Joseph Burka
Flushing
Summary
Certified Journeyman Electrician with 26 years of experience in the electrical industry. Committed to upholding the highest quality work and safety standards. Skilled in electrical wiring repair, maintenance, and installation. Strong ability to mentor junior electrical workers on safety procedures, building codes, and finishing strategies. Decisive leader excelling at solving routine and complex problems with a resourceful and experienced approach. Proud of family's generations-long history in the IBEW.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Ark Systems
02.2025 - Current
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
Certified Journeyman Electrician Local #3 IBEW
Tower Electric
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs
- Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways
- Read and interpreted blueprints and mechanical diagrams to visualize and plan for upcoming work.
- Completed work in full compliance with local building codes and NEC standards.
- Managed commercial and residential electrical projects with consistent safety record.
- Trained, supported and mentored junior personnel to complete high-quality work.
Certified Journeyman Electrician Local #3 IBEW
Siemans/Schlesinger Electric
06.2008 - 06.2013
- Layout Foreman on 5 billion dollar NYC drinking water treatment plant
- Managed a crew that installed electrical conduit and devices that would be imbedded in a concrete ceiling
- Read and interpreted blueprints and mechanical diagrams to visualize and plan for upcoming work.
- Completed work in full compliance with local building codes and NEC standards.
Education
Associates of Science - Electrical And Power Transmission Installation
Empire State University
New York, NY06-2006
masters certificate - Project management, Electrical PM, Adminstrative Management PM's and Construction Mgt.
Bronx Community College
06.2025
Skills
- Electrical wiring expertise
- Local Codes Compliance
- Job requirement analysis
- Design layout strategies
- Problem identification
- Blueprint Reading
- Client engagement
- Electrical system repair
- Conduit assembly skills
- High voltage termination
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Electrical testing
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Installing equipment
- Circuits and wiring
- Emergency repairs
- Lighting installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical codes
- Low-voltage systems
- New system installations
- Apprentice training
- Fire alarm systems
- Safety awareness
- Project management
- Class A journeyman electrician
- HUET Training
Certification
PM Excellence course, Bronx Community College, Scheduled to obtain a masters certificate in Project management, Electrical PM, Administrative Management PM's and Construction Mgt.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Ark Systems
02.2025 - Current
Certified Journeyman Electrician Local #3 IBEW
Tower Electric
07.2021 - 11.2023
Certified Journeyman Electrician Local #3 IBEW
Siemans/Schlesinger Electric
06.2008 - 06.2013
masters certificate - Project management, Electrical PM, Adminstrative Management PM's and Construction Mgt.
Bronx Community College
Associates of Science - Electrical And Power Transmission Installation
Empire State University
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