Matthew Cota
Red Lake Falls,MN
Summary
Driven Journeyman Electrician with expertise in project management, safety compliance, and client communication. Proven ability to troubleshoot issues and coordinate schedules to enhance project efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Northwest Electric
Newfolden, Minnesota
06.2016 - Current
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using testing equipment and tools effectively.
- Assisted in training apprentices on best practices and safety protocols.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks
- Operated a variety of trenchers, mini excavators, scissor lifts & fork lifts
- Worked with contractors regarding project timelines
Project Manager
Ellingson Plumbing, Heating A/C & Electrical
Alexandria, Minnesota
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Managed client communications to ensure project requirements were met.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Troubleshooting
Job Supervisor
Carlson Electrical Services
Erskine, MN
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Supervised daily operations of electrical service projects and team activities.
- Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation for multiple job sites.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials for efficient project execution.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Priced out and ordered materials needed to complete projects
Journeyman Electrician
Eagle Electric
East Grand Fokrs, MN
06.2011 - 04.2012
- In charge of service vehicle
- Supervision over an Apprentice
- Labor included: gran bin sites, shops, bean plants, apartment buildings
- Installed electrical systems in residential and custom homes
Apprentice Electrician
Falls Electric
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
06.2005 - 08.2010
- Prepared work areas by organizing tools and materials for efficiency.
- Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
- Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
- Labor: nursing homes, hotels, commercial garages and street lighting
Education
Associate of Science - Construction Electricity
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks MN 05-2005
Skills
- Project management
- Client communication
- Cost estimation
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Coordinating project schedules
- Power and hand tools
- Wire pulling
- Conduit installation
- Electrical system installation
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Safety compliance
- Electrical code knowledge
Certification
Minnesota Journeyman Licensed October 2010
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Northwest Electric
06.2016 - Current
Project Manager
Ellingson Plumbing, Heating A/C & Electrical
10.2014 - 09.2016
Job Supervisor
Carlson Electrical Services
04.2012 - 10.2014
Journeyman Electrician
Eagle Electric
06.2011 - 04.2012
Apprentice Electrician
Falls Electric
06.2005 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Construction Electricity
Northland Community And Technical College