Michael Bouknight
Batesburg
Summary
To secure a responsible position, this will utilize my experience, as well as provide for new opportunities. Also, to pursue a career in an environment that affords contact with professional people and uses the mechanical and verbal skills that I have developed. Highly skilled in electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs with focus on ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations. Brings conscientious approach to diagnosing and resolving electrical issues, emphasizing accuracy and organization to minimize errors and enhance work quality. Electrician with strong focus on delivering reliable and efficient electrical solutions. Skilled in troubleshooting, installation, and repair of electrical systems, ensuring functionality and safety. Capable of working independently with direct approach to completing tasks on time and within specifications.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Foreman
RD Graham Electric LLC
Brentwood, TN
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Supervised electrical installation projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Mentored junior electricians, enhancing skills and promoting best practices in electrical work.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical systems to identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure alignment on project specifications and deadlines.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and technical procedures to maintain high operational standards.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Mentored junior electricians to develop their skills through hands-on training sessions and regular performance evaluations.
forman/lead
Hobgood electric
winnsboro, South Carolina
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
forman/lead
C&P automation
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
Electrician / Sack
US
12.2017 - 10.2022
- Operation and maintenance of heavy machinery
- Using various safety techniques to properly handle very dangerous high voltage electricity.
Locator
UtiliQuest LLC
West Columbia
03.2010 - 12.2017
- Locating underground utilities and maintaining proper documentation.
Foreman
Communication service inc
Lexington
03.2009 - 12.2009
- Operation and maintenance on heavy machinery
- Maintaining proper documentation and invoices for company records.
Operator
Foremost Pipeline Construction
Gaston
10.2006 - 09.2008
- Operating and maintaining heavy equipment
- Measuring and calculating the depth of trenches, length of pipes, and electrical wire
- Using various safety techniques to properly handle very dangerous high voltage electricity.
Education
High School Diploma -
White Knoll High School
SC01.2004
Skills
- Mechanical
- Building and Construction
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Electrical experience
- Wiring installation
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Repairs
- Works well in team environment
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical testing
- Fixture Installation
- Safety procedures and regulations
- Pipe installation expertise
- Blueprint fluency
- Voltmeter use
- Branch circuit wiring
- Sub-panel installation
- Electrical component repair
PERSONAL
- Kathy Langford, 119 New Market Circle, Lexington, SC, 29073, 803-351-2972
- Ella Shumpert, 763 East Steele Rd., West Cola, SC, 29170, 803-917-2453
- Jennifer Nuovo, 140 Shirway Rd., Lexington, SC, 29073, 803-808-3421
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
RD Graham Electric LLC
12.2024 - 12.2025
forman/lead
Hobgood electric
10.2024 - 12.2024
forman/lead
C&P automation
11.2022 - 08.2024
Electrician / Sack
US
12.2017 - 10.2022
Locator
UtiliQuest LLC
03.2010 - 12.2017
Foreman
Communication service inc
03.2009 - 12.2009
Operator
Foremost Pipeline Construction
10.2006 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
White Knoll High School