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Denney P. Gardner

Deland

Summary

With 34 years of experience in the utility industry, including a remarkable 31-year tenure with a single company, this candidate possesses a deep understanding of safe work practices and a keen ability to assess crew performance. Expertise extends to both overhead and underground troubleshooting. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, strong work ethic, and impeccable attendance record. Highly effective communicator excelling in problem-solving and committed to thorough follow-up, ensuring efficient and effective task completion.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager/Consultant

ESCO for NYSOURCE/NIPSCO
06.2024 - Current
  • Project Manager overseeing many major construction projects, responsible for the process from start to finish
  • Specifically finding and correcting possible issues/errors prior to beginning construction and staying engaged through completion of the project
  • Communicates regularly with all the stakeholders throughout the process

Utility Inspector Construction Oversight

Utility Oversight Services Inc. for Burns McDonnell
08.2023 - Current
  • Worked on the Georgia Power Grid Project
  • Daily responsibilities included overseeing and observation of multiple crews, underground/overhead construction with boring operations, field report entries and time sheet approvals

Inspector

CANUS Corporation, Contractor for PG&E
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Responsible for the following: crew coordination (often working with multiple crews at one time), executing switch logs, direct crew observations, assisting with materials and signing time sheets
  • Most importantly, a communication bridge between customers, engineers and on-site crew with safety the primary focus
  • Scope of work ranges from replacing poles and services to rebuilding overhead and underground feeders
  • Also working with multiple primary voltages requires critical adherence to safety rules and following equipment or construction specifications to the letter

Troubleman/Lineman

Duke Energy
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provide direct supervision and technical guidance to Linemen, Groundman and Apprentice technicians performing maintenance and construction activities on all electrical projects
  • Additionally, performs as a solo worker making sound judgement decisions and immediately executing while in the field
  • Responsible for coordinating essential personnel on-site for projects to include crew mobilization while communicating and enforcing all safety regulations
  • Manages supplies, materials and equipment
  • Read and interpret site plans, construction drawings, and scopes of work while communicating directly with Superintendents, Construction Managers, Engineers, Line Crews and other project personnel as required
  • Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards
  • Consistently maintains a yearly +90% call-out percentage in the past 31 years of employment

Construction & Maintenance Interim Supervisor

Duke Energy
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Oversaw the daily and upcoming construction jobs for the crew, while planning of jobs, materials, job site readiness, traffic control and any planned switching and outages
  • On numerous occasions filled in for supervisors and management
  • Most importantly, ensured complete safety compliance by all crew members and closed out jobs confirming all construction specifications where followed

Journeyman Lineman

Florida Power Corporation
06.1993 - 06.2002
  • Responsible for the safety and training of Groundman and Apprentices assigned to my truck
  • Assist with the planning and completion of assigned work
  • The yard safety committee union steward and delegate to system council U-8
  • Twice the recipient of the Principal of Action Award

Lineman Apprentice

Florida Power Corporation
06.1991 - 06.1993
  • Responsible for training and overseeing of my assigned Groundman, assisted the Lineman with job planning and layouts, material make-up while progressing to Lineman status

Groundman

Florida Power Corporation
09.1989 - 06.1991
  • Material make-up, general housekeeping of the truck including stocking of truck, yard clean up and all associated tasks to support the Lineman and Apprentices

Education

Associate of Arts -

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.1985

Skills

  • Licensed certified Drone Pilot

  • Utility Infrastructure Inspections & Oversight

  • Skydio 3D Scans & Modeling

  • Team Collaboration & Communication Leadership

  • Electrical Grid Oversight w/Georgia Power, PG&E

  • Supervisory Experience in Construction & Maintenance

  • Strong Work Ethic & Dependability

  • Utility Construct & Maintenance

  • Project Documentation & File Mgmt

  • Construction Specifications Adherence

  • Construction Drawing Interpretation

  • Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills

  • Utility Safety Compliance

Timeline

Project Manager/Consultant

ESCO for NYSOURCE/NIPSCO
06.2024 - Current

Utility Inspector Construction Oversight

Utility Oversight Services Inc. for Burns McDonnell
08.2023 - Current

Inspector

CANUS Corporation, Contractor for PG&E
06.2022 - 05.2023

Troubleman/Lineman

Duke Energy
06.2021 - 06.2022

Construction & Maintenance Interim Supervisor

Duke Energy
01.2013 - 06.2015

Journeyman Lineman

Florida Power Corporation
06.1993 - 06.2002

Lineman Apprentice

Florida Power Corporation
06.1991 - 06.1993

Groundman

Florida Power Corporation
09.1989 - 06.1991

Associate of Arts -

University of Central Florida

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