JOHN SCHIRMER
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Seasoned electrician bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in building settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems. Talented leader and analytical problem-solver with over 30 years of experience successfully managing front-line building operations. Efficiently maintain and repair electrical and general building equipment. Coordinate resources and staff to handle any requirement. Responsible Shop Supervisor operating different types of machinery effectively and safely. Determined professional proudly promoting a wide-ranging skillset, including lab experience in the scientific environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FACILITIES SHOP SUPERVISOR
Cleveland Clinic Florida
PORT ST. LUCIE , FL
05.2020 - 02.2025
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Completed projects and work assignments despite tight deadlines.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Trained other employees on how to operate ELECTRICAL and GENERAL safely
- Inventoried supplies worth up to $100,000 and reported needs to FACILITIES MANGER
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Senior Electrician
MAX PLANCK FL INSTITUTE
JUPITER, FL
10.2012 - 05.2020
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively repairing systems.
- Helped management by building and implementing improved documentation for equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
- Performed detailed inspection and repairs on splicers, cables and MAIN ELECTRICAL equipment.
- Minimized downtime by efficiently completing installations and tests for breakers, CVTs and CTs, insulators and surge arrestors while managing breaker wiring.
- Enforced production safety and quality by supporting leadership in determining solutions for process issues and inefficiencies.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Utilized customer feedback to develop plans and solve problems.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Sized components according to building specifications and user requirements.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Consulted with building management about performance optimization strategies.
- Carried out timely preventive maintenance actions, inspections and repairs on electrical main gear, panels and lab equipment.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Oversaw and partook in all aspects of project completion, including ordering parts, managing contractors, job inspections and staff scheduling.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Initiated quality assurance project, reviewing products and materials for compliance.
- Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
Electrician
Gerelco Electric
Port St. Lucie , FL
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Tested equipment tools such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and test lamps.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Provided high-level technical support by resolving inquiries by phone, e-mail and web consistent with department and team service levels and goals.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Launched troubleshooting and tests on equipment post-installation to confirm compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
- Identified areas of potential state safety code violations and implemented revisions.
- Properly stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
JOURNEYMEN ELECTRCIAN
DOLPHIN ELECTRIC
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL
01.1999 - 01.2011
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively repairing systems.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Enhanced quality and safety of production systems, working with management teams to develop and implement corrective actions for process problems.
- Boosted quality assurance standards with in-depth material compliance inspections.
- Utilized computer-aided design to lay out new electrical systems.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Consulted with building management about performance optimization strategies.
- Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
- Utilized equipment in alignment with established safety protocols, electric code and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Enforced production safety and quality by supporting leadership in determining solutions for process issues and inefficiencies.
- Sized components according to building specifications and user requirements.
- Helped management by building and implementing improved documentation for equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
- Educated wide range of entry-level electricians on best practices and company protocol, ensuring maximum productivity.
- Created status reports on equipment maintenance and repairs while collaborating with team leaders to advance process initiatives.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Initiated quality assurance project, reviewing products and materials for compliance.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Oversaw and partook in all aspects of project completion, including ordering parts, managing contractors, job inspections and staff scheduling.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
JOURNEYMEN ELECTRCIAN
CEI ELECTRIC
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL
06.1997 - 01.1999
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively repairing systems.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Enhanced quality and safety of production systems, working with management teams to develop and implement corrective actions for process problems.
- Boosted quality assurance standards with in-depth material compliance inspections.
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Consulted with building management about performance optimization strategies.
- Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
- Utilized equipment in alignment with established safety protocols, electric code and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Sized components according to building specifications and user requirements.
- Enforced production safety and quality by supporting leadership in determining solutions for process issues and inefficiencies.
- Increased project success by diagnosing faults and removing defective components while repairing and restoring equipment and systems.
- Educated wide range of entry-level electricians on best practices and company protocol, ensuring maximum productivity.
- Created status reports on equipment maintenance and repairs while collaborating with team leaders to advance process initiatives.
- Oversaw and partook in all aspects of project completion, including ordering parts, managing contractors, job inspections and staff scheduling.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
Education
4 Yr Apprentice Certification Journeymens Card - Electricial
05.1991
High School Diploma -
05.1987
- Graduated with 3.3 GPA
Skills
Safety processes and regulations
Proficient in ELECTRICAL
Blueprint Interpretation
POS systems
Customer service
Organization and Time management
Cultural awareness
Critical thinking
Adaptability
Flexible & Adaptable
Multitasking abilities
Computer skills
First Aid/CPR
Teamwork
Training & Development
over 10 yrs working in a facilities department affiliated with scientific research
I worked for max planck for over 8 years learning lab and vivarium protocol. i also know the building systems and have worked previously with some of the existing facilities members. i have spent the last year at cleveland clinic florida innovation center setting up the facilities protocols and getting the building back up and efficiently running to receive scientist. i also help set up the new labs and worked with the building manger to establish a work ticket system.
Certification
- Journeymen's License - 1991
- OSA Training - 2020
Timeline
FACILITIES SHOP SUPERVISOR - Cleveland Clinic Florida
05.2020 - 02.2025
Senior Electrician - MAX PLANCK FL INSTITUTE
10.2012 - 05.2020
Electrician - Gerelco Electric
02.2011 - 10.2012
JOURNEYMEN ELECTRCIAN - DOLPHIN ELECTRIC
01.1999 - 01.2011
JOURNEYMEN ELECTRCIAN - CEI ELECTRIC
06.1997 - 01.1999
A,B,C, ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE - 4 Yr Apprentice Certification Journeymens Card , Electricial
FT. PIERCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL - High School Diploma,
- Journeymen's License - 1991
- OSA Training - 2020
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