BART BALLARD
Live Oak
Summary
Proficient line worker able to safely work with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment such as crane, track hoe, backhoe, bulldozer, frontend loader and all equipment associated with building power lines. Current Class A CDL with valid medical certificate, Florida license with a strong safety record. Skilled at building circuits and replacing hardware. Effective at managing daily line work tasks and emergency callout's in all types of environments. Dependable, hardworking and safety focused.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman/Foreman
Southwire/Novinium
11.2019 - Current
- Perform maintenance and repairs on URD/FEEDER cables.
- Develop comprehensive job briefings and JSA's to clearly communicate expectations, resulting in fewer errors on the job site.
- Adhere to safety requirements and maintain a stellar safety record.
- Perform work on both energized and de energized lines of different voltages both URD, Feeder and Overhead Distribution.
- Identify and address hazards, defects and repair requirements through inspection of electrical equipment.
- Assist in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Install/Replace URD/Feeder cables, transformers, switches, and other components to optimize system performance and minimize disruptions.
- Perform skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
- Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support including storm work.
- Build strong relationships with clients through consistent professionalism and transparent communication practices throughout project durations.
Contracted Inspector And Assessor For FEMA
TechServ Consulting & Training LTD
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Assessed and inspected damaged distribution and transmission power lines from hurricane Maria
- Took pictures and documentation of work being performed by utility contractors
- Verified man count and rosters for multiple contractors.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
Journeyman Lineman/Foreman
Utilx/Novinium
05.1997 - 03.2018
- Performed maintenance and repairs on URD/FEEDER cables.
- Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support including storm work.
- Adhered to safety requirements and maintained a stellar safety record.
- Performed work on both energized and de energized lines of different voltages both URD, Feeder and Overhead Distribution.
- Identified and addressed hazards, defects and repair requirements through inspection of electrical equipment.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Installed transformers, switches, and other components to optimize system performance and minimize disruptions.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
Journeyman Lineman
Southwest Electric
02.1994 - 05.1997
- Built and maintained distribution and transmission power lines, both energized and de-energized
- Traced and diagnosed malfunctions with hand tools and test equipment such as multi-meters
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment
- Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support.
Journeyman Lineman
Kohler Electric
03.1993 - 02.1994
- Built and maintained transmission power lines
- Worked energized and de-energized lines.
Groundman, Apprentice, Lineman
Pike Electric
06.1989 - 02.1993
- Built and maintained distribution and transmission power lines
- Worked energized and de-energized power cables
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Labelle High School
Labelle, FL01.1986
Skills
- Excellent in communication
- Exceptional ability to work in all size groups
- Able to prepare JSA, daily time sheets and work logs
- Good handling of blueprints and required tasks
- Job Prioritizing
- Electrical distribution systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- System Maintenance
- OSHA Regulations
- Cable splicing
- Underground cabling
- Hard working and Reliable
Certification
- First aid
- CPR
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman/Foreman
Southwire/Novinium
11.2019 - Current
Contracted Inspector And Assessor For FEMA
TechServ Consulting & Training LTD
03.2018 - 03.2019
Journeyman Lineman/Foreman
Utilx/Novinium
05.1997 - 03.2018
Journeyman Lineman
Southwest Electric
02.1994 - 05.1997
Journeyman Lineman
Kohler Electric
03.1993 - 02.1994
Groundman, Apprentice, Lineman
Pike Electric
06.1989 - 02.1993
High School Diploma -
Labelle High School
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