Joseph Olszanowski
Bolingbrook
Summary
Resourceful Journeyman Electrician known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in electrical installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance with strong knowledge of safety protocols. Key skills include blueprint reading, wiring layout design, and electrical system repair. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Frontier Electric Services
Columbus
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Troubleshot electrical issues to ensure safe operation and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Read blueprints and technical diagrams for accurate installations.
- Assisted in training apprentices on safe work practices and procedures.
- Ensured proper tool usage and maintained a clean work environment.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during electrical work.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Corrected issues and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
Electrical Apprentice
Frontier Electric Services
Columbus
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Assisted electricians with installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Used hand tools and power tools for wiring and circuit repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at job sites.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge base.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
Team Lead
Channahon General Rental
Channahon
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Led team in daily operations and equipment rentals.
- Trained staff on customer service and equipment handling.
- Coordinated workflow to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Oversaw safety protocols for team and equipment usage.
- Managed inventory levels and assisted with stock organization.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints efficiently.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Education
Journeyman License - Electrical Apprenticeship
Independent Electrical Contractors
Columbus, OH 08.2020 - 05.2024
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Circuit troubleshooting
- Blueprint reading
- Conduit installation
- Electrical code compliance
- Project collaboration
- Safety regulation adherence
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Wire pulling
- Commercial construction experience
- Grounding systems
- Basic mathematical skill
- Power and hand tools
Certification
- Journeyman license May 2024
- Fire Alarm license June 2024
- OHSA 30 April 2024
- OHSA 10 April 2021
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Frontier Electric Services
05.2024 - 03.2026
Journeyman License - Electrical Apprenticeship
Independent Electrical Contractors
08.2020 - 05.2024
Electrical Apprentice
Frontier Electric Services
03.2020 - 05.2024
Team Lead
Channahon General Rental
09.2017 - 12.2019