Luis Serna
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented electrical professional with expertise in blueprint interpretation and electrical troubleshooting. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and effective team leadership to ensure project success. Dynamic electrical foreman with a strong track record in team leadership and project oversight. Skilled in training staff on safety protocols and technical procedures, ensuring high-quality workmanship and compliance with industry standards. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Foreman
MMR Contractors
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted team in interpreting electrical blueprints and schematics for project execution.
- Supported installation of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily tasks and projects.
- Participated in safety meetings, promoting awareness of best practices among crew members.
- Aided in training new staff on electrical safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Observed senior supervisors to learn efficient workflow management and team coordination.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Trained new employees in safe practices when working with electricity and hazardous materials.
Electrical Journeyman
Primoris Energy Services
Bay City, Texas
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Diagnosed electrical issues and performed necessary repairs promptly.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams for project execution.
- Tested electrical systems for functionality and compliance with codes.
- Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained prior to beginning any project.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components according to diagrams or schematic drawings.
- Diagnosed problems with existing electrical systems by testing continuity between terminals with ohmmeter or multimeter.
Electrical Foreman
Bay Ltd.
Robstown, Texas
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings, plans, sketches, or other engineering documents prior to beginning any electrical project.
- Identified and corrected electrical malfunctions in industrial equipment.
- Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work, and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
- Trained apprentices on the proper use of tools, techniques, safety procedures, and blueprint reading.
- Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
- Updated and edited all drawings with design changes requested by client.
- Obtained proper permits to carry out electrical work on facility and construction projects.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Electrical Journeyman
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, Texas
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Tested electrical systems for functionality and compliance with codes.
- Performed maintenance on transformers, switchgear and circuit breakers.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components according to diagrams or schematic drawings.
- Read blueprints to determine location of outlets, switches and junction boxes.
- Worked safely at heights while installing light fixtures or replacing ceiling fans.
- Installed lighting fixtures such as recessed lights, track lights and chandeliers.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
Electrical Journeyman
Bay Ltd.
Edna, Texas
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Assisted in the installation of conduit runs for new construction projects.
- Built control panels for various applications using blueprints and schematics.
Electrical Journeyman
bay ltd.
Big spring, Texas
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Diagnosed electrical issues and performed necessary repairs promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Assisted in training apprentices on safe work practices and procedures.
- Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained prior to beginning any project.
Electrical Journeyman
Bay Ltd.
Port Lavaca, TX
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Tested electrical systems for functionality and compliance with codes.
- Performed maintenance on transformers, switchgear and circuit breakers.
- Diagnosed problems with existing electrical systems by testing continuity between terminals with ohmmeter or multimeter.
- Read blueprints to determine location of outlets, switches and junction boxes.
- Installed electrical wiring, outlets and fixtures to code requirements.
- Installed lighting fixtures such as recessed lights, track lights and chandeliers.
Electrical Journeyman
Turnkey Electric
Corpus Christi, Texas
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Installed lighting fixtures such as recessed lights, track lights and chandeliers.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring in existing circuits.
- Inspected motors, generators, alternators and other equipment for proper functioning.
- Built control panels for various applications using blueprints and schematics.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
Electrical Journeyman
Zachry Industrial
Sweeny, Texas
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to understand wiring layouts.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete electrical installations efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily tasks.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in electrical work.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
Electrical Apprentice
ISC Electrical
Sulphur, Louisiana
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Set up equipment and configured settings for optimal performance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all work performed.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
Electrical Apprentice
Caliber Solutions
Pecos, Texas
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in electrical work.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
Electrical Apprentice
Triad Electric & Controls
Sioux City, Iowa
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all work performed.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
- Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
- Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
- Assembled junction boxes
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
Skills
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Blueprint interpretation
- Electrical system installation
- Team leadership
- Client communication
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Conflict resolution
- Excellent communication
- Circuit troubleshooting
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Training facilitation
Certification
- Osha 30
- Osha 10
- Electrical Apprentice
- Twic
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
MMR Contractors
08.2024 - 08.2025
Electrical Journeyman
Primoris Energy Services
05.2024 - 07.2024
Electrical Foreman
Bay Ltd.
02.2024 - 05.2024
Electrical Journeyman
Bay Ltd.
03.2023 - 11.2023
Electrical Journeyman
Bay Ltd.
01.2022 - 02.2023
Electrical Journeyman
bay ltd.
10.2021 - 12.2021
Electrical Journeyman
Bay Ltd.
04.2020 - 09.2021
Electrical Journeyman
Turnkey Electric
10.2019 - 03.2020
Electrical Journeyman
Zachry Industrial
02.2019 - 09.2019
Electrical Apprentice
ISC Electrical
03.2018 - 01.2019
Electrical Apprentice
Caliber Solutions
01.2017 - 02.2018
Electrical Apprentice
Triad Electric & Controls
07.2015 - 11.2016
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