Josh Jacobs
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Dexterous Electrician with hands-on experience installing and maintaining electrical control systems. In-depth knowledge of electrical wiring and relevant codes. Committed to tackling projects with skill and accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Shop Eletrician
Innovative Refrigeration Systems Inc.
Lyndhurst, Virginia
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Oversaw project details and adhered to diagnosis, wiring and OSHA regulations.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Leveraged drawings and manuals to design and implement electrical systems for new installations.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
- Collaborated with architects on electrical systems design for new construction.
- Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Selected equipment and fixtures to draft wiring layouts and develop plans for installation according to project specifications.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Prepared sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or followed diagrams during installation process.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA06-2026
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Circuit design
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Customer service
- Technical documentation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Estimate preparation
- Diagram interpretation
- Digital circuitry
- Wiring diagrams
- Electrical repairs
- Critical thinking
- System diagnostics
- Works well in team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Schematic reading
- Voltmeter use
- Wiring termination requirements
- Deep knowledge of national electrical code
- Circuit testing
- Blueprint fluency
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Electrical experience
Timeline
Shop Eletrician
Innovative Refrigeration Systems Inc.
07.2024 - 04.2025
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering
ECPI University