Luis Parra
Palmdale,California
Summary
Accomplished electrical professional with over 25 years of hands-on experience specializing in NEC compliance, safety inspections, utility service installations, multifamily and commercial construction, and complex electrical and low-voltage systems. Proven leadership as a General Foreman on multimillion-dollar projects for major clients, demonstrating strong team management skills and the ability to deliver results under pressure. Expertise includes identifying code violations, correcting deficiencies, performing site audits, and ensuring adherence to state, local, and national regulations. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge and dedication to safety and accuracy in the role of Electrical Inspector, with a focus on code enforcement and quality assurance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Foreman
O’Bryant Electric
01.2008 - Current
- Lead complex electrical installations with emphasis on NEC compliance and inspection readiness. Conduct pre-inspection walkthroughs, correct deficiencies, and coordinate with inspectors to maintain project timelines. Oversaw electrical, voice/data, fire alarm, HVAC controls, and lighting systems for high-profile clients including Google, Netflix, and Disney. Ensured strict adherence to local jurisdiction requirements, safety procedures, and quality standards on multimillion-dollar projects.
Foreman / Electrician
Angeles Electric
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Supervised electrical installations across commercial sites, data centers, and tenant improvement projects. Performed troubleshooting, code correction work, and quality assurance checks to maintain compliance with NEC and local code requirements. Collaborated directly with inspectors during project phases to ensure installations passed initial inspection.
Electrical Apprentice / Electrician
WFC Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Performed residential and commercial electrical work, developing foundational knowledge of NEC, wiring methods, conduit systems, and safe installation practices. Assisted in troubleshooting and implementation of inspector-required corrections across job sites.
Education
Electrical Apprenticeship Program - On the job training
IBEW
01-2003
Skills
- NEC Code Compliance
- Electrical Safety Inspections
- Field Issue Resolution
- AHJ Coordination
- Utility Service Verification
- Conduit & Wiring Inspection
- Fire Alarm & Low Voltage Compliance
- Blueprint/Plan Review
- Jobsite Safety Enforcement
- Documentation & Reporting
- OSHA 30 Certified
- NFPA Standards Knowledge
- Leading teams
- Supervisory skills
Certification
- California State Certified Electrician (Since 2003)
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E Certified
- Installation Checklists (2020 NEC)
- HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED Adult (2020) - (Blended)-DC
Timeline
General Foreman
O’Bryant Electric
01.2008 - Current
Foreman / Electrician
Angeles Electric
01.2003 - 01.2008
Electrical Apprentice / Electrician
WFC Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2003
Electrical Apprenticeship Program - On the job training
IBEW