Carlos Ford
Irving,TX
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Lineman with extensive experience at Entergy Arkansas, recognized for maintaining a flawless safety record and expertise in electrical distribution systems. Proficient in transformer installation and project coordination, I excel in problem-solving and effectively collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality performance in challenging environments. Effective at managing daily line work and emergency call-outs in all types of environments. Experienced with skills such as sagging, guying and setting poles. Dependable, hardworking and safety-focused. Seasoned Journeyman Lineman recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in power line installation and maintenance, emergency response operations, and electrical system troubleshooting. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and safety compliance, ensuring optimal performance in demanding environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Par Electric
Springfield , MO
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Performed maintenance and reconductoring work in varied weather conditions.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Read and interpreted job plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- 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.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
Foreman
Tri-County Electric Co-Op Assn
Keller, Texas
08.2020 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of construction teams.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocations effectively.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Enforced safety regulations and ensured compliance on job sites.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to promote a positive environment.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
Journeyman Lineman
Source Power
Fairfield, CA
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed maintenance and reconductoring work in varied weather conditions.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed fire hardening work
Journeyman Lineman
Pinnacle Power
Vallejo, CA
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed maintenance and reconductoring work in varied weather conditions.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- 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.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed fire hardening work
Contract Compliance Officer
Entergy Arkansas
El Dorado, AR
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Protected company assets from loss such as theft or damage by setting and enforcing effective security policies.
- Worked closely with general foremen and foremen to develop work plans for contract crews.
- Set up day to day work for contract crews working on company property.
- Performed pre-job visits to determine work plan and crew that would be assigned to jobs.
- Performed post job review with foreman to insure job was up to company specs.
- Approved contract cost for crews that worked for me
- Ordered material and special equipment need for the jobs.
- Finalized jobs completed by contract crew.
- Performed safety observations on contract crews.
- Assisted foreman in getting switching orders needed in de-energizing work area when needed.
Journeyman Lineman
Entergy Arkansas
El Dorado, AR
01.2003 - 02.2017
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Performed maintenance and reconductoring work in varied weather conditions.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Read and interpreted job plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- 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.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Adhered closely to OSHA and company regulations and industry best practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.
- Installed and maintained high-voltage electrical transmission lines.
- Operated specialized tools for overhead and underground line work.
- Conducted safety inspections on equipment and job sites regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues effectively.
- Trained apprentices on safe work practices and technical skills.
- Assisted in planning and executing maintenance procedures for power systems.
- Responded to emergency outages, ensuring prompt restoration of service.
- Adhered to regulatory standards for electrical installations and repairs.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
El Dorado, AR4 1998
Skills
- Electrical diagrams
- Electrical testing
- Underground cabling
- Electrical distribution systems
- Cable splicing
- Bucket truck operation
- Reconductoring skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Electrical power line installation
- Trenching
- Three-phase experience
- Repair work
- Transformer banks
- Wire Splicing
- Hole digging
- Constructing distribution circuits
- Lockout/Tagout
- Shortening and lengthening lines
- Heavy lifting
- Project coordination
- Contract management
- Problem solving
- Emergency response
Timeline
Foreman
Tri-County Electric Co-Op Assn
08.2020 - 09.2025
Journeyman Lineman
Par Electric
11.2019 - 08.2020
Journeyman Lineman
Source Power
09.2019 - 11.2020
Journeyman Lineman
Pinnacle Power
07.2019 - 09.2020
Contract Compliance Officer
Entergy Arkansas
02.2017 - 07.2019
Journeyman Lineman
Entergy Arkansas
01.2003 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School