Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Receptionist

Michael Melton

Blackstone,VA

Summary

Seasoned Foreman with a robust background in electrical grid construction and maintenance, notably with Pike Electric. Excelled in crew leadership and effective communication, ensuring project completion with a keen eye on safety and quality. Trained employees, enhancing team capabilities and achieving significant improvements in workplace safety and efficiency.

Overview

2022
2022
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman

Pike Electric
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.

Journeyman Lineman/ Safety Personnel for Union Sid

NextEra Energy Resources
09.2008 - 06.2021
  • Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
  • Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
  • Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
  • Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.

Journeyman Lineman

AUS
08.2004 - 09.2008

Maintenance and new construction of distribution powerlines

Apprentice

Red Simpson
05.1999 - 09.2004
  • Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
  • Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
  • Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
  • Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
  • Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
  • Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
  • Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
  • Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.

Education

Diploma -

Crystal River High School
Crystal River, FL
06.1994

Skills

  • Crew leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Effective communication
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Workplace safety
  • Heavy lifting
  • Equipment operation
  • Worksite safety
  • Construction supervision
  • OSHA regulations
  • Quality control
  • Daily reporting
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Job planning
  • Safety oversight
  • Safety policies and procedures
  • Employee training
  • Site inspection
  • Materials management
  • Project leadership
  • Customer relations

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman/ Safety Personnel for Union Sid

NextEra Energy Resources
09.2008 - 06.2021

Journeyman Lineman

AUS
08.2004 - 09.2008

Apprentice

Red Simpson
05.1999 - 09.2004

Foreman

Pike Electric

Diploma -

Crystal River High School
Michael Melton