Craig Hall
Calimesa,Ca.
Summary
Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 15 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman, QA/QC, Work Methods
FB TITAN, FBTIMBERLINE
08.2022 - Current
- Successfully Supervised Sub-Contractor in the Framing and Pouring of all the Concrete Foundations for the POA-11 Project in Northern Nevada by making sure all Re-bar cages were correct and Drill reports were completed in a timely manner with all paperwork turned in and uploaded on the N Drive (Internal Company Hardrive) for review.
- Successfully Supervised a small crew in the framing and setting of the wood and steel poles for the beginning stages of the project.
- Successfully helped in the operations of Heavy Equipment utilizing Excavators and Bulldozer to build and maintain the roads on the hillside to move Equipment for setting of the Concrete Foundations, to Pole setting utilizing a Company owned 100 Ton RT Crane, to getting Wire Stringing Equipment in place for wire pulls.
- Successfully Supervised Substation Crew in the building and pulling cable into all switch component gear and into the E-Houses for all the communication to the components.
- Successfully worked with others on this project to get the knowledge that I needed to be successful in learning my role as QA/QC.
- Successfully completed QA/QC Documents and Binders in a timely for the Transfer Control Care And Custody (TCCC) of work Completed and made all copies and also put onto a Thumb-drive for the Customer.
- Providing guidance to field employees and Foreman/Supervisors on the proper/safe execution of work tasks according to client and company standards.
- Providing field employees development and mentorship to build competencies.
- Actively engaging workers and supervisors by having a focused field presence to improve safety performance and address concerns.
- Conducting site inspections, audits, tailboard meetings, safety, quality meetings, orientations, training, incident investigations and assist with competency assessments.
General Foreman
Southern California Edison
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Successfully supervised a crew while effectively communicating corporate policies, goals, and objectives, to 16 crew members to ensure they stay in compliance.
- Provide on the job training to Lineman, Apprentices, and Groundman while ensuring all subordinates are being coached and mentored in their career development, as well as coordinating recognition and discipline while demonstrating the highest standards or ethics and integrity.
- Completing work order packets in a safe and timely manner, as crafted per the TOH, DDS, Overhead and Underground Construction Standard manuals.
- Overseeing all switching, rubber gloving, and de-energizing of transformers and tap lines, while safely maintaining MAD distances and utilizing ARC flash manual for proper calorie count.
- Following accurate accounting procedures for all materials needed for projects.
- Responsibility for meeting safety, financial customer happiness, reliability, and environmental corporate goals as they relate directly to Transmission, Distribution, Construction, and Maintenance.
- Collaborate with subordinates, peers and all levels of management, multi-SCE departments and external customers regarding daily work activities as well as short- and long-term projects.
- Maintain a safely conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
- In-depth knowledge of material management process.
- Experiences working with environmental compliance and regulatory requirements, including hazardous waste and yard management.
- Ability to make sound decisions that have moderate to significant business impact and develop and implement strategies.
- Ability to achieve results through others by prioritizing activities, delegating, and monitoring the progress of assignments, and holding employees accountable for results.
Upgrade Foreman, Journeyman Lineman (Rubber Gloved Trained)
Southern California Edison
01.2012 - 03.2021
- Successfully supervised a crew while effectively communicating corporate policies, goals, and objectives, to 8 crew members to ensure they stay in compliance.
- 9 years’ experience supporting the Foreman to oversee the Line Crew, and also occasionally taking upgrades, while the Foreman was away. Responsible for training subordinates in the completion of all tasks, to include; setting poles, climbing poles, climbing towers, ensuring we follow all company policies, and OSHA regulations.
- 2 years’ experience conducting off cycle inspections using ARC GIS Survey 123 to complete pole inspections.
- 9 years’ experience using the Motorola 900MHZ Radio to communicate with local Substations, Distribution Operation Centers (DOC) and the Grid Control Center (GCC).
- 9 years’ experience rubber gloving and hotsticking on Distribution Circuits while working on various Transmission projects.
- Worked as a Patrolmen and as a Lineman on patrol in support of Public Power Safety Shut off (PSPS).
- 5 years’ experience closing out work orders on time as designed per the TOH, DDS, Overhead & Underground Construction Standards manuals.
- 5 years’ experience of accurate accounting procedures for all materials needed for projects to ensure that it is accurately accounted for through the work order.
- As an upgrade Foreman I have met safety requirements and financial guidelines while ensuring, customer happiness and system reliability by following all environmental, and corporate goals as they relate directly to Transmission, Distribution, Construction and Maintenance.
