Michael Caruana
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Highly motivated Local 80 brother looking to build on current knowledge & skills in the construction industry by joining the NEIEP apprenticeship. I work well with others as a team to complete projects on time and under budget. I have built a strong reputation by being reliable, taking initiative when the need arises and always putting safety first.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Inside Wireman
IBEW Local 80
02.2008 - Current
- I always observe safety policies & potential hazardous before any task
- Familiar with conduit types RMC,Aluminum RMC, PVC coated RMC, IMC, EMT, FMC, LFMC in various sizes primarily 1/2"-4"
- Familiar with conductors ranging from 14AWG up to 750 kcmil
- Terminations on various switches, receptacles, motors, panels, junction boxes and switchgears
- Worked as much as 12 hour days, 7 days a week for months at a time on day shift & night shift
- Completed various tasks in hazardous locations at various elevations (grain dust, coal dust, chemical fumes, manholes with energized conductors, etc.)
- Worked in temperatures in the single digits as well as the triple digits
- Local contractors worked for: Austin Electric Co, Blackwater Electric Co Inc & EG Middleton, Inc,
- Out of town contractors worked for: Al Gleeson Electric Co, BCU Electric, Inc, Chewning & Wilmer Inc, Machinery Installation & Maintenance Inc, PowerTec Inc & RMS Electrical Services
- Out of business contractors worked for: EH Ives Corp, M & O Electrical Corp, Truland Systems Corp & York River Electric Inc
Apprenticeship Instructor
NJATC Training Committee
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Taught 1st year apprentices about the basics of how to thrive on the job and in the class in order to successfully complete the apprenticeship.
- Review power & hand tools, different types of conduit benders, threaders, heavy equipment, ladders, scaffolding, and lifts used on the job.
- Taught about the history of the IBEW as well as the electrical industry & how far it has come
- DC Theory, Wire Diagrams, NEC Code Book Skills, Conduit Bending Labs
- Taught the values & responsibilities of being a union tradesmen to promote superior craftsmanship
Membership Development Coordinator "Organizer"
IBEW Local 80
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Over 3 and a half years of experience engaging in all aspects of organizing efforts with open shop employees and contractors.
- Made many valuable connections throughout the IBEW 4th District
- I represented IBEW Local 80 and promoted the NJATC apprenticeship at Job Fairs at Norfolk Scope as well as Princess Anne High School.
- I routinely coordinated with the NJATC Training Director and Examining Board Members to ensure proper classification of newly organized members by means of obtaining job history from applicants as well as reviewing hands on testing results.
- Attended dozens of conferences throughout the 4th District region (DC, MD, OH, KY & VA) and a handful outside the jurisdiction for the IBEW International (Chicago, Las Vegas) & Orlando for AFL-CIO Training
Education
Journeyman Wireman -
National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee
Tidewater05.2013
Skills
- Conduit bending, fabrication & installation
- Wire pulling, splicing, crimping & terminations on devices, fixtures, motors & panelboards
- Able to independently gather information, tools & material for efficient project layout
- Able to navigate National Electrical Code Book in a timely manor
- Able to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, management, apprentices & other trades
- Delicate forklift driving & material handling in crowded environments
- Meter testing and troubleshooting
- Have safely driven various company vehicles & maintained a 5 driving record for over the past 10 years
- Using fall protection & confined space rescue systems to accomplish tasks in various hazardous conditions at any elevation
- Rigging & hoisting panels, transformers, switch gears for wall or floor mounting
- Cable tray fabrication,splicing & installations
- Utilizing various drills, saws, grinders, pipe threaders, jack hammers, wire tuggers & benders (mechanical, hydraulic and electric)
Volunteer / Appointed Positions
RENEW (Reach out & Engage Next generation Electrical Workers) - Committee Treasurer / Volunteer Coordinator 2013-2018
- Helped raise funds and coordinate with local charities and local 80 members to help make a difference in the community
- Assisted in running the monthly meeting & schedule volunteering opportunities with Habitat for Humanity, Polar Plunge, Nauticus, Toys for Tots & Foodbank of Southeastern VA
- Promote & attend recreational events such as Norfolk Tides/ Admirals games, Bowling/Billiard nights & Preparing funnel cakes at Local 80's picnic to promote stronger brotherhood and gain support in the local union
- Attended the 2015 International Renew Conference in Chicago
Eastern Virginia Labor Federation - AFL-CIO Delegate 2013-2017
- Attended monthly meetings to discuss important issues & legislation affecting all local unions in the area
- Served as Sergeant at Arms for Doris Crouse-Mays at the annual VA AFL-CIO meetings in Williamsburg 2015-2017
- Phone banking & knocking on doors to get out the vote with union members on important issues such as Right to Work
- Round table meetings with politicians including former Governor Ralph Northram to discuss labor union issues in the area
IBEW Job Steward August 2018- February 2019, February 2021-September 2022
- Worked with company Superintendents, Foreman, IBEW local 80 as well as members in the field to ensure a safe and productive working environment
- Made sure our collective bargaining agreement was observed at all times
- Made sure safety concerns were addressed immediately
- Communicated with the union hall on a regular basis to address manpower needs, attendance issues and overall job production status
- Represented up to 200 members on site at production peak with deadlines rapidly approaching
Tidewater National Joint Training Committee (Electrical Training Alliance IBEW-NECA) Labor Representative- 2023
- Attend monthly meetings to maintain Local 80's Apprenticeship
- Review & approve monthly bills of the training facility & instructor salaries
- Interview & rank applicants
- Discuss policy & address apprentices in violation of our standards
Timeline
Apprenticeship Instructor
NJATC Training Committee
04.2016 - 12.2020
Membership Development Coordinator "Organizer"
IBEW Local 80
08.2014 - 01.2018
Journeyman Inside Wireman
IBEW Local 80
02.2008 - Current
Journeyman Wireman -
National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee
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