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Christopher Woodard

Downey,CA

Summary

Experienced utility inspector and journeyman lineman with a strong background in powerline inspection, safety compliance, and transmission maintenance. Skilled in quality control, field documentation, and identifying system issues before they escalate.

Overview

1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

SME inspector supervisor

Paxon Energy & Infrastructure
Houston, TX
03.2026 - 09.2026
  • Supervised field inspections on Paxon Energy & Infrastructure utility projects.
  • Supervised distribution and transmission power line inspections in PG&E service territories. Conducted field inspections with journeyman linemen, training personnel on effective inspection techniques.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.

Journeyman Lineman

Par West
Rancho Cucamonga, California
11.2024 - 07.2025
  • Assisted Par West utility crews in installing overhead and underground power lines, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
  • Supported installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground power lines, contributing to reliable power distribution.
  • Climbed poles and operated bucket trucks during energized line work, facilitating timely repairs and maintenance.
  • Used bucket trucks to reach high-voltage lines for repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.

Inspector T&D

Hyperion Solutions
Livermore, California
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Inspected worksites for safety hazards across Hyperion Safety Environmental Solutions projects
  • Monitored contractor safety practices during field operations and site visits
  • Documented violations, corrective actions, and inspection findings in safety reports
  • Prepared reports documenting findings from inspections and investigations for senior management review.
  • Maintained inspection records, permits, and environmental safety documentation

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

goldcoast Utilty Specialists
Livermore, California
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Verified worksite installations for compliance with safety and specification requirements.
  • Recorded inspection findings in quality control logs for GoldCoast Utility Specialists to maintain compliance and track quality.
  • Inspected poles and towers to identify safety hazards for PG&E.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Energy Experts International
San Ramon, California
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Inspected products for defects, wear, and compliance with company standards.
  • Documented inspection findings in reports and tracking systems.
  • Reported nonconforming items to supervisors and production teams.
  • Documented all inspection results accurately in accordance with established guidelines.

Journeyman Lineman

EPC
Los Angeles, California
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines to ensure reliable service.
  • Climbed poles and operated bucket trucks during live line work.
  • Repaired damaged conductors, transformers, and service connections to restore power quickly.
  • Inspected poles, hardware, and insulators for safety hazards.
  • Followed switching procedures and maintained clear communication with the crew.
  • Secured work zones and handled traffic control around line repairs.
  • Loaded tools, poles, and wire for field operations.
  • Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen to enhance their skills and safety awareness.

Journeyman Lineman

Southern California Edison
Compton, California
09.1995 - 02.2017
  • Climbed poles and operated bucket trucks during energized line work.
  • Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for timely repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Repaired damaged conductors, transformers, and service connections.
  • Inspected poles, hardware, and insulators for safety hazards.
  • Installed overhead and underground power lines.
  • Loaded tools, poles, and wire for field operations.
  • Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen.

Sr. Patrolman

Southern California Edison
Compton, California
03.2011 - 02.2015

Documented problems, repairs, and resolutions.

  • Supervised and directed workers engaged in line construction.
  • Installed hardware and executed minor repairs on-site. schedule major repairs for crews
  • Documented problems, repairs, and resolutions.
  • Maintained records of troubleshooting activities and customer interactions.
  • Maintained accurate records.
  • restored service following standard troubleshooting procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bellflower Adult School
Bellflower, CA
06-1993

Skills

  • Power line inspection
  • Utility safety compliance
  • Transmission maintenance
  • Distribution systems
  • Field inspection management
  • Inspection reporting

Certification

  • IBEW Journeyman Lineman 8254224

Timeline

SME inspector supervisor

Paxon Energy & Infrastructure
03.2026 - 09.2026

Journeyman Lineman

Par West
11.2024 - 07.2025

Inspector T&D

Hyperion Solutions
10.2023 - 09.2024

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

goldcoast Utilty Specialists
09.2022 - 10.2023

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Energy Experts International
08.2021 - 09.2022

Journeyman Lineman

EPC
08.2020 - 08.2021

Sr. Patrolman

Southern California Edison
03.2011 - 02.2015

Journeyman Lineman

Southern California Edison
09.1995 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

Bellflower Adult School
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