Jeremy Basham
Kingsport
Summary
Detail-oriented Journeyman Electrician with proven skills in electrical installations, circuit troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Adept at training apprentices and interpreting blueprints to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.
Safety-oriented Journeyman Electrician with strengths in installing equipment. Dedicated to maintaining safe work environments through implementing OSHA standards. Collaborative team player with strong analytical skills.
Proficient Journeyman Electrician adept at mentoring junior electrical workers and training on correct safety procedures, building codes and finishing strategies. Motivational leader solves routine and complex problems with resourceful and experienced approach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Electrical Corporation of America
Kingsport
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with project teams to execute electrical installations in compliance with specifications.
- Managed tools and equipment to maintain organization and readiness for electrical tasks.
- Ensured adherence to safety compliance standards during all electrical operations.
- Installed wiring and circuitry for residential and commercial electrical systems.
- Trained apprentices on electrical techniques and safety protocols to enhance team proficiency.
- Reviewed electrical blueprints and schematic diagrams to plan installation procedures.
- Utilized hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring, and electronic components.
- Assisted journeyman electricians in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
Journeyman Electrician
Besco
Kingsport
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with project teams to execute electrical installations in compliance with specifications.
- Managed tools and equipment to maintain organization and readiness for electrical tasks.
- Trained apprentices on electrical techniques and safety protocols to enhance team proficiency.
- Reviewed electrical blueprints and schematic diagrams to plan installation procedures.
- Utilized hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring, and electronic components.
- Led team of apprentice electricians in installing electrical systems and inspecting existing circuits.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Lake Erie Electric, Inc.
Jeffersonville
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Executed electrical system installations in compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted thorough troubleshooting of electrical issues to diagnose and resolve problems efficiently.
- Collaborated with project teams to support the installation of new industrial machinery.
- Implemented equipment upgrades to enhance efficiency and reliability of electrical systems.
- Inspected wiring and components to ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Prepared sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or followed diagrams during installation process.
- Adhered to all applicable codes while installing new wiring systems.
- Read blueprints to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
- Installed conduit for wiring systems, wired motors and control panels, connected power supplies and adjusted controls.
- Set up switchgear assemblies used in controlling electric motors or lighting units.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Followed NEC state and local building regulations.
- Followed blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
- Used schematic diagrams and blueprints to determine work procedures.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
- Directed and trained workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
- Ensured adherence to safety practices and procedures, including wearing the necessary personal protective equipment.
- Used a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
Journeyman Electrician
BESCO
Kingsport
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with project teams to execute electrical installations in compliance with specifications.
- Managed tools and equipment to maintain organization and readiness for electrical tasks.
- Ensured adherence to safety compliance standards during all electrical operations.
- Installed wiring and circuitry for residential and commercial electrical systems.
- Trained apprentices on electrical techniques and safety protocols to enhance team proficiency.
- Reviewed electrical blueprints and schematic diagrams to plan installation procedures.
- Utilized hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for commercial and residential buildings.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Updated outdated wiring systems with newer technologies.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings according to plans and specifications.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring, and electronic components.
- Assisted with new installation and upgrades of plant equipment.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
Education
Journeyman Wireman - IBEW NJATC
IBEW LOCAL 934
Kingsport, TN 09.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
- Electrical installations
- Circuit troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Installing equipment
- Grounding systems
- Conduit bending
- Hazardous locations
- Motor operations
- Surge protection
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
- Electrical testing
- Transformer installation
- Power distribution
- Basic mathematical skill
- High voltage breaker testing and commissioning
- Safety awareness
- Low-voltage systems
- Hand and power tools
- Lighting installation
- Equipment installation
- Panel upgrades
- Electrical circuits
- Blueprint reading
- Diagnosis and testing
- Wire pulling
- Hand tool operation
- PLC programming
- Framework building
- Control systems
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Safety verification
- Schematic and blueprint interpretation
- Power and hand tools
- AC and DC motor drives
- Switchgear maintenance
- High voltage termination
- Circuit installation
- Commercial construction experience
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certified since 2009
Affiliations
- In the past 22 year I have remodeled and flipped three houses performing all of the electrical upgrades with my brother who is also a Journeyman Wireman.
- I have worked on countless shutdowns from powerhouses to papermills.
- I am a member in good standing with IBEW Local 934 in Kingsport, TN.
- I have two boys ages 15 and 17
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Electrical Corporation of America
09.2025 - 12.2025
Journeyman Electrician
Besco
02.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Lake Erie Electric, Inc.
06.2024 - 02.2025
Journeyman Electrician
BESCO
03.2024 - 04.2024
Journeyman Wireman - IBEW NJATC
IBEW LOCAL 934
09.2009 - 05.2013