Nicholas Ducati
Vernon,FL
Summary
Proficient Journeyman Electrician adept at mentoring junior electrical workers and training on correct safety procedures, building codes and finishing strategies. Motivational leader solves routine and complex problems with resourceful and experienced approach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Kenny Strange Electrical Services
Panama City, Florida
07.2024 - Current
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
Lead Journeyman Electrician
Jr's Electrical Services
Westville, Florida
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
Lead Journeyman Electrician
Sunlighting Electrical Services
Niceville , Florida
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Ordered necessary materials from vendors in a timely manner to prevent delays on job sites.
- Supervised installation teams at multiple job sites simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
Electrical Service Technician
Henderson Electric of NWF
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Performed electrical troubleshooting and repairs on commercial and residential equipment.
- Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Tested continuity of circuits using ohmmeters, voltmeters and other testing devices.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Tested energized and de-energized circuits, following test procedures and assisted in specialized test procedures.
Journeyman Electrician Foreman
Fred R Morgan and Son's Electrical Contractors
Marlton , New Jersey
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their electrical needs.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Provided empowering leadership to ensure positive production outcomes and consistent team morale.
- Supervised a team of electricians on-site, providing guidance and instruction as needed.
- Assisted with training new employees in proper use of tools and equipment.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople when working on complex projects.
Journeyman Electrician
Firehouse Electrical Contractors
Pine Hill, NJ
04.2000 - 12.2006
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
- Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring, and electronic components.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
First Through Third Year Electrical Apprentice
Safeway Electric
07.1997 - 12.2000
- Identified potential safety hazards related to electrical systems or equipment and reported them to an appropriate supervisor.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Provided support services such as cleaning up debris from job sites after completion of projects.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Used hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, crimpers during the course of daily duties.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with material ordered for jobs.
- Attended mandatory safety meetings held periodically at job sites.
- Assisted journeymen electricians in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
Education
Electrical Apprenticeship Program - Electrical Technology
Camden County Vocational School
Pine Hill, NJ09-2000
High School Diploma -
Highland Highschool
Blackwood, NJ06-1997
Skills
- Wiring repair
- Malfunction correction
- High voltage termination
- Wire pulling
- Conduit bending
- System testing
- Class A journeyman electrician
- Hazardous locations
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Transformer installation
- Blueprint reading
- Switchgear maintenance
- Schematic and blueprint interpretation
- Ground grid testing
- Arc flash safety
- Grounding systems
- Control systems
- Low-voltage systems
- PLC programming
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Lighting installation
- Instrumentation calibration
- Fire alarm systems
- Power distribution
- Motor operations
- Backup generators
- Motor controls
- Electrical code
- High voltage breaker testing and commissioning
- Wiring diagrams
- Electrical repair
- Commercial construction experience
- Emergency repairs
- Panel upgrades
- Project management
- Circuits and wiring
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
- Electrical codes
- Apprentice training
Excavator training
Licensed in operation of earth moving equipment
Exothermic welding in cad welding
Used several methods of welding of grounding grid's and lighting protection
OSHA 30
OSHA 30 training
Lock out tag out
Training on proper lock out tag out methods and protocol
CPR certification
- CPR practice in case of employee accidents that require the use of CPR on job sites
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Kenny Strange Electrical Services
07.2024 - Current
Lead Journeyman Electrician
Jr's Electrical Services
01.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Journeyman Electrician
Sunlighting Electrical Services
04.2018 - 01.2023
Electrical Service Technician
Henderson Electric of NWF
01.2014 - 04.2018
Journeyman Electrician Foreman
Fred R Morgan and Son's Electrical Contractors
01.2006 - 01.2014
Journeyman Electrician
Firehouse Electrical Contractors
04.2000 - 12.2006
First Through Third Year Electrical Apprentice
Safeway Electric
07.1997 - 12.2000
Electrical Apprenticeship Program - Electrical Technology
Camden County Vocational School
High School Diploma -
Highland Highschool