Michael Gates
Barnhart,MO
Summary
With a robust background as a Journeyman Electrician at Stephenson Electric, I excel in leadership and customer service, adeptly managing projects and fostering strong client relations. My expertise spans from high voltage installations to intricate wiring diagnostics, showcasing a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Stephenson Electric
Fenton , MO
01.2024 - Current
- recruit customers, write bids, organize into a schedule. dispatch electricians according. quality control inspections of those below me.
- handle sub-contractors.
- oversee the install of residential and commercial projects
- pull permits and talk with inspectors
Journeyman Electrician
South county electric
St. Louis, MO
11.2022 - Current
- Operated a service truck.
- Wired residential and light commercial
- Maintained accountability of my vehicle and assigned tools all while maintaining a friendly and professional customer relationship and work environment
- My job ranged from troubleshooting, service and repair, install of electrical services
- Wiring stand by generators
- New construction, voice, data power distribution
- Knob and tube cleanup, aluminum wiring and diagnostics
Journeyman Wireman
Fielder Electrical Service
St. Louis, MO
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Routinely led a team of 2-3 electricians on commercial and residential projects
- Interacted with clients and built strong customer relations
- Roughed in and finished new construction, remodels, measure cut bend wire/conduit to specs
- Install temperature control systems, voice data, power distribution and stand by generators
- Operate boom lifts, trucks with big trailers(50-60 feet long) scissor lifts, bucket truck power tools, benders, meter
Team Leader
US ARMY
Fort Bliss, TX
09.2016 - 01.2023
- Trained and operated as a team leader and squad leader of 10 infantrymen in battle drills which required strong verbal communications
- Expert on all US weapon systems charged to my responsibility
- Operated a wide variety of machinery including armored vehicles stryker, HMMETT, HUMVEE, LMTV, Semi truck which required a military CDL
- Trained on C4, claymores, Bangalore's, javelin/ stinger missiles, hand grenades, det cord and advanced warfare tactics
- Maintained accountability of millions of dollars worth of gear, equipment and personnel
- I attended basic leaders course where I was promoted to a non commissioned officer (NCO)
- I attended JRTC (jungle training) where I received advanced training on leadership, explosive ordnances, troop movements and logistics
Apprentice Electrician
Stroup Electric
St. Louis, MO
01.2020 - 08.2022
- wired commercial and residential projects in accordance with the NEC. interacted with customers and built strong customer relations.
- roughed in and finished new construction remodels, wired commercial office buildings and restaurants. parking lot lighting.
Education
Journeyman - Electrical
10,000 Hours of OJT
St Louis, MO01-2025
some college - electricity
Home Builders Institute
Sunset Hills, MO07.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership
Basic Leaders Course
Fort Bliss, TXSkills
- Blueprint Reading
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Schematics
- Low Voltage
- NEC
- Troubleshooting
- Construction
- Equipment Repair
- High Voltage
- Residential wiring
- Commercial wiring
- Knob and tube
- Aluminum wiring and diagnostics
- Explosives
- Engine repair
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Bucket Truck Experience
- Wiring repair
- Commercial construction experience
- High voltage termination
- Staff management
- Variable frequency drives
- Grounding systems
- Surge protection
- Equipment installation
- Construction management
- Journeyman-level background
- Motor operations
Certification
- Driver's License, 01/01/19, 09/30/25
- OSHA 10, 01/01/16, Present
- 10,000 hours as an electrciain
- Good Coduct Medal (ARMY)
- Army achievement medal (ARMY)
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Stephenson Electric
01.2024 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
South county electric
11.2022 - Current
Journeyman Wireman
Fielder Electrical Service
09.2022 - 09.2023
Apprentice Electrician
Stroup Electric
01.2020 - 08.2022
Team Leader
US ARMY
09.2016 - 01.2023
Journeyman - Electrical
10,000 Hours of OJT
some college - electricity
Home Builders Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership
Basic Leaders Course
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