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Andrew Macdonald

North Las Vegas,USA

Summary

I have been an electrician for 45 years and have been a foreman on major projects. I also have been a site supervisor for an engineering firm in Honolulu. I was working on a energy savings project for the State Of Hawaii airports. We oversaw changing 68,000 light fixtures, 320 transformers, chillers, and added solar systems. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Inspector

Consor Engineering
Walnut, CA
08.2023 - 12.2025

Emergency road and embankment repairs and paving repair for the county of Santa Cruz, Ca.

Recorded and documented progress on the job thru daily report and pictures.

Ensure Contractor is following plans, specification, safety policies, and procedures.

  • Coordinated with contractors and engineers to resolve discrepancies in project execution.

Site Supervisor/Superintendent

Bowers and Kubota
Honolulu, HI
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Worked with subcontractors to coordinated outages and their work
  • Ensured Quality Control and scope of work through daily inspections.
  • Summit daily reports and pictures thru web sites
  • Act as Project Safety Coordinator.
  • Resolve site conflicts regarding the sequencing of work and unforeseen conditions.
  • Ensure project documents are in compliance.
  • Ensure that subcontractors readily understand expectations of the project.
  • Ensure contractors provide adequate staffing to meet project schedules.
  • Ensure that all electric codes, building codes and state specifications are followed.

/Electrician Foreman

Paul's Electrical Contracting
Honolulu, HI
01.2008 - 12.2013
  • Foreman on new building for Hawaiian Homes in Kapolei.
  • Installed telecommunications and power upgrades to Waianae Intermediate, Leihoku Elementary, and Lahaina Intermediate schools.
  • Worked on school renovations on various school in Hawaii.
  • Worked on Hale Koa Hotel renovation project, flood damage at Hamilton Library, and Stryker Brigade maintenance
  • Installed control and power equipment for a new booster pump station for Board Of WATER in Maui.
  • Installed traffic signal devices and wiring for various intersections in Hawaii.
  • Installed new security cameras and card readers in Kahului Airport in Maui.
  • Operated excavators backhoes, boom trucks fork lifts and loaders as necessary.

Leadoff Mechanic/Journeyman Electrician

Ipac Electric Co./Summit Electric Co
Honolulu, HI
09.2003 - 10.2007
  • Installed ridged conduit, pulled wire, switchgears, and controls on power plants, refineries and sewerage treatment plants.
  • Terminated wiring on new power plants in Kauai, Hilo, and Kona.
  • Installed switchgears, battery chargers, computer systems, fiber optic cables, and controls for a new control center for Hawaiian Electric Co.
  • Installed a 15kv switching station and pulled and spliced 80,000ft of 500mcm 15kv wire on Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.

leadoff mechanic/Journeyman Electrician

Henkels and Mccoy
Honolulu, HI
01.2001 - 09.2003
  • Installed main power switchgear for a shopping center.
  • Installed equipment for cell phone sites.
  • Installed new equipment for Hawaiian telephone co. on The big Island. removed old equipment.
  • Installed new equipment for Oceanic Cable Co.

Electrician Foreman

Close Electric Co
Honolulu, HI
07.1993 - 01.2001
  • Supervised various projects in Hawaii including a major widening of Kalanianaole Hwy, a new portion of the H3 highway, Young Bros. pier 40 warehouse and pier renovations, and duct line for Hawaiian Telephone Co. at Maui High School.
  • I operated backhoes, excavators, loaders, forklifts, and boom trucks on all jobs as necessary.
  • I was safety officer and quality control officer on all projects.
  • While excavating for electrical ducts I was responsible for rerouting and/or fixing sewer, water, and drain lines in a manner that complies with all codes and regulation.
  • I also used a camera / sealing truck that was used for investigating and sealing electric, drain lines and sewer
  • I also had a truck to break up lines and pull new ones in.

Foreman Electrician/General Foreman

Fritz of hawaii/American Tech. inc
Honolulu, HI
11.1983 - 07.1993
  • General Foreman on major projects including Pearl Harbor, Tripler Army Hospital and Kaneohe Marine Corp Air Base.
  • As a general contractor on a Pearl Harbor electrical upgrade project, I supervised 35 men, oversaw 5 subcontractor, acted as safety officer, and quality control officer.
  • The job consisted of 6 new substations, new duct lines, 130,000ft of 500mcm 15kv wire, 80,000ft of 750mcm wire, all the splicing, and all new switchgear.
  • At Tripler Army Hospital, we installed all new switchgear rooms and new electric rooms for a renovation project and a new project.
  • At Kaneohe Air Base, we installed all new air field lighting equipment and wiring.
  • Installed duct lines for a subdivision.
  • Installed light poles for a high school football field

Leadoff Mechanic/ Journeyman Electrician

Atlas Electric Co
Honolulu, HI
12.1982 - 11.1983
  • Installed high voltage capacitors, removed PCB equipment, and tested oils.
  • Installed energy management equipment.
  • Installed lighting control systems, heat pumps chillers and transformers.
  • Worked on high voltage maintenance, ship wiring, and control work.

Leadoff Mechanic/Electrical Foreman

Halfhill Electric Co
Honolulu, HI
01.1978 - 12.1982
  • Supervised work on commercial, industrial, major hotels high rise, and condominium projects.
  • Specialized in main power distribution.
  • Worked on Kauai, Maui, and the Big island.

Journeyman Electrician

American Electric Co
Honolulu, HI
09.1976 - 01.1978
  • Performed electrical work at a sewage treatment plant and on a high rise office building.

Education

High School Diploma -

Darien High School
Darien, CT

Skills

  • Electrician Quality Control Inspector
  • Built my own house in Hawaii
  • Conduit bending Instructor
  • Building and Construction
  • Site Superintend
  • Construction Inspector
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Safety Officer

Certification


  • Hawaii State Supervisor Electrician's License

Languages

English
Professional Working

Interests

I'm a racquetball player for the love of the sport and physical fitness I also mentor my two grandsons in racquetball I am involved with the racquetball community in California, Utah, Hawaii,and LasVegas

Timeline

Construction Inspector

Consor Engineering
08.2023 - 12.2025

Site Supervisor/Superintendent

Bowers and Kubota
01.2014 - 09.2015

/Electrician Foreman

Paul's Electrical Contracting
01.2008 - 12.2013

Leadoff Mechanic/Journeyman Electrician

Ipac Electric Co./Summit Electric Co
09.2003 - 10.2007

leadoff mechanic/Journeyman Electrician

Henkels and Mccoy
01.2001 - 09.2003

Electrician Foreman

Close Electric Co
07.1993 - 01.2001

Foreman Electrician/General Foreman

Fritz of hawaii/American Tech. inc
11.1983 - 07.1993

Leadoff Mechanic/ Journeyman Electrician

Atlas Electric Co
12.1982 - 11.1983

Leadoff Mechanic/Electrical Foreman

Halfhill Electric Co
01.1978 - 12.1982

Journeyman Electrician

American Electric Co
09.1976 - 01.1978

High School Diploma -

Darien High School

MILITARY SERVICE

  • Service Country: US
  • Branch: US Navy
  • Rank: Quartermaster E-5
  • January 1966 to January 1969
  • I am a VietNam veteran.
Andrew Macdonald