contractors, client and UL Field Evaluation Services to verify that equipment met NRTL standards in the field. Contributed to the completion of the contractual scope of the project. Directly responsible for verifications insuring that all punch list work was completed.
Project Name: ESPC Energy Conservation Management, Start Date: August 2008, Completion Date: April 2012; Owner, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA, US Government Department of Energy. A $26.8 million dollar, energy conservation and management project. Project involved environmental control systems, through mechanical means and remote access programming, for over 80 of the individual buildings on the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory campus.
Contact
D. Drake Linforth, Owner Digital Design Logic, LLC
Electrician, Safety Officer
Banner Enterprises Inc. 2006-2011
Santa Rosa, California
Maintained oversight of electrical installations and repairs necessary to the operation of residential and small commercial HVAC systems for companies on contract throughout the Bay Area. Performed the repair/maintenance and installation of boiler systems ranging in size from 80,000 BTU up to 3.000,000 BTU. Implemented and lead company’s staff and technicians’ OSHA required safety training. Clients included: Miner Family Vineyards, Napa; Cuavison Winery, Napa; Mumm Winery, Napa; Rutherford Wines, Rutherford; Stags Leap Winery, Napa; Chimney Rock Winery, Napa; Meteor Vineyards, Napa; Domain Chandon Champagne, Yountville; Santa Rosa City School District; Sea Ranch Association and Calpine Geothermal Generating facility.
Santa Rosa City School District 2006-2010
Service Contract
Assisted facilities maintenance in resolution of electrical defects and repair of electrical issues.
Contact
Jay Jansen, President, Banner Enterprises Inc.
Electrical Supervisor 2004-2006
ZSI Inc. 2001-2002
Sonoma, California
Supervised the installation of electrical power and control centers. Drew and modified electrical blueprints with Auto CAD for projects in progress. Proposed and implemented field change orders. Performed research and preparation of material submittals, installations, material take-offs, and electrical equipment terminations. Acting liaison between owner and client on the project site for clarification of unforeseen issues or field condition changes.
Project Name, Rice/McMurtry Reservoir, Project Start Date: January 2006; Completion Date: September2006; Owner- City of Vacaville, CA. Oversaw the installation of electrical control systems to facilitate domestic drinking water distribution from subterranean 5.5 million gallon water storage reservoir for general usage of the City of Vacaville.
Project Name, Rohnert Park Wastewater Pump Upgrade, Start Date: January 2004; Completion Date: June 2004, Owner -Sonoma County Sanitation District. Planned and oversaw installation of new Adjustable Frequency Drives for more efficient pump operation.
Project Name, Sonoma Valley County Wastewater District SCADA Upgrade, Start Date: December 2001; Completion Date: March 2002. Owner- Sonoma County Sanitation District, CA. Oversaw the installation of an electrical control systems upgrade for of the County of Sonoma.
Project Name, City of Stockton RCWF/SCADA Upgrade, Start Date June 2001; Completion December 2001; Owner- City of Stockton, CA in conjunction with Parsons Engineering Science, Alameda, CA. Oversight of the installation of an electrical control systems upgrade for of the City of Stockton.
Contact
Greg Steiger, Vice President, ZSI, INC.
Electrical Supervisor
Truitt Construction
Redway, California 1996-1999
Designed and installed all phases of small commercial and custom residential electrical systems for general contractor; to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code and the local power supplier (PG&E).
Contact
Jim Truitt, Owner, Truitt Construction
Electrician, HVAC Installer
Branscomb Center 1994-1995
Garberville, California
Installed HVAC systems and the electrical service systems for following clients:
Eel River Brewery, Fortuna, CA
Coyote Valley Reservation Recreation Facility, Ukiah, CA
Kings Range State Park Ranger Station, Whitethorn, CA
Contact
Ernest Branscomb, Owner, Branscomb Center
Electrician
Blakeslee Electric
Santa Rosa, California 1993
Assisted in the renovation of Fairfield Theater Switchgear, Fairfax, CA; installation of emergency backup generation system for Friends House Assisted Living Facility, Santa Rosa, CA.
Contact
Jeff Blakeslee, President, Blakeslee Electric
Electrical Supervisor
Kailua Electric Service 1991-1993
Oahu, Hawaii
Supervised the installation of all types of electrical projects from residential to large commercial. As the Inter-island supervisor for projects and crews throughout the state, I was responsible for: material orders, co-ordination of work force with the General Contractor, change orders, communication with local power companies to facilitate the completion of projects in a timely fashion.
AMC Theater, Kihei, Maui, HI
800 seat multiplex Theater 1992-1992
Whalers Cove, Poipu, Kauai, HI
40 unit Luxury Condominium Renovation (Post Hurricane Iniki) 1992-1993
Contact
Scott Waracka, President, Kailua Electric Service
Electrical Supervisor
Akamai Electric 1990-1991
Mililani, Hawaii
Supervised the installation of commercial electrical projects, including airport runway lighting; power and signal interlocks for animal enclosures; renovation of DHEC buildings for continued utilization.
Lanai Community Airport, Lanai, HI
Honolulu Zoo African Savannah Project, City of Honolulu, Oahu, HI
DHEC Renovation, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI
Contact
Curtis Crabbe, Owner
P.O. Box 3897
Mililani, Oahu, HI
Electrical Supervisor 1990
Brock Electric Technologies
Columbia, South Carolina
Provided supervision of Electrical installation of all phases of Fuel Cell Facility on MacIntyre ANG base. Oversaw installation of underground grounding grid, conduit feeder bank, foundation/in slab conduit, as well as all exposed surface mounted conduit, explosion proof equipment and lightning suppression systems. Coordinated with base project Director and on site Architectural Engineer to manage inconsistencies in the working blueprints to prevent delays.
Contact
Thomas Brock, Owner
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
2011- OSHA 30 Construction Industry Safety Training
2011- OSHA 10 Industrial Construction Safety Training
2010- International Code Council E-1 Residential Electrical Inspector Certification
2010- International Code Council E-2 Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification
2010- Acheson Consulting, Completed FHA 203K Consultant Certification; San Jose, CA
2009- PVI- Boiler technician training/certification; Ft. Worth, TX
2008- HTG-Muir Advanced boiler technician training; Oakland, CA
2005- State of California, Division of Apprenticeship Standards, Certified- General Journeyman Electrician; San Francisco, CA
2005- Completed FEMA ACE-III Initial Disaster Housing Inspector Training; San Mateo, CA
2005- Completed Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator Training, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento, CA
2005- Certified: Building Specs Inc., Pool, Spa, Pier & Bulkhead Inspections; Irvine, CA
2004- Certified: Building Specs Inc., Home Inspection Education Course; Irvine, CA
2004- Certified California Real Estate Inspection Association; Sacramento, CA
2002- Certified UBC Building Inspector; Sacramento, CA
2001- Advanced Auto CAD 2000 Certification, Career Transitions; Santa Rosa, CA
1998- Licensed Electrical Contractor; Sacramento, CA
1989- Journeyman Electrician Ed., Richland Community College; Columbia, SC
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
International Code Council/International Conference of Building Officials (I.C.C./I.C.B.O.)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
California Real Estate Inspectors Association (C.R.E.I.A.)
Divers Alert Network (D.A.N.)
REFERENCES
Samuel Howard, Executive Project Manager, JCI 630-***-****
Michael Sims, Lead Performance Assurance Engineer, JCI 314-***-****
D. Drake Linforth, Digital Design Logic, LLC 510-***-****
William Ruppert, Performance Assurance Engineer, JCI 916-***-****
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