James D Johnson Jr
Hollywood,USA
Summary
Electrical Engineer Technician with extensive experience at Public Works, excelling in project management and contract negotiation. Proven track record in cost estimation and safety compliance, leading to a perfect safety record. Adept at effective communication and problem-solving, driving successful utility projects and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
ResCom Electrical Contractor
Hollywood, USA
01.1997 - Current
- As owner of ResCom Electrical Contractor, responsibilities include all aspects of operating a business.
- Oversees all finances such as monitoring company budget and expenditures, preparing payroll and taxes, and handling accounts receivables and payables.
- Prepares cost estimates and scopes of work.
- Prepares contracts and initiates, reviews and coordinates modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process.
- Performs supervisory and management duties, including but not limited to, interpreting work assignments, scheduling, interviewing, performing personnel evaluations and training.
- Establishes company safety rules and ensures all employees wear personal protective equipment, hardhats, fall protection and other gear.
- Currently holds a perfect safety record.
- Local work includes but not limited to: MD Bank & Trust Callaway location; Eagan McAllister Associates, Inc. corporate facility; Dr. Patel’s Leonardtown medical office; and University of Maryland Performing Arts Center located in College Park.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and QuickBooks.
- As a Master Electrician applies electrical theory, NEC regulations, and OSHA standards to perform analysis of electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, blueprints, wiring schematics and specifications.
- Evaluates engineering proposals, show drawings or design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria and recommend approval or revisions.
- Works Design/Bid/Builds projects.
- Collaborates with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define and solve developmental problems.
- Visits construction sites to observe conditions impacting design/schedule and provides technical assistance and coordination with St. Mary’s County Public Works Department, Planning and Zoning, Miss Utility and other local agencies.
- Installs, connects, tests and maintains electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security and communication.
- Connects electrical equipment to power supplies and verifies proper installation and operation via testing equipment.
- Designs, develops, tests and supervises the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial or military use.
- Installs and services generators ranging in size from portable to 500kw.
- Tests for, locates, and repairs electrical malfunctions and confirms that new or repaired installations meet fire and safety code standards.
- Conducts inspections for quality control and assurance and provides findings and recommendations.
- Researches product and vendor information/ratings via the Internet.
- Possesses general knowledge of AutoCAD, fire protection systems and has common knowledge of various technical trades and basic mechanical, structural and architectural skills.
Electrical Engineer Technician-Utilities
Public Works
Pax River, USA
08.2012 - 06.2025
- In September 2012, I became the team lead for the Utility and Energy Management Branch under the direct supervision of the Utility Branch Head here at NAVFAC Patuxent River.
- As the Team Lead for the Navy Public Works Utilities and Energy Department, I am responsible for managing and overseeing the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative privatization contract.
- I perform reviews on all project designs for Pax River, Webster Field and Solomon’s to make sure they have met all utility regulations and requirements.
- As part of my duties I have a constant interaction with all Pax River customers. This includes outage scheduling with customers, project reviews with customers for utility requirements, and discussions concerning energy consumption.
- My team lead role consist of making sure all Utility owned facilities (Approximately 80) are maintained by applying the principles, concepts and methods of facility administration along with my knowledge of electrical, mechanical and construction to maintain these facilities.
- I have recently overseen the inventory risk and assessment project. With this project and my knowledge of Maximo we were successfully able to build the inventory in Maximo for all the utility equipment.
- When this started the inventory for the base utility system was around 600 pieces of equipment. The inventory in Maximo is now over 4500.
- Under this position I am also required to obtain and maintain the portion of the Bos service contract pertaining to utilities.
- I write scope and estimates (Using RS Means), perform technical analyst, and push project for funding.
- This includes funding for jobs under $100,000.00, requesting funding through the Navy Yard for projects over $100,000.00 and maintaining and updating a running list of all minor work service tickets.
- I push projects to be entered into MAXIMO and E-projects for service contracts, construction contracts, and A&E contracts.
- I also prepare and monitor Major Maintenance Repair Projects, which includes Maintenance action plans, prioritizing the projects through short range and long range execution plans.
- I work with fellow employees to determine condition assessments of facilities. This is performed through the Infrastructure Condition Assessment Program. (ICAP).
- I have prepared budget estimates for our customers for the upcoming fiscal year.
- I have prepared billing numbers using actual and fiscal year rates.
