Chris Rodriguez
Pearsall
Summary
Experienced Line Foreman with 15 years in the powerline industry. Through hard work and strategic thinking, I have steadily advanced in my career. My extensive 15-year tenure in the power industry has developed a keen sense of observation and situational awareness. I am a natural-born leader and effective teacher, I excel in communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, my strong technical aptitude allows me to easily navigate various technologies. I have successfully constructed hundreds of miles of power lines from constructing new lines, working on city projects or rural areas. Reliability is one of my core strengths and I approach my job with utmost seriousness. Continuously striving for personal and professional growth, I am committed to improving myself and uplifting those around me. While I may not claim to be the best at what I do, I relentlessly pursue excellence in all aspects of my work.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Crew Foreman
Source Power
San Antonio
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of line crew to ensure efficient workflow.
- Trained new crew members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated with management to prioritize tasks and resources effectively.
- Enforce safety standards and company policies to ensure zero recordable incidents for two consecutive years.
- Maintain the highest number of near-miss and good catch reports submitted company-wide, contributing to proactive incident prevention.
- Perform storm response and trouble work while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols under emergency conditions.
- Mentor apprentices and journeymen on proper work methods, safety procedures, and hazard awareness.
- Conduct daily job briefings, JSA’s and pre task planning to identify and mitigate hazards.
Line Crew Foreman
LineTec Services
Alexandria
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily operations of line crew activities and safety protocols.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to by line crew personnel at all times.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of line crew personnel, providing guidance, instruction and direction as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to maintain operational readiness.
- Directed and coordinated activities of line crew personnel to ensure timely completion of work assignments.
Lineman/Foreman
James Powerline Construction
Boerne
10.2010 - 12.2022
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
- Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
Education
Pearsall High School
Pearsall, TXSkills
- Safety enforcement
- Equipment maintenance
- Worksite planning
- Emergency response
- Technical troubleshooting
- Team building
- Mentoring apprentices
- Overhead distribution
- Vehicle maintenance
- Storm restoration
- Power line installation
- Problem solving
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- OSHA 30
- CDL Class A
- CPR / First Aid / AED
- Pole top rescue
Accomplishments
- Zero recordable incidents – 2 consecutive years
- Consistent leader in near-miss and good catch reporting
Timeline
Line Crew Foreman
Source Power
04.2024 - Current
Line Crew Foreman
LineTec Services
12.2022 - 03.2024
Lineman/Foreman
James Powerline Construction
10.2010 - 12.2022
Pearsall High School