Jonathan Bass
Columbus
Summary
Hardworking electrician driven to complete projects with focus on safety, cost-efficiency and client satisfaction. Versed in residential and commercial installations and repairs. Offering several years of industry expertise, including building codes, blueprint assessments and new construction protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Electrician
Tyson Foods
Cuthbert
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Supervised electrical maintenance for production equipment and facility systems.
- Trained junior electricians on safety protocols and best practices.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical systems for compliance with regulations.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on switchgear assemblies and motor control centers.
- Configured relay logic networks utilizing PLCs, RTUs, VFDs.
- Assembled control panels according to provided blueprints or diagrams.
Electrician
Interfor
Preston
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Maintained and repaired electrical equipment to minimize downtime during production.
- Conducted inspections of electrical systems to identify potential hazards and risks.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components to locate cause of breakdowns and correct problems.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
Electrician
K&S Maintenance and Electrical
Ocala
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Installed electrical systems in manufacturing facilities following safety protocols.
- Trained apprentices on electrical best practices and safety procedures.
- Repaired wiring and circuits in production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Installed new lighting contractors in new and old construction
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
Electrician
S Electric
Phenix City
07.2010 - 07.2015
- Lead electrician on jobs.
- Worked on new and old construction.
- Followed block Mason's to insure that all boxes and conduit was in the right place according to the blueprints
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
- Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kv level.
- Selected equipment and fixtures to draft wiring layouts and develop plans for installation according to project specifications.
- Reviewed and assessed electrical, mechanical and architectural diagrams and specifications to accurately complete projects.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
Education
Greenfield Academy
Weston, GASkills
- Motor control circuits
- Wiring systems
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem solving
- Electrical repairs
- Electrical circuits
- New system installations
- Control systems
- Basic mathematical skill
- Transformer maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Motor controls
- Wiring diagrams
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
- Schematic and blueprint interpretation
- Power distribution
- Electrical testing
- Instrumentation calibration
- Fire alarm systems
- Lighting design
- Low-voltage systems
- Circuits and wiring
- Arc flash safety
- AC and DC motor drives
- Blueprint reading
- Panel upgrades
- Wire pulling
- Circuit installation
- High voltage termination
Timeline
Lead Electrician
Tyson Foods
02.2021 - 10.2024
Electrician
Interfor
01.2018 - 11.2021
Electrician
K&S Maintenance and Electrical
05.2015 - 05.2018
Electrician
S Electric
07.2010 - 07.2015
Greenfield Academy