Russell Pillar
Thornton,CO
Summary
Motivated third generation Journeyman Electrician with leadership experience in large companies. Adept at supervising teams of up to 25. Leading crew in various environments including manufacturing, airfield, commercial and residential. Working with electrical from low voltage to medium voltage.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Crusoe Industries
2025.05 - Current
- Cover lead role and duties while lead electrician is out on vacation/sick days.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Trained apprentice electrical professionals on proper procedures.
Journeyman Electrician
Table Mountain Electric
2023.09 - 2025.03
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Assisted in design and installation of electrical systems and components.
Electrician
Montgomery Electric
2022.04 - 2022.09
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings and on roofs.
Fire Alarm Technician
Frontier Fire
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers.
- Integrated equipment installations with on-site network infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems.
- Installed and tested fire detection and notification systems.
Journeyman Electrician
Intermountain Electronics
2021.01 - 2021.07
- Lead crew installing electrical wiring and components in miner boxes and portable e-houses.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
Journeyman Electrician
TRADESMEN INTERNATIONAL
2020.10 - 2021.01
- Responsibilities include: Plan and run conduit in exposed ceiling, building plc cabinets, troubleshoot wiring in plc manufacturing, layout and rough in.
- Reading ladder diagrams and building plc to plan
- Scale plans and layout lighting boxes
- Install, wire and troubleshoot lighting to correct switched legs
Fire Alarm Tech
METRO FIRE DETECTION
2018.10 - 2020.03
- Hired on after working through Tradesman Int.
- Responsible for installation and troubleshooting of new and existing fire alarm systems in a commercial/residential setting.
- Pull wires and rough in.
- Smoke control install and troubleshoot
- Trim devices and troubleshoot ground faults & open circuits
Journeyman Electrician
THE PREMIER GROUP
2017.05 - 2018.10
- Responsible for pulling wires, rough in, troubleshoot issues in a commercial building for new construction and remodeling.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
- Took responsibility for running/ bending, wire pulling and terminating electrical panels
- Laid out and installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
Journeyman Electrician
DOUBLE D ELECTRIC
2012.07 - 2017.03
- Responsible for installation and maintenance of electrical systems in a commercial remodel setting while managing multiple small projects at a time.
- Material ordering and job layout
- Weekly construction meetings/foreman responsibilities
- Troubleshooting and repair service work
- Demolition and remodel installation high rise commercial projects
Foreman Electrician
TETRA TECH
2009.11 - 2012.07
- Foreman electrician of up to 20 crew members on runway guard light project at Denver International Airport changing the runway lighting controls from tower to field.
- Responsibilities include
- Material management
- Scheduling runway closures/ weekly progress meetings
- Safety meetings and proper lockout/tagout
- Write MOP for cut over of control systems for field work to be performed
- Troubleshooting and repair of medium voltage airfield lighting circuits
- Update redline drawings and settle line-item quantity with DIA inspector
Education
GED -
Horizon
Thornton, CO2001-05
No Degree - Electrical Apprenticeship
IEC
Denver, CO2008-06
Skills
- High voltage termination
- Electrical repair
- Commercial construction experience
- Schematics interpretation
- New system installations
- Electrical testing
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Business management
- Supply management
- Staff management
- Apprentice training
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Crusoe Industries
2025.05 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
Table Mountain Electric
2023.09 - 2025.03
Electrician
Montgomery Electric
2022.04 - 2022.09
Fire Alarm Technician
Frontier Fire
2021.10 - 2022.04
Journeyman Electrician
Intermountain Electronics
2021.01 - 2021.07
Journeyman Electrician
TRADESMEN INTERNATIONAL
2020.10 - 2021.01
Fire Alarm Tech
METRO FIRE DETECTION
2018.10 - 2020.03
Journeyman Electrician
THE PREMIER GROUP
2017.05 - 2018.10
Journeyman Electrician
DOUBLE D ELECTRIC
2012.07 - 2017.03
Foreman Electrician
TETRA TECH
2009.11 - 2012.07
GED -
Horizon
No Degree - Electrical Apprenticeship
IEC