Daniel Wilson
Covington,GA
Summary
Skilled Electrical Distribution Supervisor with over 23 years of line work experience with positions demanding strong communication and problem solving supervisory skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman Lineman-Over Head
UTec Construction
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Contracted with Georgia Power to plan and complete work on distribution lines, including construction of new lines, temporary lines and maintaining existing energized lines.
- Work closely with Safety Coordinator and Project Manager to assess and coordinate daily job tasks.
- Oversees a crew of 6 employees in the maintenance and construction of distribution lines.
- Ensures the safety of employees, equipment and the public during electric system work.
- Train and instruct new and existing employees working on distribution lines.
Overhead Distribution Supervisor
City of Covington
01.2008 - 08.2018
- Promoted to Overhead Distribution Supervisor
- Work with utility director to develop and implement operating procedures aimed at achieving departmental mission and long-term goals
- Assist in the overall planning, organization and management aspects of system operations, including general administration, budgeting, planning and policy development
- Oversees crew foremen to ensure coordinated work assignments and project planning related to operation, maintenance and construction of the electric system
- Oversees the organization and coordination of the hiring of direct reports
- Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
Crew Supervisor - Overhead Crew
City of Covington
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Promoted to Crew Supervisor - Overhead Crew
- Oversees crew of 7 employees in the maintenance and construction of distribution lines
- Ensures the safety of employees, equipment, and the public during any work on the electric system
- Train and instruct new and existing employees working on distribution line up to 15,000 volts
- Write and carry out switching orders on distribution lines and electrical substations.
Lead Lineman II- Overhead Crew
City of Covington
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Promoted to Lead Lineman II- Overhead Crew
- Oversees crews in the absence of crew supervisor
- Plan and complete work on distribution lines, including construction of new lines and maintaining existing energized lines up to 15,000 volts
- Skilled in the safe operation of all equipment pertaining to distribution line work
- Train many new and existing electric line workers.
Lineman I-Overhead Crew
City of Covington
07.2008 - 10.2008
- Lineman I-Overhead Crew
- Install and maintain electrical lines up to 15,000 volts
- Set poles, hang transformers, string new wires.
Lead Lineman
Pike Corp. Pike Electric
11.2007 - 07.2008
- Lead Lineman
- Contracted with SSEMC rebuilding reconstructing distribution power lines to 25,000 Volts
- Supervise a crew of 7 men and ensure their safety while working on distribution power lines
- Travel to assist in power restoration during natural disasters such as hurricanes, blizzards, and tornados or windstorms.
Lead Lineman & Crew Leader
Central Georgia EMC
11.2005 - 10.2006
- Lead Lineman & Crew Leader
- Contracted with Central Georgia EMC re-insulating distribution power lines 7,200 to 14,400 Volts
- Ensures the safety of the crew of 10 men and equipment during work on electrical lines
- Travel to assist in power restoration during natural disasters such as hurricanes, blizzards, and tornados or windstorms.
Top A Class - Lead Lineman
10.2003 - 11.2005
- Top A Class - Lead Lineman
- Plans work to be performed by line crew
- Ensures the safety of the crew of 7 men and equipment during work on electrical lines up to 25,000 volts
- Travel to assist in power restoration during natural disasters such as hurricanes, blizzards, and tornados or windstorms.
Lineman
07.2002 - 10.2003
- Lineman
- Work in a bucket or off hooks on distribution lines up to 25,000 volts
- Set poles for building new power lines.
Truck Driver
08.2000 - 07.2000
- Truck Driver
- Began working in Line work/Electric Utility/Power line Installation
- Contracting for SSEMC - reconstructing distribution power lines 14,400 Volts.
Education
Heritage High School
Conyers, GASkills
- Crew Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Project Management
Certification
- 2000, CDL Class A Georgia Driver's License
- 2000, CPR & First Aid
- 2000, Flagger Safety & Training
- 2008, ITS Training & Qualified High side and Low Side (Merg)
- 2010, Powerline Workers Rigging & Climbing Class - provided by Electric Cities of Georgia
- 2010, SCADA Operator Training (MEAG)
- 2011, Powerline Workers Distribution Systems Construction Class provided by Electric Cities of Georgia
- 2012, Apprenticeship for Line Installer Repairer provided by Electric Cities of Georgia (MEAG)
- 2013, Succeeding as a Supervisor provided by the University of Georgia, Carl Vinson Institute of Government
- 2014, Underground Distribution Certification provided by Electric Cities of Georgia
- 2014, Defensive Driving provided by the City of Covington
- 2015, Local Government & Management (120 hours) provided by the University of Georgia, Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Timeline
Foreman Lineman-Over Head
UTec Construction
06.2021 - 10.2023
Crew Supervisor - Overhead Crew
City of Covington
03.2013 - 08.2016
Lead Lineman II- Overhead Crew
City of Covington
09.2012 - 03.2013
Lineman I-Overhead Crew
City of Covington
07.2008 - 10.2008
Overhead Distribution Supervisor
City of Covington
01.2008 - 08.2018
Lead Lineman
Pike Corp. Pike Electric
11.2007 - 07.2008
Lead Lineman & Crew Leader
Central Georgia EMC
11.2005 - 10.2006
Top A Class - Lead Lineman
10.2003 - 11.2005
Lineman
07.2002 - 10.2003
Truck Driver
08.2000 - 07.2000
Heritage High School