Christopher Thomas
Power distrubtion foreman
Trinidad,TX
Summary
I have been in line work for 20 plus years, I have maintained good relationship with all customers, I have never had a injury to any of my employees, I have never had a outage , I have worked several hurricanes also restored power on all types of storm restrictions, I take my work performance and quality of work very personal because I want quality and perfection on every job, I can read prints, and redline jobs, I can work up units, and bid jobs, I also have 3 years experience in safety and I was a trainer for the apprenticeship program so that new lineman can get proper training, I have been head of power distrubtion tranning i have done linework for past 20 plus years of my life so if experience is what you want experience is what you get. Designs, installs, repairs and maintains proper and effective power configurations, enforcing safe practices on job site. Disciplined in implementing safe, effective installation
Skilled leader, and problem-solver, with 15-year record of success overseeing line crews work. Excellent maintenance and repair abilities demonstrated in Bucket and digger settings. Resourceful in coordinating supplies and personnel to meet any need.
Experienced Foreman offering proven safety record, performance-oriented nature and strong history of accomplishment in all environments. Skillfully train and mentor team members to optimize performance and improve quality. Reliable, industrious and diplomatic in resolving concerns.
Ambitious student pursuing Basic degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in foreman role. Skilled in all and computer in units settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Hardworking and reliable Foreman with strong ability in reconduts and units.. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Skilled Lead Lineman with 10 years of experience in line installation, repair and maintenance. Implements safe configurations to achieve and maintain functional lines. Careful technician bringing exceptional expertise to job sites.
- Highly competent foreman with 20 plus years of experience planning and completing reconduts and maintainence jobs. Maintained safe and tidy work environment to safeguard health of all team members. Skilled in all areas of line work.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Groundhand
Highlines Construction
Westwego , LA
06.2000 - 10.2004
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Operated multiple machines, including bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
- Strung wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
- Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Bolstered customer confidence by keeping installation information confidential and maintaining professional job site demeanor and correspondence.
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as trade print articles, exposure to more experienced technicians and other relevant areas of business and networking.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill or ability issues.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Reviewed plans and designs to verify completeness of grounds work.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
Lineman
UCS
Westwego , LA
10.2004 - 09.2008
- Managed team member schedules and individual assignments for work crew.
- Worked with suppliers to maintain material flow during all project phases.
- Recorded supplies, parts, equipment and employee work hours for every job.
- Estimated time, employee needs and material costs for projects.
- Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
- Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
- Supervised material usage and contractor hours to keep projects in line with budgets.
- Monitored parts and equipment used at job sites.
- Assigned duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and monitored progress daily.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for Number years.
Foreman Lineman
Bird Electric
Midland, TX
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety and hazard-free work area.
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
- Evaluated job requirements based on client needs and provided estimates of labor and supply costs.
- Supervised electrician control room modifications, maintaining complete understanding of work scope, safety and documentation requirements.
- Used information from Type meters and Type instruments to make decisions about Type work assignments.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
Foreman Lineman
PowerSecure
Midland , TX
05.2010 - 01.2014
- Spotted NESC violations along proposed routes prior to construction.
- Used information from Type meters and Type instruments to make decisions about Type work assignments.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Applied Type standards and Type requirements and specifications to meet standards on Number% of jobs.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Read and interpreted Type plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Planned and implemented solutions for technical problems such as Type and Type.
- Oversaw team of service professionals focused on Area.
Foreman Lineman
Pike Electric
Mount Airy, NC
01.2014 - 09.2018
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Used information from Type meters and Type instruments to make decisions about Type work assignments.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Applied Type standards and Type requirements and specifications to meet standards on Number% of jobs.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Read and interpreted Type plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with Type and Type approaches.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Oversaw team of service professionals focused on Area.
Foreman Lineman
Bird Electric
Midland, TX
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with Type and Type approaches.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Foreman Lineman
Pike Electric
Mount Airy, NC
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Used information from Type meters and Type instruments to make decisions about Type work assignments.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with Type and Type approaches.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Oversaw team of service professionals focused on Area.
- Oversaw implementation of Type and Type service campaigns.
- Managed efficient teams of up to Number employees.
Education
GED -
Malakoff High School
Malakoff, TXSkills
- Supervision
- First Aid/CPR
- Relationship development
- Operational improvement
- Organization
- Communications
- Team management
- Project organization
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Planning and coordination
- Team building
- Shortening and Lengthening Lines
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Schedule Preparation
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safety Instruction
- Employee Safety Training
- Worker Training
- Setting Poles
- Job Prioritizing
- Accident and Injury Investigation
- Electrical Schematics
- Safety Standards
- Electrical Installations
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Visual Inspections
- Outside Contractor Oversight
- Safety Violations
- Daily Log
- Project Requirements
- Work Orders
- Customer Relations
- OSHA Requirements
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vehicle and Equipment Operation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Dependable and Consistent
- PPE Gear Requirements
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Certification
- Area of certification, Company Name - Timeframe
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
- Area of expertise License - Timeframe
Additional Information
I have powersafe training, Basic plus CPR,AED,and First Aid for Adults, Bloodborne Pathogens training, I have qualified powerline worker , NFPA 70e/ Arc Flash training
Timeline
Foreman Lineman
Pike Electric
04.2019 - 07.2022
Foreman Lineman
Bird Electric
09.2018 - 04.2019
Foreman Lineman
Pike Electric
01.2014 - 09.2018
Foreman Lineman
PowerSecure
05.2010 - 01.2014
Foreman Lineman
Bird Electric
09.2008 - 05.2010
Lineman
UCS
10.2004 - 09.2008
Groundhand
Highlines Construction
06.2000 - 10.2004
GED -
Malakoff High School
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