James Ehrlichman
Denver,CO
Summary
Skilled Electrical Supervisor with electrical prowess and empowering leadership skills. Adept at promoting workplace safety and quickly resolving potential hazards. Proven history of completing quality electrical installations on-time and within budget. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Electrician
City And County Of Denver
08.2023 - Current
- Worked independently and collaboratively in team environments.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults.
- Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance.
Industrial Foreman Electrician
Sturgeon Electric
10.2017 - 06.2023
- Supervised and mentored crews of Journeyman and Apprentices to maintain safe, efficient and structured work environments.
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Provided technical guidance to employees on safe operation of equipment and tools.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Generated progress reports for clients and coordinated to make determinations on adjusted time and cost requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of work activities and notable events.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Followed blueprints to install wiring before completion of walls, ceilings or floors.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
Electrician
City And County Of Denver
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance.
- Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults.
- Organized and managed smooth preventive maintenance tasks such as evaluating part functionality, cleaning components and replacement when necessary.
Industrial Foreman Electrician
Dynalectric Company
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Established objectives to keep employees motivated and project on schedule.
- Provided technical guidance to employees on safe operation of equipment and tools.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members.
- Maintained detailed records of work activities and notable events.
- Trained and mentored subordinates on complex procedures and industry best practices. preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Updated service record files on equipment drawings and history.
- Provided mentorship to electrical apprentices.
- Inspected completed work of apprentices and explained needed corrections.
- Effectively worked with multi-craft team; providing wiring installation, preventive maintenance and testing of equipment.
Tool Operator
Oil States Energy Services
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Electrician Supervisor
1st Electric Contractors
06.2006 - 12.2013
- Provided mentorship to journeyman and electrical apprentices.
- Inspected completed work and explained needed corrections.
- Effectively worked with multi-craft team; providing wiring installation, preventive maintenance and testing of equipment.
- Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Established objectives to keep employees motivated and project on schedule.
- Emphasized product features based on analyses of customers' needs, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations
- Provided technical guidance to employees on safe operation of equipment and tools.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Maintained detailed records of work activities and notable events.
Service Electrician
Hinton Electric
03.2005 - 08.2006
- Worked in large scale multi family dwellings and small commercial venues to install electrical systems.
- Troubleshooted electrical system errors with blueprint readings and modern computer programs.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 277/480 volt systems.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
Service Electrician
Northern Electric Inc. Thornton
10.2003 - 03.2005
- Worked in industrial and large commercial venues to install electrical systems.
- Troubleshooted electrical system errors with blueprint readings and modern computer programs.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools. - Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 277/480 volt systems.
Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment. - Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
Service Electrician
Allstar Electrical Contractors
09.2002 - 10.2003
- Worked in Industrial and small commercial venues to install electrical systems.
- Troubleshooted electrical system errors with blueprint readings and modern computer programs.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools. - Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 277/480 volt systems.
Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment. - Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
Service Apprentice Electrician
AALL Electric Contractors
04.2000 - 09.2002
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
Education
Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Independent Electrical Contractors
Denver, CO06.2004
Skills
- Supervising teams of Journeyman and Apprentices
- Works well in team environment
- Job Planning
- Task Planning
- Time Management
- Safety Management
- Troubleshooting Complex Control Systems
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Power Distribution
Timeline
Electrician
City And County Of Denver
08.2023 - Current
Industrial Foreman Electrician
Sturgeon Electric
10.2017 - 06.2023
Electrician
City And County Of Denver
08.2016 - 10.2017
Industrial Foreman Electrician
Dynalectric Company
05.2015 - 08.2016
Tool Operator
Oil States Energy Services
01.2014 - 04.2015
Electrician Supervisor
1st Electric Contractors
06.2006 - 12.2013
Service Electrician
Hinton Electric
03.2005 - 08.2006
Service Electrician
Northern Electric Inc. Thornton
10.2003 - 03.2005
Service Electrician
Allstar Electrical Contractors
09.2002 - 10.2003
Service Apprentice Electrician
AALL Electric Contractors
04.2000 - 09.2002
Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Independent Electrical Contractors
Certification
- Leadership Training Sturgeon Electric 2021
- Licensed Journeyman,
- NECA Foreman and project management, Dynalectric 2016