Electrician resume example

Electrician resume example for a Texas journeyman: 9 years of commercial and industrial work, 480V systems, NEC 2023 and a clean safety record.

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Carlos Mendoza

Journeyman Electrician (TDLR) | Commercial and Industrial | Service, Controls and New Construction

Houston, TX9 years of experience

Summary

Licensed Texas journeyman electrician with 9 years in commercial and light industrial work around Houston. Installs and troubleshoots 480V three-phase distribution, motor controls and lighting systems, and runs small crews on tenant finish-outs. Works to NEC 2023 and NFPA 70E with no recordable injuries in 9 years. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Experience

Journeyman ElectricianMar 2021 - Present

Gulf Coast Electric Services

  • Lead a crew of 2 to 4 on commercial finish-outs of 5,000 to 40,000 sq ft, with 31 projects completed on or ahead of schedule.
  • Installed service and distribution for a 1,200A, 480V warehouse expansion, passing city inspection on the first visit.
  • Troubleshoot motor control and VFD faults on service calls for 20+ industrial clients, most resolved in a single visit.
  • Wrote the company's lockout/tagout checklist for service work, now used by all 18 field electricians.
  • Train 3 apprentices at a time on conduit bending, panel terminations and code basics.
Apprentice ElectricianAug 2017 - Feb 2021

Bayou City Electrical Contractors

  • Logged 8,000+ supervised hours on schools, medical offices and retail centers.
  • Bent and installed EMT and rigid conduit, pulled wire and terminated panels up to 400A.
  • Took on layout for branch circuits in the final year, working from drawings with minimal supervision.

Skills

  • Commercial and Industrial Wiring
  • 480V Three-Phase Systems
  • Motor Controls and VFDs
  • Conduit Bending (EMT, Rigid, PVC)
  • Panel and Switchgear Installation
  • Blueprint and Schematic Reading
  • Troubleshooting
  • NEC 2023
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Crew Leadership
  • Bilingual English and Spanish

Certifications

  • Journeyman Electrician License, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), 2021
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction
  • NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training (2025)
  • Aerial Work Platform Operator

Education

Electrical Technology Certificate, San Jacinto College, 2019

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What hiring managers check first

License and state

Put your license type, the issuing state and the year at the top. Texas contractors check TDLR status before anything else.

Type of work and voltage

Residential, commercial and industrial work call for different skills. State the voltages and systems you handle.

Safety record

OSHA training, NFPA 70E and a record with no injuries matter to contractors and their insurers.

Crew leadership

If you lead crews or train apprentices, say how many. It shows you are ready for foreman-level work.

Keywords the applicant tracking system matches

  • Journeyman Electrician
  • TDLR
  • Commercial Electrical
  • Industrial Electrical
  • 480V
  • Three-Phase
  • Motor Controls
  • VFD
  • Conduit Bending
  • NEC
  • Troubleshooting
  • OSHA 30
  • Blueprint Reading

Use the ones that are true of you, in the words the posting uses.

Mistakes to avoid

  1. Listing tasks every electrician does

    'Pulled wire and installed outlets' says little. Add project size, amperage or inspection results.

  2. Expired certifications

    Check the dates on safety training and remove anything expired, or renew it before applying.

  3. Leaving out languages

    Bilingual electricians are in demand on Texas job sites. List Spanish if you speak it.

Questions

How many hours do I need for a Texas journeyman license?
TDLR requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under a master electrician, plus passing the journeyman exam. Check TDLR for current rules.
Should I list every project?
No. Choose 2 or 3 examples per employer that show the biggest or most complex work you have done.
How long should an electrician resume be?
One page is standard. Two pages is fine for foremen with a long list of projects and certifications.

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