Professional Summary
Licensed Master Electrician with extensive commercial and industrial project experience throughout the Puget Sound region. Expert in medium- and low-voltage distribution, motor controls, switchgear replacement, and code-compliant system design.
Recognized for exceptional safety leadership, clear cross-trade coordination on complex job sites, and reliable delivery of mission-critical power systems.
Work Experience
Cascade Power & Grid Solutions
Seattle, WA
Lead Commercial Electrician
Apr 2019 – Present
- Direct electrical installations for large-scale commercial retrofits and healthcare expansions, supervising crews of up to 14 journeymen and apprentices.
- Coordinate main service switchgear upgrades from 1200A to 3000A with local utilities, completing cutovers within scheduled weekend outages.
- Implement quality assurance and safety walk-throughs across active sites, maintaining zero lost-time incidents across four years of projects.
- Perform load calculations, arc flash hazard assessments, and code compliance audits in accordance with current NEC standards.
Soundview Electrical Contractors
Seattle, WA
Journeyman Electrician
Aug 2013 – Mar 2019
- Installed rigid and EMT conduit, feeders, branch circuits, and step-down transformers for mid-rise mixed-use construction projects.
- Terminated high-density electrical distribution panels and integrated emergency generator backup transfer systems.
- Interpreted complex architectural blueprints and mechanical drawings to route wiring runs without clashing with HVAC and plumbing trades.
Olympic Industrial Systems
Tacoma, WA
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
May 2008 – Jul 2013
- Maintained and overhauled 480V three-phase motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and motor control centers in a manufacturing plant.
- Diagnosed PLC I/O faults and sensor communication failures using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic software to minimize downtime.
- Executed preventive maintenance schedules across substation equipment, switchboards, and protective relay assemblies.
Education & Training
Seattle Central College
Associate of Applied Science · Electrical Construction & Maintenance · Seattle, WA · 3.8 GPA · Sep 2002 – Jun 2004
Completed comprehensive coursework in National Electrical Code (NEC), industrial motor controls, blueprint reading, and circuit design.
Fulfilled all classroom curriculum requirements concurrently with Puget Sound electrical apprenticeship hours.
Key Projects
BioTech Research Facility Electrical Infrastructure Overhaul
Feb 2023 – Nov 2023
- Supervised the installation of a 500 kW backup diesel generator, dual automatic transfer switches, and redundant distribution feeds for cleanroom laboratory spaces.
- Coordinated scheduled service interruptions with facility managers to ensure zero downtime for active research cold storage.
Technical Skills
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Commercial Power Distribution
Conduit Bending & Installation
Switchgear & Panelboards
Motor Controls & VFDs
PLC Troubleshooting
Three-Phase 480V Systems
Arc Flash & NFPA 70E
Blueprint Reading & Schematics
Load Calculations
Languages
English
C2
Spanish
B1
Licenses & Certifications
Master Electrician License (01 General Electrical)
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries · May 2018
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
Occupational Safety and Health Administration · Sep 2021
Community Involvement
Puget Sound Community Housing Rehabilitation
Seattle, WA · Jun 2017 – Aug 2024
- Volunteer Electrician
- Volunteered on weekend projects replacing obsolete knob-and-tube wiring and updating service panels for low-income homeowners.
- Supervised and trained first-year apprentices on residential branch circuit rough-in and GFCI protection requirements.