JAMES BRUSH
Gresham
Summary
I am applying to Lead Supervising Electrician. I hold an Oregon General Supervising Electrician license. I have recently received my supervisor's license in April, been a Journeyman since 2012 and served a 5 year apprenticeship before that. I have worked at Microchip for 11 years and have years of experience working in other Industrial and Commercial settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Microchip Technologies Inc
01.2015 - Current
- As an electrician at Microchip, I am responsible for daily maintenance, project management, and equipment upgrades. I have been responsible for contractors and scheduling of preventative maintenance including backup generators, UPS’s, and Infrared Thermography. I have been a part of a site wide shutdown for electrical maintenance, VFD replacements, UPS battery testing and replacements, MCC upgrades, and major electrical infrastructure upgrades.
Electrician
Oregon Electric Group
Portland, OR
01.2010 - 01.2015
- I started with OEG at Intel Ronler Acres on a sustaining crew, and sometimes working with the tool install teams. During my time with them at Intel, I was able to work at multiple sites doing a variety of work including heat trace, temp power, parking lot lights, energized electrical work, and all manner of electrical installations. I also went with them to help build a data center in The Dalles.
IBEW 48
01.2007 - 01.2015
- I started with the IBEW with my apprenticeship and had a great experience with well rounded training, including residential work with Squires Electric. I was able to do commercial work with Cherry City, and I was able to get the chance to do some heavy industrial work, installing wind turbines with ELM and Parsons Electric.
Education
General Supervising Electrician - Electrical
Electrical Training NW
Oregon City, OR04.2026
General Journeyman Electrician - Oregon General Journeyman Electrical License
IBEW 48 Apprenticeship
Portland, OR03.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Reynolds High School
Skills
- Infrared thermography
- Battery Testing
- UPS Maintenance
- Document creation
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Dependable and responsible
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Microchip Technologies Inc
01.2015 - Current
Electrician
Oregon Electric Group
01.2010 - 01.2015
IBEW 48
01.2007 - 01.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Reynolds High School
General Supervising Electrician - Electrical
Electrical Training NW
General Journeyman Electrician - Oregon General Journeyman Electrical License
IBEW 48 Apprenticeship