- In addition I performed utility project reviews on all upcoming projects.
- I also have my team review and comment accordingly to help the construction process run smoothly.
- I currently oversee the Southern Maryland Cooperative utility privatization contract.
- I also oversee several other utility contracts including but not limited to Washington Gas, METCOM and United Propane.
- I am responsible for all Pax River mods for these contracts as well as processing all paperwork/funding associated with these contracts.
- I have experience in performing reports for the utility department. This includes but is not limited to: DUERS, DUCT, utility outages, BMS, MMRP (Major Maintenance Repair Projects), utility billing and allocation processing through a utility program refered to as Circuits, Eprojects, Econtracts, INFADS, environmental, and energy reports.
- In addition to these responsibilities I also oversee day to day operations with technical advice to include the following: Water production and distribution systems, Sewage treatment and collection systems, Electrical high voltage systems, Scheduling outages, GPS gathering, water/sewer breaks and repairs, utility connection inspections, backflow inspections/certifications, new electrical service inspections, weekly team meetings, SMECO weekly progress meetings.
- Other duties include monitoring utility projects, Utility budgets, Utility billing, Project Reviews, Safety plans and performance, SMECO Utility Privatization contracts (Electrical High Voltage Systems), Daily reporting to Utility Branch Head.
- Energy Management for base usage to include SCADA ( Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), AMI Metering ( Automated Metering Infrastructure Systems) and the Utility Allocation system (Circuits UA), and Day to Day operations of the utility team.
- My other roles consist of monitoring all nine utility employees are performing their jobs in an effective, proper and timely manner while following all NAVFAC, Utility and Safety Requirements, Regulations and Instructions.
- I am responsible for making sure all utility employees have completed all mandatory training including on the job training and that they have also completed their bi-weekly time sheets including any requests for comp. time or leave that is needed.
- As team lead I am performing all but supervisor of record duties and work closely with the Utility Branch Head who is the supervisor of record.
- I recently was involved in the E&C Audit. The results of the audit were 100%. This was a great accomplishment concerning the Navy. This was accomplished by team effort, attention to detail and communication between departments.
- I am currently the Core for the 50 year SMECO contract and the Core for the Washington Gas Contract.
Utilities Branch Manager Supervisor
Public Works
Pax River, USA
12.2011 - 08.2012
- I was appointed the UEM Branch Head the new SMECO contract had just taken effect.
- It was my job to make sure the new contract was a success.
- This includes all new capital improvement jobs were completed and all new electrical services were completed.
- I had to learn the new contract in a short time to make sure all contractual items were enforced.
- Along with the new SMECO contract, NAVFAC started using a new billing system for water, sewer and electric.
- It was my job to take this new system and apply it to all the customers located on Pax, Webster and Solomon’s.
- As the Utility & Energy Management Branch Head I am responsible for all water, sewer, electric, propane and natural gas contracts.(Navy owned and privatized).
- I oversee all day to day operations, billing, finances, emergencies that deal with all utilities on Pax River, Webster Field, and The Solomon’s Recreational center.
- In addition I directly supervise nine employees in the utility department.
Electrical Engineer Technician-Utilities
Public Works
Pax River, USA
12.2010 - 12.2011
- As the Project Manager for the Navy Public Works Utilities and Energy Department, I am responsible for managing and overseeing the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative privatization contract.
- I perform reviews on all project designs for Pax River, Webster Field and Solomon’s to make sure they have met all utility regulations and requirements.
- In July 2011, I became the team lead for the Utility and Energy Management Branch under the direct supervision of the DPWO here at NAVFAC Patuxent River.
- In this role I am responsible for managing the work load of nine utility employees, the funding of utility projects, Utility budgets, Utility billing, Project Reviews, Safety plans and performance, SMECO Utility Privatization contracts (Electrical High Voltage Systems), Daily reporting to DPWO, Energy Management for base usage to include SCADA ( Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), AMI Metering ( Automated Metering Infrastructure Systems) and the Utility Allocation system (Circuits UA), and Day to Day operations of the utility team.
- My team lead role consist of making sure all nine utility employees are performing their jobs in an effective, proper and timely manner while following all NAVFAC, Utility and Safety Requirements, Regulations and Instructions.
- I am responsible for making sure all utility employees have completed all mandatory training including on the job training and that they have also completed and submitted their bi-weekly time sheets including any requests for comp. time or leave that is needed.
