James W. O’Sullivan
Edgefield,SC
Summary
I am currently the Electrical Worker Foreman. I am also an alternate Utility Systems Repairer/Operator Supervisor (please see attached memorandum), while working in the Facilities Department at FCI Edgefield for the past 11 years. I possess supervisory skills with a dedication to expanding subject knowledge and work competencies through experience, research, and training. I provide the following
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Systems Repairer/Operator Supervisor
FCI Edgefield
Edgefield, USA
03.2015 - Current
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the institutions utilities systems.
- Operated, maintained, and repaired critical utility systems, including steam-producing boilers, condensate return systems, fire pumps, feedwater systems, and sewage filtering/monitoring systems.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on high voltage electrical loads, switch gear, transformers, and metering devices, ensuring reliable power distribution across the institution.
- Executed preventive maintenance and repair work on thousands of feet of steel piping, expansion joints, and hangers, minimizing system downtime and service interruptions.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex mechanical and electrical issues within institutional utility infrastructure, applying knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
- Ensured the efficient and continuous operation of all institutional water, sewage, electricity generation, and air conditioning equipment, maintaining compliance with applicable building and health codes.
- Implemented cost-reduction measures in utility repairs and maintenance, contributing to [percentage or amount] in annual savings for the operating budget.
- Conducted regular inspections and documented maintenance activities, ensuring all utility systems remained functional and compliant with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Maintained security of the institution as a primary responsibility, with correctional duties preceding all others required by the position.
- Adhered strictly to all institutional security protocols and procedures, including key control, tool accountability, and inmate supervision, on a regular and recurring basis.
- Observed and reported any unusual inmate behavior and responded calmly and effectively to emergency situations, ensuring a secure environment for all staff and inmates.
Electrical Worker Foreman
FCI Edgefield
Edgefield, USA
01.2014 - Current
- Maintain and enforce bureau/ institutional policies and safety.
- Supervise inmates on safe and proper electrical installation/repair procedures.
- Hire, assign positions, and pay inmates appropriately.
- Compile time sheets for inmates and submit them for their monthly pay.
- Teach, instruct, and guide inmates to work by the standards of the National Electric Code (NEC) and Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Policies.
- Install circuits for new equipment (i.e., ovens, tilt skillets, and freezers).
- Repair, replace, and maintain equipment, lighting fixtures, and power outlets.
- Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) and repair related equipment.
- Conduct and supervise building and ground repairs as directed.
Education
NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety
08.2023
Federal Law Enforcement Training Course -
Glynco, GA01.2014
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
12.2013
BS - Business/Project Management
University of Phoenix
08.2012
Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist - Generators
US Marine Corps Engineering School
Camp Lejeune, NC01.1993
Skills
- Utility systems maintenance
- Electrical repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Compliance enforcement
- Project management
Timeline
Utility Systems Repairer/Operator Supervisor
FCI Edgefield
03.2015 - Current
Electrical Worker Foreman
FCI Edgefield
01.2014 - Current
NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety
Federal Law Enforcement Training Course -
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
BS - Business/Project Management
University of Phoenix
Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist - Generators
US Marine Corps Engineering School