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, GA10-2011
Associate of Science - Biology
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL05-2008
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