John B. Sims Jr.
Grand Island,NE
Summary
Licensed professional with strong background in electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance. Known for high standards and delivering reliable results. Skilled in troubleshooting, wiring, and compliance with safety regulations. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing demands, and dependable in achieving project goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Knobelsdorff Electric
01.2025 - 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.
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Fagen Inc.
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Performed thorough inspections of completed projects, ensuring compliance with local and national electrical codes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical components into building designs.
- Increased project efficiency by accurately estimating material needs and coordinating with suppliers for on-time delivery.
- Mentored apprentice electricians, providing guidance on best practices and hands-on training in various techniques.
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Hornady
08.2013 - 12.2019
- Upgraded outdated wiring systems as part of renovation projects, enhancing overall functionality while maintaining historical integrity.
- Improved workplace safety by implementing updated electrical codes and ensuring strict adherence to regulations.
- Performed thorough inspections of completed projects, ensuring compliance with local and national electrical codes.
- Managed complex wiring installations for industrial machinery, ensuring proper functioning and minimal disruptions to operations.
- Increased project efficiency by accurately estimating material needs and coordinating with suppliers for on-time delivery.
- Streamlined maintenance processes by regularly inspecting electrical systems for potential hazards or malfunctions.
- Supported facility management teams with regular system updates and preventive maintenance measures for long-term reliability.
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
ADM
01.2009 - 09.2013
- Upgraded outdated wiring systems as part of renovation projects, enhancing overall functionality while maintaining historical integrity.
- Improved workplace safety by implementing updated electrical codes and ensuring strict adherence to regulations.
- Performed thorough inspections of completed projects, ensuring compliance with local and national electrical codes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements through continued education courses and certifications.
- Achieved cost savings by sourcing high-quality materials at competitive prices through effective negotiation with vendors.
- Demonstrated a commitment to safety by participating in regular training sessions and adhering to established protocols at all times.
- Supported facility management teams with regular system updates and preventive maintenance measures for long-term reliability.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Fagen Inc.
01.2002 - 12.2008
- Upgraded outdated wiring systems as part of renovation projects, enhancing overall functionality while maintaining historical integrity.
- Improved workplace safety by implementing updated electrical codes and ensuring strict adherence to regulations.
- Managed complex wiring installations for industrial machinery, ensuring proper functioning and minimal disruptions to operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with professional installations of lighting fixtures, outlets, and circuit breakers.
- Conducted comprehensive load calculations to determine appropriate sizing for electrical circuits in residential applications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements through continued education courses and certifications.
- Mentored apprentice electricians, providing guidance on best practices and hands-on training in various techniques.
- Reduced equipment downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues in a timely manner.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
Education
Grand Island SRHS
Grand Island, NESkills
- Electrical inspections
- Wiring installation
- Circuit troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Mentorship training
- Load calculations
- Team collaboration
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Inspection - Inspected electrical systems, equipment and fixtures to identify safety hazards for replacement or repair.
Locations
Muscatine, IA
Company
Knobelsdorff Enterprises
Certification
- EHS Orientation, 01/14/23, 01/14/22
- Access Card, 01/14/23, 01/14/22
- Basic Plant Orientation, 01/14/23, 01/14/22
- Permit Work/Unescorted Access Plant ORN, 01/14/23, 01/14/22
Personal Information
Employee ID: 0000180252
Veteran
US Air Force Buck Sargent Quality Control on internal fuel systems on the F 16 Four years Desert Shield,Desert Storm
US Army Staff Sargent Quality Control on
Cobra and Apache helicopter armament systems Afghanistan,Persian Golf four years
Timeline
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Knobelsdorff Electric
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Fagen Inc.
01.2020 - 10.2024
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Hornady
08.2013 - 12.2019
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
ADM
01.2009 - 09.2013
Licensed Journeyman Electrician
Fagen Inc.
01.2002 - 12.2008
Grand Island SRHS
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