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Byron Allison

Summary

Throughout my career I have taken many professional development courses in training and safety. I plan to continue to develop myself in courses in leadership. I am organized and dependable, and successful in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Maintained safe and tidy work environment to safeguard health of all team members. I am a highly competent Journeyman Lineman with 19+ years of experience planning and completing Transmission and Distribution construction and maintenance projects working both OH and UG. Skilled in all aspects of Line work with some Substation experience maintenance and construction experience. Motivated to grow and excel in the utility industry and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Management/ QAQC and Safety Oversight

Utilities Oversight Services Inc. (UOS)
06.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated work of multiple contractors.
  • Determined project schedule and construction sequencing for optimal efficiency.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Performed QAQC of linework and civil work including foundation specifications ensuring contractor building to specifications.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.

Transmission/Distribution Foreman

Irby Construction
04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.

Transmission/Distribution Lineman/Long-lining Heli

Rokstad Power
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.

Transmission/Distribution Lineman/Long Lining Heli

Par Electric
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Foreman

Florida Power & Light Corp
12.2013 - 11.2019
  • Organized ongoing construction and maintenance schedules to boost system performance
  • Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.

Dispatcher

Florida Power And Light Corp
12.2011 - 12.2013
  • Write and manage switch orders
  • Manage outage sequences reviewing critical parts of grid
  • Give orders and receive communication utilizing 3 way communication
  • Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
  • Preserved accurate records of dispatched orders
  • Monitored and tracked dispatch communication systems.

Journeyman Lineman/Troubleman

Florida Power And Light Corp
07.2006 - 12.2011
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment in both Transmission and Distribution systems.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.

Education

Journeyman Lineman Assessment Completion -

Florida Power And Light Corp
2006

Apprenticeship Program -

Pike Electric/Glades Utility
Fort Myers FL
2005

High School Diploma -

Highlands High School
Avon Park FL
06.2003

Skills

  • Excellent in communication with customers and or personnel
  • Exceptional ability to do work positively with others
  • Able to perform tasks on computers to manage jobs, proficient with Microsoft programs
  • Highly proficient at handling required tasks safely and efficiently
  • Able to perform switching orders
  • Able to climb, glove and stick primary voltage and handle all equipment/line tools
  • Leadership qualities to help all crew members achieve in both safety and excellence

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Construction Management/ QAQC and Safety Oversight

Utilities Oversight Services Inc. (UOS)
06.2020 - Current

Transmission/Distribution Foreman

Irby Construction
04.2020 - 06.2020

Transmission/Distribution Lineman/Long-lining Heli

Rokstad Power
01.2020 - 04.2020

Transmission/Distribution Lineman/Long Lining Heli

Par Electric
11.2019 - 01.2020

Foreman

Florida Power & Light Corp
12.2013 - 11.2019

Dispatcher

Florida Power And Light Corp
12.2011 - 12.2013

Journeyman Lineman/Troubleman

Florida Power And Light Corp
07.2006 - 12.2011

Journeyman Lineman Assessment Completion -

Florida Power And Light Corp

Apprenticeship Program -

Pike Electric/Glades Utility

High School Diploma -

Highlands High School
Byron Allison