Joseph L. James
Loganville,GA
Summary
With a proven track record at Tradesman International, I excel in leading teams to complete high-profile electrical projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. My expertise spans from residential wiring to complex commercial installations, underscored by a strong commitment to state and local codes. Known for exceptional electrical diagnostics and a keen eye for safety, I consistently deliver projects that exceed expectations. Knowledgeable, hard-working electrical foreman committed to overseeing planning, scheduling and safety of crew. Proven track record running manpower on job sites. Projects professional image with positive attitude, strong work ethic to effectively run jobs and teach others.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Foreman
Tradesman International
09.2017 - Current
- For Various site such as: Hilton, Volvo, Walmart, UPS, Amazon, Keebler, and Toyota
- Planning: Developing wiring diagrams, conduit systems, and electrical panel locations
- Supervising: Assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring quality standards are met
- Training: Teaching electricians safety protocols and job skills
- Maintaining: Ensuring safety equipment, materials, and tools are available
- Troubleshooting: Diagnosing electrical issues and making repairs
- Estimating: Performing cost estimates and projections for electrical projects
- Safety: Ensuring adherence to safety standards and procedures
- Communication: Meeting with design engineers and handling customer relations
- Documentation: Reviewing electrical and contract specifications and performance criteria
- Purchasing: Ordering and maintaining electrical parts
Electrical Journeyman
General Electric
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Perform set-ups, tool changes, offsets, and run production on various CNC and non-CNC machines
- Read and understand process operation sheets, tooling sheets, tech plans and associated documents
- Work from blue prints and work instructions to produce parts
- Have the ability to correctly gauge parts and record dimensions
- Change and reset tooling
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Abdon Callais Offshore
03.2012 - 11.2015
- Supervises 1-5 non-supervisory employee(s)
- Paint, chip, load & tie up boat
- General maintenance of the ship
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications for new installations or modifications.
- Identified areas where improvements can be made in terms of energy efficiency or cost savings.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding faulty equipment operations or malfunctions.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable codes while performing maintenance tasks.
- Performed preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
- Conducted safety inspections, identified potential hazards, and implemented corrective actions.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired wiring, control systems, motors, lighting fixtures, and other electrical equipment.
Maintenance Electrician
McGuire Enterprises
12.2008 - 01.2012
- Installed, maintained, and tested electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, and related equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all electrical systems to ensure proper operation.
- Inspected and tested circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motors, and other electrical components.
- Monitored the performance of all installed electrical systems to identify problems in a timely manner.
- Replaced defective parts such as switches, fuses, relays, contactors and timers.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with high voltage circuits.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems and components of industrial machinery and equipment.
Truck Driver, Oiler & Welder
South Way Crane & Rigging
07.2006 - 10.2008
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Electrician
White Electric
01.2004 - 06.2006
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
Lead Installer
31-W Insulation
02.2002 - 11.2003
- Supervises 1-5 non-supervisory employee(s)
- Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, and addressing complaints and resolving problem
- Make & Install Gutters
- Exterior Carpentry Repairs
Education
Certification - Maerchant Marine
Seafarer's International
Piney Point, MD03-1993
Skills
- State and local codes
- State and local regulations
- Residential wiring
- Electrical diagnostics
- Commercial project expertise
- Safety awareness and reporting
Certification
- HVAC Certification, 01/01/18
- OSHA 30, 01/01/24
- Seafarer's International Certification, 01/01/93
- Rigging and Crane Certification, 01/01/07
- TWIC Certification, 01/01/12
- First Aid & Firefighters Certification, 01/01/12
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
Tradesman International
09.2017 - Current
Electrical Journeyman
General Electric
12.2015 - 02.2017
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Abdon Callais Offshore
03.2012 - 11.2015
Maintenance Electrician
McGuire Enterprises
12.2008 - 01.2012
Truck Driver, Oiler & Welder
South Way Crane & Rigging
07.2006 - 10.2008
Electrician
White Electric
01.2004 - 06.2006
Lead Installer
31-W Insulation
02.2002 - 11.2003
Certification - Maerchant Marine
Seafarer's International