James Quinn
Mount Croghan,SC
Summary
To contribute my skills, experience and training as a dedicated team member, collaborating effectively to achieve organizational success while continuing to grow professionally.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Maintain, repair, and install and set up mechanical equipment, machines, tools or parts
- Analyze technical issues, complete repairs and work orders with reference to electrical systems
- Follow all safety and production rules and always ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Owner/Operator
Quinn Electric Company
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Performed QA/QC for local industrial projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and codes
- Conducted equipment installation inspections, verifying against submittals
- Performed medium voltage testing, kit installation, and torque inspections
- Inspected raceways and components per customer specifications and industry codes
- Ensured proper installation and functionality of electrical systems
Electrician
ATS Automation, Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Wired and integrated PLC-controlled motors, proximity switches, and various sensors into a solar panel conveyor system
- Optimized sensor placement and motor control for efficient material handling
- Ensured seamless communication between system components for reliable operation
- Conducted troubleshooting and fine-tuning to improve system accuracy and efficiency
Foreman
Fluor corporation
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Supervised a team of 8 electricians and helpers in installing raceways, power, and control systems for cooling towers at VC Summer Nuclear Power Plant
- Oversaw work on the Power Distribution Center, Motor Control Center and Battery Backup buildings
- Ensured compliance with industry standards
- Maintained accurate documentation for tool calibration and torque settings of installed equipment
Foreman
Pyramid Instrumentation & Electric Corporation
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Installed a dedicated SCADA building that served as the primary control center
- Supplied power underground from the utility to the SCADA building
- Established routing from the SCADA building to the gas transmission line or service access point
- Installed flow and pressure transmitters to monitor gas flow and pressure, providing real-time data to the SCADA system
Foreman
Shaw Group
11.2010 - 10.2013
- Oversaw installation and documentation of power and control systems at VC Summer Nuclear Power Plant, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Procured equipment and hardware for installation, ensuring adherence to code requirements and project specifications.
- Utilized calibrated tools to verify accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated with engineering teams, contractors, and inspectors to ensure seamless project execution.
- Maintained detailed records of installations, inspections, and testing procedures for regulatory compliance.
Superintendent
PCI Electric
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Managed all aspects of an industrial project, including material procurement, workforce coordination, and task delegation for a 12-person team
- Oversaw the complete construction and automation of the plant, featuring 480V, 3000A switchgear, four motor control cabinets, a programmable logic controller with an auxiliary cabinet, RTUs, RTDs and various instrumentation
General foreman
Crown Engineering & Construction
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Revived a 20-year-old plant that had been inactive for 14 years by organizing a team of 35 to systematically inspect and test wiring, breakers, variable frequency drives, motor control cabinets, transformers, lighting contactors, fire suppression systems, 480V motors, megger test stress cones, and various controls and instrumentation
Leadman
Contech Control Services
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Replaced plant equipment to meet insurance requirements following Hurricane Katrina
- Upgraded 120V and 480V panels, breakers, contactors, relays, processors, I/O cards, rigid metal and aluminum conduit, and termination cabinets, ensuring compliance with Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 hazardous location standards
Foreman
Energy Erectors
10.2007 - 01.2008
- Configured ABB programmable logic controllers, scales, chemical dosing systems, SCADA, surge arrestors, uninterruptible power supply systems, transducers, and an ultraviolet sterilization system
Foreman
Star Electric The Ind-com Group
06.2002 - 10.2007
- Fire alarm and halon suppression systems
Education
Completed the majority of core college coursework
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC01.1993
High School Diploma -
Olympic High School
Charlotte, NC01.1987
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Variable frequency drives
- Electrical safety
- Electrical testing
- Inspection techniques
- Documentation review
- Quality management systems
- ISO standards
- Quality assurance background
- Quality control tests
- Employee supervision
- Document control
- Progress reporting
- QA documentation
- QA reporting
- Quality assurance guidance
Certification
- NC State Electrical License, 29086
- NC Journeyman Card, 10731
- TX Journeyman Card, 194839
Timeline
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator
Quinn Electric Company
04.2018 - 10.2022
Electrician
ATS Automation, Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018
Foreman
Fluor corporation
04.2015 - 08.2017
Foreman
Pyramid Instrumentation & Electric Corporation
10.2013 - 04.2015
Foreman
Shaw Group
11.2010 - 10.2013
Superintendent
PCI Electric
08.2008 - 11.2010
General foreman
Crown Engineering & Construction
06.2008 - 08.2008
Leadman
Contech Control Services
01.2008 - 06.2008
Foreman
Energy Erectors
10.2007 - 01.2008
Foreman
Star Electric The Ind-com Group
06.2002 - 10.2007
Completed the majority of core college coursework
Central Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Olympic High School
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