David A Graham Jr.
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
A Foreman plays a critical role in the proper installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power distribution systems. They are responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable transmission of electricity to homes, businesses, and industries. This position requires a high level of skill and expertise in working with crew members, power lines, and electrical systems. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman/Supervisor
Pike Electric
Tallahassee, FL
09.2014 - 03.2024
- 10 years of experience in overhead distribution
- Possess a current Class A CDL, and Medical Examiner's Certificate
- Trimmed right of ways as needed
- Knowledge of Talquin Electric’s system and their service orders
- Knowledge of operating chainsaws
- Knowledge of the OSHA 1910.269 relating to power generation, transmission, and distribution systems
- Knowledge of the OSHA 1926.1408 powerline safety equipment operations up to (350 kV)
- Line Installation: Install, repair, and maintain overhead and underground electrical power lines, transformers, and related equipment in accordance with safety and industry standards
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical system issues, including power outages, and implement effective solutions promptly to minimize downtime
- Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring the safety of team members and the public during work activities
- Emergency Response: Respond to emergency situations, such as storms, accidents, and natural disasters, to restore power and repair damaged electrical infrastructure
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and inspections of tools, vehicles, and equipment to ensure they are in good working condition and report any defects or issues
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of work performed, including project reports, work orders, and equipment maintenance logs, to support documentation and reporting requirements
- Trained new crew members in safety regulations, operational procedures, and
- company policies.
- Trained and monitored crew to learn and improve performance while meeting project goals while making daily progress.
- Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
- Possess leadership skills, and the ability to perform jobs safely and productively
- Trained apprentices
- Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of line work
- Troubleshooted problems and supervised troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems
- Installed transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, switchgear, banks, and reclosers
- Capable of conducting all aspects of reconduct and reinsulate jobs
- Conducted pre-job briefings and regular safety inspections
- Setting poles and anchors
- Conducted daily inspections of company vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure they were in good working order
- Capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines
- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
- Capable of properly installing and removing cover-up
- Capable of reading and building jobs based on staking sheets and service work orders
- Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers
- Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE
- Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required
- Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
- Demonstrate safe driving
- Worked overtime when requested
- Worked well with other companies during storm deployments
- The ability to communicate professionally with the public
- Able to properly request hold tags for a one shot on a recloser or out of a substation
- Able to properly test, flag, tag, and ground a de-energized line at the source and apply box grounds if work is conducted out of sight of the source.
Education
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05.1988
Skills
- Time management (10 years)
- Leadership (10 years)
- Team management (10 years)
- Electrical Experience (10 years)
- Construction Management (10 years)
- Heavy Equipment Operation (10 years)
Certification
- Certified Lineman, Present, This Certification is awarded by The North Carolina Community College System for completing the apprenticeship program.
- Powerline Technician, Present, The Certification is awarded by The United States Department of Labor
- OSHA 10, 2014 to Present, Received OSHA 10 through Pike Electric.
Additional Information
January 2024 received recognition for working more than 9 years incident free.
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Foreman/Supervisor
Pike Electric
09.2014 - 03.2024
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice
Tallahassee Community College