Albert Harkins

• Fostered positive relationships with colleagues from various departments, contributing to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that prioritized teamwork and shared success.
• Prevented costly downtime by swiftly detecting inaccuracies in project packets that could have led to production delays (I.e incorrect phasing diagrams, spotting list, material issues, permitting etc).
• Ensured projects were completed per Southern Company Standards through diligent identification of discrepancies along with inspecting each structure to prevent subpar products or failed inspections.
• Established Hot Line Tags, Clearances, DOT permits and Railroad Permits to keep projects on time without any delay.
• Audited material shipments upon arrival and ordered what wasn’t shipped or what the crew was running short of.
• Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in the workspace, abiding by both company policies and regulatory requirements for sanitation practices in industrial environments.
• Conducted daily crew evaluation reports with honesty, transparency, and details in such a way someone without line work experience would be able to read the report and understand what they were reading.

• Inspected power lines and structures on PG&E Property per GO 165 guidelines for any damage or system irregularities while recording and analyzing inspection results to assess transmission and distribution system reliability and evaluating existing issues based on current field conditions compared to previous inspections.
• Complied with CPUC GO 165 legal regulations and company procedures to achieve and ensure high-quality system reliability and performance in safe working environment.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

230kv Transmission 1590 ACSR bundle Reconduct w/ 25kv Distribution underbuild on Centerpoint Property
Steel Mono poles 85-125ft

• Installed, tested and performed maintenance on transformers, regulators and other electrical equipment.
• Assisted in on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.
• Performed line switching or sectionalizing upon supervisor's direction.
• Dug holes, using augers and set poles, using cranes, and power equipment.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
• Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.

• 138kv 336 AAAC Double Circuit Reconduct on Steel Lattice Towers on NISPCO Property
• Erected 80-150ft Mono Poles and Pulled 954 SAC Wire
• Supervised, coordinated, and schedule activities of construction and extractive workers.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
• Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
• Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
• Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
• Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
• Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
• Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
• Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
• Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.

• 25kv Distribution Pole Changeout and Reconduct mainly rear lot inaccessible on National Grid Property
• Kept accurate records of daily job tasks and progress.
• Completed assignments to meet customer response time objectives.
• Provided assistance to workers engaged in construction and extraction activities, using hand tools, and other equipment.
• Trained workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
• Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
• Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
• Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
• Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
• Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.

• 14.4 kv-34.5kv pole changeouts, reconducts, new builds, and road widening projects on Entergy Property
• Kept accurate records of daily job tasks and progress.
• Completed assignments to meet customer response time objectives.
• Led and monitored safety and security procedures within crew.
• Trained workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
• Located, measured and mark site locations and placement of structures and equipment, using measuring, and marking equipment.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
• Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
• Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.

• Viper Electronic Recloser Installation Crew on Georgia Power Property
• Installed, tested and performed maintenance on electronic reclosers, transformers, regulators and other electrical equipment.
• Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fused, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, and wiring, using wiring diagrams, and electrical-testing instruments.
• Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed and fallen lines and to facilitate repairs.
• Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Worked on both dead and energized lines.
• Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
• Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.

• 12kv Distribution Pole Changeouts, Reconducts, and Storm Restoration on 3 Notch EMC Property
• Completed assignments to meet customer response time objectives.
• Coordinated work activities with other construction project activities.
• Estimated material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
• Supervised, coordinated, and schedule activities of construction and extractive workers.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
• Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
• Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
• Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
• Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
• Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
• Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
• Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and safety standards
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction workers and public safety

• 69, 138, 230, & 345kv Transmission & Distribution GLT work on H-Structures, Mono Poles, Concrete, and Wood Poles on Duke Energy System
• 12kv Distribution Underbuild Reconducts
• Conducted and arranged for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, and equipment use.
• Inspected and monitored work areas, examined tools and equipment and provided employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions and violations of procedures and safety rules.Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
• Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
• Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
• Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
• Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
• Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
• Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
• Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.

• 230kv 2500KCM Underground Transmission on Delmarva Property
• Installed 2500 kcm Cable, BUS, and Circuit Breakers in the Substation.
• Assisted in 230kv Pothead Terminations
• Performed line switching or sectionalizing upon supervisor's direction.
• Assisted in on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.
• Laid underground cable directly in trenches, or strung through conduit running through trenches/vaults or manholes.
• Tested conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections
• Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
• Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
• Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.

• 14.4kv Grid Hardening Project on FPL Property
• Installed 40-65ft Concrete Poles and Reconducts
• Performed line switching or sectionalizing upon supervisor's direction.
• Assisted in on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.
• Installed, maintained and repaired electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Worked on both dead and energized lines.
• Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
• Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
• Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.

• 4kv, 12kv, 14.4kv and 25kv Distribution Pole Changeouts, Reconducts, Road Widening Projects, and Fiber Optic Cable Installation for PEPCO and BG&E Properties
• Installed, maintained and repaired electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
• Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper techniques
• Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.

• Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
• Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
• Performed semi-annual and annual unscheduled services on all wheeled military vehicles.
• Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment

• 230kv 1590 ACSR Double Circuit Transmission on Steel Mono Poles on Delmarva Property
• Worked and completed various tasks with other Distribution Crews on the Weekends for overtime when we weren’t able to have our outage
• Performed line switching or sectionalizing upon supervisor's direction.
• Dug holes, using augers and set poles, using cranes, and power equipment.
• Installed, maintained and repaired electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Worked to string, splice and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
• Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
• Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
• Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.

• 4kv-12kv Distribution Converstions, Pole Changeouts, and Reconducts on Alabama Power Property
• Climbed poles and used truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
• Attached cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.Dug holes, using augers and set poles, using cranes, and
• Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
• Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Worked on both dead and energized lines.
• Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
• Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
• Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.

• 12kv Distribution Pole Change Outs and Reconducts on Alabama Power Property
• Dug holes, using augers and set poles, using cranes, and power equipment.
• Climbed poles and used truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
• Replaced and straightened damaged poles.
• Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
• Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
• Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.