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Kenneth Chambers

Verona,PA

Summary

Dedicated self-employed electrical foreman bringing 30+years of commitment and quality industry experience. Aiming to utilize in-depth knowledge of residential and commercial wiring and electrical applications to add value to the team. Dependable Electrical Foreman offering many years of exceptional leadership and performance in related roles. Industrious and ambitious with a skill for mentoring new team members in electrical system repairs and installations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrician Supervisor

Ken's Electrical Services
VERONA, PA
06.2001 - Current
  • Supervised and coordinated the activities of electricians in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Ensured that all electrical work was performed according to established standards, codes, regulations and safety procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of work completed by electricians.
  • Trained new electricians on proper installation techniques and safety protocols.
  • Assisted in the troubleshooting and repair of complex electrical systems.
  • Monitored inventory levels of parts, supplies, tools, materials., necessary for the completion of projects.
  • Prepared estimates for labor costs associated with electrical projects.
  • Coordinated with outside contractors when needed for special projects or repairs requiring additional expertise or resources not available internally.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, manufacturing, purchasing., to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks and projects within timeline constraints.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries concerning technical support related to their installations and repairs.
  • Provided guidance and assistance when needed on difficult jobs or challenging situations encountered by electricians.
  • Participated actively in weekly staff meetings providing updates on progress made towards completing assigned tasks and projects.
  • Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
  • Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
  • Performed with efficiency and quality while installing and repairing electrical projects.
  • Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
  • Promoted safety and work site awareness by identifying and removing potential hazards and effectively training team members in safety protocols.
  • 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.
  • Provided technical assistance for difficult electrical and maintenance problems.
  • Tested electrical equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
  • Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
  • Reviewed and monitored cost and man-hour budget for installation process to develop staff facilities, equipment, and tool requirement plan.
  • Updated and edited all drawings with design changes requested by client.
  • Supervised electrician control room modifications, maintaining complete understanding of work scope, safety and documentation requirements.
  • Evaluated job requirements based on client needs and provided estimates of labor and supply costs.
  • Monitored compliance with local and state codes and job specifications to deliver superior quality.
  • Detected needed repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment following established inspection procedures.
  • Obtained proper permits to carry out electrical work on facility and construction projects.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.

Education

Associates in Business Administration - Business Administration

Sawyer School of Business
Pittsburgh, PA
07-1998

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Dean Technical Institute
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Electrical design
  • Control systems
  • Energy management
  • Electrical testing
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Residential wiring
  • Electrical schematics
  • State and local codes
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • Electrical systems installation
  • Conduit bender repair
  • Electrical codes
  • Technical training
  • Labor and material estimates
  • Electrical equipment installation

Timeline

Electrician Supervisor

Ken's Electrical Services
06.2001 - Current

Associates in Business Administration - Business Administration

Sawyer School of Business

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Dean Technical Institute

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