A position which offers challenge, opportunity for continued learning, and personal/professional growth.
JAMES R. MANLEY
300 Hillside Drive #11 • Gillette, WY 82716
Phone: 307-689-3041 • Email: rockypines7952[at]msn.com
CAREER GOALS
A position which offers challenge, opportunity for continued learning, and personal/professional growth.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Electrician professional with more than 12 years of private industry experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated interpersonal skills, and proven experience as an electrical foreman. Skilled in all aspects of electrical construction and understanding complex control circuits. Strong ability to study and comprehend new technology. Valued by employers for exceptional ability to analyze and solve problems with various electrical controls and systems. Operate lifts, trenchers, bucket trucks, line trucks, power conduit benders, and all power tools related to electrical construction. An integral member of any staff, able to effectively serve organizational needs in electrical construction.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Electrician September 2009 to Present
Triad Electric 50 Hours per Week
Gillette, WY Starting Salary: $28.50 per Hour
Supervisor: Mike Poff; 307-687-6951 Ending Salary: $28.50 per Hour
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Serve as Electrician for electrical construction of Dry Fork Station Power Plant. Responsible for fabricating, installing and testing rigid steel conduit systems to be used for lighting and power. Perform the assembly and installation of lighting fixtures. Assist with labeling and terminating electrical circuit conductors for lighting. Provide daily production reports and complete daily job safety assessments.
Accomplishments:
 Recommended work practice improvements that eliminated material waste
 Suggested enhancements for light fixture assembly proficiency to keep fixture components from being damaged and unusable
Systems Electrician November 2007 to September 2009
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway 40 Hours per Week
Gillette, WY Starting Salary: $5,000 per Month
Supervisor: Jim Hartman; 308-763-2480 Ending Salary: $5,500 per Month
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Provide maintenance on electrical systems and equipment in company facilities throughout northeastern Wyoming. Responsible for installing electrical services and backup generators for main rail line switch and control points. Plan and perform electrical work for remodels and building additions as needed. Operate trenchers, bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks and, other company vehicles. Involved in daily job safety briefings.
Accomplishments:
 Assisted in installation of a 150 Kilowatt three-phase backup generator for the Gillette, Wyoming operations depot
 Completed phase one of three of company sponsored power line construction course in August of 2009
 Completed company sponsored fall protection and bridge rescue training in July, 2009
 Completed company sponsored bucket truck evacuation training in July, 2009
 Completed company sponsored pole climbing and pole top rescue training in September, 2008
Owner, President, Project Manager, June 2004 to November 2007
Estimator, Planner & Scheduler 70 + Hours per Week
1st Choice Electric Service, Inc. Salary: Profit Based
Rice, MN
Oversaw all aspects of electrical service company, including researching upcoming construction projects through local builders exchange and assembling bid packages. Responsible for securing project documents and performing take offs from project plans. Supervised and mentored employees; planned schedules and determined manpower needs. Collaborated with Customer Representatives, Architects/Engineers, and General Contractors/Project Managers to coordinate projects and anticipate issues requiring changes to scope of project. Responsible for designing, approving and executing change orders. Served as design build agent on specific projects. Cultivated excellent relationships with clients, resulting in a strong base of referral business.
Accomplishments:
 Successfully bid and managed the electrical portion of the new Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood Minnesota, an electrical project valued at $180,000K
 Oversaw the electrical design build of Bliss Direct Media in St. Joseph Minnesota, an electrical project valued at $90,000K
 Managed the electrical design build of 15-unit retirement apartment building for clergy of the St. Cloud catholic archdiocese with an electrical project value of $140,000K
 Provided electrical consultation, design and build of several private custom homes
Organizer October 2001 to May 2004
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 48 Hours per Week
Local 292 Starting Salary: $32.00 per Hour
Minneapolis, MN Ending Salary: $34.00 per Hour
Supervisor: Jim Marold
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Managed the education of non-union electricians regarding union benefits. Educated non-union electricians on their rights to organize under the national labor relations act. Monitored non-union electrical contractors to ensure compliance with state and federal prevailing wage requirements. Oversaw legal jobsite actions to include fair labor standards picketing, job informational leafleting and strikes. Collaborated with non-union contractors to discuss mutual interests in the electrical industry.
Accomplishments:
 Assisted several electricians in becoming union members
 Established successful working relationships with three non-union contractors who later became signatory contractors
Foreman / Service Electrician October 2000 to May 2001
Egan McKay Electrical Contractors, Inc. 48 Hours per Week
Minneapolis, MN Starting Salary: $29.00 per Hour
Supervisor: Ron Miller Ending Salary: $30.50 per Hou r
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Responsible for the safe operation of the service truck. Performed short order work. Supervised and mentored journey level and apprentice level electricians and served as point of contact for other trades. Positively represented employer to the public.
Accomplishments:
 Assisted in successful conversion of an office building into a church; supervised two other employees and acted as construction coordinator
 Supervised crew of three for large school remodel
 Oversaw parking lot lighting installation at large shopping center
 Supervised installation of a 2000 AMP 4160 Volt service at a chemical storage facility owned by a semiconductor manufacturer
PRIOR POSITIONS HELD
 Journeyman Electrician 2000 to 2000
o Phasor Electric Company
APPRENTICESHIPS
Member of a program that moved its apprentices every six months to a different contractor in order to gain a better knowledge of all areas of electrical work.
 Apprentice Cable Splicer 2000 to 2000
o University of Minnesota Utilities Department
 Apprentice Electrician 1999 to 2000
o Prairie Electric Company Inc.
 Apprentice Electrician 1999 to 1999
o Parsons Electric
 Apprentice Electrician 1998 to 1999
o Egan McKay Electrical Contractors, Inc.
EDUCATION
Construction Electrician Diploma April 1997
St. Cloud Technical College
Federal and State Approved Apprenticeship Program May 2000
Minneapolis Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center for the Electrical Industry
Sponsored by I.B.E.W. Local 292 and Minneapolis NECA Completed 05/2000
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
 A-Journeyman Electrician by reciprocity 2009
o Wyoming Electrical Board
 A-Master Electrician 2002
o Minnesota State Board of Electricity
 A-Journeyman Electrician 2000
o Minnesota State Board of Electricity
 Class A CDL by reciprocity 2008
o Wyoming Department of Public Safety
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Army Reserve January 1980 to January 1983
Active United States Army January 1983 to January 1986
United States Army Reserve January 1986 to January 1990
Inactive United States Army January 1990
Enlisted contract Expired November 1994
Highest active rank held – Specialist 4/E-4
Highest reserve rank held – Staff Sergeant/E-6
MILITARY EDUCATION
Basic and Advanced Infantry Qualification Course 1980
Basic German Language Course in Germany 1984
Bradley Fighting Vehicle Crewman Qualification Course 1984
Primary Leadership Development Course 1986
Phase One Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course 1988
Phase Two Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course 1989
MILITARY QUALIFICATIONS
Capable of operating:
5-Ton, Six Wheel Drive Military Truck
5-Ton Tractor and Various Length Trailers
10-Ton Forklift and Various Types of Forklifts
Bradley Fighting Vehicle
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista; Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Internet Explorer; Vision Infosoft bid software, Epic material pricing software; QuickBooks for contractors.
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