Nicholas Testa
Summary
Career motivated electrician with 4 years field work experience under licensed electrical contractors. I have found a high level of success in a hectic, and ever-changing job site environment. I also have a strong commitment to continuing my education through the NJIEC to reach my goal of attaining my Class A Journeyman's license in 2028.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Electrician
M Bianchi & Sons Electrical Contractor
Parsippany, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the successful completion of various custom new construction homes and renovation projects by providing reliable support to journeyman electricians.
- Lead small jobs including, laundry, bathroom, and kitchen renovations and troubleshooting tripped breakers
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Installation of various electrical equipment, including: stand-by generators, panels, and transformers
Apprentice Electrician
Walker & Whiteside Inc.
Greenville, SC
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Bent, installed, and pulled wire through EMT (up to 1 inch by hand), PVC (Up to 4 inch), and Rigid (Up to 1/2 inch) conduits
- Assisted in the successful completion of various commercial projects including shell buildings, private airport hanger, and setting pole lights
- Assisted in wire pulls for services up to 250 MCM copper
- Assisted in installation of grounding triad with Cadweld
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
Electrician's Helper
M Bianchi & Sons Electrical Contractor
Parsippany, NJ
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- learned correct usage of hand and power tools
- Tested wires and connections using multimeters and other testing devices.
- Mounted and installed cables, outlets, switches and other electrical components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and other electrical components.
- Loaded and unloaded tools, materials and equipment from work trucks and storage containers.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
Owner
Lemon Landscaping LLC
Verona, NJ
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed a crew of 2 employees performing regular landscape maintenance and small landscape projects
- Designed and installed 12 volt landscape lighting
- Oversaw the company budget, priced and sourced material
- Interacted with customers to build relationships and expand the company through word of mouth
Education
Journeyman's Electrical License Class A -
NJIEC Education And Training Center
Somerset, NJ04-2028
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05-2018
High School Diploma -
James Caldwell High School
Caldwell, NJ05-2016
Skills
- Proficient in Ohm's law and its formulas, to find voltage, current, power, and resistance
- Skilled operation of hand and power tools
- Knowledgeable of low voltage, single-phase and three-phase electrical systems
- Wiring of electrical panels, transformers, disconnects, lighting circuits
- Strong troubleshooting abilities to quickly identify and resolve electrical issues
- Capable of using a multimeter to find continuity, voltage, amperage and resistance
- Wiring of three way and four way switches
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration in a team environment
- Attention to detail to ensure all work meets NEC and local standards
- Time management to prioritize important tasks to meet project deadlines
- Keep a calm head in a hectic and ever-changing working environment and conditions
- Strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in the electrical field
Certification
OSHA 10 (2025)
Timeline
Apprentice Electrician
M Bianchi & Sons Electrical Contractor
11.2023 - Current
Apprentice Electrician
Walker & Whiteside Inc.
01.2023 - 11.2023
Electrician's Helper
M Bianchi & Sons Electrical Contractor
02.2021 - 01.2023
Owner
Lemon Landscaping LLC
05.2018 - 02.2021
Journeyman's Electrical License Class A -
NJIEC Education And Training Center
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
William Paterson University
High School Diploma -
James Caldwell High School