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Jordan Hawthorne

Tukwila,WA

Summary

Knowledgeable Journeyman Electrician & Team Lead adept at mentoring apprentices and training on correct safety procedures, building codes, and finishing strategies. Having received Administrator's license in 2015, I've become a decisive & thoughtful leader, enabling the resolution of routine and complex problems with a resourceful and experienced approach through 12+ years in the field.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Transit Facilities Electrician

King County Metro
10.2022 - Current
    • Prioritized and delegated tasks received from Chiefs & other management
    • Recorded & tracked confidence testing, PMs, permits, repairs, interdepartmental support, & service requests
    • Maintained required certifications (NICET 1 & 2, Thermography Level 1 & 2, and FA1 within the first year
    • Employed conflict resolution between employees and management with professionalism and proper documentation
    • Quickly became SME on PM's, scheduling, and assigning work to TFEs
    • Leveraged experience & background with NFPA, WAC/RCW's, and OSHA regulations to maintain safe building and work standards.

Owner/General Contractor

Hawthorne Rx Home Repair/ Hawthorne Electric
05.2021 - Current
  • Owned & operated a small, family-run business, mentoring a green apprentice in all aspects of electrical work, including installations to code & spec, with no time loss or injury.
  • Took on projects exceeding $60K across multiple trades, coordinating with both subs & customers to meet deadlines and manage budget goals.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed business financials, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Expanded project offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
  • Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision-making.

Foreman

Tapps Electric
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Ran service van & multiple small commercial Tenant Improvements as a working Foreman, providing exceptional standard of work
  • Managed 3+ job sites throughout Maple Valley, Bellevue, & Lake Forest Park - coordinating schedules & manpower w/PM & GC to meet deadlines and budget.
  • Responsible for tracking hours, managing inventory, and coordinating personnel
  • Provided critical conflict resolution, ensuring employees felt supported, resulting in retention of all journeymen through duration of several challenging projects.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Optimized resource utilization for cost savings, carefully monitoring material usage and labor allocations.

Cable Splicer/ Journeyman Electrician

Veca Electric IAF/BOP2
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Worked on existing conveyor systems and gained proficiency with new and outgoing systems
  • Ran EMT conduit ¾"-3" using raintight connectors and couplings, per spec
  • Scouted & installed runs, avoiding conflict with other trades and existing or future conveyors
  • Extensively used Greenlee 855Gx smart bender, Greenlee 881 table bender, and all sizes of hand benders ½"- 1 ¼"
  • Made up large 250 kva transformers and set 1200a switchgear
  • Worked with large Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) and did light programming (ramp up and slow down, power % and clearing faults)
  • Installed, demoed and made up all equipment associated with these systems
  • Followed all Port of Seattle safety protocols and LO/TO procedures to ensure seamless shutdowns and re-energization of critical systems, including daily interactions with TSA and their protocols
  • Followed AHJ specs, and utilized all associated materials and work practices

Cable Splicer, Journeyman

Sturgeon Electric
10.2017 - 11.2019
    • Listed as WSDOT and Sound transit Competent Person
    • Was Competent Person for, and trained Foreman on (36) 15kv MV terminations
    • Contributed to a safer work environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols during cable installations and repairs.
    • Increased efficiency in cable splicing tasks, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and tools.
    • Worked exclusively in rigid conduit and completed thousands of feet of pipe installation without 3-piece couplings ¾"- 3 ½" Planning all runs to accomplish this
    • All terminations easily passed 60,000v Eaton testing
    • Installed and Wired 15kv to 15kv ATS
    • Involved in all WSDOT shutdowns in compliance under both AHJ (Sound Transit) Using shotgun, hot stick, mv test with live dead live method, ground clusters, and 40cal hot suit and gloves with isolation mat, performing pre work inspection to ensure good working order
    • Extensive knowledge of specs Including made in america act, cold galvanizing all damage to hot dip galvanized coating, Epoxy anchors per inspectors/ job specs, and much more
    • Used Power tugger to pull 1000'+ wire pulls from data to Medium Voltage.

Education

Journeyman Electrician - Trade Degree

IBT Electrical Trade School
Santa Clara, CA
09.2013

Skills

  • Specialized knowledge of High Voltage Systems & Safety Regulations (WAC, NEC, etc)
  • Personnel Management, Leadership, and Collaboration
  • Electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system expertise
  • Interpretation of laws, rules, regulations, and labor contract provisions
  • Planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and organizing work for team
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills at all levels
  • Working knowledge of computer systems, software, and organization

Certification

  • California 01 test passed, 11/2014
  • Wa Administrators passed, 10/2015
  • WA ELO1 passed, 11/2015
  • Osha 10, 06/2016
  • Local 46 Medium Voltage Cable Splicing Course completed, 03/2018
  • Local 46 Foreman Class, 06/2018
  • Local 46 Shop Steward Class, 09/2018
  • Certificate of Training for 3M 5kv-35kv cable theory and prep, 03/2019
  • Cpr, AED, and First Aid for Adults, 02/2021
  • OSHA 30, 02/2022
  • NICET 1Level 1 and 2 ThermographorNICET 2FA1, 10/18/23
  • TWIC card, 02/2021 - 2026

Accomplishments

  • Hired on with CETS at Local 46 as youngest Administrator in the state at age 23. Managed office TIs and industrial electrical work on marinas and Avtech aerospace parts manufacturing as Sole EL01 service truck driver
  • Became youngest Journeyman Laborer in the state, (possibly the country,) achieved only 6 months from hire date at age 18.
  • Theorized as youngest CA Journeyman electrician at age 21.
  • Was Only Laborer to Hold Gantry Crane Certification at 18 years old.
  • Trained Ring Erector on $300 million Tunnel Boring Machine as back-up to main Heading Erector, Theorized as youngest in the country at 18 years old.
  • Successful SMB Owner Since May 2021, at 28 years old

Timeline

Lead Transit Facilities Electrician

King County Metro
10.2022 - Current

Foreman

Tapps Electric
09.2021 - 01.2022

Owner/General Contractor

Hawthorne Rx Home Repair/ Hawthorne Electric
05.2021 - Current

Cable Splicer/ Journeyman Electrician

Veca Electric IAF/BOP2
11.2019 - 02.2021

Cable Splicer, Journeyman

Sturgeon Electric
10.2017 - 11.2019

Journeyman Electrician - Trade Degree

IBT Electrical Trade School

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