Shelby Steffen
Platte Center,NE
Summary
Dependable Electrical Foreman skilled in crew leadership, electrical installation, and OSHA standards compliance. Proven ability to mentor junior electricians and optimize project workflows while ensuring quality and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Foreman
IES Electrical
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily electrical installations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated project schedules and managed labor resources to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior electricians on proper installation techniques and safety procedures.
- Conducted inspections of completed work, verifying quality and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained inventory of tools and materials, ensuring availability for ongoing projects and minimizing delays.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Provided technical guidance to employees on safe operation of equipment and tools.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Streamlined operations by managing a team of electricians, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Supervised electrical installation projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Coordinated daily workflows, optimizing team efficiency and resource allocation on job sites.
- Managed 2-30 employees of various experience levels
Electrical Foreman/Electrician
Kidwell Electric
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised electrical installation projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Coordinated daily workflows, optimizing team efficiency and resource allocation on job sites.
- Trained junior electricians in best practices for installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
- Conducted inspections of completed work to verify adherence to quality and safety specifications.
- Managed inventory of electrical supplies, ensuring timely availability for ongoing projects and minimizing delays.
- Resolved technical issues on-site by providing expert guidance and support to team members during installations.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
- Mentored junior electricians to develop their skills through hands-on training sessions and regular performance evaluations.
- Minimized errors with thorough review of blueprints, schematics, and project specifications before commencing work onsite.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Performed electrical installations and repair for residential and commercial projects.
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Maintained compliance with local codes and regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
- Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Streamlined project completion times, coordinating with construction teams to ensure electrical work was done in alignment with overall project timelines.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Managed 2-30 employees of various experience levels.
Electrical Foreman/Electrician
IES Electrical
04.2014 - 03.2023
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing productivity and reducing downtime during project execution.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop schedules that align with project timelines and budgets.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Oversaw installation, maintenance and repair of power lines, electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
- Collaborated with other trades professionals to coordinate efforts across multiple disciplines during large-scale construction projects.
- Trained and mentored subordinates on complex procedures and industry best practices.
- Mitigated risks associated with electrical hazards through rigorous implementation of safety protocols at every job site.
- Boosted productivity by providing expert guidance on best practices for electrical installations and maintenance procedures.
- Established objectives to keep employees motivated and project on schedule.
- Ensured projects adhered to local, state, and national electrical codes, avoiding legal issues and enhancing reputation for quality.
- Coordinated with project managers and other trades to ensure timely completion of electrical systems, improving overall project efficiency.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Managed 2-30 employees of various experience levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Schuyler Central High School
Schuyler, NE05-1991
Skills
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical installation
- Electrical systems installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- OSHA standards
- Hazard mitigation
- State and local codes
- Crew leadership
- Task delegation
- Dependable and hardworking
- Electrical troubleshooting
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
IES Electrical
04.2023 - Current
Electrical Foreman/Electrician
Kidwell Electric
03.2022 - 04.2023
Electrical Foreman/Electrician
IES Electrical
04.2014 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Schuyler Central High School
Journeyman Licenses/OSHA
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
OSHA 30