James VanDamme
Geneva,NY
Summary
Dynamic Journeyman Electrician with extensive experience at IBEW Local 840, excelling in electrical troubleshooting and project management. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring timely and quality installations. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and commitment to safety in commercial construction environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 840
01.2015 - Current
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity during electrical tasks.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by reading blueprints accurately and executing installations accordingly.
- Completed challenging assignments on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
Journeyman Electrician
Binder Electric
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity during electrical tasks.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by reading blueprints accurately and executing installations accordingly.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills in diagnosing complex electrical malfunctions and implementing effective solutions.
Bartender
Halfway Haus
02.1987 - 03.1997
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 840
Geneva, NYHigh School Diploma -
Midlakes High School
Phelps-Clifton Springs 06-1985
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Conduit bending
- Blueprint reading
- Circuit installation
- Power and hand tools
- Electrical testing
- Safety awareness
- Commercial construction experience
- Equipment installation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Installing equipment
- Schematic and blueprint interpretation
- Class A journeyman electrician
- Project management
- Staff management
- Mathematical acumen
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 840
01.2015 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Binder Electric
01.2009 - 01.2015
Bartender
Halfway Haus
02.1987 - 03.1997
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 840
High School Diploma -
Midlakes High School
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