James Johnson
Brownsville,KY
Summary
Experienced General Foreman in electrical construction with a strong record of leading crews on active job sites. Skilled in interpreting drawings, coordinating daily work plans, and enforcing electrical safety standards. Known for training teams, managing labor and materials, and supporting smooth project execution.
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Five Star Electric
Clay, Kentucky
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised electrical crews for Five Star Electric on active construction sites.
- Enforced safety rules and jobsite compliance across work areas.
- Coordinated daily work plans with project managers and site supervisors.
- Reviewed drawings and specifications before assigning field tasks.
- Monitored conduit, wiring, and equipment installation for quality.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
General Foreman
Pike Electric
Mount Airy, North Carolina
09.2012 - 07.2024
- Led electrical crews for Five Star Electric on active construction sites, ensuring project timelines were met.
- Enforced safety rules and jobsite compliance across work areas.
- Monitored conduit, wiring, and equipment installation for quality.
- Trained electricians on methods, tools, and field procedures.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Coordinated personnel and supplies for construction projects, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Managed maintenance of trucks, safety kits, test equipment, and supplies, ensuring readiness and compliance.
Class A Lineman
Davis H Elliott
Lexington, Kentucky
01.1998 - 09.2012
- Climbed poles to perform repairs on energized and de-energized line systems.
- Climbed poles to install transformers, switches, fuses, insulators, lightning arrestors.
- Spliced conductors and connected transformers, switches, and service equipment.
- Set poles, crossarms, and hardware for electric distribution line construction.
- Installed overhead and underground utility lines for Davis H. Elliott transmission crews.
- Operated bucket trucks, digger derricks, and line tools during field assignments.
- Mentored apprentice linemen on safe practices and standard utility procedures.
- Participated in training programs designed for lineman safety practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edmonson County High School
Brownsville, KY05-1996
Skills
- Electrical crew supervision
- Team support
- Site management
- Construction scheduling
- Project coordination
- Site coordination
- Site inspections
- Crew oversight
- Material coordination
- Utility line construction
- Distribution line construction
- Conduit installation
- Transformer installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprint analysis
- Cost estimation
- Quality control standards
- Job site safety
- Electrical safety
- Electrical safety inspections
- Electrical safety protocols
- Electrical code compliance
- Safety regulations
- Fall protection
- Tie-off expertise
- Company safety policies
- JSA writing
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Clear communication
- Leadership
- Team support
- Safety meetings
- Safety training
- Technical training
- Job site safety
- Electrical safety protocols
- Safety regulations
- Electrical safety awareness
- Electrical safety measures
- Safety training
- Electrical safety expertise
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- Class B CDL
- OSHA 10
Timeline
General Foreman
Five Star Electric
07.2024 - Current
General Foreman
Pike Electric
09.2012 - 07.2024
Class A Lineman
Davis H Elliott
01.1998 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Edmonson County High School