Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests

Charles White

Eastvale,CA

Summary

With nearly 35 years of experience in the electrical field, I am a hardworking, self-motivated, and reliable professional. My expertise includes ten years in residential projects, ten years in ground-up construction, and several years in commercial and industrial TI's. Renowned as a skilled foreman, I have consistently been the most requested individual at the companies I've worked for. As a superintendent, I have showcased adaptability and excellence in various roles. My strengths include quick learning abilities, outstanding organizational skills, unwavering loyalty, and a strong dedication to exceptional customer service. As a professional construction leader with a proven track record in overseeing large-scale projects, I am adept at coordinating teams to deliver high-quality results on time while maintaining safety and compliance standards. I excel in dynamic environments and ensure seamless operations and effective problem-solving. With strong skills in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder communication, I am well-prepared to excel in this role. Known for my strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, I have extensive experience in managing on-site activities and ensuring project milestones are met. I am adaptable to changing project needs and have proven abilities in scheduling, resource management, and quality control.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Field Superintendent

ALBD Electric and Cable
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Ironwood Electric was purchased by ALBD
  • Field Superintendent commercial and industrial. From ground up and TI.
  • Interpreted blueprints, specifications and schematics to complete accurate work.
  • Developed detailed schedules and resource allocation plans, optimizing workforce utilization and reducing labor costs.
  • Layout, design, order materials, schedule deliveries, schedule and manage 200+ employees, manage multiple projects, as many as20+ at a time from $30k to 7+ million to date.

Field Superintendent

Ironwood Electric LLC
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • 2017 Promoted to Field Superintendent
  • General Foreman electrician commercial and industrial primarily TI.
  • Interpreted blueprints, specifications and schematics to complete accurate work.
  • Developed detailed schedules and resource allocation plans, optimizing workforce utilization and reducing labor costs.
  • Layout, design, order materials, schedule deliveries, manage employees
  • Trained new employees, worked with them to educate them on specific skills and efficiency

General Foreman

West Coast Cable Inc
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Foreman electrician commercial and industrial
  • Manage/Supervise multiple jobs, run jobs working foreman
  • Layout design, order materials, schedule deliveries, manage employees
  • Maintained safety standards with regular inspections and adherence to regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by delegating tasks and efficiently managing a team of electricians.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.

General Foreman

EIE Electric
01.2002 - 01.2011
  • Assistant Superintendent
  • Manage/supervise multiple jobs, run jobs, working foreman
  • Layout design, order materials, schedule deliveries, manage/terminate employees
  • Trained new employees, worked with them to educate them on specific skills and efficiency
  • Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, fostering collaboration and smooth coordination of work efforts.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.

Foreman Electrician

LMH Electric
01.1997 - 01.2002
  • Foreman electrician commercial and industrial
  • Order materials, layout and manage/supervise jobs
  • Trained new employees, worked with them to educate them on specific skills and efficiency
  • Maintained safety standards with regular inspections and adherence to regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by delegating tasks and efficiently managing a team of electricians.

Foreman Electrician

E&D Electric
01.1992 - 01.1997
  • Foreman electrician residential, some commercial
  • Order materials, layout and manage/supervise jobs
  • Trained new employees, worked with them to educate them on specific skills and efficiency
  • Maintained safety standards with regular inspections and adherence to regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by delegating tasks and efficiently managing a team of electricians.

Apprentice Electrician

Merrit Electric
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Apprentice electrician residential
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Acquired valuable hands-on experience with various types of wiring systems by assisting experienced electricians in diverse installation projects.

Apprentice Electrician

Lange Electric
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Apprentice electrician residential/commercial/industrial
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
  • Assisted in the successful completion of various residential projects by providing reliable support to journeyman electricians.

Apprentice Electrician

T McGee Electric Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1990
  • Apprentice electrician residential
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, small transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
  • Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.

Education

No Degree - Electrical Training Program

Associated Builders And Contractors (ABC), Anaheim, CA
01-2015

Skills

  • Pre-construction planning
  • Construction supervision
  • Project closeout
  • Site inspections

Certification

  • Certified General Electrician, State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards Certification #1341717 (2008; renewed2011, renewed2014, renewed2017, renewed2020, renewed2023)
  • Currently working with Dropbox, Excel, Field Log, Foundation, Goodnotes, Humanity, Paychex, Procore (due to the merger some of these apps being transitions in/out)
  • Microsoft Excel13 Hours beginner to advanced Certification (2017)
  • Fork/Scissor/Boom Lift Certified (from2009-2017)
  • Confined Space/Hazardous Material Training (2011-2015)
  • OSHA30 Hour Training (2014)
  • CPR Training (from2009-Present)
  • College/ABC Electrical Code/Course Classes (2002-2003;2008-2009,2011,2013-Present)
  • High School Diploma (1989)
  • MTS Rail Safety Trained (2014)
  • Aerial Work Platform Trained (1997-Present)
  • Excavation Safety & Competent Person (2015)
  • DLTE Certified (2015-Present)
  • Hilti Certified (2015)
  • Fall Protection (2017)
  • Arc Flash Safety (2017)

Interests

  • Reading
  • Strategy Games
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Road Trips
  • Camping
  • Embracing outdoor adventures such as fishing and hunting
  • Kayaking

Timeline

Field Superintendent - ALBD Electric and Cable
01.2022 - Current
Field Superintendent - Ironwood Electric LLC
01.2015 - 01.2022
General Foreman - West Coast Cable Inc
01.2011 - 01.2015
General Foreman - EIE Electric
01.2002 - 01.2011
Foreman Electrician - LMH Electric
01.1997 - 01.2002
Foreman Electrician - E&D Electric
01.1992 - 01.1997
Apprentice Electrician - Merrit Electric
01.1991 - 01.1992
Apprentice Electrician - Lange Electric
01.1990 - 01.1991
Apprentice Electrician - T McGee Electric Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1990
Associated Builders And Contractors (ABC) - No Degree, Electrical Training Program

Hobbies and Interests

I have been married to my wife Andrea for almost32 years. We have two sons together, Gabriel age29 and Joshua age28. Gabriel is retired US Army currently studying law and Joshua is retired US Air force currently studying computer science. We enjoy spending time together as a family, especially fishing, hiking, camping, target shooting, archery, hunting and computer gaming. I also enjoy reading, my favorite authors are C.S. Lewis and Ayn Rand.
Charles White