Jason Thomas
Fernley,NV
Summary
Quality driven electrician with expertise in construction related electrical installations and repairs. Proven proficiencies in commercial and industrial installations, initial diagnostics, cost effective repairs and upgrades, multi-voltage lighting, circuit management, power distribution, and commercial circuitry. Reputation for accuracy, safety, leadership and overall efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Job Forman
Merit Electric
Reno, Nevada
03.2023 - Current
- Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
- Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to project timelines.
- Performed with efficiency and quality while installing and repairing electrical projects.
- Identified and corrected electrical malfunctions in industrial equipment.
- Ordered necessary supplies and parts required for completion of electrical jobs.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained apprentices on the proper use of tools, techniques, safety procedures, and blueprint reading.
- Monitored job sites daily to ensure that all work was performed according to specifications and in a safe manner.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Lead/Forman Journeyman Electrician
Helix Electric
Reno, NV
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Performed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial buildings.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Led team of apprentice electricians in installing electrical systems and inspecting existing circuits.
- Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections.
- Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment.
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring and electronic components up to 480 volts.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
Journeyman Electrician
Bergelectric
Las Vegas, NV
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed weekly Safety Meetings
- Oversaw apprentices, including checking quality and completeness of electrical work performed
- Consulted with Forman to determine preferences and plan layout
- Educated junior electrical professionals in correct procedures and safety requirements
- Installed 3" and 4" conduit runs between switch gear and PDU's Ran wire installation teams to get wire pulled and terminated
- Identified problems with electrical systems using skills in testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics., Worked alongside Forman to install exterior LED lighting and systems
- Installed conduit runs from lighting fixtures to low voltage systems, decoders and contactor panels
- Installed sub-panels and contactor panels
- Performed wire pulls and terminated contactor panels and sub-panels
- Troubleshooted decoders and contactor breakers to bring LED lighting systems online
Journeyman Electrician
Casino CIRCA
Las Vegas, NV
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Replaced malfunctioning components for failing electrical setups.
Journeyman Electrician QA/QC / Commissioning Team
Berg Helix Joint Venture
McCarran, NV
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Working with Foreman GC and clients to ensure all first of a kind installations are installed to client expectations
- Functional acceptance testing with critical arc and primary integrations to ensure all systems function per program manual and client expectations
- Overseeing QA/QC field team to ensure that all installations conform with project manuals and NEC
- Working with GF's and foreman to correct QA/QC issues in the field as well as contributing to QA/QC resolutions and issues
- Working closely with LOTO and CX teams to execute a smooth transition for the QA/QC team over to the Commissioning Team
- Assisted in reviewing and managing BIM 360 document management and QC/CX in house documentation and checklists
Journeyman Electrician
Phoenix Industrial
, WA
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Installation of 6" duct bank
- Medium voltage terminations 5kv to 15kv 13800 volts
- Secondary MCC 480v terminations
- Terminating transformer and transformer trip controls
- Terminating premset medium voltage switch gear 4160v
- Terminating I/O controls feeding motors for the ball and sag mill
- Terminating PLC cabinets
Journeyman Electrician
Bergelectric
Las Vegas, NV
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices
- Boosted job efficiency and customer satisfaction by maintaining organized and clean job sites interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions
- Configured controllers and set up panels for electrical installations
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures
- Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts, and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of equipment
Journeyman Electrician
QPS Inc
Sparks, NV
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared work areas for cable tray and conduit installation by removing obstacles and debris
- Consulted with Forman to determine preferences and plan layout
- Size, configure, layout, and install feeders, wires, switchgear, sub-panels, and conduits
- Keep and maintain personal and company tools to complete tasks
- Work from blueprints and electrical schematics
- Adhere to codes and safety regulations on all projects
- Test and troubleshoot existing systems in need of maintenance or repair
Journeyman Electrician/Service Technician
Swift Electric
Las Vegas, NV
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Troubleshoot electrical/electronic control circuits
- Laid out and installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting
- Completed projects in accordance with NEC
- Documented all installations, maintenance, and repairs performed on equipment
- Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment and system problems
- Obtained precision measurements and system readings using volt and ohm meters as well as meggers
- Reported all unsafe activities, situations, and potential hazards to supervisor or site GC
Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician
Dinkins Electrical Contracting and Design
Sacramento, CA
03.2005 - 11.2013
- Read, followed, and installed in accordance to electrical and mechanical schematics, blue prints and diagrams
- Maintained an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs
- Worked in confined crawl spaces, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other equipment as needed worked a flexible non standard work week
- Installed electrical wiring, conduit, panels, sub-panels and switch gear during new and remodel commercial and industrial projects
Education
AA - Computer Software Engineering
Heald Buisness College
Sacramento, CA02.2003
Skills
- Equipment installations
- Wiring and repair
- Power Distribution
- Schematic interpretation
- Circuit coding/re-routing
- Troubleshoot and repair
- Panel and sub-panel installation
- Low, and medium voltage installation
- Field installation expert
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Proficient with NEC
- Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
- Conduit and Pipe Laying
Certification
- MSHA
- Various lift and equipment certifications
- LOTO safety trained
- OSHA 30 hr
- QEW Trained
- First Aid/CPR trained current
Additional Information
- 8 years Army and Army National Guard honorably discharged
Timeline
Job Forman
Merit Electric
03.2023 - Current
Lead/Forman Journeyman Electrician
Helix Electric
01.2021 - 02.2023
Journeyman Electrician
Bergelectric
12.2020 - 01.2021
Journeyman Electrician
Casino CIRCA
09.2020 - 12.2020
Journeyman Electrician QA/QC / Commissioning Team
Berg Helix Joint Venture
11.2019 - 09.2020
Journeyman Electrician
Phoenix Industrial
08.2019 - 11.2019
Journeyman Electrician
Bergelectric
02.2019 - 08.2019
Journeyman Electrician
QPS Inc
09.2018 - 01.2019
Journeyman Electrician/Service Technician
Swift Electric
01.2014 - 08.2018
Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician
Dinkins Electrical Contracting and Design
03.2005 - 11.2013
AA - Computer Software Engineering
Heald Buisness College
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