JACOB MCDERMOTT
Bakersfield
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Southern California Edison. Proven expertise in electrical troubleshooting and safety compliance, coupled with strong leadership skills. Successfully managed diverse teams and ensured high-quality project completion while maintaining electrical equipment. Committed to fostering client relationships and driving operational excellence in challenging environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substation Maintenance Electrician
Southern California Edison
01.2020 - Current
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
Lineman Supervisor
ESI
02.2011 - 12.2017
- Conducted thorough inspections of job sites, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions to ensure safety compliance.
- Mentored junior linemen, imparting valuable knowledge and skills that contributed to their professional growth within the company.
- Effectively managed materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the completion of jobs, ensuring they were safely transported and stored.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction with project outcomes and fostering repeat business opportunities.
Construction Manager
Innovative Engineering Systems
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Supervised team of 50 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Promptly addressed construction obstacles ensuring timely progress.
- Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
Lineman
Braun Electric Co
10.2007 - 02.2011
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Ridgeview High School
Bakersfield, CAGeneral Studies
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical safety
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Lock Out-tag out procedures
- Electrical installations and schematics
- 4KV to 500KV circuit breaker maintenance and repair
Certification
Class A drivers license
Timeline
Substation Maintenance Electrician
Southern California Edison
01.2020 - Current
Construction Manager
Innovative Engineering Systems
01.2018 - 12.2019
Lineman Supervisor
ESI
02.2011 - 12.2017
Lineman
Braun Electric Co
10.2007 - 02.2011
High School Diploma - General Studies
Ridgeview High School
General Studies
Bakersfield College
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