Lead Electrician
Metroplex Commercial Electric · Dallas, TX
Mar, 2022 · Present
• Lead 4–6 electricians on commercial build-outs, tenant improvements, and distribution-panel upgrades for offices, retail, and light industrial sites.
• Read one-line diagrams and blueprints; complete conduit runs, feeders, branch circuits, lighting controls, and equipment connections to NEC standards.
• Diagnose faults with meters and thermal imaging, reducing repeat service calls by 28% through root-cause repairs and clear closeout documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, shutdowns, material takeoffs, and daily safety briefings with general contractors and facility managers.
Journeyman Electrician
Red River Electrical Contractors · Fort Worth, TX
Jun, 2018 · Feb, 2022
• Installed feeders, switchgear, panels, lighting, and motor controls for new commercial construction and multi-family projects.
• Handled scheduled and emergency service calls, tracing shorts and voltage drops with digital meters and clamp meters.
• Interpreted plans, coordinated with HVAC and low-voltage trades, and maintained clean, labeled installations through final walk-through.
• Trained apprentices on conduit bending, lockout/tagout, ladder safety, and Texas electrical-code requirements.
Apprentice Electrician
North Texas Trade Alliance · Dallas, TX
Aug, 2015 · May, 2018
• Completed a four-year electrical apprenticeship combining 8,000 hours of supervised field training with classroom instruction.
• Assisted journeymen with residential and commercial rough-in, conduit installation, panel terminations, lighting, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintained tools, material staging, job-site housekeeping, and daily time and safety records while learning code-compliant workmanship.
• Earned consistent commendations for reliability, careful measurements, and safe work habits.