- As team lead I am performing all but supervisor of record duties and work closely with DPWO who is the supervisor of record.
- I have also had experience in the disciplinary process for employees who are not performing their work nor conducting themselves in a proper and/or appropriate manner.
- Under this position I am also required to obtain and maintain BOS contract funding for jobs under $100,000.00, Request funding through the Navy Yard for projects over $100,000.00 and maintain and update a running list of all minor work service tickets.
- I push projects to be entered into MAXIMO and E-projects.
- I also prepare and monitor Major Maintenance Repair Projects for the current fiscal year as well as prepare projects for the next fiscal year.
- I prepared budget estimates for our customers for the upcoming fiscal year.
- I prepared billing numbers using actual and fiscal year rates.
- In addition I performed utility project reviews on all upcoming projects.
- I also have my team review and comment accordingly to help the construction process run smoothly.
- I currently oversee the Southern Maryland Cooperative utility privatization contract.
- I also oversee several other utility contracts including but not limited to Washington Gas, METCOM and United Propane.
- I am responsible for all Pax River mods for these contracts as well as processing all paperwork/funding associated with these contracts.
- I perform and/or oversee all reports for the utility department.
- This includes but is not limited to: DUERS, DUCT, utility outages, BMS, MMRP (Major Maintenance Repair Projects), utility billing and allocation processing through a utility program called CUBIC (Computerized Utility Billing Integration Control), INFADS, environmental, and energy reports.
- In addition to these responsibilities I also oversee day to day operations with technical advice to include the following: Water production and distribution systems, Sewage treatment and collection systems, Electrical high voltage systems, Scheduling outages, GPS gathering, water/sewer breaks and repairs, utility connection inspections, backflow inspections/certifications, new electrical service inspections, weekly team meetings, SMECO weekly progress meetings, weekly staff meeting and all other required meetings.
Electrical Engineer Technician
Public Works
Pax River, USA
08.2010 - 12.2010
- As a State of Maryland Licensed Master Electrician and an Electrical Engineer Tech, I have a working knowledge of Navy construction practices and procedures.
- As part of my job I perform the following duties: Supporting engineers, supporting engineer tech's with electrical data, reviewing specifications and drawings, the design of electrical systems for projects, provide electrical safety advice to other staff members and contractors, work with designers, engineers, and architects for LEED requirements.
- I work with commissioning procedures and documentation with contractors.
- I meet with customers to discuss their requirements on three different naval bases.
- After analyzing their needs, to include lighting, power, low voltage (5 VDC-600 VAC), high voltage, specialized power systems ( 28 volt DC, 400 hertz, and 277-480 volt power systems), grounding systems (building ground-static grounds), lightning protection systems, motor control systems, generators, PDU's, UPS, fire alarm, and data systems ( cable, data, fiber optic, telephone, and computer), HVAC systems ( GEO Thermal, spit systems, roof-top units and wall units).
- I then prepare a detailed statement of work (SOW) using general knowledge, experience and actual requirements.
- I prepare a detailed cost estimates using Cost Works, RS-Means and WINEST.
- Once the task and estimate are approved and funding is identified as MRTFB (Major Range & test Facility Base), RDT&E (Research Development Test and Evaluation), OM&N (Operation Maintenance Navy) NWCF (Navy Working Capital Fund) or BUMED (Bureau of Medicine) an RFP is requested.
- I meet with Contractors and brief them on the scope of work.
- Once the Contractor submits their proposal, I review their specs, drawings, SOW and call for negotiations if necessary.
- As the job progresses, I become the project manager and make sure schedules are kept; I make site visits for quality assurance, quality workmanship and perform safety spot checks.
- Once the Contractor is done, I perform final inspections to ensure the requirements were met and all National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, 72, 13, 101, IES (lighting standards) MIL-HDBK, SPEC, STD and all other Navy standards pertaining to project were followed.
- I have a working knowledge of Facility Service Contracts (FSC) to include but not limited to the following: service orders, minor work orders, IQ jobs, design/build, special projects, and MILCONS.
- I work with different contracts to include: BOS, JOC, 8A, IQ, RFP, IFB, Design/build, A&E, and Sole source.
- I also work with power quality analysis for problems with electrical systems.
- I analyze the problem back to source and take corrective measures so that the problem will be eliminated in future work.
