Christopher Clark
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Seasoned Journeyman Lineman Foreman known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in electrical power line installation, maintenance, and repair; emergency response coordination; and safety protocol implementation. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to ensure team success and safety compliance on all projects.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1978
1978
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Journeyman/Lineman Foreman
Local 9 ibew
Chicago, Illinois
04.1980 - 02.2021
- Supervised installation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
- Coordinated crew activities and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained apprentices in lineman techniques and safety protocols.
- Inspected equipment for operational integrity and safety standards.
- Implemented best practices for efficient work processes on job sites.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly to maintain workflow continuity.
- Provided technical guidance to crew members when needed.
- Inspected completed jobsites prior to energizing circuits or restoring service.
- Assessed job sites to determine equipment needs, labor requirements, and safety concerns.
- Enforced all company policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to safety.
- Trained apprentices in line construction techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets associated with assigned projects while staying within budgetary guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of line installations, repairs, inspections, and tests.
- Ensured that all work was completed according to company standards and specifications.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards for all operations performed by linemen.
- Monitored the progress of workers to ensure that project deadlines were met.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment for safe operation.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials needed for successful completion of projects.
- Identified and corrected electrical hazards on distribution systems.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with crews to review best practices and new developments in the industry.
- Supervised daily activities of linemen working in the field.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Managed project timelines and resource allocation effectively.
General Foreman
Local 9 ibew
Chicago, IL
04.1980 - 02.2021
- Supervised daily operations of electrical construction projects.
- Coordinated work schedules for crew members and subcontractors.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Wilbur Wright Jr.
Chicago, IL 02.1976 - 02.1978
Taft H.S.
Chicago, ILSkills
- Electrical distribution
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Project management
Christopher Clark
- Operator of heavy equipment, certified for airport runway excess at ohare airport. Qaulified osha certificate. Substation tech for line distribution.
Timeline
Journeyman/Lineman Foreman
Local 9 ibew
04.1980 - 02.2021
General Foreman
Local 9 ibew
04.1980 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Wilbur Wright Jr.
02.1976 - 02.1978
Taft H.S.