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Riley Soto

Journeyman Electrician
Chicago, IL, United States

Professional Summary

Journeyman electrician with 7+ years in commercial and industrial installs, troubleshooting, and code-compliant upgrades across Chicago metro. Strong in conduit bending, panel work, motor controls, and coordinating with GCs on multi-trade jobsites.

Employment History

Journeyman Electrician
Midway Industrial Electric · Chicago, IL
Mar, 2021 · Present
Lead commercial tenant build-outs and industrial panel upgrades up to 480V; average 2–3 active jobsites per week Bend and install EMT/RMC, pull wire, terminate panels, and commission lighting/receptacle circuits per NEC and City of Chicago amendments Troubleshoot motor starters, VFDs, and control circuits; cut mean repair time ~30% vs prior crew baseline Mentor 2 apprentices on safe lockout/tagout, torque specs, and as-built documentation
Apprentice / Junior Electrician
Lakeshore Electrical Contractors · Chicago, IL
Jun, 2017 · Feb, 2021
Supported new construction rough-in and finish for office, retail, and light manufacturing clients Installed fire alarm, data, and low-voltage pathways alongside power; coordinated with inspectors for rough and final Maintained van stock, pulled materials from warehouse, and logged time/materials in job software
Maintenance Electrician Helper
South Side Facilities Group · Chicago, IL
May, 2015 · May, 2017
Assisted senior techs with preventive maintenance on lighting, receptacles, and small equipment across warehouse sites Replaced ballasts/drivers, repaired emergency lighting, and responded to after-hours callouts

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship Completion
IBEW Local 134 / IEC · Chicago, IL
2017 · 2021
Completed classroom and on-the-job training in commercial, industrial, and code-compliant electrical installation.
Journeyman Electrician License — State of Illinois
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation · Illinois
2021 · 2021
Licensed electrician IL #EL-448291. OSHA 30 Construction; NFPA 70E awareness; First Aid/CPR.
Associate Coursework: Electrical Technology
City Colleges of Chicago · Chicago, IL
2015 · 2017
Coursework in electrical theory, blueprint reading, circuits, motor controls, and OSHA fundamentals.

Skills

NEC & Chicago Electrical Code
Conduit Bending
Panelboards
Motor Controls
Blueprint Reading