Joseph Santillo
Electrical Project Manager And Inspector
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Superintendent with a proven track record at multiple projects, excelling in project execution and team leadership. Expert in electrical installations and code compliance, I consistently enhance client satisfaction through effective communication and quality control. My proactive approach to troubleshooting has minimized downtime, ensuring successful project outcomes.
I have 38 years experience in the electrical industry, with an excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction, by producing quality installations.
I have significant experience with medium and high voltage power production, and distribution, for data centers.
Both utility power and alternative power generation methods.
I have experience with, turbines, fuel cells, CHP, paralleling generators, and solar.
I have achieved positive results on my projects by, regular communication with my team, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
I like to walk my sites multiple times a day to ensure that any questions or issues are resolved quickly.
I answer all questions and RFI requests as expeditiously as possible.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical PM-Turbines/Data Centers
BC Energy
Latham, NY
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Led project planning and execution for electrical installations, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Administered project closeout processes, including final inspections, punch-list resolutions, and onsite client walkthroughs to ensure a successful handover.
- Spearheaded troubleshooting efforts during challenging situations to quickly identify root causes of problems and implement effective solutions that minimized downtime or disruptions to ongoing work processes.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry codes, regulations, and best practices through ongoing professional development efforts; applied learnings to optimize project outcomes consistently.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement based on factors such as technical specifications, price quotes, delivery timelines; negotiated favorable terms that resulted in significant cost savings.
- Reviewed technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, and manuals to ensure accuracy before implementation in projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including architects, designers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth coordination throughout each project phase.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by maintaining open channels of communication, addressing concerns promptly, and delivering high-quality results.
- Conducted thorough quality checks on completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications before final handover.
- Streamlined communication between team members, fostering a collaborative working environment that boosted overall productivity.
- Analyzed and documented test results to comply with industry standards.
- Prepared detailed reports on electrical systems and components for project review.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for electrical systems.
- Established and maintained effective communication with clients and contractors.
- Rendered technical drawings and electrical systems specifications exceeding company standards.
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
Renewable&Sustainable Energy Electrical Specialist
Eco-Engineering
Cincinnati, OH
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Designed and implemented electrical systems for sustainable engineering projects.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative energy solutions.
- Led project initiatives focused on renewable energy integration and efficiency improvements.
- Evaluated and recommended upgrades for existing electrical infrastructure to enhance reliability.
- Designed and implemented custom electrical solutions for clients, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards were met.
- Ensured compliance with all local building codes and regulations when working on construction projects involving live electrical components.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects on time and within budget, demonstrating excellent teamwork skills.
- Assisted with the development of energy-efficient solutions for clients striving to reduce their environmental impact and achieve long-term cost savings.
- Installed, started up and shut down equipment according to company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown.
- Performed cost-benefit analyses of proposed upgrades or modifications to existing systems, enabling informed decision-making backed by data-driven insights.
- Provided high-quality customer support for electrical issues, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business.
- Solved complex technical problems under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or safety standards, demonstrating adaptability under pressure.
- Read and interpreted mechanical and electrical schematics and prints and updated electrical drawings to reflect as-built status.
- Interpreted test information to resolve design-related problems.
- Interpreted scale drawings of new commissions to determine layout of materials and equipment.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve discrepancies in electrical designs.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures for electrical components.
- Conducted thorough inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address quality issues promptly and effectively.
- Delivered comprehensive reports detailing inspection findings, recommendations for improvements, and documentation of any corrective actions taken during the course of each project.
- Streamlined communication among team members through regular meetings and progress reports, leading to increased productivity.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations by meticulously reviewing electrical plans and designs.
- Collaborated with engineers, contractors, and clients to address and resolve any discrepancies found during inspections.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Electrical Superintendent and Inspector
RPNY
Rouses Point, NY
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Evaluated installation and operational performance to maintain compliance with high customer expectations.
- Facilitated vendor partnerships to source and obtain appropriate equipment critical for project delivery.
- Reviewed project scope to provide comprehensive cost assessments and define clear timelines for project completion.
- Created comprehensive qualification documents and test plans, producing detailed reports to support quality assurance initiatives.
- Rapidly assimilated new skills and utilized them in daily operations, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
- Oversaw comprehensive project planning and execution for electrical systems to maintain project integrity and financial efficiency.
- Oversaw project deliverables by coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing solutions for technical challenges.
- Monitored and enforced safety regulations, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace for all employees.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to clarify project objectives and deliverables, adhering to client requirements.
- Conducted thorough reviews of technical specifications and drawings, verifying accuracy and adherence to industry best practices.
- Reviewed and validated completed work against industry standards and client requirements prior to final handover.
