James Embry
Philadelphia,MS
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Edward’s Electric
Journeyman Electrician
Philadelphia, MS
08.2024 - Current
- Terminate PLCs and MCCS
- Install stress cones
- Build and install duct banks
- Pull wire for industrial and commercial applications
- Run and bend conduit to specifications
- Perform electrical installations in accordance with code and safety standards
Self Employed Contractor
General Contractor
Philadelphia, MS
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Built residential porches and outdoor structures
- Constructed pole barns from ground up
- Performed plumbing installations and repairs
- Completed electrical work for residential and light commercial projects
- Managed projects independently from planning to completion
Derrickhand
Helmerich & Payne
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Guiding the stands of drill pipes into fingers at top of derrick
- Monitoring pH, viscosity, mud weight and calcium levels
- Responsible for adding chemicals and oil based fluids
- Promoted from Floorhand to Motorhand to Derrickhand during time worked
- Responsible for generators, equipment and systems that power the rig and drilling activities
- Ensures all equipment is operating and functioning properly
- Ability to execute repair work on equipment
- Off loading equipment, maintaining equipment and assisting in rig up and down
- Overseeing of Floorhands and assisting the driller in day-to-day operations
Laborer
Bid Group Contruction
Newton, MS
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Worked on electrical failures and replaced components wherever production time is affected
- Tested electrical, equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
- Preventive maintenance and testing of electrical systems (including power distribution equipment)
- Corrected connections and wiring on equipment controls
- Installs, repaired or replaced AC/DC motors and drives, transformers, motors, starters, relays, hydraulic, gas and electric controls
- Installed repairs and/or replaced electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic, line assemblies, lighting and alternative electrical parts
- Able to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications
Education
Diploma (GED) - undefined
Youth Challenge Academy
01.2008
Skills
- Dependable, adaptable, and physically capable of demanding work
- Strong safety awareness with strict rule and procedure compliance
- Clear communication and teamwork on job sites
- Strong work ethic with a focus on productivity and quality
Certification
- Core Curricula certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research, 2008. Coursework included: Basic Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Blueprints, Basic Rigging
- Completion of Training in Welding by East Central Community College’s Workforce Development Center, 2011. 30 Clock Hours.
- Certificate of Completion: Forklift Operator Safety Training by Helmerich & Payne, 2018.
- Certificate of Completion: Aerial Work Platform Operator Safety Training by Helmerich & Payne, 2018.
Additional
- Independent contract construction work, 2008 to present.
- Projects have included: carpentry work (barns, porches, decks and small buildings), framing, fence building, able to hand tin, able to complete tin roofs and metal buildings, able to pour and finish concrete, residential electrical work
- Arbor Services: Tree and limb removal
References
• Justin Peavy : 601-562-5235
Union Pacific
• George Anderson : 662-803-4855
Edwards Electric
• Daulton Whitman : 662-705-0100
Edwards Electric
Timeline
Edward’s Electric
Journeyman Electrician
08.2024 - Current
Self Employed Contractor
General Contractor
03.2022 - 07.2024
Derrickhand
Helmerich & Payne
02.2018 - 01.2022
Laborer
Bid Group Contruction
04.2016 - 02.2018
Diploma (GED) - undefined
Youth Challenge Academy