James "Kyle" Palmer
Burkesville,KY
Summary
Seasoned Electrical QC Inspector and LOTO Manager with a proven track record at Casey Industrial, Inc. Expert in team management and project organization, ensuring safety and compliance while advancing site operations. Demonstrated excellence in electrical installations and PM testing, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and quality standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Technician, Battery Builder
Komatsu
Lebanon, KY
03.2024 - Current
- Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings.
- Built, calibrated and maintained electrical instruments used in design development processes.
- Inspected all electrical components for damage or wear and tear.
- Monitored the performance of existing equipment in order to identify potential areas of improvement.
- Improved electrical installations by standardizing procedures for production and field personnel.
- Assembled and tested components, wiring and systems, locating and correcting faults to optimize production results.
Electrical QC Inspector. LOTO Manager
Casey Industrial, Inc
Leroy, AL
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members, and fellow supervisors to organize efficient site operations and meet demanding schedule targets. Ensured proper LOTO and permit plans were in order to continue moving forward in a safe, and productive manner. Responsible for quality inspections on electrical installations, PM testing on equipment, and providing proper documentation.
Electrical General Foreman
Triad Electric & Controls
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- I was in charge of enforcing safety regulations and disciplining employees who did not adhere to work safety agreements.
- Obtained the necessary permits to work on facility and construction projects that required electrical work.
- In charge of supervising the work of lower-level electricians and trade helpers as a crew leader.
Electrical General Foreman
CB&I
Hackberry, LA
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Took charge of the electrical crew schedule, creating short and long term look ahead schedules that corresponded to execution plans.
Electrical Supervisor
Fluor
Decatur, AL
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans, and test reports for quality assurance purposes.
- With ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members, I was able to close knowledge gaps.
- Was in charge of overseeing daily operations. which included employee performance, preventative maintenance, and safety.
- I analyzed the final results to determine quality levels and isolate the root causes of any flaws that were discovered.
Education
West Morgan High School
Trinity, AL01-1999
Skills
- New construction and renovations
- Team management
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Project organizations
- Safety and compliance
- Organization
Timeline
Electrical Technician, Battery Builder
Komatsu
03.2024 - Current
Electrical QC Inspector. LOTO Manager
Casey Industrial, Inc
04.2021 - 03.2023
Electrical General Foreman
Triad Electric & Controls
06.2017 - 03.2020
Electrical General Foreman
CB&I
08.2015 - 06.2017
Electrical Supervisor
Fluor
11.2013 - 05.2015
West Morgan High School