Johnathon Sowa
Highland,CA
Summary
Experienced electrician with 8+ years in commercial and generator systems, skilled in diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Strong focus on NEC compliance, safety awareness, and reliable equipment repair.
Experience in Fork lift operations, Hand tools, Power tools And general Labor.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Eletrician
Pacific Electrical Mechanical
Pearl City, Hawaii
05.2022 - 03.2026
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel and natural gas generator systems.
- Inspected fuel, cooling, and electrical components for wear and damage.
- Diagnosed generator faults using multimeters, load banks, and diagnostic software.
- Repaired engines, alternators, controls, and transfer switch systems.
- Tested startup sequences, voltage output, and safety shutdown functions.
- Documented service work, parts usage, and maintenance findings in records.
- Coordinated outage response with clients, supervisors, and site personnel.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Commercial Electrician
Wise Electric
Bakersfield, California
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Installed commercial wiring, panels, and lighting systems for Wise Electric projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to plan electrical layouts.
- Troubleshot circuit faults and repaired damaged commercial wiring.
- Bent and installed conduit for office, retail, and industrial spaces.
- Tested voltage, continuity, and grounding using electrical meters.
- Followed the NEC code and Wise Electric safety procedures on site.
- Maintained tools, materials, and jobsite organization for daily electrical work.
- Connected wires to electrical components to establish a functional circuit. to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Coordinated with contractors and supervisors during active commercial builds.
Sales associate and Trailer yard maintenance
Carson Trailer
Bakersfield, California
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Assessed customer needs for trailer sales at Carson Trailer showroom.
- Explained trailer features, specifications, and available options to buyers.
- Prepared quotes and sales paperwork for trailer purchases.
- Answered phone inquiries about trailers, parts, and dealership inventory.
- Maintained organized sales floor and updated trailer displays.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Operated forklifts to move pallets across warehouse staging and storage areas.
- Inspected equipment daily for safety issues, fluid levels, and forklift readiness.
- Loaded and unloaded inbound and outbound freight from trailers and docks.
Education
GED -
Bakersfield Adult School
Bakersfield, CA04-2008
Skills
- Generator diagnostics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- Conduit installation
- NEC compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Hand tools operation
- Precision hand tools
- Power tools expertise
- Operate power tools
- Forklift operation
- Pre shift inspection
- Pallet handling
- Load balancing
- Inventory staging
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Situational awareness
- Problem solving
Timeline
Eletrician
Pacific Electrical Mechanical
05.2022 - 03.2026
Commercial Electrician
Wise Electric
01.2018 - 04.2022
Sales associate and Trailer yard maintenance
Carson Trailer
10.2015 - 01.2018
GED -
Bakersfield Adult School