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Ernie Smith

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Professional Overview

As a licensed electrician and trusted electrical advisor, I bring over 13 years of licensed experience in the Pacific Northwest, 15 years in the electrical trade, and more than 20 years in construction. My career has been built on a foundation of professionalism, integrity, honor, and a servant-first mentality. I am dedicated to delivering high-quality work, ensuring safety, and guiding customers with honesty and expertise.

With strong communication and leadership skills, I take pride in helping clients make informed decisions by providing clear, code-based recommendations, multiple options, and practical solutions tailored to their needs. My ability to interact effectively with customers ensures they feel supported and confident throughout every stage of a project.

Technically skilled across a wide range of residential electrical work, I have hands-on experience in rewires, panel changes, generators, service upgrades, lighting upgrades, and safety repairs. My mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset allow me to execute projects efficiently and to the highest standard.

Additionally, my military leadership training has equipped me with discipline, adaptability, and the ability to lead and support teams under any circumstance. Whether serving as a project lead or as an advisor, I bring dedication, hard work, and a focus on quality craftsmanship to every job I undertake.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Advisor & Service Electrician

Hunt’s Services
10.2022 - 09.2025
  • Engaged in consistent communication with dispatch, inspection coordinators, operations staff to ensure jobs were started, and completed as efficiently as possible. In a a timely manner.
  • Communicated, and and maintained efficient material handling between vendors, and material staff.
  • Dispatch to troubleshoot calls, and made on the spot troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Built estimates with multiple options to resolve necessary repairs found during diagnostics.
  • Provide professional advise and consultations for customers. Provide multiple options with estimates for projects like remodels, rewire, and full service upgrades.
  • Communicate clearly the scope of work in invoice. Laying out all options for scope of work. As well as payment options, with financing, and other payment options.
  • Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.

Service Electrician

As You Wish Electric
01.2019 - 10.2022
  • Participated in as safety committee member. Ensuring worker safety.
  • Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and toners.
  • Managed and overseen the ordering and usage of project materials.
  • Electrician had constant Communication between, dispatch, inspectors, customers, vendors, and crew members to facilitate timely completion of projects.
  • Manage, & lead small crew in multi-day partial and full rewire projects.
  • Build service gear for temp poles, underground meters, and overhead services.
  • Demo old existing electrical panels. Replaced with new 200 amp panels.
  • Educate, consult and advise customers with options for repairs and future projects.


Skills

  • Leadership
  • Accountable
  • Active Listener
  • National Electric Code Knowledge
  • Driven by duty
  • Code Compliance
  • OSHA Standards and Codes
  • Self- Motivation
  • Driven to serve first
  • Circuits and Wiring
  • Electrical Panel Upgrades
  • Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
  • Team Player
  • Tubing and Conduits
  • Strong Mechanical Aptitude
  • Safety Knowledge

Timeline

Electrical Advisor & Service Electrician

Hunt’s Services
10.2022 - 09.2025

Service Electrician

As You Wish Electric
01.2019 - 10.2022
Ernie Smith