Keith Lowe
Suffolk,VA
Summary
At Fairlead Boat Works, I led a team of electricians, enhancing project efficiency by 30% through expert scheduling and innovative cost-saving strategies. Skilled in electrical diagnostics and contractor conflict mediation, I ensured adherence to state regulations and safety protocols, significantly improving project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Foreman
Fairlead Boat Works
Newport News, VA
06.2019 - Current
- Supervised a team of electricians to ensure quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to project timelines.
- Identified and corrected electrical malfunctions in industrial equipment.
- Scheduled and coordinated the installation of electrical systems for new construction projects.
- Developed preventative maintenance programs for all electrical systems.
- Maintained records of materials used, labor hours worked, and progress reports on projects.
- Provided technical guidance to electricians regarding complex wiring diagrams or schematics.
- Ordered necessary supplies and parts required for completion of electrical jobs.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained apprentices on the proper use of tools, techniques, safety procedures, and blueprint reading.
- Monitored job sites daily to ensure that all work was performed according to specifications and in a safe manner.
- Ensured that all personnel onsite adhered to OSHA requirements regarding workplace safety.
- Conducted regular meetings with employees to discuss any issues or problems related to their job duties.
- Performed scheduled maintenance tasks such as replacing circuit breakers or rewiring outlets.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings, plans, skhes, or other engineering documents prior to beginning any electrical project.
- Assisted in the design process by providing input on the most efficient methods for completing an electrical job.
- Reviewed timesheets submitted by electricians for accuracy before submitting them for payment processing.
- Communicated regularly with contractors regarding changes or updates needed on current projects.
- Recommended improvements or modifications based on customer feedback or industry trends.
- Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look ahead schedules to align with execution plans.
- Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
- Promoted safety and work site awareness by identifying and removing potential hazards and effectively training team members in safety protocols.
- Provided technical assistance for difficult electrical and maintenance problems.
- Obtained proper permits to carry out electrical work on facility and construction projects.
- Meticulously tested installations to check continuity of circuits and compatibility and safety of components using test equipment such as ohmmeter, amp meter, voltmeter and oscilloscope.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA01-2014
Skills
- Contractor conflict mediation
- Electrical schematics
- State and local regulations
- Commercial project expertise
- Installation scheduling
- Electrical diagnostics
Accomplishments
2021 -Senior Tradesman finalist
Certification
- High Voltage Certified
- Level one Thermographer
- Osha 10
- CPR trained
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
Fairlead Boat Works
06.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Tidewater Community College