Jason Barber
Bellevue
Summary
Experienced Electrical Professional with strong project management skills in electrical systems. Led teams in installations, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Evaluated complex schematics to meet project specifications and local codes while prioritizing safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical General Foreman
Commonwealth Electric
Des Moines
03.2026 - Current
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Led crew of licensed electricians and trade helpers, ensuring adherence to project specifications and safety standards.
- Addressed and resolved issues during installation of wiring systems, minimizing delays and ensuring compliance with electrical codes.
- Communicated project progress and site issues to supervisors, facilitating timely decision-making and resource allocation.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Electrical General Foreman
AZCO INC.
Appleton
10.2023 - 03.2026
- Supervised electrical installation and maintenance projects on job sites.
- Coordinated team activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety protocols to enhance team competency.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials necessary for electrical work.
- Communicated project updates and timelines to team members effectively.
- Oversaw quality control checks for electrical installations and repairs.
- Collaborated with project managers to align on project specifications.
- Implemented best practices to enhance workflow efficiency among crew members.
- Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look ahead schedules to align with execution plans.
- Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
- Enforced safety regulations and penalized workers for not following work safety agreements.
- Meticulously tested installations to check continuity of circuits and compatibility and safety of components using test equipment such as ohmmeter, amp meter, voltmeter and oscilloscope.
- Developed job plans for electrical tasks including labor hours and material estimates.
- Monitored construction sites throughout the duration of a project to ensure quality control standards are met.
- Resolved problems associated with installation of wiring systems or components.
- Provided technical support to staff regarding design specifications or installation procedures.
- Scheduled materials, tools, equipment, inspections, and personnel required for completion of each task or project.
- Conducted routine maintenance on existing wiring systems to maintain operational standards.
- Developed strategies that streamlined installation processes, improving overall workflow.
- Inspected completed installations to ensure conformance with local codes and regulations.
- Analyzed blueprints, diagrams, sketches, product specifications and verbal instructions to determine layout requirements for projects.
- Reviewed contracts to ensure accuracy of scope of work before beginning a project.
- Determined necessary supplies or materials needed for each job based on customer needs.
- Created detailed reports on progress of each project to management team.
- Maintained detailed records of job site progress to facilitate project tracking and accountability.
- Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work, and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
- Performed with efficiency and quality while installing and repairing electrical projects.
- Tested electrical equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
- Provided empowering leadership to ensure positive production outcomes and consistent team morale.
- Updated and edited all drawings with design changes requested by client.
- Developed improved training protocols in alignment with company goals.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Assisted in the commissioning of new electrical installations and upgrades.
- Documented testing procedures and results for project records.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure reliability during operations.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate project tasks.
- Provided training and guidance to junior technicians on best practices.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working with hazardous materials or high voltage electricity.
- Performed electrical tests on all equipment and systems to ensure proper operation.
- Conducted commissioning activities in accordance with design specifications and industry standards.
- Assisted with training personnel on the safe operation of newly commissioned systems.
- Maintained records of all testing performed onsite, as well as related documents such as circuit diagrams, operating instructions and maintenance logs.
- Installed, tested, operated and maintained electrical components of power plants or other large-scale installations.
- Collaborated with project managers throughout the duration of a project ensuring deadlines are met.
- Ensured that all wiring is installed correctly according to applicable codes and regulations.
- Verified accuracy of instrument readings prior to start up of equipment and systems.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex electrical problems by performing tests using specialized equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations involving malfunctioning electrical systems.
- Coordinated failure investigations, corrective actions, and quality improvement projects for installations.
- Coordinated with installers on preferred sequence of work for optimal commissioning.
- Executed on-site commissioning activities to verify equipment performance.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Assembled and tested components, wiring and systems, locating and correcting faults to optimize production results.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with clients.
- Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
- Installed and maintained high voltage electrical systems and equipment.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using specialized testing equipment effectively.
- Followed safety protocols while working in high-risk environments consistently.
- Interpreted technical diagrams to facilitate accurate installations and repairs.
- Repaired faulty wiring, replaced defective components and adjusted settings to restore normal operations of high-voltage systems.
- Assisted in the integration of new technologies into existing systems.
Electrical General Foreman
PayneCrest Electric
Gretna
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Supervised electrical installation and maintenance projects on job sites.
- Executed functional testing on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment to verify system readiness.
- Conducted equipment inspections and functional tests for system readiness.
- Developed commissioning plans and documentation for project compliance.
- Trained team members on best practices in commissioning procedures.
- Coordinated team activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with project managers to align on project specifications.
- Reviewed engineering drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness of system requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis on system issues, identifying solutions that mitigated future occurrences.
Education
Journeyman Wireman - Electrican Install
IBEW 22 JATC
Omaha, NE05-2010
Skills
- Electrical installation and systems
- Electrical equipment installation and maintenance
- Medium voltage Terminations
- Battery storage systems
- Solar systems communication and troubleshooting
- Wind energy
- Instrumentation systems installation with PLC communication
- PLC data acquisition
- Technical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- System commissioning and functional testing
- Quality control and assurance
- Safety compliance and regulations
- OSHA requirements and standards
- Project management and oversight
- Scheduling and coordination of projects
- Labor and material estimates
- Blueprint interpretation and technical drawing
- Forklift operation and safety practices
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Task delegation and prioritization
- Worker training and development
- Multitasking abilities in field operations
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Green building practices and renewable energy knowledge
- Written communication skills in technical writing
- Basic Networking cable installation, terms and Fiber installation
- Instrumentation systems installation with PLC communication
- Basic Networking cable installation, terms and Fiber installation
Certification
- Nebraska Journeyman Electrical License(current)
- Level 3 Crane rigging and signaling(current)
Timeline
Electrical General Foreman
Commonwealth Electric
03.2026 - Current
Electrical General Foreman
AZCO INC.
10.2023 - 03.2026
Electrical General Foreman
PayneCrest Electric
12.2019 - 10.2023
Journeyman Wireman - Electrican Install
IBEW 22 JATC