CHINALEE JOHNSON
Washington
Summary
Results-driven professional with a robust background in technical leadership, electrical engineering, electrical systems and maintenance, ready to excel in this role. Adept at troubleshooting, wiring, and installation, ensuring safety and efficiency. Strong team player who adapts to changing needs, with focus on delivering reliable results. Proven expertise in analyzing complex systems, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions. Skilled in reading blueprints, using diagnostic tools, and complying with NEC industry standards. Dependable and driven to achieve high standards in every project.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician Technician Contract
(Metro Rail Infrastructure DC) Mc Dean
08.2016 - 10.2024
- Installed, mounted and wired low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, junction boxes, and conduit piping for metro rail lighting and power systems.
- Performed cabling, terminations, and system integration for electrical infrastructure, including basic low voltage UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems to ensure continuous power availability.
- Assisted in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of switchgear components, supporting rail system reliability and safety.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, NEC codes, and industry standards for metro electrical systems.
- Collaborated with engineers and project managers to meet project deadlines and maintain high-quality electrical installations.
Electrical Team Lead (Federal Contractor)
MC Dean
08.2016 - 10.2024
- Led the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of complex electrical systems for federal infrastructure projects, including power distribution, switchgear, UPS, and control systems, ensuring adherence to industry regulations, NEC codes, and government standards.
- Designed, installed, and maintained lighting infrastructures for metro rail and federal street light and electrical projects, including LED systems, fluorescent ballast lighting, and emergency lighting solutions, ensuring energy efficiency, longevity, and compliance with lighting codes.
- Rebuilt and upgraded circuit and main control units for lighting fixtures, optimizing system performance and integrating modern LED drivers, dimming controls, and automated lighting systems to improve reliability and power efficiency.
- Performed troubleshooting, testing, and retrofitting of ballast and LED systems, resolving power fluctuations, flickering issues, and system failures while ensuring seamless integration with existing electrical infrastructure.
- Developed customized lighting solutions by assessing project requirements, conducting load calculations, circuit redesigns, and energy audits, and implementing cost-effective lighting control systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including project managers, contractors, and government agencies, to align project deliverables with federal compliance standards, operational requirements, and sustainability goals.
- Conducted technical evaluations and troubleshooting for low and medium-voltage systems, ensuring system integrity, fault detection, and seamless power delivery for critical infrastructure.
- Developed and reviewed technical documentation, schematics, and system blueprints, ensuring electrical designs met safety, efficiency, and performance criteria.
- Led testing, quality assurance, and commissioning procedures, verifying system performance, power efficiency, and operational reliability in high-demand environments.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively liaising with stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Freight Handler
Capstone Logistics
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Operated forklifts and other machinery to efficiently manage freight processing
Education
A.A.S. - Cybersecurity
Prince George’s Community College
Largo, MD12.2024
Electrical Journeyman License -
IDEA School
Washington, DC07.2020
Skills
- Leadership in Technical Teams
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Agile-Aligned Practices
- Wiring Diagrams
- Electrical installation
- Power Distribution
- Iterative Delivery
- Adaptability
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Circuit Maintenance
- Process Improvement
- Optimization
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Communication
- Team Empowerment
- Conflict Resolution
- Flexibility
- Automation
- Scalability
- Configuration Management
- Continuous Integration/Delivery
Accomplishments
- Trained and mentored 4 junior and 6 licensed personnel in preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting procedures and damage control.
- Promoted to Electrical Team Lead after just 2.4 months of employment.
- Achieved 7 successful issue resolution and repair through effectively helping with and leading the diagnosis of several reoccurring issues within electrical systems.
Certification
MC Dean | NOVEMBER 2018
cpr certification | aerial lift permit | class 4 and class 7 forklift PERMIT | confined space permit | bucket truck safety permit
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Electrician Technician Contract
(Metro Rail Infrastructure DC) Mc Dean
08.2016 - 10.2024
Electrical Team Lead (Federal Contractor)
MC Dean
08.2016 - 10.2024
Freight Handler
Capstone Logistics
08.2015 - 07.2016
Electrical Journeyman License -
IDEA School
A.A.S. - Cybersecurity
Prince George’s Community College
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