Alan Fuerneisen
Sarasota
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in Power Replacement, Installation, and Repair, complemented by expertise in Building and Utility Trades. Proven experience as a Switchman for FPL and completion of a Lineman Apprenticeship in December 2018, demonstrating proficiency in operating bucket trucks, fault detection equipment, and adhering to grounding procedures. A licensed CDL-A driver with a Tanker endorsement, skilled in operating various heavy-duty construction and warehouse equipment, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. Committed to leveraging technical skills and ethical work practices to contribute to team success and operational excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lineman Foreman
Pike Electric
Punta Gorda
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised team in installation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
- Inspected equipment and tools for safety compliance before use.
- Trained new linemen on safety procedures and operational techniques.
- Monitored project progress and ensured adherence to timelines and standards.
- Coordinated with local utility companies to plan outages for scheduled maintenance work.
- Supervised a team of linemen in the installation, repair, and maintenance of power lines.
- Performed quality assurance tests on newly installed or repaired power lines.
- Maintained detailed records of all line repairs, upgrades, and installations.
- Operated bucket trucks and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Unit Writer
Irby Construction
Plant City
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for all paperwork from the field to the final billing
- Core of the job was to capture additional monies that were not built into the original work orders
- Overlooking and rewriting sub-contractor billing to capture what was missed in original billing
General Foreman
Pike Electric
Punta Gorda
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Oversee 6 traveling line crews on the PSIP program for FPL, including monitoring employee licensing, and safety education
- Complete weekly crew visits throughout the State of Florida
- Manage the scheduling of approximately 4000 transformer replacements state-wide per year
- Ensure all environmental replacements are completed within their 30-day window to meet EPA compliance
- Schedule and track daily work with 3 Contract Production Leads and 6 Environmental Leads
- Order material for 9 locations throughout the FPL territory
- Maintaining vehicle maintenance for 14 trucks and ensuring all crews have appropriate and required equipment on their vehicles
- Handle all damage claims that are directed at the PSIP program
- Hire new employees for PSIP as needed
- Responsible for preparing and processing all paperwork from start to final billing, including repairing any Balance of Material issues that arise
Lineman/Foreman
Mastec
Fort Myers
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Overhead to Underground conversion
- Pole transfer/Hardening work
- Installation, repair and removal of overhead and underground distribution systems
- Substation, vault room and manhole work
- Pole setting and removal
Lineman/Foreman
F&H Contractors
Fort Myers
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Switchman for FPL
- Splicing and termination on Primary, Secondary and Bulk Feeders
- Primary cable rehabilitation/Fault Locates/Ground Strap removal
- Work Primary cables from overhead switch to underground TX
- Build riser and switches on poles
Installation and Service Technician
FTS
Fort Myers
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Install and repair Data and Digital phone systems
- Perform upgrades, pre-wiring and dwelling installations
- Install drops, outlets, converters, cable modems, digital terminals and other cable system devices
- Maintain and account for truck equipment inventory
Lead Installation Technician
Telstar/Triwire
Murrells Inlet
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Install and repair Data and Digital phone systems
- Perform upgrades, pre-wiring and dwelling installations
- Install drops, outlets, converters, cable modems, digital terminals and other cable system devices
- Maintain and account for truck equipment inventory
Cable Technician for Comcast Contractor
Ocean Cable Group
Somers Point
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Installing and repairing cable TV, High Speed Data and Digital Services for commercial and residential customers
- Perform upgrades, pre-wiring and dwelling installations
- Install drops, outlets, converters, cable modems, digital terminals and other cable system devices
- Maintained and accounted for truck equipment inventory
Installation Technician
Mastec Advanced Technologies
Summerville
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Installation, service and support of Direct TV
- Residential and commercial satellite television service
- Maintenance and inventory of company equipment and supplies
Foreman
Fishel Corporation
Fredericksburg
12.2005 - 05.2008
- Install underground utilities for Dominion Power, Verizon, and Cox Communications
- Operate/locate Directional Drill
- Track material usage for individual jobs
- Drive/operate 18 ton Crane Truck
- Pickup and deliver material for jobs
- Deliver and operate heavy equipment for various job sites
Driver/Equipment Operator
JC Roman Utility Construction
Lignum
05.2005 - 12.2005
- Install underground utilities for Dominion Power, Verizon, and Cox Communications
- Operate/locate Directional Drill
- Pickup and deliver material for jobs
- Deliver and operate heavy equipment for various jobs
Driver/Trainer
Ryder Logistics
Richmond
10.1997 - 05.2005
- CDL Driver-Van, Flatbed, Tanker, Doubles/Triples, Hazmat
- Dedicated delivery/Cavalry Driver
- Loading/securing material for transport
- Prepare and maintain driver log books and vehicle maintenance forms
- Train and certify new hires for Road Readiness
Education
Line Erector Certification -
ABC Institute
12.2018
OSHA 10hr Electrical Transmission & Dist. -
05.2017
C-1 Commercial Driver Training -
C-1 Commercial Driver Training School
10.1996
High School -
Chantilly High School
Chantilly, VA06.1989
Skills
- Electrical system installation
- Project monitoring
- Team supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Resource scheduling
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Leadership abilities
- Crew management
- Storm restoration
- Switchgear installation
- Power line construction
- Electrical distribution
- Bucket truck operation
- Underground utilities
- Grounding systems
- Fault detection
- Line stringing
- Underground cabling
- Cable splicing
- Task prioritization
References
References are available on request.
Certification
- CDL Class A
- Line Erector Certification
- C1 Professional Driver
Timeline
Lineman Foreman
Pike Electric
01.2024 - 08.2025
Unit Writer
Irby Construction
09.2022 - 06.2023
General Foreman
Pike Electric
09.2019 - 09.2022
Lineman/Foreman
Mastec
10.2015 - 09.2019
Lineman/Foreman
F&H Contractors
09.2013 - 10.2015
Installation and Service Technician
FTS
12.2012 - 09.2013
Lead Installation Technician
Telstar/Triwire
03.2012 - 12.2012
Cable Technician for Comcast Contractor
Ocean Cable Group
02.2011 - 01.2012
Installation Technician
Mastec Advanced Technologies
10.2008 - 08.2010
Foreman
Fishel Corporation
12.2005 - 05.2008
Driver/Equipment Operator
JC Roman Utility Construction
05.2005 - 12.2005
Driver/Trainer
Ryder Logistics
10.1997 - 05.2005
Line Erector Certification -
ABC Institute
OSHA 10hr Electrical Transmission & Dist. -
C-1 Commercial Driver Training -
C-1 Commercial Driver Training School
High School -
Chantilly High School
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