JOSEPH FOSTER
McHenry,IL
Summary
Dependable and hard-working Electrician with more than 29 years in the construction industry. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works to complete projects quickly and efficiently. OSHA 30 certified.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial and industrial electrician
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Huen Electric
Aurora
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
In-Lite Electric
Carol Stream
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Weber Grill
Huntley
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
St.Joseph's Hospital
Elgin
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Sherman Hospital Rad
Elgin, USA
Construction Supervisor
Freedom Forever Solar
Schaumburg, IL
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
Construction Supervisor
Sunrun Solar
Illinois
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and established protocols.
Electrical Director
National Solar Service
Schaumburg, IL
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
Education
Associates - Electrician
IBEW,JATC
Elgin, IL01.2000
Skills
- Commercial and industrial electrician
- Diagnostic testing
- National Electric Codes (NEC)
- Electrical testing knowledge
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Willing to travel
- AC and DC motors
- Journey-level background
- DC drives
- Strong decision maker
- Safety-oriented
- Organized
- Knowledge of Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)
- Residential electric construction
- Fixture installation
- AC/DC power and control systems
- Branch circuit wiring
- Superior troubleshooting skills
- Efficient
- Sub-panel installation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Residential and commercial projects
- Maintenance and Repair Orders
- Schedule and calendar management
Accomplishments
- Installed wiring and electrical appliances for residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites with a 40% ahead-of-schedule rate.
- Worked to meet current NFPA electrical codes and company guidelines
- Planned new and modified installations to minimize waste of materials and provide access for future maintenance.
- Strong leadership and relationship building skills. With an ability to work under pressure with a strict time line and fast paced environment.
- Maintained Distribution Panels and Feeders
- Maintain electrical and mechanical components of gas and diesel engine driven generators.
- Managed and motivated crews of 10+
Certification
- Certified OSHA 30
Timeline
Electrical Director
National Solar Service
04.2020 - 05.2023
Commercial and industrial electrician
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Huen Electric
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
In-Lite Electric
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Weber Grill
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
St.Joseph's Hospital
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Sherman Hospital Rad
Construction Supervisor
Freedom Forever Solar
Construction Supervisor
Sunrun Solar
Associates - Electrician
IBEW,JATC