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JONATHAN TANTIWONGSE

Westmont,IL

Summary

Knowledgeable, hard-working Electrical Foreman committed to overseeing planning, scheduling and safety of crew. Proven track record running manpower on various job sites. Projects professional image with positive attitude, strong work ethic to effectively run jobs and teach others.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructor

Illinois Renewable Energy Fund
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - Current
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, fostering classroom interaction for an inclusive learning environment.
  • Engaged students through the use of videos, lectures, and moderated discussions.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities targeting skill improvement and credential growth.
  • Conducted outreach activities to recruit participants for workforce development programs.

Journeyman Electrician Foreman

Rag's Electric
02.2023 - Current
  • Functioned as crew leader, overseeing the work and training of apprentices on the jobsite.
  • Mentored junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
  • Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
  • Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look ahead schedules to align with execution plans.
  • Drafted daily job hazard analysis, and performed the tasks without any incidents to date.
  • Projects include government, commercial, and residential customers.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

BLADE ELECTRIC
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Worked on multiple lighting, power, fire alarm, and communication projects.
  • Projects include commercial, government, and retail customer needs.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN/FOREMAN

RISE ELECTRIC
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Foreman in charge of crews between 4 and 15 journeyman and apprentice electricians.
  • Developed young apprentice electricians to become better electricians.
  • Worked on and supervised various lighting, power, switch gear, communication, security, audio visual, and special projects.
  • Looked ahead on prints and time schedules for any problems, and identified possible solutions.
  • Conducted weekly safety meetings.
  • Order and stocked material to prevent any stoppage in production.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

SARGENT ELECTRIC
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Safely completed heavy industrial inside a tin mill and metal foundry without incident.
  • Worked at heights with aerial lifts.
  • Pulled cable, terminated PLC cabinets, various instrumentation devices, and switch gear.

UNION STEWARD/FOREMAN

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
02.2015 - 12.2018
  • Verified electricians’ credentials on a quarterly basis.
  • Filled out weekly Steward reports, and mailed them into the union hall.
  • Settled disputes and grievances on the job site.
  • Worked on multiple lighting, power, fire alarm, and security systems in residential, commercial, and new high rise construction projects.
  • Foreman in charge of crews up to 15 electricians.
  • Developed apprentice skills who were assigned to me.
  • Conducted weekly safety meetings.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

PARSONS ELECTRIC
07.2014 - 11.2014
  • Worked at various heights with aerial lifts.
  • Ran large rigid pipe in an active ore processing facility.

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN/JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

REX ELECTRIC
01.2008 - 11.2013
  • Prepare work spaces for journeyman to work with minimal downtime.
  • Receive, inventory, and distribute deliveries on active construction sites.
  • Made deliveries to various jobsites with a work van.
  • Work on multiple lighting, power, switch gear, security, and fire alarm systems.
  • Projects include commercial, federal government, and schools.

Training Chief/Platoon Sargent/Squad Leader

CORPORAL OF MARINES, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
10.2002 - 03.2010
  • Training Chief for Company level training. Duties that included preparing classroom, field portions for training evolutions, or any down-time opportunity to teach to other Marines.
  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Chief at Company level. Duties included advising officers of contamination, and conducting yearly gas chamber certification for hundreds or Marines.
  • Instruct the Instructor for teaching Marines how to conduct period of instruction to other Marines.
  • 1 Combat tour in Iraq in 2006.
  • Assistant Coordinator for the Toys for Tots program in 5 counties.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER

PLAINFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
09.2003 - 08.2004
  • Directed traffic control for accidents.
  • Safely stopped traffic for elementary school crossings.
  • Handled minor non-violent offenses to keep Patrol Officers available for patrol.
  • Issued citations for parking.
  • Maintained fleet vehicle maintenance schedule.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

FAIRVIEW MINISTRIES
06.1998 - 09.2002
  • Conducted regularly scheduled maintenance, and emergency maintenance at a retirement community/nursing home.
  • Changing fixture lamps, basic residential and commercial plumbing, and basic HVAC repair.
  • Interacted with residents and their families while working in their home.

Education

Department of Labor Electrical Apprenticeship -

ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP, IBEW NECA
Alsip, IL
12.2012

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

ROMEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
06.2002

Skills

  • Schematics and Blueprints
  • Electrical System Knowledge
  • Risk Management
  • Equipment Safety Verification
  • Employee Training
  • Computer Skills
  • Good Work Ethic

Certification

Current CPR/First Aid as of 04/11/24

CPR/First Aid Trainer

Aerial Lift Training Certification

Powder Actuated Tool Training Certification

OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Training

Working in asbestos containment training

Excavation Hazards Certification

Scaffold User Certification

NFPA 70E Training Certification

Social Clubs

  • Active Member of IBEW 134 Veterans Committee
  • Continuing Electrical Education with IAEI
  • Instructor/Member for Illinois Renewable Energy

Timeline

Instructor

Illinois Renewable Energy Fund
09.2023 - Current

Journeyman Electrician Foreman

Rag's Electric
02.2023 - Current

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

BLADE ELECTRIC
08.2021 - 02.2023

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN/FOREMAN

RISE ELECTRIC
04.2019 - 07.2021

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

SARGENT ELECTRIC
01.2019 - 04.2019

UNION STEWARD/FOREMAN

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
02.2015 - 12.2018

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

PARSONS ELECTRIC
07.2014 - 11.2014

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN/JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

REX ELECTRIC
01.2008 - 11.2013

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER

PLAINFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
09.2003 - 08.2004

Training Chief/Platoon Sargent/Squad Leader

CORPORAL OF MARINES, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
10.2002 - 03.2010

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

FAIRVIEW MINISTRIES
06.1998 - 09.2002

Department of Labor Electrical Apprenticeship -

ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP, IBEW NECA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

ROMEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
JONATHAN TANTIWONGSE