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Ian Matthews

Paisley

Summary

Professional electrical supervisor with significant experience in managing electrical projects and teams. Skilled in electrical systems installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, with strong focus on safety and compliance. Consistently ensures effective team collaboration and adapts to changing project requirements to achieve results. Known for reliability, technical expertise, and leadership in high-pressure environments.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Foreman

Assist Electrical
06.2025 - Current
  • Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
  • Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
  • Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
  • Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
  • Enhanced team productivity by leading and supervising electrical installations across multiple construction sites.
  • Mentored junior electricians to develop their skills through hands-on training sessions and regular performance evaluations.

Electrical Foreman

HPL Engineering
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in recruiting top talent to build a highly skilled team capable of handling complex tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through proactive communication about project progress and addressing concerns as they arose.
  • Increased safety measures by implementing risk assessments and developing emergency response plans for the industrial site.
  • Ensured adherence to quality standards through regular inspections, audits, and reporting of industrial electrical systems.
  • Contributed to a positive organizational culture by fostering teamwork among crew members while holding everyone accountable for their performance at all times.
  • Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
  • Maintained strong relationships with clients through consistent professionalism and clear communication regarding project progress.
  • Maintained detailed records of work activities and notable events.
  • Maintained accurate documentation related to project requirements, change orders, and progress for clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
  • Streamlined communication between architects, engineers, and construction teams, ensuring electrical plans met all project requirements.


Industrial Electrical Foreman

CCS Group
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with engineers to design innovative electrical systems that met or exceeded client specifications and requirements.
  • Maintained a clean working environment with proper organization of tools, materials, and equipment necessary for efficient workflow processes within the job site daily routines.
  • Supported business development efforts with accurate estimations for potential projects based on experience and knowledge of similar work previously completed successfully.
  • Streamlined project timelines with effective coordination and communication between team members, contractors, and management.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing a team of technicians through various stages of project completion, ensuring high-quality results delivered on time and within budget constraints.
  • Facilitated seamless project handovers by maintaining comprehensive documentation of all work completed during each phase of construction projects
  • Supervised team of Electricians and apprenticces to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.

Maintenance Manager

Nabors Drilling International
08.2018 - 04.2022
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
  • Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
  • Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
  • Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.

Education

No Degree - Electrical Engineering

REID KERR COLLEDGE
SCOTLAND, UNITIED KINGDOM
01-1998

Skills

  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Electrical schematics
  • Electrical installation
  • Electrical systems installation
  • Electrical installations
  • Safety regulations

  • Work site safety
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Crew leadership
  • Project management
  • Task delegation
  • Policy enforcement

Timeline

Electrical Foreman

Assist Electrical
06.2025 - Current

Electrical Foreman

HPL Engineering
07.2024 - 06.2025

Industrial Electrical Foreman

CCS Group
03.2023 - 07.2024

Maintenance Manager

Nabors Drilling International
08.2018 - 04.2022

No Degree - Electrical Engineering

REID KERR COLLEDGE
Ian Matthews