Alphonso West
I’m an retired electrician with 36 years of experience.
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Certified Journeyman Electrician with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in electrical systems, facility operations, and infrastructure management. Proven leader in large-scale NYC projects, specializing in maintenance oversight, TJC compliance, and system reliability across healthcare, commercial, and public utility sectors.
Experience
Service Manager at Empire State Electrical (2025-01 – Present)
Directing service crews and operations for high-priority residential and commercial accounts, leading bidding and estimation processes for diverse projects.
- Strategic Oversight: Directing service crews and operations for high-priority residential and commercial accounts, including Amazon and Verizon
- Project Estimating: Leading the bidding and estimation process for diverse projects, ensuring cost-accuracy and resource allocation
Electrical Foreman / Journeyman at Local Union #3 / Various Shops (Five Star, Nunez, ABM, Polo) (1996-01 – 2025-01)
Served as Foreman on landmark NYC infrastructure projects with expertise in large-scale project leadership and complex electrical installations.
- Large-Scale Project Leadership: Served as Foreman on landmark NYC infrastructure projects, including the South Ferry Train Station communications room and Maspeth MTA bus depot
- Healthcare Infrastructure: Managed complex control systems and installations for premier medical institutions including Beth Israel, Mount Sinai, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and NYU campuses
- System Innovation: Designed and installed Building Management Systems (BMS) conduit for Barnard College and New York Blood Center (NYBC)
- Safety & Compliance: Supervised a 1000-point fire alarm system installation at JFK High School, ensuring 100% adherence to NYC code
- Energy Efficiency: Implemented 'green' stimulus projects for manufacturing plants, saving clients hundreds of thousands in annual energy costs
Apprentice Electrician at Local Union #3 (1989-01 – 1996-01)
Developed foundational expertise in troubleshooting, wiring, and code compliance across major facilities.
- Developed foundational expertise in troubleshooting, wiring, and code compliance across stadiums (Citi Field) and entertainment centers
Education
– Hofstra University (1983-01 – 1989-01)
High School Diploma – Maria Regina DHS (1983-01)
