Andrew Seaman
Hillsboro,OH
Summary
Detailed General Foreman skillful in planning and executing jobs, hiring crew, organizing supplies and monitoring performance. Knowledgeable about safety procedures, equipment operation and documentation requirements. Valid Ohio license with clean driving record. Experienced in safely managing team of effective employees and contractors. Promoting expertise in organizing resources and tasks, to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Foreman
Davis H. Elliot
11.2022 - Current
- Oversee the day to day operations for the AEP I&M contract here in Muncie, IN
- Work directly with I&M receiving jobs and scheduling work
- Issue work to the crews that work for Davis Elliot
- Oversee the completion of the work
- Inspect job site safety and production
- Return completed jobs back to I&M for inspection
- In charge of training Davis Elliot employees and in charge of the Apprenticeship program of the employees working in Muncie, IN.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Adhered to US Occupational Health and Safety Administration mandates requiring use of gloves and insulating blankets for installation of high-voltage equipment.
Field Safety Director
Davis H. Elliot
03.2017 - 11.2022
- I originally came back to Davis Elliot as a lineman and finished to become a journeyman lineman
- Since
- May of 2020 I was given the opportunity to become the Field Safety Director and have been fulfilling that position covering almost 150 men spread out from Dayton, OH to Barnesville, OH
- I am a certified drug test collector technician as well as a certified first aid and CPR instructor
- I also am an authorized OSHA30 hour construction instructor as well as OSHA 10/20 hour ET&D instructor as well.
- Monitored safety and assessed risk levels and mitigation strategies at industrial worksites and on construction jobs.
- Conducted safety evaluations to recommend alternate safety procedures.
- Directed recordkeeping and paperwork preparation in line with OSHA requirements.
- Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
- Conducted new employee interviews, orientation and training and provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
- Provided health and safety training to employees regarding safety protocols.
- Assessed compliance of site operations, accuracy of forms and adequate employee notification for different policies.
- Updated contract, project and crew leaders with daily status reports on observations and incidents.
- Developed, implemented and trained on safety programs and injury prevention programs for industry clients.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Lineman
Adam’s Rural Electric Cooperative
02.2016 - 03.2017
- I worked for Adam’s Rural Electric as a lineman
- I fulfilled all duties as a lineman including covering trouble calls and troubleshooting lines and services.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Apprentice Lineman
Davis H. Elliot
04.2014 - 02.2016
- I worked for Davis Elliot as an apprentice lineman
- We primarily worked for South Central Power as a sub- contractor
- I fulfilled all duties as an apprentice lineman.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as Number feet above ground.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers and existing connections.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
- Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
- Installed and removed primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters.
- Worked to string, splice and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Traveled to Location as part of disaster recovery response following widespread destruction resulting from storms and wildfires.
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- 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.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Freezer Order Filler
Walmart Distribution Center 7012
04.2012 - 04.2014
- I worked on the weekend shift as a Freezer order filler for 2 years
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Maintained tidy and organized warehouse environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
Operator
Keegan Excavating
05.2013 - 08.2013
- I operated skid steers and track-hoes for Keegan Excavating 4 days a week
- We worked primarily for
- Dree’s Homes as a sub-contractor doing most of their excavation work.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Education
High school diploma -
Peebles High School
Peebles, OHSkills
- Compliance Management
- Construction
- Microsoft Outlook
- Public Speaking
- Risk Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- First Aid Instructor
- DOT Drug Test Technician
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Internal Audits
- Process Improvement
- Auditing
- Certifications and Licenses
- Daily Planning
- Operations Processes
- Customer Assistance
- Project Deadlines
- Quality Assurance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Company Safety Procedures
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Planning Projects
- Work Assignments
- Power Distribution
- Job Site Supervision
- Safety Oversight
- Equipment Operation
- Project Management
- Documentation Skills
- Hand and Power Tools
- Emergency Response
- Safety Practices
- Fall Protection
- Workflow Coordination
- Installation and Repair
- Effective Communication
- Forklift Operation
- Site Inspection
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- OSHA Regulations
- Leading Teams
- Job Reporting and Documentation
- Team Supervision
- Safety Enforcement
- Team Instructions
- Onboarding and Coaching
- Safety Protocols
- Attention to Detail
- Hour Tracking
- Report Writing
- Job Planning
Certification
Certified First Aid CPR and AED instructor
CDL Class A March 2013 to Present
Drug and Alcohol Test Technician
OSHA 500
OSHA 510
OSHA POWER10
OSHA POWER20
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
General Foreman
Davis H. Elliot
11.2022 - Current
Field Safety Director
Davis H. Elliot
03.2017 - 11.2022
Lineman
Adam’s Rural Electric Cooperative
02.2016 - 03.2017
Apprentice Lineman
Davis H. Elliot
04.2014 - 02.2016
Operator
Keegan Excavating
05.2013 - 08.2013
Freezer Order Filler
Walmart Distribution Center 7012
04.2012 - 04.2014
High school diploma -
Peebles High School