Overview
Work History
Education
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Brian Taylor

Bradenton,FL

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Production Lead

Florida Power and Light
Sarasota , FL
11.2023 - Current
  • Ensured that appropriate equipment and materials are available for crews to perform work.
  • Communicated construction activity with engineers/designers and customers to ensure timely delivery of service
  • Ensured contractor activities and safety practices are in compliance with parameters outlined in purchase order and bid packages
  • Balances workload to ensure a cost-competitive organization.
  • Motivate and develop employees to ensure a safe, effective and productive workforce
  • Promoted and is responsible for the safety and adherence to OSHA and company safety requirements
  • Applied the Memorandum of Agreement in an equitable and consistent manner
  • Understood and assisted with mobile technology
  • Available for storm travel to assist with restoration of service efforts within and outside of the company service territory
  • Performed other job-related duties as assigned

Journeyman Lineman

Florida Power & Light Company
Bradenton , FL
03.2022 - 10.2024
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
  • Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
  • Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
  • Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
  • Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
  • Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
  • Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
  • Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
  • Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.

Project Manager

HydroGreen Erosion Control
Opelika, AL
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.

Journeyman Lineman

Alabama Power
Auburn, AL
05.2012 - 02.2019
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
  • Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
  • Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized.
  • Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
  • Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
  • Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
  • Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
  • Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
  • Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
  • Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
  • Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
  • Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.

Education

Electrical

Southeastern Lineman Training Center
Trenton, GA
10-2011

Associate of Science - Biology

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL
05-2008

Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Process documentation
  • Workforce planning
  • Safety rules enforcement
  • Facility management
  • Team member motivation

Accomplishments

  • FPL Center of Excellence Award

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Production Lead

Florida Power and Light
11.2023 - Current

Journeyman Lineman

Florida Power & Light Company
03.2022 - 10.2024

Project Manager

HydroGreen Erosion Control
07.2019 - 01.2022

Journeyman Lineman

Alabama Power
05.2012 - 02.2019

Electrical

Southeastern Lineman Training Center

Associate of Science - Biology

Southern Union State Community College

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