Jose A. Soto Herrera
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Journeyman Electrician with strong electrical troubleshooting, project planning, equipment installation and safety compliance skills. Committed to optimizing workflows and ensuring adherence to building codes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeymen Electrician
Hunter Buildings
Houston, TX
07.2017 - Current
- Installed electrical systems and components in residential, Industrial and commercial buildings.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs on various electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop efficient work plans and timelines for installations.
- Mentored junior electricians, providing guidance on best practices and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with local electrical codes and regulations during all installation processes.
- Improved workflow efficiency by optimizing task assignments based on team strengths and project needs.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
Electrician Top Helper
BAEZ Electrical
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted electricians in installing and maintaining electrical systems across residential and commercial projects.
- Supported troubleshooting and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Operated tools such as wire strippers, multimeters, and circuit testers to execute tasks safely and effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to adhere to safety regulations and maintain clean job sites during installations
- Underground PVC and wiring
- Building an entire school from the ground up.
Electrical Apprentice
RUS Industrial
Houston Tx
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems in compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted lead electricians with troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues on-site.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams to execute installation tasks accurately.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow processes and minimize downtime.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Ran RMC conduit and pulled wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Developed practical skills by actively participating in hands-on training sessions under the guidance of experienced electricians.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Conduit bending
- Blueprint reading
- Circuit installation
- Safety awareness
- Power distribution
- Installing equipment
- New system installations
- Building codes
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Journeyman Lisence
- Project planning
Accomplishments
- Achieved getting my Electrical Journeyman License by completing 4+yrs of work experience with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
TDLR Journeyman Electrician License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Electrician Top Helper
BAEZ Electrical
06.2020 - 04.2021
Journeymen Electrician
Hunter Buildings
07.2017 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
RUS Industrial
07.2013 - 07.2017