Charles Newman
Boling,TX
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Also a hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Along with committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
CenterPoint
Rosenberg, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Troubleshot problems with existing electrical systems using test meters and other diagnostic instruments.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Laborer
B & S Services
Boling, TX
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Exercised caution when driving near pedestrians or other vehicles on roadways.
- Ensured proper weight distribution to maintain stability of load.
- Loaded cement truck with appropriate amount of material for job site.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Foreman
CBN Builders
Orange , TX
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Supported project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
- Recorded inspection and work order results in software system with attention to conditions found and remediation taken.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed at construction sites.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications.
Forklift Operator
McCoy's
Orange, TX
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Newtron
Beaumont, TX
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Assisted with system start-up procedures including testing functionality before commissioning.
- Repaired faulty equipment by replacing defective parts using appropriate tools.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in wiring, fixtures, motors, switches and other components.
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
- Tested functions of installed electricity control and distribution apparatus for dependability or adjustments.
- Performed installation, maintenance and tests of electrical energy systems and components by safely using all equipment and tools.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Installed, tested and maintained industrial electrical systems and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Little Cypress Mauricville
Orange, TX05-2018
Skills
- Installation Point Access
- Wire Splicing
- Transformer Removal
- Safety Meetings
- Company Radio Usage
- Electrical Power Line Maintenance
- Repair Work
- Effective Customer Communication
- Customer Service
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Blueprint Analysis
- Construction Principles
- Supervisory Skills
- Project Management
- Electrical Safety
- Scheduling
- Safety Management
- Field Installation
- Electrical Repairs
Certification
- CDL License
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
CenterPoint
01.2023 - Current
Laborer
B & S Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Foreman
CBN Builders
05.2021 - 01.2022
Forklift Operator
McCoy's
02.2020 - 05.2021
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Newtron
11.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Little Cypress Mauricville
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