- Conducted thorough reviews of technical documentation to maintain accuracy and support successful project execution.
- Directed efforts to troubleshoot complex issues, ensuring rapid identification of root causes and minimizing disruptions to work processes.
- Coordinated final inspections, resolved punch-list items, and conducted onsite client walkthroughs to guarantee seamless project completion.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices, consistently applying insights to improve project results.
- Analyzed project risks to uncover potential issues and implement effective mitigation strategies, ensuring timely project delivery.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to enhance delivery standards in electrical systems installations.
- Implemented performance metrics to enhance team accountability and drive continuous improvement.
- Managed interdepartmental communication to optimize the execution of intricate electrical projects, resulting in efficient client transitions.
- Engaged with architects, designers, contractors, and suppliers to streamline communication and optimize project phase execution.
- Strengthened client relationships by actively engaging in dialogue, promptly addressing concerns, and consistently delivering exceptional results.
- Developed and upheld strong relationships through consistent communication with clients and contractors.
- Spearheaded design and approval of power distribution requirements for facility construction.
- Leveraged electrical theory principles to enhance product development and operational efficiency.
Electrical Inspector
IEC
Albany, NY
02.2018 - 05.2022
- Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
- Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
- Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Inspected commercial, industrial and solar facilities.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
Solar Electrical Superintendent
SparkPower
Albany, NY
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
- Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members.
- Scheduled projects and planned all required materials, tasks and team assignments.
- Completed quality assurance and compliance reviews for every job.
- Led teams of up to 15 professionals to complete installation at solar sites.
- Maintained job sites in compliance with all safety requirements.
Electrical Project Manager
Seg Inc
Albany, NY
02.2008 - 01.2018
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Performed electrical installations and repair for residential and commercial projects.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members.
- Developed training methods for new electricians to align with company policies.
- Completed quality assurance and compliance reviews for every job.
- Maintained job sites in compliance with all safety requirements.
- Led teams of up to 15 professionals to complete installation at commercial sites.
- Scheduled projects and planned all required materials, tasks and team assignments.
- Supervised and evaluated installation and repair of lights and power in buildings and facilities.
- Coordinated electrical system maintenance and repair with other departments, outside agencies and public utilities.
Education
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NYUSN Avionics - Avionics Technology
Avionic Electrical School-United States Navy
Millington, TN05-1987
Skills
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Project Team Supervision
- Testing Coordination
- Quality Control Programs
- Plan Modifications and Takeoffs
- Labor Management
- Electrical Installations
- Specifications Conformance
- Code Compliance
- Specification and Blueprint Interpretation
- Job Planning
- Construction Scheduling
- Work Orders
- Team leadership
- Electrical code compliance
- Scheduling and planning
- Client relationship building
- Electrical safety regulations
- Time management strategies
- Blueprints and schematics interpretation
- Electrical design expertise
- Budgeting and estimating
- Technical documentation mastery
- Change order management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Electrical system troubleshooting
- Subcontractor oversight
- Project management proficiency
- Energy management systems
- Permitting and inspection coordination
- Value engineering principles
- Vendor and supplier coordination
- Training and mentoring capabilities
- Procurement and material management
- Construction site supervision
- Performance monitoring and reporting
- Quality assurance and control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Power generation
- Installation inspections
- Technical drawings and schematics
- Power distribution
- Electrical systems specifications
- Project team supervision
- Adaptability
- OSHA compliance
- Testing coordination
- Renewable energy systems
- Report preparation
Affiliations
Independent Electrical Contractors
Certification
- Certified Electrical Inspector, IEC, Ny - 2018-present.
- OSHA 10, 30
- NFPA 70 E
- OSHA slip and fall certification.
- First Aid/Cpr
- Ingeteam Inverters
- Tmeic Solar Warrior Training
- CPS/Chint Inverters and communications.
- Siemens medium voltage certified.
Timeline
Electrical PM-Turbines/Data Centers
BC Energy
12.2024 - 11.2025
Renewable&Sustainable Energy Electrical Specialist
Eco-Engineering
07.2022 - 10.2024
Electrical Superintendent and Inspector
RPNY
02.2021 - 05.2022
Electrical Inspector
IEC
02.2018 - 05.2022
Solar Electrical Superintendent
SparkPower
01.2018 - 01.2021
Electrical Project Manager
Seg Inc
02.2008 - 01.2018
Westchester Community College
USN Avionics - Avionics Technology
Avionic Electrical School-United States Navy
Military
United States Navy 1986-1988
Computer Software
Numbers
Pages
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Sharepoint
iForm
Microsoft Teams
SunAccess
SetApp
CPSConnect
FlukeConnect
Ingeteam Inverter Monitoring
TMEIC Inverter Monitoring
Ignitions
eCompliance