- In addition to my normal duties I also work for utilities as the project manager for Southern Maryland Electric Coop. work being performed on the naval bases.
- In addition to daily duties I have also taken on supervisory duties when needed.
Engineer Technician
Public Works
Pax River, USA
08.2007 - 07.2010
- As a Master Electrician, Electrical Engineer Tech, I have a working knowledge of Navy construction practices and procedures.
- As part of my job I perform the following duties: Supporting engineers, supporting engineer tech's with electrical data, reviewing specifications and drawings, the design of electrical systems for projects, provide electrical safety advice to other staff members and contractors, work with designers, engineers, and architects for LEED requirements.
- I also work with commissioning procedures and documentation with contractors.
- I meet with customers to discuss their requirements on three different naval bases.
- After analyzing their needs, to include lighting, power, low voltage (5 VDC-600 VAC), high voltage, specialized power systems ( 28 volt DC, 400 hertz, and 277-480 volt power systems), grounding systems (building ground-static grounds), lightning protection systems, motor control systems, generators, PDU's, UPS, fire alarm, and data systems ( cable, data, fiber optic, telephone, and computer), HVAC systems ( GEO Thermal, spit systems, roof-top units and wall units).
- I then prepare a detailed statement of work (SOW) using general knowledge, experience and actual requirements.
- I prepare a detailed cost estimates using Cost Works, RS-Means and WINEST.
- Once the task and estimate are approved and funding is identified as MRTFB (Major Range & test Facility Base), RDT&E (Research Development Test and Evaluation), OM&N (Operation Maintenance Navy) NWCF (Navy Working Capital Fund) or BUMED (Bureau of Medicine) an RFP is requested.
- I meet with Contractors and brief them on the scope of work.
- Once the Contractor submits their proposal, I review their specs, drawings, SOW and call for negotiations if necessary.
- As the job progresses, I become the project manager and make sure schedules are kept; I make site visits for quality assurance, quality workmanship and perform safety spot checks.
- Once the Contractor is done, I perform final inspections to ensure the requirements were met and all National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, 72, 13, 101, IES (lighting standards) MIL-HDBK, SPEC, STD and all other Navy standards pertaining to project were followed.
- I have a working knowledge of Facility Service Contracts (FSC) to include but not limited to the following: service orders, minor work orders, IQ jobs, design/build, special projects, and MILCONS.
- I work with different contracts to include: BOS, JOC, 8A, IQ, RFP, IFB, Design/build, A&E, and Sole source.
- I also work with power quality analysis for problems with electrical systems.
- I analyze the problem back to source and take corrective measures so that the problem will be eliminated in future work.
Electrical Service Technician
IAP World Services, Inc.
Cape Canaveral, USA
04.2007 - 08.2007
- As an employee of IAP World Services, I developed a working knowledge of the Naval Air Station (NAS) infrastructure.
- Duties include daily sites visits aboard NAS, ranging from routine to high priority service and/or maintenance calls.
- Understanding of map grid locations, base zones and security procedures.
- Adheres to Government scopes of work in performance of service orders and work items.
- Prepares reports such as job completion forms, material requisition forms, and customer surveys.
- Interacts with Navy Officials, Facilities Coordinators, Government personnel and contractor employees.
