Jorge Elizondo
Palmview,TX
Summary
Experienced construction professional with strong track record of leading teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget. Skilled in site supervision, safety compliance, and resource management. Known for fostering collaboration and adapting to dynamic work environments. Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality results in every task.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman/General Foreman
Pronghorn Controls
Corpus Christi, TX/ West White Rose Project
03.2024 - Current
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Reduced electrical downtime by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and routine equipment checks.
- Managed subcontractor activities for seamless integration into project timelines while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
- Resolved complex technical issues quickly using problem-solving skills to minimize delays or interruptions in project progress.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Oversaw installation, maintenance and repair of equipments, electrical systems, installation of heat trace, terminations on panel and transformers, installation of panel and transformers, work along with commissioning team also installation of MCT windows all around project
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
LOTO Technician
Sounders Solutions/Tesla Facilities
Austin, TX/Tesla Gigafactory
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Communicated with subcontractors to resolve common issues.
- Inspected information before energized any equipment with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Communicated with facilities before shutdown any panels and verified information.
- Work with different applications from tesla to verify panel or bus plug information cx alloy, power apps etc..
- Work together with tesla commissioning team energizing panels or bus plugs in different locations.
Industrial Electrical Foreman
Omega Contractors
Austin, TX
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with engineers to design innovative electrical systems that met or exceeded client specifications and requirements.
- Install bus duct from MCCs to different locations of unit and bus plugs as per drawings requirements also install conduits from bus plugs to panel, transformers or equipments depending on voltage needed.
- Pulled wire to different equipments as well terminate and have QC side by side to inspect and torque bolts or breakers.
- Have good communication with Tesla construction leads and performed energization of equipment with the proper LOTO steps and have commissioning team sign off equipment package.
- Work in different project which include telecoms room, emergency lights, server rooms and electrical room.
Electrical Foreman
Cec Electrical Inc./Tesla Gigafactory
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Enhanced system efficiency by performing LOTO on electrical equipment and systems.
- Reduced downtime by working with electrical contractors..
- Improved energy consumption by conducting regular energy audits and implementing safe work environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete complex projects within deadlines.
- Assisted in new equipment installations, guaranteeing proper setup and optimal performance.
- Safeguarded personnel and equipment by adhering to strict safety protocols during energized of panel including breakers, bus plugs, transformers.
- Conducted LOTO and comprehensive inspections of electrical systems to identify potential issues before removal of LOTO and energized equipment.
Electrical Foreman
Beard Integrated Systems
Austin, TX
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Oversaw installation, electrical systems, terminations, cable tray installation and conduit as per specs, verified QC inspections, energized equipments with tool owners.
- Oversaw control room modification work conducted by electricians, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines, scope of work and reporting requirements.
Journeyman Electrician/structural Welder
MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Journeyman Electrician
Triad Electric & Controls
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Sized components according to building specifications and user requirements.
- Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair and update requirements.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
Journeyman Electrician
Traid Electric And Controls
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Utilized equipment in alignment with established safety protocols, electric code and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- 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
Louisiana Crane & Electrical Services
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
Electrician
ISC
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
Electrician's Apprentice
Louisiana Crane & Electrical Services
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
Electrician Helper
Mmr
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Learned to expertly use hand and power equipment for drilling, Bending and cutting.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
Education
High School -
La Joya High School
La Joya, TX09.2010
Structural Welder - Welding
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX01.2011
Skills
- Electrical Installations
- OSHA Standards
- Electrical Work
- Wiring Diagrams
- OSHA Requirements
- Electrical systems installation
- Blueprints and schematics
- Osha 10 & 30
Timeline
Foreman/General Foreman
Pronghorn Controls
03.2024 - Current
LOTO Technician
Sounders Solutions/Tesla Facilities
09.2023 - 03.2024
Industrial Electrical Foreman
Omega Contractors
09.2022 - 08.2023
Electrical Foreman
Cec Electrical Inc./Tesla Gigafactory
01.2021 - 09.2022
Electrical Foreman
Beard Integrated Systems
02.2020 - 10.2020
Journeyman Electrician/structural Welder
MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
04.2019 - 12.2019
Journeyman Electrician
Triad Electric & Controls
08.2018 - 02.2019
Journeyman Electrician
Traid Electric And Controls
02.2018 - 08.2018
Electrician
Louisiana Crane & Electrical Services
01.2017 - 12.2017
Electrician
ISC
02.2016 - 11.2016
Electrician's Apprentice
Louisiana Crane & Electrical Services
08.2014 - 10.2015
Electrician Helper
Mmr
04.2014 - 07.2014
High School -
La Joya High School
Structural Welder - Welding
South Texas College