Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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James Cerva

Milford,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented certified journeyman electrician offering 30 years of expertise in project management, worksite safety and troubleshooting. Adept at reading blueprints, coordinating industrial maintenance and training and developing staff. Excellent proficiency in transforming plans, drawings and specifications into successful electrical repairs and installations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Electrician

IBEW Local 692, International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
01.1996 - Current

construction of many different electrical systems,including low to high voltage systems(24v-13,800v),in varied locations.nuclear,gas fired,coal burning power plants,auto plants,universities,hospitals,refineries commercial buildings

  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
  • Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.

Journeyman Inside Wireman

Swan Electric Company
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.

Journeyman Inside Wireman

Shaw Electric Co.
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • personally built the power system,from the ground up,for a 5 story addition to the hospital.including the high voltage subs,distribution panels,automatic transfer switch,and related control wiring
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.

Journeyman Electrician

Superior Electric Great Lakes Co
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
  • worked on overhead garage door controls,and fire alarm circuits
  • Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Pipe Welding Technology

Delta College
Bay City, MI
01.1981

High School Diploma -

Bay City Western
Auburn, MI
06.1980

Skills

  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Safety Policy and Procedure Knowledge
  • Commercial Projects
  • Time Management
  • Complex Issues Management
  • Superior Troubleshooting Skills
  • Control Circuit Troubleshooting
  • Voltage Electrical Equipment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Project Planning

Affiliations

Ibew local 692 member

Certification

state of michigan journeyman electrical lisence#6317649

Timeline

Journeyman Inside Wireman

Swan Electric Company
12.2022 - 01.2023

Journeyman Inside Wireman

Shaw Electric Co.
03.2022 - 12.2022

Journeyman Electrician

Superior Electric Great Lakes Co
04.2021 - 08.2021

Journeyman Electrician

IBEW Local 692, International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
01.1996 - Current

Associate of Arts - Pipe Welding Technology

Delta College

High School Diploma -

Bay City Western

state of michigan journeyman electrical lisence#6317649

James Cerva