Education
College of Southern Maryland
Leonardtown, Maryland01.2008
Military Police Diploma - Class-011-90
Military Police School
Ft. McClellan, Alabama01.1990
High School Diploma -
Leonardtown High School
Leonardtown, MD01.1988
Electricity 1& 2 Certificate -
St. Mary's Technical Center
Hollywood, Md.01.1988
Skills
- Project management
- Electrical design
- Contract negotiation
- Cost estimation
- Safety compliance
- Energy management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Project estimating
- Quality assurance
- Budget oversight
Professional Ratings Awards Recognitions
- Certificate of Achievement-Army-04-91
- Governors Citation 07-91
- NAVFAC Safety Award-08-08, 7-09
- Safety Excellence Award--Field Employee of the Year-2009
- Special Act Award 11/07
- Navy Safety Award 09-08
- Performance Award 05-08
- Performance Award 02-09
- On The Spot Award 2/26/09
- Performance Award--9-9-09
- Performance Award--8-24-09
- Letter of Appreciation (LOA)--Building 469 for NCIS--3-3-10
- On The Spot Award 6/8/10
- On The Spot Award 8/27/10
- Performance Award 8/5/10
- On The Spot Award 5/2/11
- On The Spot Award 9/1/11
- Special Act Award---9-14-2011
- On The Spot Award 6/12/12
- Performance Award 9/9/12
- Performance Award 4/6/14
- Special Act Award 5/4/14
- On The Spot Award 2/12/15
- Performance Award 2/22/15
- Performance Award 3/6/16
- On The Spot Award 7/24/16
- Performance Award 4/2/17
- On The Spot Award 8/5/18
- Command Coin X 5
- Employee of the Quarter 2018
- On The Spot Award 8/12/19
- Special Act Service Award 4/1/2022
- On The Spot Special Act Cash Award 7/11/2023
- 2019- DMAP rating of 5 out of 5
- 2020-DMAP rating of 4 out of 5
- 2021-DMAP rating of 5—Quality Step Increase
- 2022-DMAP Rating of 4.5 out of 5
- 2023-DMAP Rating of 4.5 out of 5
- 2024-DMAP Rating of 4.5 out of 5
- 2025-DMAP Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Military Service Information
Southwest Asia Service Medal, Liberation of Kuwait Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Honorable Discharge
Vet Preference
5-Point Preference
Geo Preference
Southern Maryland
Current Salary
$131,846.00
Low Salary Accept
$110,000.00
Qualified Typist
Yes
Training
- National Electric Code classes/Seminars
- NAVFAC Construction Safety and Health Correspondence course
- Asbestos EPA AHERA Supervisor Course
- Mold Inspection & Assessment
- IRM-101-Basic Information Systems Acquisition
- LOG-102-System Sustainment Management Fundamentals
- LOG-101-Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals
- ACQ-201A-Intermediate Systems Acquisition
- FE-201-Intermediate Facilities Engineering
- ACQ-101-Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt.
- CLC-027-Buy American Act
- CLC-047-Contract Negotiation Techniques
- CLE-001-Value Engineering
- CLL-011-Performance Based Logistics
- CLL-008-Designing for Supportability in DOD Systems
- CLG-001-DOD Government Purchase Card
- CLM-003-Ethics Training for AT&L Workforce
- CLC-106-Contracting Officer Representative With A Mission Focus--Section 893
- DAWIA Level 1 Facilities Engineering
- DAWIA Level 2 Facilities Engineering
- DAWIA--Project Management
- ACQ 0030 Overview of Acquisition Ethics
- CLC 120 Utilities Privatization Contract Administration
- CLC 222 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Online
- CLM 049 Procurement Fraud Indicators
- DOD 0020 Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) for Acquisition & Contracting Personnel
- Security in DLA Contracts Module 1
- Security in DLA Contracts Module 2
Professional Licenses Certificates
- Master Electrician License, State of Maryland
- OSHA Certification (40 hrs)
- DAWIA Level 1 Facilities Engineering
- DAWIA Level 2 Facilities Engineering
- DAWIA Level 1 Life Cycle Logistics
- Asbestos EPA AHERA Supervisor Certification
- Mold Inspection & Assessment
- CPR Certification
- Airfield Operators License
- DAWIA Level 1 Information Technology Certification
- NAVFAC Construction Safety and Health Correspondence Course Part 1
- NAVFAC Introduction to Quality Verification-General Construction
- General Crane Safety Training
- Construction Quality Management for Contractors
- Capital Improvements Energy Performance Requirements and Commissioning Training
- Design-Build Training Overview Module
- Design-Build Training Master Module
- Design-Build Training Small Projects Module
- LEED for New Construction Training
- CTC-342
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: White
- Citizenship: Yes
- Date of Birth: 06/26/70
- Gender: Male
Timeline
Electrical Engineer Technician-Utilities
Public Works
08.2012 - 06.2025
Utilities Branch Manager Supervisor
Public Works
12.2011 - 08.2012
Electrical Engineer Technician-Utilities
Public Works
12.2010 - 12.2011
Electrical Engineer Technician
Public Works
08.2010 - 12.2010
Engineer Technician
Public Works
08.2007 - 07.2010
Electrical Service Technician
IAP World Services, Inc.
04.2007 - 08.2007
Owner
ResCom Electrical Contractor
01.1997 - Current
College of Southern Maryland
Military Police Diploma - Class-011-90
Military Police School
High School Diploma -
Leonardtown High School
Electricity 1& 2 Certificate -
St. Mary's Technical Center