Anthony McCullough
Distribution Utility General Foreman
Bushnell,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable General Foreman well-versed in leading 6 to 11 crews to complete jobs within tight deadlines. Delegates assignments, manages schedules and coordinates resources. Excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Irby Construction
01.2022 - Current
- Direct Supervisor of crews ranging from 6 to 11 crews.
- Work alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Keep teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Review daily time sheets and assist in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Review Job prints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Deliver project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Maintain cost-effective inventory of spare parts to help achieve production goals.
- Prioritize and distribute work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Establish objectives to keep employees motivated and project on schedule.
- Monitor employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Communicate with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Maintain detailed records of work activities and notable events.
- Resolve team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Train new Foreman on Time sheets and Job Cards to help billing department capture all production on jobs.
- Oversee installation, maintenance and repair of power lines on Duke Energy South Coastal system.
- Schedule employees on all Duke Energy contracts for Duke Energy Work Authorization Class and Switching/Tagging Class.
- Schedule employees to go through Switching/Tagging training with Irby Construction Safety personnel.
- Built streamline Spread Sheet to assist Management keep track of progress on open Work Orders.
- Implemented a streamline process between field management and locate personnel to be able to get locates for jobs called in quicker.
- Attend Onsite meetings with Duke Energy and Engineers to review and address issues with job designs before crews started jobs.
- Conduct job site safety inspections on crews and use the inspections as a chance to coach and help grow the safety of all members of the crews.
- Dedicated to maintaining an Open Door Policy, inviting open communication and approachability, to ensure that all team members feel comfortable addressing any issues with me as their leader.
Utility Foreman
Pike Electric
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Completed all types of jobs from transformer change outs, Underground primary transfers and splicing to full feeder reconduct.
- Worked directly with Seco Energy management on "itinerary" jobs that had strict completion dates for new members on Seco Energy system.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
Distribution Supervisor
Team Fishel
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Directly supervised crews on Duke Energy system ranging from 4 to 8 crews.
- Pre road jobs prior to construction starting.
- Called in my own locates prior to construction of jobs.
- Called in updates on open jobs to allow crews to continues making progress on jobs.
- Tracked current jobs and upcoming Duke jobs through Maximo.
- Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.
- Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives and team performance into computer system.
- Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
Service Technician
SECO Energy
07.2012 - 01.2018
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoration of power on Overhead and Underground.
- Performed disconnects and reconnects of services, set meters on new services.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
Journeyman Lineman
Irby Construction
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Acted as Foreman when crew Foreman was off.
Step up General Foreman
Pike Electric
07.2001 - 01.2010
- Started as a Groundman out of High School and worked my way up through the classifications with hard work and an eagerness to learn, retain and move up.
- Direct Supervisor of 6 - 2 man crews.
- Called in locates prior to construction starting.
- Reviewed prints, specs and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leesburg High School
Leesburg, FL05.2001
Skills
- Multi-Tasking
- Excel Spread Sheet Skills
- Crew Oversight
- Problem Solving
- Job Planning
Timeline
General Foreman
Irby Construction
01.2022 - Current
Utility Foreman
Pike Electric
06.2020 - 12.2022
Distribution Supervisor
Team Fishel
01.2018 - 06.2020
Service Technician
SECO Energy
07.2012 - 01.2018
Journeyman Lineman
Irby Construction
01.2010 - 07.2012
Step up General Foreman
Pike Electric
07.2001 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Leesburg High School