Carl Moody
Oak Grove,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic Quality Assurance Lead with over 24 years of Distribution Line experience eager to contribute to team success through hard work, forward thinking, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Lead
Entergy Services
02.2023 - Current
- Directed day-to-day quality assurance department activities, establishing rapport with team members to facilitate effective communication and coordination.
- Communicated directly with QA team to resolve user-reported problems and questions.
- Enforced compliance with federal, state, local and internal regulations related to product quality and operational activities.
- Wrote, reviewed and approved documents to preserve quality assurance.
- Investigated variances, performed root-cause analysis and documented corrective actions to resolve complications.
- Acted as key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases by providing QA services and coordinating QA resources internally and externally.
- Supported development of materials, aids and curriculum to direct staff in procedures and operations.
- Established and updated QA processes and metrics in line with industry best practices and project goals.
- Updated training database to help resolve common issues.
- Established metrics, applied industry best practices and developed new tools and processes.
- Performed internal audits to maintain operating procedure and regulatory standards compliance.
- Identified potential product risks and developed plans to mitigate or eliminate hazards.
- Identified needed test resources and worked within budget restrictions to coordinate procurement.
Lead Lineman
Entergy
01.2014 - Current
- Led crew when normal crew lead was absent.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Read and interpreted job plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to guidelines.
- Complied with company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric hazards.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
Lead Lineman
City Of Natchitoches
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Led crew member in assessing and preforming electrical construction jobs on a daily basis
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Read and interpreted Job plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
Lead Lineman
Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op
04.2001 - 01.2012
- Led crew on hazard assessment and work performed.
- Set pole and strung miles of line to reconduct several circuits.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Read and interpreted job plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to guidelines.
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Complied with company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric hazzards.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
Lineman Helper
Utilitech
10.2000 - 04.2001
- Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
- Paid close attention to all instructions from supervisor.
- Helped complete system installations.
- Adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Learned to expertly use hand and power equipment for hoisting and drilling to set poles.
- Gathered parts, supplies and tools in preparation for each workday or new job.
- Transported equipment between job sites using company vehicles.
- Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School, Oak Grove, LA
Oak Grove, LA4 1997
Skills
Cable splicing
Electrical diagrams
Hole digging
Lockout/Tagout
Electrical distribution systems
Underground cabling
Bucket truck operation
Digger derrick operation
Shortening and lengthening lines
Watt-hour meter installation
Written and verbal communication
Chain hoist operation
Wire Splicing
Electrical power line installation
Self motivated
Goal driven
Able to read job sketches
Works great with others
Company/Customer minded
Strategic Decision-Making
Root Cause Analysis
Strong Problem Solver
Workload Management
Developing Quality Standards
Teamwork and Positive Attitude
Timeline
Quality Assurance Lead
Entergy Services
02.2023 - Current
Lead Lineman
Entergy
01.2014 - Current
Lead Lineman
City Of Natchitoches
01.2012 - 01.2014
Lead Lineman
Northeast Louisiana Power Co-op
04.2001 - 01.2012
Lineman Helper
Utilitech
10.2000 - 04.2001
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School, Oak Grove, LA
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