It’s rare for electricians from two NECA-IBEW contractors to be on expansion projects at the same location, but that’s the case for Boot Electric and Tri-Area Electric. They’re respectively powering new buildings at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center that will prepare students for careers in healthcare, technology and skilled trades. Wiring a new…
Energy is flowing for MG Electric as the Boardman-area electrical contractor rewires a former grocery store in Youngstown that will soon be a hub for veterans’ services. The building, which sat vacant for years on Belmont Avenue, is the new home for the Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission. It’s currently located at Oak Hill Renaissance….
Deciding on an electrical career was a big, first step, for Isaac Arnold, but he has the grit, patience and determination to build a solid future. The 22-year-old Lowellville native, now a third-year apprentice, didn’t waste time after high school. He had his sights set on being an electrician and got the nudge from a…
There’s a full-scale makeover happening at the Ken Ganley Kia dealership on Market Street in Boardman, and Santon Electric is leading the charge on electrical changes. A crew has been on-site since early spring managing a complete overhaul of the building’s electrical infrastructure. Steve Boyce, the foreman on the job for Santon Electric, is no…
The transformation of the former JCPenney location in Austintown continues, and CR Electric is playing a key role in the changes. A Grocery Outlet store is moving in, and for these local electricians, it’s been quite an overhaul. “When we walked in, the building was empty,” said Tom McCleery, project manager for CR Electric. “This…
Electrical work is part of ongoing renovations at the Youngstown Business Incubator, and the space is getting much brighter because of MG Electric. The offices are being given a more modern, functional design, which has required some wiring reconfiguration. “We’ve been down here for a few weeks now,” said Rob Mistovich, foreman, MG Electric. “It’s…
IBEW Local 64 picnic had all the energy as it celebrated achievements, camaraderie and pride in the electrical trade. It was held at the Youngstown Shrine Club pavilion in North Lima on June 11. At least 50 apprentices from all levels gathered to recognize their hard work, build connections and reflect on their progress. They…
The call to bring power back to the Copper Ridge injection well in Vienna meant activating a full-scale, high-voltage operation for Girard-based electrical contractor CR Electric. It’s an atypical job that demanded some engineering expertise, heavy duty equipment and thousands of feet of wire. “The well site is about 4,000 feet back from the road,”…
What felt like a setback early in Alex Birtalan’s career ended up wiring him for growth within the electrical industry. He started as an electrician apprentice with “Joe” Dickey Electric in 2019. Three months in, he found out he was color blind, which then made it unsafe for him to be in the field. After…
There’s a new leader at the forefront of the Youngstown Area Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC). Ahren Peplow, an experienced electrician and passionate educator, is stepping into the role of training director. He’s replacing Ed Emerick, who’s retiring at the end of February, after being in the position 19 years. Peplow, a dedicated…