Brian Lindley
Greenwood,SC
Summary
Adept at enhancing project efficiency and team performance, my tenure at Sumter Utilities and Pike Electric showcases a proven track record in mentoring, safety compliance, and strategic resource allocation. Skilled in reading blueprints and enforcing safety protocols, I excel in fostering professional growth and ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality, timely project completions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Working Foreman
Sumter Utilities
Simpsonville, SC
01.2021 - Current
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and overseeing team performance.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Interpreted safety documentation and implemented compliant procedures on work sites to prevent accidents.
- Managed budgets, allocating resources efficiently for cost-effective project completion.
- Championed customer satisfaction by ensuring timely project completion and high-quality results.
- Optimized resource allocation by accurately forecasting material needs and labor requirements for each project.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic plans and achieve company objectives.
Class A Lineman - Working Foreman
Pike Electric
Greenwood, SC - Laurens, SC
08.2012 - 01.2021
- Completed complex projects on time through effective planning, coordination, and teamwork with crew members.
- Upheld quality standards while constructing or upgrading substations according to company specifications.
- Actively participated in ongoing training programs, staying current with industry advancements and safety regulations.
- Optimized productivity through proficient operation of specialized line equipment like stringing gear machines or hydraulic presses.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular safety meetings and implementing company protocols.
- Increased efficiency in line construction projects by effectively utilizing heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and trenchers.
- Prevented potential accidents by consistently following safety guidelines when working with live wires and high voltage equipment.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers during service calls or outages, providing clear explanations of work performed.
- Ensured accurate inventory management by properly tracking tools, equipment, and materials utilized in daily tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete installations of new overhead and underground electrical lines efficiently.
- Reduced outage durations by quickly identifying issues and performing necessary repairs on distribution systems.
Class A Lineman
Sumter Utilities
Cherokee, NC
07.2008 - 08.2012
- Improved power grid reliability by inspecting and maintaining transmission lines and related equipment.
- Assisted in minimizing environmental impact during projects by adhering to proper disposal procedures for hazardous materials.
- Completed complex projects on time through effective planning, coordination, and teamwork with crew members.
- Reduced outage durations by quickly identifying issues and performing necessary repairs on distribution systems.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, SC06.1989
Skills
- Maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
- Reading and consulting on blueprints to insure correct construction of powerlines
- Keeping within a conscious budget
- Mentoring others as they learn this skilled position
- Submitting electronic paperwork in a timely manner, such as payroll information, inventory, job briefings, and other pertinent information
- Enforcing all mandated safety precautions
Certification
- First Aid
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 20
Timeline
Working Foreman
Sumter Utilities
01.2021 - Current
Class A Lineman - Working Foreman
Pike Electric
08.2012 - 01.2021
Class A Lineman
Sumter Utilities
07.2008 - 08.2012
Diploma - General Studies
Greenwood High School