John Gamez
San Juan
Summary
Reliable professional actively seeking an electrical foreman role within the team. Driven to further the company mission and contribute hard work and dedication to exceed corporate goals. Skilled in team leadership and client relationship management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Foreman
MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
Pasadena
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine rework requirements.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Repaired defective wiring or replaced damaged components as necessary.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines are met efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed projects including labor costs, material costs.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to power distribution systems.
- Resolved issues related to faulty wiring in a timely manner.
- Ensured all personnel working onsite were following correct safety procedures at all times.
- Organized electrical components, materials, tools, and equipment for multiple projects.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on existing equipment.
- Inspected newly installed systems for quality assurance purposes.
- Documented all repairs, modifications, and changes made to the electrical system.
- Designed electrical systems in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Oversaw the installation of new wiring systems and upgrades to existing systems as needed.
- Monitored progress of ongoing projects to ensure they remain within budget limits set by management.
- Ordered necessary materials for upcoming jobs in advance to minimize delays in production schedules.
- Supervised and trained a team of industrial electricians on proper installation techniques and maintenance procedures.
- Performed physically demanding tasks such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
- Placed conduit inside designated partitions, walls or other concealed areas.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Journeyman Electrician
Buffalo Gap I&E
Odessa
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Terminate wires and cables to breakers, transformers, switchgear, MCCs (motor control centers), control panels, VFDs (variable frequency drives), and other equipment.
- Use lugs, ferrules, heat shrink, crimp tools, or solder as needed to ensure proper connections.
- Follow color codes and wiring diagrams strictly.
- Interpret one-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings to ensure proper terminations.
- Understand wire numbers, panel schedules, and terminal blocks.
- Perform continuity checks, megger testing (insulation resistance), and verify correct phase rotation.
- Troubleshoot miswired connections, grounding issues, and open circuits.
- Follow NEC (National Electrical Code) and any site-specific electrical codes.
- Use appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
- Ensure all terminations are torqued to spec, labeled, and meet grounding/bonding standards.
Journeyman Electrician
UPS
Houston
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Review layout drawings, blueprints, and electrical plans.
- Determine cable tray routes, support spacing, and elevation based on drawings and site conditions.
- Measure and mark locations for tray supports, bends, offsets, and intersections.
- Use laser levels, tape measures, chalk lines, and plumb bobs for accuracy.
- Secure brackets, hangers, strut, or threaded rod supports to walls, ceilings, or structural steel.
- Ensure all supports are level, plumb, and spaced per code/spec.
- Cut tray to length using appropriate tools (saws, grinders, etc.).
- Bolt or splice tray sections together securely.
- Use correct type of tray (ladder, solid bottom, wire mesh) per specification.
Electrical Foreman
Performance Contractors
Corpus Christi
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Identified and corrected electrical malfunctions in industrial equipment.
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to project timelines.
- Maintained records of materials used, labor hours worked, and progress reports on projects.
- Ordered necessary supplies and parts required for completion of electrical jobs.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- 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.
- Conducted regular meetings with employees to discuss any issues or problems related to their job duties.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings, plans, skhes, or other engineering documents prior to beginning any electrical project.
- Reviewed timesheets submitted by electricians for accuracy before submitting them for payment processing.
- Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
- Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
- Monitored compliance with local and state codes and job specifications to deliver superior quality.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Electrical Technician
Brown and Root
Port Arthur
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems such as motors, transformers, and generators.
- Installed new electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Tested existing electrical components to ensure proper functioning.
- Repaired faulty wiring or replaced defective parts to restore functionality of circuits and systems.
- Inspected all electrical components for damage or wear and tear.
- Calibrated instruments used for testing purposes in order to maintain accuracy of readings.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on electrical systems.
- Provided technical support by troubleshooting issues related to electrical systems.
- Assisted in the development of safety procedures for working with hazardous materials.
Journeyman Electrician
TDS
Austin
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Identified system malfunctions and performed repairs as needed.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to codes and regulations.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Maintained records of work performed for future reference purposes.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Repaired broken power lines due to storms or accidents.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- 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.
Journeyman Electrician
MMR Constructors
Ingleside
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Reviewed existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections.
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring, and electronic components.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Termination
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Collaborated with architects on electrical systems design for new construction.
Electrical Technician
Sidewide
Port Arthur
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Diagnose electrical issues using multimeters, ammeters, megohm meters, and other diagnostic tools.
- Identify faults in circuits, motors, and control systems.
- Repair or replace defective wiring, components, or equipment.
- Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, one-line drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
- Follow plans to ensure installations match engineering specs.
- Perform scheduled checks on equipment to prevent breakdowns.
- Inspect electrical components for wear, overheating, or other damage.
- Work with PLCs (programmable logic controllers), VFDs, and industrial control systems.
- Install and maintain sensors, relays, timers, limit switches, and process control devices.
- Adhere to National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA, and local regulations.
- Use proper PPE, lockout/tagout procedures, and arc flash protection.
- Ensure grounding and bonding are done correctly.
Electrical Apprentice
GA West
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated strong foundation of safety knowledge and implemented industry best practices.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to job site using company vehicles.
- Set up equipment and configured settings for optimal performance.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning wiring using test equipment to locate faults.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with co
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
Electrician Apprentice
MMR Constructors
Ingleside
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Assisted electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components.
- Conducted basic tests on electrical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Installed outlets, switches, and circuit breakers according to code specifications.
- Used hand tools such as screwdrivers and pliers to install wiring or conduit.
- Organized materials for jobsites and transported them to work areas.
- Identified faulty wiring connections and replaced them with new ones.
- Set up ladders and scaffolding when needed to access hard-to-reach places.
- Inspected electrical systems for any safety hazards or damages.
- Followed safety procedures while working around high voltage electricity sources.
- Checked continuity of circuits using ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to understand the scope of work required.
- Pulled wires through conduits or other passageways using a wire puller tool.
Education
High School Diploma -
Psja Early College High School
Pharr, TX02-2017
Skills
- Pipe Threading
- Troubleshooting Schematics
- English/Spanish Fluent
- Blueprint Reading
- Critical-Thinking Skills
- High/Low Voltage
- Regulatory Compliance
- OSHA Knowledgeable
- Teamwork
- Problem- Solving
- Equipment Installation/Repair
- Mechanical Troubleshooting & Diagnostic
- DCS- SIS
- Forklift Driver (Licensed)
- Terminating, Transfers, Communication panels, High and low
- voltage, Switch Gears Etc Read Blue Prints
- Punctual
- Quick Learner
Certification
- Nccer
- OSHA
- TWIC
- NFPA 70E
- Electrician Apprentice
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
03.2025 - 07.2025
Journeyman Electrician
Buffalo Gap I&E
01.2025 - 03.2025
Journeyman Electrician
UPS
11.2024 - 01.2025
Electrical Foreman
Performance Contractors
06.2024 - 10.2024
Electrical Technician
Brown and Root
03.2024 - 06.2024
Journeyman Electrician
TDS
10.2023 - 03.2024
Journeyman Electrician
MMR Constructors
06.2023 - 10.2023
Electrical Technician
Sidewide
01.2022 - 05.2023
Electrical Apprentice
GA West
02.2019 - 12.2021
Electrician Apprentice
MMR Constructors
04.2017 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Psja Early College High School