James Ripple

Skilled Electrician with extensive experience in electrical troubleshooting, blueprint interpretation, and project planning. Adept at installing and maintaining electrical systems in compliance with NEC standards, as well as collaborating with teams to ensure timely and efficient project completion. Ready to leverage technical expertise and hands-on experience to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

Journeyman Electrician - Self employed - Gulfport, MS

(2023-10 - 2026-02)

• Demonstrated expertise in reading blueprints, schematics, diagrams, technical drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
• Provided guidance to apprentices regarding proper safety protocols while working onsite.
• Pulled wiring, cables, and grounds through cable trays and conduits.
• Troubleshot electrical systems and identified solutions to electrical issues.
• Applied knowledge of electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Connected wiring to power equipment and lighting fixtures with job-related hand tools.
• Inspected and tested electrical systems and components to locate defects and malfunctions.
• Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, and other components.
• Installed and maintained electrical systems in accordance with NEC standards and codes.
• Drilled holes and pulled or pushed wiring through openings with electric drills and bits.
• Utilized a variety of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers and cutters to complete jobs safely.
• Assisted in the installation of new circuit breakers and other related components.
• Conducted troubleshooting on systems to detect, locate, and fix malfunctions.
• Performed troubleshooting of complex electrical problems and provided timely solutions.
• Maintained, tested, and repaired motors, generators, lighting systems, and distribution panels.
• Developed detailed reports outlining the status of each project upon completion.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state, federal regulations relating to electrical installations.
• Coordinated with other tradespeople to ensure that projects were completed on schedule and within budget limits.
• Installed conduit and pulled wires to complete circuits between boxes.
• Evaluated and repaired electrical wiring and fixtures.
• Followed schematics to confirm job specifications and plan installation layouts.
• Coordinated with other contractors to ensure efficient installation of electrical wiring in new construction projects.
• Assisted in the design of high-voltage power distribution systems.

Assistant boiler operator - University of Louisville - Louisville, KY

(2019-10 - 2022-12)

• Ensured that all safety devices were operational at all times during shift operations.
• Provided technical advice on boiler operations and maintenance matters.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving boilers or associated systems.
• Monitored gauges, meters, valves, alarms, and other indicators to ensure safe operation of boilers.
• Inspected all components for signs of wear or damage on a regular basis.
• Performed daily inspections of boilers to ensure proper functioning and compliance with regulations.
• Repaired or replaced faulty parts as necessary using hand tools such as wrenches, hammers.
• Observed and interpreted readings on gauged, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers were operating properly.
• Maintained daily logs of test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.

Journeyman Electrician - IBEW New Orleans - New Orleans, LA

(1998-06 - 2019-08)

• Pulled wiring, cables, and grounds through cable trays and conduits.
• Demonstrated expertise in reading blueprints, schematics, diagrams, technical drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
• Provided guidance to apprentices regarding proper safety protocols while working onsite.
• Troubleshot electrical systems and identified solutions to electrical issues.
• Applied knowledge of electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Connected wiring to power equipment and lighting fixtures with job-related hand tools.
• Inspected and tested electrical systems and components to locate defects and malfunctions.
• Installed and maintained electrical systems in accordance with NEC standards and codes.
• Maintained, tested, and repaired motors, generators, lighting systems, and distribution panels.
• Tested and troubleshot equipment to diagnose and correct malfunctions.
• Reviewed work and materials to confirm adherence to local building codes.
• Coordinated with other contractors to ensure efficient installation of electrical wiring in new construction projects.
• Developed detailed blueprints of proposed electrical installations based on customer specifications.

High School Diploma - Bishop O'Connell (1988-05)