- 5 years’ experience collaborating with subordinates, peers, and all levels of management, multi-SCE departments and external customers regarding daily work activities as well as short- and long-term projects.
- Planned and maintained a safety conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
- 9 years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman with the ability to accurately analyze information, make sound last minute decisions that make business sense that have minimal to no impact and while developing and implementing strategies.
- 13 years of experience with safe work practices, techniques, tools, and equipment.
- 13 years of experience working with environmental compliance, regulatory requirements, including hazardous waste and yard management.
- 9 years’ experience achieving results through others by prioritizing crews’ activities, while delegating, and monitoring the progress of assignments, and holding each and all employees accountable for results.
- 13 years’ experience with in-depth knowledge of the material management process, Regional Prefabrication Center/Regional Supply Center and external vendors.
Apprentice Lineman
Southern California Edison
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Assisted Lineman and other apprentices while attending company provided apprenticeship.
- Attended apprentice school while also performing on the job training.
- Participated in company sponsored safety programs, by following APM rules.
- 3 years’ experience as an Apprentice lineman learning all rigging, grounding, tower building, work orders maps, guying poles, rubber gloving, hotsticking skills needed to become a Journeyman Lineman.
Groundman
Southern California Edison
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assist Lineman and Apprentice Lineman while they are working in the air, gather tools and run the Hand line.
- Maintained all tools and kept trucks stocked with material and learned all policies and procedures.
- Maintained all DVIR’s and write ups on all Class A Vehicles that were broken down or required fixing, ensuring we follow the guidelines prescribed by the Department Of Transportation (DOT).
- Learned all rigging, line names, tensions, and climbing skills in Edison’s 3 day climbing course to become an Apprentice Lineman.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glendora High School
Glendora, CASkills
- Rubber Gloved and Hot stick Certified Journeyman Lineman
- NCCO Crane Certified
- Bronto Certified
- Human External Cargo (HEC) Trained
- Helicopter Patrol trained
- Tower Rescue Training (TRT) Trained
- First Aid and CPR trained
- Knowledgeable in Excel, Word, Adobe
- Proficient in Consolidated Mobile Solutions (CMS)
- Knowledgeable with Bulk Power Wire stringing equipment
- Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Crew leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Dedicated work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workplace safety
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- OSHA compliance
- Construction supervision
- Quality control
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Daily reporting
- Job planning
- Safety oversight
- Safety policies and procedures
- Employee training
- Site inspection
- Equipment oversight
- Materials management
- Project leadership
- Customer relations
- Construction vehicles operation
- Task delegation
- Environmental awareness
- Site coordination
- Subcontractor management
- Project deadlines
- Foundation construction
- Crew scheduling
- Time management
- Job site safety
- Crew supervision
- Fall protection
- Timesheet review
- Dependable and hardworking
Accomplishments
- 15 years of experience as an Apprentice Lineman, Lineman, and Foreman in the construction and maintenance of the electrical system at Southern California Edison and, 1 year with outside construction.
- 9 years’ experience as a Journeyman Lineman responsible for effectively training subordinates, while being safe and following all company Policies and Procedures.
- As a Journeyman Lineman I have working knowledgeable of the TOH, TUG, DOH, DDS, GO95, GO128, and GO131D Manuals, & Accident Prevention Manual (APM).
- 4 years’ experience successfully supervising crews to complete projects consisting of overhead and underground construction.
- In the past 5 to 6 six years I have upgraded as a Foreman/Senior Patrolman on multiple Emergencies.
- 4 years’ experience at Southern California Edison with resource and project planning, including decision making on tough projects, results delivery, incorporating team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.
- Over the last 14 years with my strong work ethic, it has enhanced my ability to influence and negotiate strong leadership, using good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage stress and the desire for continuous learning.
- 14 years of knowledge with Local 47 bargaining agreement and the grievance process and 1 year of knowledge with Local 1245 IBEW.
Timeline
Foreman, QA/QC, Work Methods
FB TITAN, FBTIMBERLINE
08.2022 - Current
General Foreman
Southern California Edison
03.2021 - 06.2022
Upgrade Foreman, Journeyman Lineman (Rubber Gloved Trained)
Southern California Edison
01.2012 - 03.2021
Apprentice Lineman
Southern California Edison
01.2009 - 01.2012
Groundman
Southern California Edison
01.2008 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Glendora High School