Wesley Ragsdale
Rockmart,GA
Summary
Seasoned Electrician with a robust background in both commercial and industrial projects, including pivotal roles at Kemp Electrical Contractors including safety role with Gray construction Demonstrating expertise in electrical installations and blueprint fluency, coupled with exceptional team collaboration skills with EHS, safety coordinators PM's and site managers. Proven track record of enhancing system efficiency and safety, ensuring projects exceed industry standards with safety being number one priority.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Inspector
Gray Construction
White, GA
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness through ongoing communication and educational initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge in the field of occupational health and safety.
- Coordinated routine maintenance activities with facilities staff to ensure that all safety equipment remained in optimal working condition.
- Identified areas for improvement during site walkthroughs, working closely with site supervisors to address any deficiencies immediately before they escalated into more significant issues.
Electrician
Kemp Electrical Contractors
Temple, GA
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Terminating ERV's, FCU's, MAU's, RTU's, VRF's
- Thermostats, bending/running conduit also ( Rigid) conduit
- Wire pulling from high voltage to 18-4 & 16-2 wire
Service Technician
Smith's Addressing Machine Services
Garner, NC
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Installing CCTV, pulling new 18-2 wiring in the ceiling grids to all the doors to install new access control systems
- Installing door keypads, installing door card readers
- Landing the low voltage wiring into the panels i made up in the electrical closets
Electrician
whiteco Electric
Alpharetta, GA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Read blueprints, bending conduit, running conduit, pulling wire, making up receptacles, installing light fixtures, running PVC underground electrical, building temporary power stands, hanging temporary lightning, roughing in walls, demo, replacing old electrical systems and installing new ones
Electrician
Huff Electric
Marietta, GA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Read blueprints, bending conduit, running conduit, pulling wire, making up receptacles, installing light fixtures, running PVC underground electrical, building temporary power stands, hanging temporary lightning, roughing in walls, demo, troubleshooting, installing new machinery at a manufacturing warehouse
Apprentice Electrician
Massey Electric
Alcoa, TN
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Attending class once a week for the apprentice program, learning how to read blueprints, bending conduit, running conduit, pulling wire, making up receptacles, installing light fixtures, running PVC underground electrical, building temporary power stands, hanging temporary lightning, roughing in walls
Education
No Degree -
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Sub-panel installation
- Wiring installation
- Voltmeter use
- Commercial construction experience
- Field installation
- Residential construction
- Team collaboration
- Wiring termination requirements
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Underground wiring
- NEC codes and codebook
- Client relations
- Hazardous location wiring
- HVAC systems
- Troubleshooting complex control systems
- Electrical testing
- Motor controls
- Electrical repairs
- Conduit bending
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Control systems
- National electrical code
- Commercial and residential projects
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Blueprint fluency
- National electric codes (NEC)
- AC/DC control circuitry
- New construction
- Commercial and industrial electrician
- Knowledge of national electric code (NFPA 70)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Lighting systems
- Transformer maintenance
- Attention to detail
- System testing
- Quality assurance
- Electrical installation
- Construction safety
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Accident investigation
- Personal protective equipment
- Occupational health
- Safety training
- Excavation safety
- Noise control
- Equipment inspection
- Industrial hygiene
- Traffic safety
- Workplace safety
- Safety policies
- OSHA standards and codes
- Incident investigation
- Safety courses
- Team building
- Protective equipment
- Investigations
- Incident reporting
- Site visits
- OSHA compliance
- Emergency response
- Bloodborne pathogen analysis
- Contamination monitoring
- Vehicle safety
- Accident reduction planning
- Fire and safety guidance
- Respiratory protection
- Emergency situations
- Evaluations and reporting
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Safety audits
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response plans
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Teamwork skills
- Industrial safety
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Accident prevention
- Relationship building
Timeline
Safety Inspector
Gray Construction
05.2024 - 05.2025
Electrician
Kemp Electrical Contractors
06.2023 - 04.2024
Service Technician
Smith's Addressing Machine Services
12.2022 - 05.2023
Electrician
whiteco Electric
05.2022 - 10.2022
Electrician
Huff Electric
12.2021 - 05.2022
Apprentice Electrician
Massey Electric
03.2018 - 11.2021
No Degree -
Pellissippi State Community College