Ben Smith
SANMARCOS
Summary
Knowledgeable crew leader with several years of comprehensive experience and energetic approach to accomplishing project goals. Versed in overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion, reviewing project to schedule deliverables and estimate costs and selecting tools and materials. Responsible and hardworking professional with advanced knowledge of construction management processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Crewleader
Austin Energy
Austin
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and maintained crew productivity at Austin Energy.
- Coordinated safety training sessions to ensure team compliance with regulations.
- Led team meetings to discuss project updates and address crew concerns.
Journeyman Lineman
Austin Energy
Austin
02.2019 - 10.2023
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines for Austin Energy.
- Operated bucket trucks and other heavy equipment safely during line work.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems to ensure reliability.
- Responded to emergency calls for downed lines or power failures promptly.
Distribution electrician 2
Wil bros
Austin
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Maintained and repaired electrical equipment and wiring systems.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine installation requirements.
Class B lineman
T & D Solutions
Cedar Park
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Set poles, change out transformers, change cut outs, pull services, hook up services, pull new wire, and frame out poles.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical lines and equipment.
Apprentice electrician
Dry Canyon Communications
Pendleton
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Run conduct, pull wire, mount disconnects, and hang panels.
Apprentice 5
Willbros T&D Services
Odessa
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Build risers, recon duct new lines, build racks for automatics, hang PMEs, hang compasator banks, hang air switches, hang reclosures, dig & set hot poles, hang transformers and pole service, build new line.
Ground men/apprentice
Sun Electric
Odessa
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Frame and set poles, lay wire in, tie wire in, sag wire in, hook up transformer banks, control the bucket truck, pressure digger and digger derricks.
Ground men
JW Powerline
Midland
12.2011 - 04.2012
- Frame and set poles, lay wire in, tie wire in, sag wire in, hook up transformer banks, control the bucket truck, pressure digger and digger derricks.
Ground men/apprentice
Sun Electric
Odessa
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Frame and set poles, lay wire in, tie wire in, sag wire in, hook up transformer banks, control the bucket truck, pressure digger and digger derricks.
Education
Journeyman Lineman Certification - Apprenticeship
Northwest Lineman College
Austin, TX 04.2017 - 02.2019
Certificate - Electrical Lineworker Training Program
Northwest Lineman College
Meridian, IDHigh School Diploma -
Redmond High School
Redmond, ORSkills
- Vault rescue
- Bucket truck rescue
- pole-top rescue
- Line truck operation
- Aerial lift operation
- Electrical systems
- Safety compliance
- Crew supervision
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Electrical system installation
- Safety compliance training
- Team leadership
- Troubleshooting electrical issues
- Safety awareness
- Quality assurance practices
Timeline
Crewleader
Austin Energy
10.2023 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Austin Energy
02.2019 - 10.2023
Journeyman Lineman Certification - Apprenticeship
Northwest Lineman College
04.2017 - 02.2019
Distribution electrician 2
Wil bros
01.2016 - 02.2017
Class B lineman
T & D Solutions
07.2014 - 12.2015
Apprentice electrician
Dry Canyon Communications
11.2013 - 06.2014
Apprentice 5
Willbros T&D Services
04.2013 - 10.2013
Ground men/apprentice
Sun Electric
04.2012 - 04.2013
Ground men
JW Powerline
12.2011 - 04.2012
Ground men/apprentice
Sun Electric
01.2011 - 12.2011
Certificate - Electrical Lineworker Training Program
Northwest Lineman College
High School Diploma -
Redmond High School