Jerod Kuchan
Edgewood,NM
Summary
Dynamic electrical professional with EE98 Contractor and EE98J Journeyman Electrician licenses, offering over 9 years of diverse experience in commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Proven expertise in project management and field supervision, overseeing all aspects of electrical installations, construction, and maintenance contracts while effectively organizing and leading Journeyman and apprentice crews. Strong commitment to safety and quality, complemented by extensive knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, including heavy machinery and tower technician duties. Recognized for adaptability in fast-paced environments, focusing on team collaboration to achieve project goals while maintaining high standards.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EE98 Electrical Contractor/EE98-J Journeyman Electrician
Pro-Tech Air Conditioning and Heating
08.2025 - Current
- Responsible for all electrical installations and systems for heating and cooling
- Bid and contract electrical projects and installations
- Manage all electrical projects and installations
- Design, manage and complete all electrical projects and installations
- Direct, mentor and manage all Journeyman electricians and apprentices
- Schedule electrical projects
EE98-J Journeyman Electrician
Corrales Electric Inc
07.2018 - 07.2025
- Over 4 years as Project Manager/Field Supervisor
- Manage and supervise all Journeyman/apprentice crews
- Measure wire runs
- Run electric wire (pull through conduit, direct bury and metal clad shielded)
- Measure, bend and mount conduit
- Work with 3 phase 277/480 voltage – 120/208 voltage and single phase 120/240 voltage
- Run and terminate low voltage Cat 5 and Cat 6 cable
- Install ATMs and ITMs from pad preparation to power up
- Install security systems cameras
- Install drive up vacuum units
- Install bank vaults and steal under counter
- Perform all aspects of residential electric from new service, service upgrade to residential wiring
- Commercial electric to include wiring signs, display cases, lights, magnetic locks, photovoltaic switches, pole light maintenance and installation, new service and service upgrades
- Operate trenchers, skid steer, excavator, backhoe, concrete saw, jack hammer, hammer drill, drill, saws, grinders, welder, torch, plasma cutter and hand tools, etc.
- Dig and prepare trenches for wire runs
- Drive ground rods
- Bond and ground switch gear, panels and boxes
Police Sergeant
Edgewood Police Department
06.2008 - 07.2018
- Act on behalf of the Chief in his absence.
- Assist with creation of annual budget and maintain budgetary control.
- Create and implement Safety Plans for day-to-day operations.
- Create and implement Safety Plans for Special Operations.
- Conduct Safety briefs and debriefs for all tactical plans.
- Responsible for the day-to-day internal operations of the Police Department.
- Monitor the performance of employees
- Oversee and provide training to 25-50 police officers each year.
- Plan and coordinate with the community to promote crime prevention
- Perform vehicle Safety Inspections.
- Planning for projected needs of manpower and equipment using a variety of internal information in conjunction with outside sources.
- Enforce the laws of the United States, the State of New Mexico
- Insure the safe, effective and efficient accomplishment of Departmental responsibilities and functions.
- Maintain accurate and detailed logs of all events that occur during each shift.
- Process and log accurate and detailed incident reports.
- Prevent crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
Police Officer
Raton Police Department
12.1994 - 06.2008
- Suppress all riots, disturbances and breaches of the peace
- Apprehend any person in the act of violating the law
- Bring all accused before the Court for trial
- Check all equipment prior to shift
- Report on all safety concerns immediately
- Conduct investigation of traffic accidents
- Talk with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar with area
- Patrol assigned area to prevent and detect crime
Tower Technician
Eastex Tower LLC
05.1992 - 12.1994
- Operate a variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Install, align, and balance new equipment.
- Follow standards and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
- Participate in daily Safety meetings.
- Employ wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
- Operate equipment such as loader, backhoe, crane, forklift, skid steer and winch truck.
- Accurately read, understand, and carry out written instructions.
- Consistently assume additional responsibilities and work extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Pick up orders from inventory locations.
- Inform supervisors when machines need major service.
- Keep site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Maintain positive relationships with all customers.
- Perform basic machine set up.
- Use hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine.
- Follow company procedures to maintain a work environment in a safe, neat and orderly condition.
- Load and unload building materials used for construction.
- Promote site safety by working in a safe manner.
Education
POST Certified Police Officer - Criminal Justice
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
Santa Fe, NMSkills
- Supervision and management
- Policy and Procedure development
- Develop and implement safety procedures and protocols
- Excellent communicator Verbal, written, radio
- EE98- electrical contractor license
- EE98-J journeyman electrician license
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Self-motivated
- Worked shift work for 20 years 8, 10- and 12-hour shifts with 16 hour shifts common; weekends, holidays, in extreme all-weather conditions: uneven surfaces; safety sensitive work environment
- Expert knowledge with hand tools, drills, grinders, impact drivers
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Electrical design
Certification
- EE98 electrical contractor
- EE98J electrician license
- SWAT
- Advanced SWAT
- Police Officer Certification
- First Line Supervision and Management
- Mid-management
- Conducting Pre-employment Background investigations
- General Police Instructor
- First Aid/CPR
- Stop the Bleed/Basic Life Saving
- Firearms Instructor
- Active Shooter Response Instructor
- Active Shooter Threat Assessment
- Defensive Driving
- Conflict Resolution
- Responding to Mentally Impaired Individuals
- Domestic Violence Response
Timeline
EE98 Electrical Contractor/EE98-J Journeyman Electrician
Pro-Tech Air Conditioning and Heating
08.2025 - Current
EE98-J Journeyman Electrician
Corrales Electric Inc
07.2018 - 07.2025
Police Sergeant
Edgewood Police Department
06.2008 - 07.2018
Police Officer
Raton Police Department
12.1994 - 06.2008
Tower Technician
Eastex Tower LLC
05.1992 - 12.1994
POST Certified Police Officer - Criminal Justice
New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy